How to Dial In "Cognitive Contortions" by Animals as Leaders - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cognitive Contortions"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Madness of Many (2016). The Madness of Many is the fourth studio album by American instrumental progressive metal band Animals as Leaders, released on 11 November 2016 by Sumerian Records. The album's personnel list credits Tosin Abasi on lead guitar and Javier Reyes on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez Tosin Abasi TAM100 (Animals as Leaders) through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX II, the rig we use for Animals as Leaders' other songs from The Madness of Many, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Cognitive Contortions" Tone
What guitar did Animals as Leaders use on "Cognitive Contortions"?
The guitar on "Cognitive Contortions" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Ibanez Tosin Abasi TAM100 (Animals as Leaders) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cognitive Contortions" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Cognitive Contortions" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cognitive Contortions" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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