How to Dial In "Carnivorous Swarm" by Cannibal Corpse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Carnivorous Swarm"
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 Evisceration Plague (2009). Evisceration Plague is the eleventh studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse, released on 3 February 2009 by Metal Blade Records. The album's personnel list credits Pat O'Brien on lead guitar and Rob Barrett on rhythm guitar, with Erik Rutan playing a guitar solo on "Unnatural". No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a B.C. Rich Ironbird through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Cannibal Corpse's other songs from Evisceration Plague, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Carnivorous Swarm" Tone
What guitar did Cannibal Corpse use on "Carnivorous Swarm"?
The guitar on "Carnivorous Swarm" (released 2009) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Ironbird above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Carnivorous Swarm" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Carnivorous Swarm" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Carnivorous Swarm" 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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