Riff Tone
Outsider
Veil of Maya
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarKiesel Carvin 858 7 String
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx 2 XL+ (amp modeling), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Randall V2 model/profile
PickupsKiesel Lithium humbuckers (high-output, likely ceramic, 7-string set)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid5
treble6.5
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 (or Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, or similar boost)
noise_gateISP ISP Decimator II
Notes
Studio recording, 2019-2020. Marc Okubo is confirmed to use Kiesel 7-string guitars and Axe-Fx 2 XL+ for studio work in this era. Mesa 4x12 V30 cab IRs are preferred. Randall V2 and Mesa Dual Rectifier are both cited as core amp tones for Veil of Maya, but Axe-Fx is used for modeling in the studio.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate and clearsaturated high-gainsharp attackcontrolled low endslightly scooped midsaggressive palm mutingmodern djent-style clarityminimal ambiencefocused and punchy
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced palm muting, fast and accurate picking, and tight synchronization in a low-tuned, high-gain context, demanding significant technical control and rhythmic precision.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarKiesel Carvin 858 7 String
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx 2 XL+ (amp modeling), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Randall V2 model/profile
PickupsKiesel Lithium humbuckers (high-output, likely ceramic, 7-string set)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid5
treble6.5
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 (or Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, or similar boost)
noise_gateISP ISP Decimator II
Notes
Studio recording, 2019-2020. Marc Okubo is confirmed to use Kiesel 7-string guitars and Axe-Fx 2 XL+ for studio work in this era. Mesa 4x12 V30 cab IRs are preferred. Randall V2 and Mesa Dual Rectifier are both cited as core amp tones for Veil of Maya, but Axe-Fx is used for modeling in the studio.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate and clearsaturated high-gainsharp attackcontrolled low endslightly scooped midsaggressive palm mutingmodern djent-style clarityminimal ambiencefocused and punchy
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced palm muting, fast and accurate picking, and tight synchronization in a low-tuned, high-gain context, demanding significant technical control and rhythmic precision.
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