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Where the Streets Have No Name

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

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streets.mp3

Part A1

Updated cover of U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name." Part A1 of updated guitar tutorial. There are a few minor mistakes here, as I was just practicing and it turned out to be an ok take. Tone is based on Slane Castle live version, but not exactly the same. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx Ultra (delays and reverb) and Tech 21's Liverpool (amp modeling).

Part A2

Updated tutorial of U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name." The "B" series of tutorial are old and not complete. See the "A" series for the "new and improved" tutorials. This part covers my guitar tone and effects settings. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx II.

Part A3

This part covers the intro riff and the time signature change within the intro.

Part A4

This part is a continuation of the intro riff and transition into the first verse.

Part A5

This part covers the intro harmonics to the R&H version, and also illustrates use of slowdowner software to uncover the intro strumming pattern.

Part A6

This part corrects errors in a previous update and provided additional information on the time signature changes.

Part A7

This part covers the transition strumming into the first verse.

Part A8

This part covers the first two verses.

Part A9

This part covers the chorus.

Part A10

To Come.

Part A11

To Come.

Part B1

Intro arpeggio (the famous Streets riff).

Part B2

Strumming pattern after arpeggio.

Part B2-b

Correction to Part 2

Part B2-c

Strumming pattern ("take two").

Part B2-d

Edge playing arpeggio and main strumming in NYC guitar shop.

Part B3

Transition strumming pattern from 3/4 meter to 4/4 meter.

Part B4

Chorus (left hand).

Part B5

Chorus (right hand strumming).

Part B6

Verse (muted strumming).

Part B7

Compares the Edge's tone to the Axe-Fx Ultra (clean quack tone).

Part B8

Compares the Edge's tone to the Axe-Fx Ultra (with delay).

Part 9

Live cover. Recorded entirely with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx Ultra Pre-Amp / Effects Processor.