Solo Tone
Visions (Remastered 2017)
Haken
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 6
AmpFractal Audio AX8 Amp Modeler (likely Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or ENGL model)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb (from AX8 or plugin)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 remaster. Haken guitarists have confirmed use of Fractal AX8 for amp and effects modeling on Visions-era recordings. No evidence of traditional amp/cab used for the solo; all tones likely from AX8. Exact amp model not confirmed, but Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or ENGL models are typical for Haken's heavy tones in this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedarticulate note separationsinging sustainmodern progressive metal clarityfast legato responsecrisp attackslight mid scoopambient delay trailsclear pick articulationcontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast legato, alternate picking, and complex phrasing typical of progressive metal. The tempo and technical demands make it challenging even for experienced players.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 6
AmpFractal Audio AX8 Amp Modeler (likely Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or ENGL model)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb (from AX8 or plugin)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 remaster. Haken guitarists have confirmed use of Fractal AX8 for amp and effects modeling on Visions-era recordings. No evidence of traditional amp/cab used for the solo; all tones likely from AX8. Exact amp model not confirmed, but Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or ENGL models are typical for Haken's heavy tones in this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedarticulate note separationsinging sustainmodern progressive metal clarityfast legato responsecrisp attackslight mid scoopambient delay trailsclear pick articulationcontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced technique, including fast legato, alternate picking, and complex phrasing typical of progressive metal. The tempo and technical demands make it challenging even for experienced players.
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