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Consequence of Power Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Circle II Circle
Circle II Circle · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP LTD MH-1000 FR
Pickups
EMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp
DigiTech GSP1101 Multi-Effects Preamp & Processor (used as preamp/amp modeler, likely Marshall or Mesa/Boogie high-gain model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2010. Gear confirmed from Equipboard for 'Consequence of Power' album era. No explicit amp head listed, but DigiTech GSP1101 was used as main preamp/amp modeler for heavy tones. No evidence of additional pedals for riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- high-gain saturation
- aggressive palm muting
- articulate note separation
- modern metal clarity
- crunchy rhythm attack
- harmonically rich
- focused low end
- slightly scooped mids
- controlled sustain
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit amp head or pedal settings found for this specific song/section; gear inferred from Equipboard's listing for 'Consequence of Power' album era.
- Amp settings estimated based on typical high-gain metal tones and DigiTech GSP1101 usage.
- No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; DigiTech GSP1101 likely provided all amp/cab/effect modeling.
- Pickup choice inferred from genre and tone; bridge EMG 81 is standard for heavy riffing in this style.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Circle II Circle's 'Consequence of Power' riff tone is modern, tight, and high-gain with a balanced midrange (not scooped), controlled bass for clarity, and enough treble/presence to cut through the mix. The production is dry with minimal reverb, typical for melodic power/prog metal of the 2010s.