How to Dial In "Illuminate" by Born of Osiris - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Illuminate"
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 Soul Sphere (2015). Soul Sphere is the fourth studio album by the American progressive metalcore band Born of Osiris, released on 23 October 2015 by Sumerian Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Born of Osiris' other songs from Soul Sphere, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Illuminate" Tone
What guitar did Born of Osiris use on "Illuminate"?
The guitar on "Illuminate" (released 2015) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Illuminate" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Illuminate" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Illuminate" 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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