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Riff Tone
Moonflower
Plini
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden Classic Fiesta Red
AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Plini (JCM800 model for riff section)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2020s era. Plini is known to use Neural DSP Archetype: Plini plugin for his studio tones, especially on 'Moonflower'. The YouTube cover by Luminous Dark uses the same guitar and plugin, matching the studio setup. No evidence of live amp use for the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatehigh-gain saturation with claritypercussive and punchyslightly scooped mids but presentcontrolled low endairy, tamed top endcompressed dynamicsstereo spaciousnessnote separation in fast passagesmodern prog/djent rhythm
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Moonflower' is highly technical, requiring fast, accurate picking, complex chord shapes, and tight rhythmic control typical of modern progressive metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden Classic Fiesta Red
AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Plini (JCM800 model for riff section)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2020s era. Plini is known to use Neural DSP Archetype: Plini plugin for his studio tones, especially on 'Moonflower'. The YouTube cover by Luminous Dark uses the same guitar and plugin, matching the studio setup. No evidence of live amp use for the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatehigh-gain saturation with claritypercussive and punchyslightly scooped mids but presentcontrolled low endairy, tamed top endcompressed dynamicsstereo spaciousnessnote separation in fast passagesmodern prog/djent rhythm
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Moonflower' is highly technical, requiring fast, accurate picking, complex chord shapes, and tight rhythmic control typical of modern progressive metal.