Tone Profile

This tone is aggressive and dissonant, defined by a searing high-gain distortion with a somewhat scooped midrange. It sounds very tight, modern, and menacing.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound is characterized by a tight, heavily distorted tone, likely achieved by using a high-gain amplifier in conjunction with a distortion pedal.
• The use of a 7-string guitar tuned to A standard (A, D, G, C, F, A, D) contributes to the deep, menacing character of the tone.
• Microphone placement close to the speaker cabinet captures the raw energy of the performance.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a 7-string guitar tuned to A standard to capture the low-end frequencies.
• Use a high-gain amplifier with a tight response, such as a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier.
• Add a distortion pedal, like an Ibanez Tube Screamer, to the amp's front end to further saturate the signal and enhance sustain.
• Experiment with microphone placement on the speaker cabinet to find the sweet spot that captures the desired tonal qualities.
• Use EQ to sculpt the tone, focusing on cutting some of the low-mid frequencies to prevent muddiness, and boosting the high frequencies for clarity.

Original Gear

• Ibanez Universe UV777(guitar)
• Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9(pedal)