How to Dial In "Vicious Circles" by Veil of Maya - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Vicious Circles"
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 Eclipse (2012). Eclipse is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Veil of Maya. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III, the rig we use for Veil of Maya's other songs from Eclipse, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Vicious Circles" Tone
What guitar did Veil of Maya use on "Vicious Circles"?
The guitar on "Vicious Circles" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Vicious Circles" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 6, 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 "Vicious Circles" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Vicious Circles" 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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