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Riff Tone
Crimson
ERRA
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG 7-string (exact model unknown, likely RG series as used by Jesse Cash/Clint Tustin in this era)
AmpAxe-Fx II (Fractal Audio, used for amp modeling in studio by ERRA in mid-2010s; exact amp model patch unknown)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (from 'Drift' album sessions). No direct evidence of live rig or alternate studio gear for this song. No pedalboard or amp photo evidence for 'Crimson' specifically; inference based on band/era practices.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped mids for clarityhigh-gain saturationcompressed and controlledminimal ambiencefocused, cutting high endmodern djent rhythmextended range clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, tight palm muting, and precise picking at high speed, with complex rhythm changes and use of a 7-string guitar.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG 7-string (exact model unknown, likely RG series as used by Jesse Cash/Clint Tustin in this era)
AmpAxe-Fx II (Fractal Audio, used for amp modeling in studio by ERRA in mid-2010s; exact amp model patch unknown)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (from 'Drift' album sessions). No direct evidence of live rig or alternate studio gear for this song. No pedalboard or amp photo evidence for 'Crimson' specifically; inference based on band/era practices.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped mids for clarityhigh-gain saturationcompressed and controlledminimal ambiencefocused, cutting high endmodern djent rhythmextended range clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, tight palm muting, and precise picking at high speed, with complex rhythm changes and use of a 7-string guitar.