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Hypnosis Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Sleep Token
Sleep Token · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
8-string guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Ibanez RG or similar baritone 8-string as used by IV in this era)
Pickups
Active humbuckers (likely Fishman Fluence or EMG 808, typical for Sleep Token's 8-string setup, but not confirmed for this track)
Amp
Neural DSP Quad Cortex (Bogner Überschall blue channel model, as per community and Guitar World reporting on studio/live rig for this album)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2022-2023 (Take Me Back to Eden album). Sleep Token are known for using digital amp modelers (Quad Cortex, Neural DSP plugins) in both studio and live, with Bogner Überschall and Mesa/Orange cabs modeled for rhythm tones. No evidence of analog amps or pedals on this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Exotic Overdrive (model unknown, likely Xotic EP Booster or similar as referenced in community patches) · overdrive
8-string guitar → Exotic Overdrive (boost) → Neural DSP Quad Cortex (Bogner Überschall blue channel model) → Mesa/Orange cab IRs
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- articulate low-end
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- aggressive palm muting
- modern digital clarity
- minimal ambience
- controlled low-frequency response
- focused attack
- clear note separation