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Riff Tone
Sleeper
ERRA
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG2027XL LA Custom Shop 7-string
AmpNeural DSP Fortin Cali (plugin/VST amp modeler)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2011; no evidence of traditional amp or analog pedals—amp tone and effects from Neural DSP Fortin Cali plugin or similar digital modeler. Gear confirmed for ERRA's studio work in this era, but not explicitly for 'Sleeper'—inferred from consistent use on adjacent albums and songs.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-string clarityaggressive attackmodern djent tonescooped midshigh-gain saturationcompressed and controlledfast, staccato riffingminimal ambiencefocused, dry rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, precise palm muting, and tight rhythm execution at high speed, typical of modern progressive metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG2027XL LA Custom Shop 7-string
AmpNeural DSP Fortin Cali (plugin/VST amp modeler)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2011; no evidence of traditional amp or analog pedals—amp tone and effects from Neural DSP Fortin Cali plugin or similar digital modeler. Gear confirmed for ERRA's studio work in this era, but not explicitly for 'Sleeper'—inferred from consistent use on adjacent albums and songs.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-string clarityaggressive attackmodern djent tonescooped midshigh-gain saturationcompressed and controlledfast, staccato riffingminimal ambiencefocused, dry rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, precise palm muting, and tight rhythm execution at high speed, typical of modern progressive metal.