Shogun album cover - Trivium
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven" by Trivium - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain8
Bass6
Mid5
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
Volume7

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

TuningStandard(E A D G B E)
Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone5
Volume9
Recording notes

From Shogun (2008). Shogun is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Trivium. The album version runs 5:25. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through Peavey 5150 II with Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-9, the nearest rig to the one documented for Trivium, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven" Tone

  1. What guitar did Trivium use on "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven"?

    The guitar on "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven" (released 2008) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).

  2. What amp settings does "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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.

  3. Can I play "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven" 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.

  4. What pedals are on "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven"?

    Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.

Related tones

Tone references for "Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven" by Trivium are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.

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