Jos_K Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hi everyone, I'm trying to build an all-round lead patch using an slo100 (mainly for satriani type stuff, because that's what they say he used on Summer Song and I just love that sound). I've tried many options, but I feel I'm going round in circles. Any suggestions that work for you? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcamponovo Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 He used Soldanos and Mesas. And I think Marshall earlier in his career. I used one of the Plexi amp for a "Surfing with the Alien" preset. Which sounded great until I addd the chorus to make it authentic. I'm just not a fan of that much chorus. The Soldano amps on Helix also sound great and definitely a bit unique to other amps. And of course, there is a 5150 model as well at Mesa Boogie. Those will all get that smooth yet high-gain sound you're looking for. Don't forget your tube screamer. And some plate reverb and a bit of delay. These things will get you in the ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe5 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Not sure if this will help, but I made a preset based on this video 2011 Sweetwater video of him demoing it...over my Saturday morning coffee. I posted two versions. Summer Song: Solo 100 Crunch TS808 and delay for a wetter sound http://line6.com/customtone/tone/2167024/ R5 SatchSumSong: Simplified with just the Solo 100 OD and room for drives and effects http://line6.com/customtone/tone/2167030/. I noticed in the video he has using Marshall with dual mics, an SM57 off axis and a ribbon 121. I used dual parallel Marshall 1960 cabs to get close. Unfortunately Helix doesnt yet have off axis mic models or off-center positions. But I think I tweaked the parameters to get a similar sound. I put the cabs on Path 2 for processor performance and flexibility. I tried to leave a little cut to the sound for live use. You can move the mics further from the cabs and/or lower the high cuts on the cabs if you want it a little smoother. I left the looper block in it too because it helps me to loop a guitar part while I'm tweaking a preset. Maybe it will help you too. You can clear it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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