Riff Tone
Monolith
ERRA
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG2027XL
AmpNeural DSP Fortin Cali (amp sim, modeled after Fortin Cali high-gain amp)
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio or Ibanez OEM, 7-string, passive, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionNeural DSP Neural DSP Fortin Cali (amp sim, used as main amp/distortion source)
Notes
Studio recording, 2018 (Neon album). Gear inferred from ERRA's documented studio and video rig for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song. Quad Cortex and Fortin Cali VST confirmed for this album cycle, but not for this specific track. No evidence of additional outboard pedals used for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate midrangemodern metalcore saturationextended-range claritylow-end punchcompressed, focused attackminimal ambienceprecise, staccato chugsclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and alternate picking, as well as left-hand accuracy across a 7-string guitar. The rhythm is complex and demands precise timing and muting.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG2027XL
AmpNeural DSP Fortin Cali (amp sim, modeled after Fortin Cali high-gain amp)
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio or Ibanez OEM, 7-string, passive, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionNeural DSP Neural DSP Fortin Cali (amp sim, used as main amp/distortion source)
Notes
Studio recording, 2018 (Neon album). Gear inferred from ERRA's documented studio and video rig for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song. Quad Cortex and Fortin Cali VST confirmed for this album cycle, but not for this specific track. No evidence of additional outboard pedals used for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate midrangemodern metalcore saturationextended-range claritylow-end punchcompressed, focused attackminimal ambienceprecise, staccato chugsclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and alternate picking, as well as left-hand accuracy across a 7-string guitar. The rhythm is complex and demands precise timing and muting.
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