Riff Tone

Dead Butterflies

Architects

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarCustom ESP Horizon

AmpPeavey 6505+ (profiled via Kemper), Mesa/Boogie oversized cab

PickupsFishman Fluence Moderns

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD-808

Notes

Studio recording, 2020-2021. Kemper Profiler used with a profile of a Peavey 6505+ amp, Maxon OD-808 in front, Mesa/Boogie oversized cab, SM57 mic. Exact settings not published for this song, but amp/pedal chain confirmed by guitarist Josh Middleton.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivemodern metalcore saturationarticulate pick attackcontrolled low-endaggressive rhythm tonecompressed and focusedclear note separationslightly filtered low-endconsistent right-hand soundpunchy and defined

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, fast alternate picking, and tight rhythm to achieve the percussive, articulate tone characteristic of modern metalcore.

Sources

Architects: “Some of the most fun we had on this record was without guitars… although guitarists might not want to hear that!” | Guitar World

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