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The lead sound comprises two-octave stacked saw waves processed with heavy Unison, aggressive Filter Drive for saturation, and expansive Reverb for spatial depth. This combination creates the signature cutting tone that dominates the track's melodic structure with precise rhythmic phrasing. 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