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Riff Tone
Let The Dark Do The Rest
Korn
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez K7 7-String
AmpMesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (from 'Requiem' album sessions). Gear confirmed for modern Korn riff tones; no evidence of pedals in the core rhythm chain for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low endscooped but present midsarticulate attackhigh-gain saturationmodern nu-metal rhythmclear note separationcompressed and focusedheavy, extended low endaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, demanding good right-hand control and muting technique, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez K7 7-String
AmpMesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (from 'Requiem' album sessions). Gear confirmed for modern Korn riff tones; no evidence of pedals in the core rhythm chain for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low endscooped but present midsarticulate attackhigh-gain saturationmodern nu-metal rhythmclear note separationcompressed and focusedheavy, extended low endaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, demanding good right-hand control and muting technique, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.