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Absence Persistent
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Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarAristides 080S 8-string
AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Gojira plugin (amp sim) into Bogren Digital Downtuned Cab IR
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Absence Persistent' (2023, Heavener album). Confirmed by Reddit AMA and Instagram posts by Keaton Goldwire. No evidence of live amp use or analog pedals for the studio recording; all tones achieved via plugin and IRs.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped mids for clarityhigh-gain saturationcompressed, punchy responsecrisp pick attackmodern djent claritylow noise floorextended range definition
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise timing, and control over low-string clarity on an 8-string guitar, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarAristides 080S 8-string
AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Gojira plugin (amp sim) into Bogren Digital Downtuned Cab IR
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Absence Persistent' (2023, Heavener album). Confirmed by Reddit AMA and Instagram posts by Keaton Goldwire. No evidence of live amp use or analog pedals for the studio recording; all tones achieved via plugin and IRs.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped mids for clarityhigh-gain saturationcompressed, punchy responsecrisp pick attackmodern djent claritylow noise floorextended range definition
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise timing, and control over low-string clarity on an 8-string guitar, making it challenging for most players.