Distorted Tone
The Colour of Sleep
Psycroptic
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassIbanez Soundgear SR series (likely SR405 or SR505, 5-string, early 2000s)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with DI blend)
PickupsHumbuckers (dual soapbar, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Scepter of the Ancients era); no direct rig rundown for this song, but consistent with band/era interviews and genre norms.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and aggressivedeep, rumbling lowsmidrange grindtight, punchy attackclear note separationmetallic edgeslight high-end sizzlecontrolled sustainnot overly scoopedaudible pick attack
Difficulty
The song features rapid, precise picking, complex rhythms, and requires tight synchronization with the rest of the band, typical of technical death metal.
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Original Gear
BassIbanez Soundgear SR series (likely SR405 or SR505, 5-string, early 2000s)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with DI blend)
PickupsHumbuckers (dual soapbar, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Scepter of the Ancients era); no direct rig rundown for this song, but consistent with band/era interviews and genre norms.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and aggressivedeep, rumbling lowsmidrange grindtight, punchy attackclear note separationmetallic edgeslight high-end sizzlecontrolled sustainnot overly scoopedaudible pick attack
Difficulty
The song features rapid, precise picking, complex rhythms, and requires tight synchronization with the rest of the band, typical of technical death metal.
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