Riff Tone

Night Terror

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Majesty

AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C

PickupsDiMarzio Rainmaker (bridge), DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayTC Electronic TC Electronic Flashback Delay

chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic Dreamscape

wahJim Dunlop Jim Dunlop JP95 Cry Baby Wah

Notes

Studio recording, 2023-2024, as used on Dream Theater's 'Night Terror' riff section. Gear confirmed for Parasomnia album era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and aggressivearticulate and clearcontrolled low-endboosted mids and treblehigh-gain saturationpercussive palm mutingmodern metal claritypunchy attackguitar-forward in the mixminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff section features fast, aggressive picking, intricate rhythmic patterns, and technical demands typical of modern progressive metal, requiring advanced control and accuracy.

Sources

Dream Theater (John Petrucci) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk 40 Years Later, John Petrucci on Parasomnia, Gear & More - Premier Guitar

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