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Distorted Tone
Relentless Mutation
Archspire
Bassmetal2010s+
Original Gear
BassDingwall Combustion 6-string
AmpDarkglass Electronics Microtubes X7 (preamp/DI), no traditional amp in studio
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2017 release, 'Relentless Mutation' album. Jared Smith plays Dingwall 6-string, confirmed in playthroughs and interviews. Studio tone is primarily DI with amp simulation and Darkglass preamp/distortion.
Tone Character(9)
clanky high-mid attacktight, defined low endaggressive grindmodern, articulate distortionclear note separation at high speedslightly scooped midsmetallic edgefast transient responseno mud or excessive boom
Difficulty
The bass part is virtuosic, requiring rapid fingerstyle, advanced tapping, and precise note separation at extreme tempos typical of technical death metal.
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Create Free AccountBassmetal2010s+
Original Gear
BassDingwall Combustion 6-string
AmpDarkglass Electronics Microtubes X7 (preamp/DI), no traditional amp in studio
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 release, 'Relentless Mutation' album. Jared Smith plays Dingwall 6-string, confirmed in playthroughs and interviews. Studio tone is primarily DI with amp simulation and Darkglass preamp/distortion.
Tone Character(9)
clanky high-mid attacktight, defined low endaggressive grindmodern, articulate distortionclear note separation at high speedslightly scooped midsmetallic edgefast transient responseno mud or excessive boom
Difficulty
The bass part is virtuosic, requiring rapid fingerstyle, advanced tapping, and precise note separation at extreme tempos typical of technical death metal.