Riff Tone

Zero Signal

Fear Factory

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Universe UV7

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsDiMarzio Blaze II (humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass5

mid3

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

eqUnknown EQ pedal (model unknown)

boostUnknown Boost pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Dino Cazares used the Ibanez Universe UV7 7-string for Demanufacture-era tracks, including 'Zero Signal.' The amp was a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, boosted with an EQ and noise gate for tightness. Settings are for the studio rhythm/riff section, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackmaximum claritylow-mid punchvery little ambiencedry and focusedbrutal distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and extremely tight palm muting, demanding advanced right-hand technique and rhythmic accuracy typical of industrial metal.

Sources

Fear Factory (Dino Cazares) Amp Settings (gear and tone ...Fear Factory Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Playing... FEAR FACTORY - What to use - SevenString.org Fear Factory - Zero Signal - LTD JM-ii - B standard tuning - Facebook

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