Riff Tone
Monomyth
Animals As Leaders
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarAbasi Concepts Larada 8-string (Master Series)
AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Abasi 2.0.0 plugin (amp model, not physical amp)
PickupsFishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Signature (active, multi-voice)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2021-2022. Tone is from Neural DSP Archetype: Abasi plugin, as confirmed by official playthroughs and interviews. No evidence of physical amp or pedals used on the studio recording; all tones are from the plugin. Riff section features Tosin Abasi's signature thumping technique.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate and cleargritty yet definedmodern djent/progressive metalcrisp attackdense note separationextended low-end clarityminimal muddinessaggressive palm mutingfocused midrange
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Monomyth' is extremely technical, requiring mastery of Tosin Abasi's signature thumping technique, rapid alternate picking, and complex rhythmic patterns, making it expert-level.
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Original Gear
GuitarAbasi Concepts Larada 8-string (Master Series)
AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Abasi 2.0.0 plugin (amp model, not physical amp)
PickupsFishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Signature (active, multi-voice)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2021-2022. Tone is from Neural DSP Archetype: Abasi plugin, as confirmed by official playthroughs and interviews. No evidence of physical amp or pedals used on the studio recording; all tones are from the plugin. Riff section features Tosin Abasi's signature thumping technique.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate and cleargritty yet definedmodern djent/progressive metalcrisp attackdense note separationextended low-end clarityminimal muddinessaggressive palm mutingfocused midrange
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Monomyth' is extremely technical, requiring mastery of Tosin Abasi's signature thumping technique, rapid alternate picking, and complex rhythmic patterns, making it expert-level.
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