Riff Tone

The Woven Web

Animals As Leaders

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG2228 8-string

AmpAxe-Fx II (Fractal Audio, used for amp modeling and effects)

PickupsEMG 808 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx II block)

Notes

Studio recording, 2013-2014 (The Joy of Motion album sessions). Tosin Abasi is confirmed to have used the Ibanez RG2228 with EMG 808s for the heavy sections on this album, and the Axe-Fx II was the primary amp/effects processor for all distorted tones. No evidence of traditional tube amps or analog pedals for the riff section in the studio.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low endcrisp attackclear note separationaggressive palm mutingmodern djent saturationslightly scooped midscompressed and focusedminimal ambienceglassy high-gain

Difficulty

The riff section of 'The Woven Web' is extremely technical, requiring advanced thumping, rapid palm muting, and precise synchronization, making it one of the most challenging modern metal riffs.

Sources

Tapping on clean tone - how do I get all the notes to come ... - Reddit Tapping tones : r/metalguitar - Reddit Backpfeifengesicht thump tone? : r/animalsasleaders - Reddit

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