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Riff Tone
BRAVE NEW WORLD
STARSET
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS SE 277 Baritone 7-String
AmpAmp model unknown (likely digital amp modeler or high-gain amp sim, model not specified for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Guitar and tuning confirmed for this song/album. No explicit amp or pedal model confirmed for this specific recording; Starset is known for using digital amp modelers and baritone/7-string guitars in studio. No evidence of live rig for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gain distortionarticulate low-end chugmodern, compressed attackclear note separationcrushing, heavy rhythmslightly scooped midsbright, cutting treblecontrolled low-endaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, with extended range technique and clear note separation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS SE 277 Baritone 7-String
AmpAmp model unknown (likely digital amp modeler or high-gain amp sim, model not specified for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Guitar and tuning confirmed for this song/album. No explicit amp or pedal model confirmed for this specific recording; Starset is known for using digital amp modelers and baritone/7-string guitars in studio. No evidence of live rig for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gain distortionarticulate low-end chugmodern, compressed attackclear note separationcrushing, heavy rhythmslightly scooped midsbright, cutting treblecontrolled low-endaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, with extended range technique and clear note separation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.