Riff Tone

Sympathy (Highschool DxD)

Mattyyym

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarMayones Regius 7 Electric Guitar

AmpFractal Axe-FX III Mark II (amp model unknown, likely high-gain modern amp sim)

PickupsBare Knuckle Silo humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely virtual in Axe-FX)

Notes

Studio recording, 2020s. MattyyyM is seen using the Mayones Regius 7 and Fractal Axe-FX III in multiple videos and posts for covers in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low endmodern metal clarityaggressive attacksaturated high-gainclear note separationcompressed dynamicsfast palm mutingslightly scooped midscontrolled sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for fast, tight palm muting and precise picking, typical of modern metal rhythm playing.

Sources

MattyyyM | Equipboard

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