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Riff Tone
Dead Butterflies
Architects
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarCustom ESP Horizon
AmpPeavey 6505+ (profiled via Kemper), Mesa/Boogie oversized cab
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2020-2021. Kemper Profiler used with a profile of a Peavey 6505+ amp, Maxon OD-808 in front, Mesa/Boogie oversized cab, SM57 mic. Exact settings not published for this song, but amp/pedal chain confirmed by guitarist Josh Middleton.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern metalcore saturationarticulate pick attackcontrolled low-endaggressive rhythm tonecompressed and focusedclear note separationslightly filtered low-endconsistent right-hand soundpunchy and defined
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, fast alternate picking, and tight rhythm to achieve the percussive, articulate tone characteristic of modern metalcore.
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Original Gear
GuitarCustom ESP Horizon
AmpPeavey 6505+ (profiled via Kemper), Mesa/Boogie oversized cab
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2020-2021. Kemper Profiler used with a profile of a Peavey 6505+ amp, Maxon OD-808 in front, Mesa/Boogie oversized cab, SM57 mic. Exact settings not published for this song, but amp/pedal chain confirmed by guitarist Josh Middleton.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern metalcore saturationarticulate pick attackcontrolled low-endaggressive rhythm tonecompressed and focusedclear note separationslightly filtered low-endconsistent right-hand soundpunchy and defined
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, fast alternate picking, and tight rhythm to achieve the percussive, articulate tone characteristic of modern metalcore.