This is a quick comparison of the Korg SDD-3000 delay with the Axe-Fx  Ultra.  The first picked note with repeats is one of the two units, and and the second picked note with repeats is the other unit.  This order continues throughout the entire clip.  I did not use a Triad or any other SDD-3000 preamp pedal with the Axe.  All other equipment and settings were exactly the same throughout.  I used the Liverpool and NO reverb. 

Delay Comparison - Blind Test

Quick clip of U2's Streets using Axe-Fx III FW v21.04

Streets Clip (Paris 2015 Tone)

Axe AC - 30 Sample Tones w & wo Delay

My first direct recording of the Axe II using the USB connection direct into Logic Pro 9.  You will notice that I switch between neck and quack position a few times.  Streets and Pride is in quack position. BDay is in neck position.  This is very rough just to test the recording and see what my preliminary amp model sounds like.

Axe II Test (Logic Pro 9 with Strat)

This is the audio track from my recent YouTube cover, but mastered by Lukas using Ozone.  Lukas did an incredible job on the mastering.  Here is what he did in his own words:

"90% was done with Ozone we talked few months later. I duplicated the track with your cover and on that second track I applied little touch of plate reverb and mixed it with your track.  On your original track I used LA 2A compressor simulation that adds some vintage color to it (U2 recorded trough this compressor on Unforgettable fire based on info from Kevin Killen who was mix engie on that album).  Then it goes to Ozone where I turn on Parametriq EQ with mid/side settings.  I like to EQ more high freq on stereo sides L+R and bass freq more to the middle/C of stereo field. After this I add TAPE harmonics to sound it more warm mostly on mid frequencies. Just a touch not so much.
I also like more wide mix so i used also stereo enhancer to make it more wide. Last component in ozone was limiter to keep peaks around -0,4 db and glue all sounds more together."

Ultraviolet Cover (Lukas Master)

U2 Streets Test - AxeFx II XL Quantum v1.06

Cover of U2's Beautiful Day.  All effects and amp model with Axe-Fx II XL (firmware - Quantum v1.06).

U2 Cover - Beautiful Day (w/ Axe-Fx II XL Quantum v1.06)

This is a recording of Edge's IEM in a live concert.  Notice how different his guitar tones are compared to the studio version.

U2 Beautiful Day (IEM from La Plata 4/4/2011)

U2 Beautiful Day (IEM from Miami 11/14/2005)

This is the track of guitar only from a previously posted clip I uploaded.

U2 Streets Clip - No Backtrack

Clips of Edge playing live.  Note it's one dotted 8th note delay.

Pride Slow Vegas

Pride Slow 360 Tour

Pride Slow Anaheim 2011

Bad Rome Tone

U2 Bad Rome Tone #2 with Edge

Streets Axe III

Delay Clip - Dotted 8th

Short recording of Strat into Vox AC-30 with no effects; core tone

AC-30 Sound Test ("Vox in a box")

Axe-Fx III Streets Clip

This is a quick recording of my Axe III Streets preset with cab model off and then routed to Matrix GT1000FX power amp and NL212 cab.  It sounds amazing!

Keep in mind this was recorded with the iPhone X microphone using an app called "Voice Record."  It would sound even better if done with a professional mic.

U2 Streets Clip w/ Matrix GT1000FX and NL212

This is a clip of how I build up "in-the-room-tone" with the Axe-FX III.

In The Room Tone with Axe-Fx III

U2's Out of Control covered with Axe-Fx Ultra

Out of Control Cover with Axe-Fx

This is a collaboration I did with a group of talented musicians.  I did all the guitar work on the Axe-Fx Ultra with a Fender Telecaster.  

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