Riff Tone

Moonflower

Plini

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarStrandberg Boden Classic Fiesta Red

AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Plini (JCM800 model for riff section)

PickupsStrandberg OEM humbuckers (likely Suhr or Strandberg custom, HSS or HH configuration, exact model not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble4.5

reverb2

presence4

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor (plugin, likely modeled after classic studio compressor)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive (plugin, low gain boost)

delayUnknown Delay (plugin, stereo, tape/digital style)

reverbUnknown Reverb (plugin, plate/room style)

Notes

Studio recording, 2020s era. Plini is known to use Neural DSP Archetype: Plini plugin for his studio tones, especially on 'Moonflower'. The YouTube cover by Luminous Dark uses the same guitar and plugin, matching the studio setup. No evidence of live amp use for the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and articulatehigh-gain saturation with claritypercussive and punchyslightly scooped mids but presentcontrolled low endairy, tamed top endcompressed dynamicsstereo spaciousnessnote separation in fast passagesmodern prog/djent rhythm

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Moonflower' is highly technical, requiring fast, accurate picking, complex chord shapes, and tight rhythmic control typical of modern progressive metal.

Sources

[TAB] Plini - Moonflower Guitar Cover Dial in a SICK Lead Tone with Archetype Plini [all settings shared]Plini Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Guitar virtuoso Plini and Neural DSP release amp modelling plugin | MusicRadar

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