Mikael's guitar solo day

So, Mikael had put down all the rhythm and clean guitar parts - it was time to do some soloing!

The following equipment was used for Mikael's lead tone: RG7420 (same guitar as before) going into a TC Electronic Line Driver + Booster/Distortion -> Clavia Micro Modular (together with a custom made Breath Controller made by Johan Haake) -> Yamaha DG1000 Preamp -> TC Electronic 1140 Parametric Equalizer -> TC Electronic G-Major -> Rocktron Velocity 500 Power Amp -> Marshall 1960 Cabinet.

After getting the ultimate solo sound, it was time to start recording. Mikael put down solos on the following songs: DISSOLVING SOUL FRAGMENTS, ROOM 101, THE BRAINSHAPED MIND, CLONING ASSEMBLY, TACTILE & REMOTE VIEWS. Some lead parts ("sling-shots") were recorded on SPAWN & ROOM 101.

Here's a clip of Mikael trying to nail his second solo in THE BRAINSHAPED MIND. Notice how David is bugging him about his ability to play properly.

Some pictures...

Trying out different settings in search of the perfect tone.

Right in the middle of recording the TACTILE solo.

If you looked out the window from our control room you'd see this: rain and more rain. Great for inspiration though!