How to Dial In "Empty Prophets" by Sylosis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Empty Prophets"
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 Cycle of Suffering (2020). Cycle of Suffering is the fifth studio album by British heavy metal band Sylosis, released on 7 February 2020 through Nuclear Blast. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Sylosis' other songs from Cycle of Suffering, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Empty Prophets" Tone
What guitar did Sylosis use on "Empty Prophets"?
The guitar on "Empty Prophets" (released 2020) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Empty Prophets" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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 "Empty Prophets" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Empty Prophets" 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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