Riff Tone
Mikasa
Veil of Maya
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden 7
AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (amp modeler, likely using a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505 model)
PickupsBare Knuckle Juggernaut (humbucker set)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2015, Matriarch album. Gear confirmed for studio use on this album and era. Axe-Fx III used for amp and cab simulation. No evidence of traditional tube amp or analog pedals in the studio chain for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive pick attackmodern djent claritycompressed and focusedminimal ambiencehigh-gain saturationfast transient responseextended low rangecrisp, bright top end
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Mikasa' is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate rhythm patterns, and the need for extremely tight palm muting and picking accuracy, especially on a 7-string guitar.
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Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden 7
AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (amp modeler, likely using a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505 model)
PickupsBare Knuckle Juggernaut (humbucker set)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2015, Matriarch album. Gear confirmed for studio use on this album and era. Axe-Fx III used for amp and cab simulation. No evidence of traditional tube amp or analog pedals in the studio chain for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive pick attackmodern djent claritycompressed and focusedminimal ambiencehigh-gain saturationfast transient responseextended low rangecrisp, bright top end
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Mikasa' is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate rhythm patterns, and the need for extremely tight palm muting and picking accuracy, especially on a 7-string guitar.
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