Alternative to: Shure SM57 microphone

Industry standard dynamic mic that's identical to what was used and perfect for capturing aggressive guitar tones

Alternative to: Chorus effect

Vintage-style chorus pedal that adds the lush, detuned character heard in the original recording's spacious synth textures

Alternative to: Complete signal chain

Includes high-quality amp sims and effects that can recreate the doubled, chorused grunge sound in the box

Alternative to: Yamaha SG2000

Provides similar humbucker warmth and sustain at a budget-friendly price point

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Scaled-down version of the AC30 circuit provides similar EL84 tube saturation and British chime

Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster

Modern Fender with the same single-coil pickup configuration and maple neck that delivers Lifeson's bright, cutting tone

Alternative to: Studio condenser microphone

Large diaphragm condenser that captures the full, balanced upright bass sound at a moderate distance

Alternative to: Neumann U87

Large diaphragm condenser that captures the bright detail and presence needed for this jangly guitar tone

Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass

Modern version of the classic P-Bass with the same fundamental split-coil pickup tone that defines this track

Alternative to: Neumann U47 microphone

Faithful reproduction of the U47's warm tube character and midrange presence that made the original organ recording so smooth and musical

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Current production version of the classic AC30 that delivers the same chimey overdrive and midrange warmth

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster guitar

Budget option that captures the essential Telecaster bridge pickup brightness needed for this jangly country tone

Alternative to: Neumann U67

Tube condenser microphone that recreates the U67's warm, smooth character perfect for capturing the AC30's full frequency response

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Current production Telecaster that delivers the same bright, cutting tone with single-coil pickups essential for this garage rock sound

Alternative to: Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Budget alternative that provides similar mid-boost and signal tightening characteristics when used as a boost pedal

Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster

Provides authentic Stratocaster single-coil pickup response that works well with fuzz pedals, offering vintage tone at an accessible price point

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106 synthesizer

Official Roland Boutique recreation of the Juno-106 with authentic sound engine and built-in chorus for those classic lush pad sounds

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Modern Marshall head with JCM800-inspired circuit that delivers classic Marshall high-gain tones with that signature midrange bark

Alternative to: Roland Jupiter-8

Budget analog polysynth capable of bright sawtooth leads with built-in chorus effects for that new wave shimmer

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106 synthesizer

Budget-friendly Juno emulation plugin that captures the essence of the original's pad sounds with built-in chorus modeling

Alternative to: Yamaha C7 Grand Piano

Sampled Steinway D grand piano with intimate close-mic positioning that captures the delicate touch heard on the track

Alternative to: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+

Features accurate modeling of the Mark IIC+ amp with cabinet simulation, perfect for capturing that aggressive thrash metal rhythm tone

Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass

Delivers authentic P-Bass tone with split-coil pickup fundamentals at budget-friendly price

Alternative to: Minimoog synthesizer

Affordable Minimoog clone with authentic analog circuitry that captures the precise waveform characteristics needed for this robotic lead tone

Alternative to: TC Electronic Chorus/Flanger

Modern TC chorus pedal that provides the spatial dimension heard on the lead tone

Alternative to: Pro Co RAT distortion pedal

The current production RAT 2 delivers the same aggressive, focused distortion character as the original RAT used on the track

Alternative to: Fender Tweed Deluxe

Budget option that captures the basic Fender tube amp character with similar clean-to-edge breakup qualities

Alternative to: Hammond B3 and Leslie 122 combination

Hardware option with dedicated Hammond engine and built-in rotary speaker simulation, plus physical drawbars for authentic control

Alternative to: Mesa/Boogie Mark I

Budget option to add smooth, singing overdrive to any clean amp for that vocal-like sustain

Alternative to: ADA MP-1 preamp

Offers high-gain preamp modeling that can replicate the MP-1's saturated character with modern convenience and multiple amp options

Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster

Provides authentic single-coil pickup clarity and chime essential for this dreamy indie tone at a budget-friendly price point

Alternative to: Roland Jupiter-8

Detailed Jupiter-6/8 emulation with chorus ensemble effects and oscillator detuning capabilities for the fuller bass layer

Alternative to: Yamaha DX7

Enhanced DX7 emulation with improved interface and additional modulation options while maintaining the classic FM character needed for this tone

Alternative to: Combined Big Muff and MP-1 setup

Single pedal that bridges fuzz and high-gain distortion, popular among 90s alternative guitarists for achieving similar saturated rhythm tones

Alternative to: Sequential Circuits Prophet VS

Powerful wavetable synthesis with extensive modulation options to recreate complex evolving bass textures

Alternative to: Yamaha DX7

Dedicated FM synthesis plugin that accurately recreates DX7 algorithms and includes vintage DX7 presets, perfect for authentic 80s string sounds

Alternative to: Fender Tweed Deluxe

Faithful reissue of the original circuit with 12AX7 and 6V6 tubes, providing the same sweet spot between clean and natural overdrive

Alternative to: Boss CE-1

Recreates both CE-1 and CE-2 chorus modes with modern reliability while maintaining the vintage analog warmth

Alternative to: Leslie 147 speaker cabinet

High-quality Leslie speaker simulation pedal that captures rotary speaker movement and tone coloration

Alternative to: Roland Dimension D

Faithful recreation of the Roland Dimension D circuit with the same subtle chorus and spatial enhancement

Alternative to: Urei 1176 Compressor

Accurate plugin emulation of the 1176 compressor used to even out bass dynamics on this recording

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800 amplifier

Modern reissue that captures the JCM800's aggressive midrange punch at lower volumes suitable for recording

Alternative to: EMS VCS3 synthesizer

Analog monosynth with excellent filter resonance and modulation capabilities for recreating the VCS3's evolving pad textures

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Modern Marshall with classic JCM800-style overdrive channel that captures the warm, natural tube saturation

Alternative to: Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II

Developed with Periphery's bassist Nolly Getgood, specifically designed to capture modern progressive metal tones including Periphery's signature sound

Alternative to: Fender Precision Bass

Budget-friendly option that captures the essential P-Bass character with vintage-voiced pickups

Alternative to: Urei 1176

Hardware recreation of the 1176 circuit providing the same punchy compression character

Alternative to: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+

Official Petrucci plugin with accurate Mark IIC+ modeling and built-in Tube Screamer circuit for this exact tone

Alternative to: Roland JC-160

Delivers the same clean solid-state JC tone and built-in stereo chorus that defined the original JC series sound

Alternative to: Ampeg SVT

Software recreation of classic tube bass amps with the articulation and punch needed for this melodic bass style