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Riff Tone
Follow The Signs
Born of Osiris
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG2228
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (ENGL Powerball amp model, powered by ENGL Powerball I in studio)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Follow The Signs' (2011). Lee McKinney used the Axe-Fx Ultra for amp and effects modeling, powered by an ENGL Powerball I for tone shaping. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate high-gain rhythmscooped mids for clarityaggressive palm mutingmodern djent toneclear note separationcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencehigh output, saturated distortioncontrolled low end
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm, as well as left-hand accuracy for complex patterns typical of modern djent/progressive metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG2228
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (ENGL Powerball amp model, powered by ENGL Powerball I in studio)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Follow The Signs' (2011). Lee McKinney used the Axe-Fx Ultra for amp and effects modeling, powered by an ENGL Powerball I for tone shaping. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate high-gain rhythmscooped mids for clarityaggressive palm mutingmodern djent toneclear note separationcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencehigh output, saturated distortioncontrolled low end
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm, as well as left-hand accuracy for complex patterns typical of modern djent/progressive metal.