Riff Tone
Drone
Karnivool
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s/early 2010s, as seen in live/studio photos from the era)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar, as used by Drew Goddard in this era, but not confirmed for this specific recording)
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationBoss Boss GT-3 Guitar Effects Processor
distortionDevi Ever Devi Ever God Zilla
delayBoss Delay effect (Boss GT-3 internal or similar)
modulationBoss Modulation effect (likely chorus or phaser, GT-3 internal)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Drone' (Asymmetry, 2013). Guitar and pedalboard evidence from era, but no explicit amp model confirmed in sources. Effects processor (Boss GT-3) and Devi Ever God Zilla fuzz/distortion confirmed on pedalboard. PRS Custom 24 visible in era photos and live footage.
Tone Character(10)
tight, percussive low endaggressive, saturated distortionarticulate note separationmid-forward punchambient, atmospheric layerscomplex, layered effectsheavy, modern progressive metal toneclear attack with minimal muddinessdynamic palm mutingmodulation and delay textures
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting, and the ability to manage complex effect layers, making it challenging for most players.
Sources
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s/early 2010s, as seen in live/studio photos from the era)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar, as used by Drew Goddard in this era, but not confirmed for this specific recording)
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationBoss Boss GT-3 Guitar Effects Processor
distortionDevi Ever Devi Ever God Zilla
delayBoss Delay effect (Boss GT-3 internal or similar)
modulationBoss Modulation effect (likely chorus or phaser, GT-3 internal)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Drone' (Asymmetry, 2013). Guitar and pedalboard evidence from era, but no explicit amp model confirmed in sources. Effects processor (Boss GT-3) and Devi Ever God Zilla fuzz/distortion confirmed on pedalboard. PRS Custom 24 visible in era photos and live footage.
Tone Character(10)
tight, percussive low endaggressive, saturated distortionarticulate note separationmid-forward punchambient, atmospheric layerscomplex, layered effectsheavy, modern progressive metal toneclear attack with minimal muddinessdynamic palm mutingmodulation and delay textures
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting, and the ability to manage complex effect layers, making it challenging for most players.