How to Dial In "Unchain Utopia" by Epica - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Unchain Utopia"
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 Quantum Enigma (2014). The Quantum Enigma is the sixth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD H-1007 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Epica's other songs from The Quantum Enigma, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Unchain Utopia" Tone
What guitar did Epica use on "Unchain Utopia"?
The guitar on "Unchain Utopia" (released 2014) isn't documented; the ESP LTD H-1007 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Unchain Utopia" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 6. 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 "Unchain Utopia" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Unchain Utopia" 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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