Riff Tone
Endwalker - Footfalls
Masayoshi Soken
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown electric guitar (model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpAmp modeler (Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 or similar, via audio interface; no physical amp confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbuckers or high-output single coils, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Overdrive/Distortion (model unknown, likely software-based)
reverbUnknown Reverb (plugin or amp sim, model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (Endwalker release). No direct evidence of specific guitar or amp model used. All sources point to use of amp modeling software (Positive Grid BIAS FX 2) via audio interface for recording. No live rig evidence for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateslightly saturated crunchmodern and polishedclear note separationmoderate palm mutingcontrolled low endpresent upper midsnot overly compressedstudio clarityno excessive fizz
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and precise palm muting to maintain clarity and articulation at a high tempo. The syncopated rhythm patterns add to the technical challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown electric guitar (model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpAmp modeler (Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 or similar, via audio interface; no physical amp confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbuckers or high-output single coils, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Overdrive/Distortion (model unknown, likely software-based)
reverbUnknown Reverb (plugin or amp sim, model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (Endwalker release). No direct evidence of specific guitar or amp model used. All sources point to use of amp modeling software (Positive Grid BIAS FX 2) via audio interface for recording. No live rig evidence for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateslightly saturated crunchmodern and polishedclear note separationmoderate palm mutingcontrolled low endpresent upper midsnot overly compressedstudio clarityno excessive fizz
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and precise palm muting to maintain clarity and articulation at a high tempo. The syncopated rhythm patterns add to the technical challenge.