Solo Tone

Machine

Born of Osiris

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarKiesel LM7X Lee McKinney Signature Headless 7 String

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (amp modeler, likely using a high-gain amp sim such as Fortin Nameless or similar)

PickupsKiesel Lithium humbuckers (likely bridge position, ceramic magnet)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital)

reverbFractal Audio Reverb (from Axe-Fx Ultra)

Notes

Studio recording, released 2017 (album: The Eternal Reign). Lee McKinney is confirmed to use the Kiesel LM7X and Axe-Fx Ultra for Born of Osiris studio work in this era. No evidence of live rig or analog amps for this track. All effects and amp tones are likely from the Axe-Fx Ultra or plugins.

Tone Character(10)

tight and articulatehigh-gain saturationprecise note separationsinging sustainpercussive attackslightly scooped midscrisp high endmodern djent/progressive metal clarityminimal noise/hissfast sweep picking clarity

Difficulty

The solo features advanced sweep picking at high speed, requiring expert-level technique, precise note separation, and accuracy at a fast tempo.

Sources

Lee McKinney, Born of Osiris Guitarist Gear Best Neural DSP plugins: 10 plugins tested How to Record Crushing Tones

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