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Joe Satriani

One of the most technically accomplished rock guitarists ever. Satriani's Ibanez JS series guitars through Marshall amps produce a fluid, singing lead tone that bridges rock, metal, and jazz fusion. He taught Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, and Larry LaLonde before becoming a solo instrumental rock star.

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The Satriani catalogue

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Artist Tone10 min read

The Edge's Delay Settings Decoded: How U2 Gets That Sound

Dotted eighth notes, analog repeats, and the delay settings that define U2's guitar sound. Plus how to set it up on your modeler.

By Nathan Cross
Artist Tone10 min read

How to Get Stevie Ray Vaughan's Tone on Line 6 Helix

The complete SRV Helix preset guide. Amp model, drive settings, and the secret sauce that makes it sound like Texas.

By Rick Dalton
Modeler Masterclass13 min read

Parallel Amp Routing in a Modeler: When Two Amps in Parallel Solve a Problem One Amp Can't

Two amp models in parallel, summed to mono, build one tone from two amp characters. When the technique earns its place, how to wire it on Helix and Quad Cortex, and how to align the paths.

By Fader & Knob Staff