Looking for help in getting a certain sound + style

[Lee_L]

So basically, a friend of mine is a decent singer, and she likes the Tool/APC sound. I've never really played stuff like this, although I do listen to and enjoy both bands, I usually play more...I guess, straightforward music. Sometimes I dig the long intros in metal, but it's still a more in-your-face attack, ya know? Anyway, here's my gear:

Brian Moore i2 (JB bridge, Alnico Pro neck)
Crate VFX5212 (50 watt, 2 12" tube combo)
Boss Metal Zone
Boss Super Overdrive
Boss V-Wah
Behringer V-Amp Pro (Hardly use)

I also have access to these, my roommate's pedals:
MXR Phase 90
DigiTech X-Series Compressor
DigiTech X-Series Flanger
Boss Delay


Now, my amp has onboard reverb, delay, chorus, etc. And I'm already assuming to get that sort of sound and style, I'll need a lot of reverb, correct? But...other than that I'm a little at a loss. Any suggestions?

 

[rinse_master]

Re: Looking for help in getting a certain sound + style

I should think you'd get the right ball park type tones out of your gear, at least close, can't tell you how though, sorry.

 

[shreder75]

Re: Looking for help in getting a certain sound + style

don't abuse the gain...tool doesn't have an overly distorted sound...thick, usually, but not as distorted as a Soilwork, or something to that effect..

 

[Guitarist]

Re: Looking for help in getting a certain sound + style

don't abuse the gain...tool doesn't have an overly distorted sound...thick, usually, but not as distorted as a Soilwork, or something to that effect..

+1. Very good advice.