Swap the boost with a Guitar Muff to push things completely over the edge, and use the 6-band EQ to accentuate the low end, and high mids. Based on the monstrous, ultra-low tuned Black Label Society single “Counterfeit God,” we pivot to yet another staple in American High Gain – the treadplate. Last but not least, we present to you: Counterfeit Chug. Pair that with a surgical noise gate, a boost to help sculpt the midrange in front of the amplifier, and our 6-band EQ, and you’ve got a certified juggernaut. We switch gears to an American High Gain amp that takes exceptionally well to whatever you throw at it – just like Zakk. Zakk is known for his outright menacing guitar tones in Black Label Society, and the song “Suicide Messiah” is a perfect example of that. Zakk Wylde - Messiah Rhythm Next up, we’re in Doom country. Add our vintage Echotape Delay, and Room Studio A Reverb to the mix, and we’re comin’ home alright… to play more guitar. The compressor in front of this glassy clean amplifier helps accentuate the nuances of your playing, and we layered it with the Positive Grid Digital Chorus to emulate the subtle warble of a 12 string guitar. This is the iconic “No More Tears” lead tone that we’ve all grown to love.Įven the baddest players love a ballad, and when that first note hits in Ozzy’s “Mama I’m Comin’ Home,” you know it’s Zakk. If it works for Ozzy, it works for us.īased off Zakk's tried-and-true rhythm sound with some additional boost to push leads through the mix, chorus and otherworldly delay. Articulate, punchy, midrange focused high gain – it’s 100% Wylde. Modeled after a British E元4 amplifier paired with classic boost/overdrive, and Zakk's infamous chorus, this just gets the job done. One of Zakk's go-to’s, and arguably his most recognized guitar tone. Let's take a closer look at each official preset: Ready to harness his unmistakable guitar sounds and incorporate them into your own playing? Now you can. Five signature presets curated by Zakk are now available in the Spark ToneCloud, designed to emulate quintessential tones from his famed career. While 100 lucky fans have already been selected to purchase an amp, the good news is that Spark players from all over can still channel their inner-Wylde and take part in this epic collab. Limited to 100 units, each amp is hand-signed and numbered by the man himself, and includes a custom front grille featuring Black Label Society's iconic “Skully” design. Not every gig I play warrants emptying my entire guitar closet to take with me, so I’ll definitely be dipping into that feature in the future.By now you’re aware of our recent collab with Zakk Wylde, one of heavy music’s most recognizable players, and the Spark MINI Zakk Wylde Edition smart guitar practice amp. While I’m a bit of a purist and will always covet my actual Les Paul, this guitar modeling system is indeed incredibly useful. I went into the guitar modeling section with open eyes and ears, and I wasn’t disappointed.Īfter a quick configuration and profiling of my own guitar (A Taylor T3 semi-hollow body) I was able to switch the ‘sound’ over to a vintage Les Paul in a snap. In this day and age, hearing what Positive Grid has done with mere iOS devices, I didn’t write off anything. If you had asked me 10 years ago, having owned the very first Variax guitar offered, I would have written off the guitar modeling portion as a sales gimmick. Your signal chain is clear and concise in Bias FX 2, and it’s stunningly easy to create complicated rig setups and feel confident in them. The user interface is a LOT sleeker, and everything has been ‘tweaked around the edges’ for a modern look that is very easy to follow.
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