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Riff Tone

Meteor

Architects

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarCustom ESP Horizon
AmpPeavey 6505+ (profiled via Kemper Profiler)
PickupsFishman Fluence Modern (active humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD-808 Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2020-2021. Main riff section. Kemper Profiler used with a profile of a Peavey 6505+ head, Maxon OD-808 in front, Mesa/Boogie oversized cab, SM57 mic. Settings estimated based on typical 6505+ metal tones and artist comments. No evidence of live-specific changes.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern metal clarityaggressive attackarticulate low endcompressed and saturatedclear note separationminimal ambiencefocused midrangehigh-output active pickup punchdry, controlled sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a medium-fast tempo, with consistent attack and control in a low tuning. While not extremely technical, the modern metal style demands accuracy and stamina.

Sources

Architects: “Some of the most fun we had on this record was without guitars… although guitarists might not want to hear that!” | Guitar WorldGuitar tunings for FTTWTE : r/ArchitectsUK

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