Riff Tone
The Dark Side
Muse
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpMarshall (model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar, as referenced for album sessions)
PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayKorg Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay
reverbUnknown Space Echo-style reverb pedal (exact model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2018 (Simulation Theory album). Matt Bellamy used a Manson MB-1 with a custom humbucker into a Marshall amp for the main riff. Effects included a Korg SDD-3000 digital delay and a Space Echo-style reverb pedal. No explicit mention of live rig for this song's riff.
Tone Character(9)
tight, compressed distortionsaturated, modern rock toneclear note definition under heavy gainsynth-like sustainaggressive, percussive attackarticulate under palm mutingprocessed, digital delay ambienceslightly scooped but present midsstudio-polished, layered sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise timing, and control of dynamics under high gain, as well as managing delay and reverb effects for clarity.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpMarshall (model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar, as referenced for album sessions)
PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayKorg Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay
reverbUnknown Space Echo-style reverb pedal (exact model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2018 (Simulation Theory album). Matt Bellamy used a Manson MB-1 with a custom humbucker into a Marshall amp for the main riff. Effects included a Korg SDD-3000 digital delay and a Space Echo-style reverb pedal. No explicit mention of live rig for this song's riff.
Tone Character(9)
tight, compressed distortionsaturated, modern rock toneclear note definition under heavy gainsynth-like sustainaggressive, percussive attackarticulate under palm mutingprocessed, digital delay ambienceslightly scooped but present midsstudio-polished, layered sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise timing, and control of dynamics under high gain, as well as managing delay and reverb effects for clarity.
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