Alright, let’s get one thing straight: you don’t need a Jazzmaster, a ’78 Deluxe Reverb, and a Big Muff that costs more than your rent. You need texture , volume, and a healthy disregard for picking dynamics.
If you are reading this, you likely already know the feeling. It’s the sound of a jet engine taking off inside a cathedral. It is the visceral, emotional wash of noise that defined the early 90s and has seen a massive resurgence in the modern indie and alternative scenes.
While many guitarists focus on pedals first, the amp simulation in your Shoegaze Guitar Rig 6 chain acts as the glue.
Kevin Shields famously uses multiple tunings. For the "Rig 6," use .
Start with the IceVerb or Raum . Set the Mix to around 40-50% and the Decay long. This ensures that when the signal hits the fuzz, it distorts the reverb tails, creating a massive wall of sound.
Start with these six. Do not add a tuner. Do not add a noise gate. Let the hum sing. Let the feedback ring. Turn your amp until the windows shake, then step back, stare at your shoes, and let the six stages carry you into the slipstream.