🎸 Metal · 2010s+

Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose) by Mechina (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Mechina · riff

The Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose) by Mechina guitar tone is built on a Unknown high-gain amp or amp sim, dialed in at gain 9/10, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

9
GAIN
6
BASS
4.5
MID
7
TREBLE
6.5
PRESENCE
1
REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 284 metal tones in our researched catalog: Gain 9 sits above the metal average (7.3) — a hotter, more saturated take than most metal tones; mids at 4.5 are right around average (5.2).

Guitar controls

10
VOLUME
7-8
TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Unknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording) · Amp: Unknown high-gain amp or amp sim (exact model not confirmed for this recording; likely digital/amp sim or modern high-gain head based on genre and production style)

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used for the studio recording of 'Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose)' riff section. Mechina is known for modern, digital, and amp sim-heavy production. All gear is estimated based on genre, production era, and typical practices in modern djent/industrial metal. Studio recording, released 2023.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Unknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording) → Noise gate (model unknown) → Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely Tube Screamer-style) → Unknown high-gain amp or amp sim (exact model not confirmed for this recording; likely digital/amp sim or modern high-gain head based on genre and production style)

Effects

noise_gate, overdrive, reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (digital, level 2)

Tone character

tight and percussive, aggressive palm muting, scooped mids, high-gain saturation, articulate attack, compressed and controlled, clear note separation, modern djent chug, low noise floor, slightly digital/processed

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, fast tempo, aggressive dynamics · high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose) sound.

Difficulty

4/5 · Riff

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm, as well as clean muting to avoid noise in a high-gain context. The syncopation and speed make it challenging for most players.

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Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose) guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose) guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 9, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 1. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose) tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Unknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording) · Amp: Unknown high-gain amp or amp sim (exact model not confirmed for this recording; likely digital/amp sim or modern high-gain head based on genre and production style); noise_gate, overdrive, reverb.

Can I get the Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose) tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Mechina on Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose) — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 9, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 1), and noise_gate, overdrive, reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Settings are community-researched estimates, not official. GuitarToneAdapt adapts them to your gear. guitartoneadapt.com