U2 Guitar Tutorials
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One

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Part 1

Cover of U2's "One." Edge's track panned left and Bono's track panned right (Bono't track lower in the mix). Based on the version from Slane castle. Tone is close to Slane Castle version. All effects and amp modeling done with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v8.01a firmware. Guitar: Gibson Custom 25 Limited Edition Les Paul.

Part 2

This part covers my guitar tone and effects. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v8.01a.

Part 3

This part describes a few variations in the intro. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v8.01a.

Part 4

This part covers the first part of the intro riff. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v8.01a.

Part 5

This part covers the second part of the intro riff. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v8.01a.

Part 6

This part covers the third and fourth part of the intro riff. The intro riff is played three times. The 2nd and 3rd time is the first verse. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v8.01a.

Part 7

This part covers the first chorus. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v8.01a.

Part 8

This part covers the second verse (with the rotary effect). Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v8.01a.

Part 9

This part is a continuation of the second verse (after the rotary part). Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v8.01a.

Part 10

This part covers the third verse and pre-chorus. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v9.02.

Part 11

This part covers the second chorus and the part just before the lead solo. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II with v9.02.