How to Dial In "Dark Signs" by Sleep Token - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dark Signs"
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 Sundowning (2019). An alt-metal track that moves between tight low riffs and wide, ambient clean guitars. Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so an Aristides 070 into a Kemper Profiler Head stands in. Set the modeler to a high-gain voicing with a tight low end and play the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Dark Signs" Tone
What guitar did Sleep Token use on "Dark Signs"?
The guitar on "Dark Signs" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Aristides 070 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Dark Signs" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Dark Signs" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dark Signs" 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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