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Vertigo

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Axe-FX II Preset (Midi Sysex File)
vertigo.syx

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vertigo.mp3

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Pre-tutorial video. I've successfully modeled Line 6's DM4 Tube Drive with the Axe-Fx Tube Drive model. This is a quick preview of my tone on the main riff.

Part 1 - Cover

Cover of U2's "Vertigo." Based on the version from the "Live in Chicago" Vertigo tour DVD, but with the 360 tour siren. I added the siren at the end also. Recorded with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx Ultra (tube drive, amp model, delays and reverb) and Death by Audio's Fuzz Gun pedal for the siren (borrowed from Helena). Guitar: Fender Telecaster with Kinman Broadcaster pickups. Guitar is slightly higher in the mix than it should be so you can hear the tone of the guitar better.

Part 2

Part 2 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial covers my presets and effect settings, and compares the Tube Drive in the Line 6 POD HD500 with my model of the same in the Axe-Fx Ultra.

Part 3

Part 3 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial is a continuation of Part 2 and covers my presets and effect settings.

Part 4

Part 4 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial covers how to get the siren effect with Death by Audio's Supersonic Fuzz Gun.

Part 5

Part 5 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial covers the most popular part of the song - the chords at the beginning and in the chorus.

Part 6

Part 6 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial covers the muted scratch patterns during the verse.

Part 7

Part 7 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial covers the chorus chords right after the muted scratch riff.

Part 8

Part 8 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial covers the "bell-like" lead riff in the second verse after the muted scratch riff.

Part 9

Part 9 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial covers the transition chords just before the solo lead.

Part 10

Part 10 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial covers the solo lead guitar riff.

Part 11

Part 11 of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial covers the outro transition notes that leads into the main riff and end of the song.

Part 11b

Part 11b of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial goes over my Axe-Fx presets and effects settings.

Part 11c

Part 11c of Vertigo guitar tutorial / lesson. This tutorial is a continuation of my Axe-Fx presets and effects settings.