Riff Tone
Of Mind - Nocturne
TesseracT
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 8
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, likely using Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar high-gain model)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath (humbucker, 8-string set)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
eqUnknown EQ pedal or digital EQ (1.4kHz boost, model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2013. TesseracT are known for using Axe-Fx II for both studio and live in this era. No evidence of traditional tube amps or analog pedals on this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate low endmodern djent claritycompressed and focusedcrisp attackminimal ambienceclear note separationhigh-gain saturationpolished, studio-quality
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting, and the ability to execute complex syncopated patterns typical of djent/progressive metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 8
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, likely using Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar high-gain model)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath (humbucker, 8-string set)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
eqUnknown EQ pedal or digital EQ (1.4kHz boost, model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2013. TesseracT are known for using Axe-Fx II for both studio and live in this era. No evidence of traditional tube amps or analog pedals on this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate low endmodern djent claritycompressed and focusedcrisp attackminimal ambienceclear note separationhigh-gain saturationpolished, studio-quality
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting, and the ability to execute complex syncopated patterns typical of djent/progressive metal.