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Riff Tone
Unholy Confessions
Nik Nocturnal & Kyle Anderson
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSolar Guitars A1.6 Artist LTD
AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Gojira (plugin, used as amp sim)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio cover recording, 2023/2024. Nik Nocturnal is known for using Solar Guitars and Neural DSP plugins for modern metal covers. No evidence of live rig or analog amp for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern metalcore clarityaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate low endrazor-sharp attackcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencefast note definition
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and tight rhythm control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarSolar Guitars A1.6 Artist LTD
AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Gojira (plugin, used as amp sim)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio cover recording, 2023/2024. Nik Nocturnal is known for using Solar Guitars and Neural DSP plugins for modern metal covers. No evidence of live rig or analog amp for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern metalcore clarityaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate low endrazor-sharp attackcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencefast note definition
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and tight rhythm control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.