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Riff Tone
Zero Signal
Fear Factory
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Universe UV7
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Dino Cazares used the Ibanez Universe UV7 7-string for Demanufacture-era tracks, including 'Zero Signal.' The amp was a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, boosted with an EQ and noise gate for tightness. Settings are for the studio rhythm/riff section, not live.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackmaximum claritylow-mid punchvery little ambiencedry and focusedbrutal distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and extremely tight palm muting, demanding advanced right-hand technique and rhythmic accuracy typical of industrial metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Universe UV7
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Dino Cazares used the Ibanez Universe UV7 7-string for Demanufacture-era tracks, including 'Zero Signal.' The amp was a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, boosted with an EQ and noise gate for tightness. Settings are for the studio rhythm/riff section, not live.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackmaximum claritylow-mid punchvery little ambiencedry and focusedbrutal distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and extremely tight palm muting, demanding advanced right-hand technique and rhythmic accuracy typical of industrial metal.