Synyster Gates Makes the Switch to the Axe-Fx III - 'Pure Expression, from the Ground Up'

Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold pushes guitar into the future with the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III.

[johnkarakatsianis]

Reasons to buy an axe fx:
- no worries about changing tubes
- connect to anything
- awesome tone
- no mics and cabs wanted
- easy to record with
- smaller than an actual amp and cab
- many other

[DavidValles]

I love that lead tone from the stage. It's so captivating to listen to.

[XIII]

for those who say his distortion tone is fuzzy, i think it's fuzzy too but have you guys ever thought of that syn actually likes that fuzzy tone? reference: all a7x songs

[azstratus]

I really don't listen to their music but Synyster has said and explained the AXE FX thoughtfully and intelligently. Maybe I should start listening to their music? I'll do that now...

[VaultDestroyer]

What’s funny is that all these bedroom guitarists think they are too good for digital tones yet have never stepped foot on stage. Synyster gates has been playing for more than 20 years a touring, mixing and gigging. If he tells you he can’t hear a difference and it sounds great, it’s good.

[Leo-ingt]

I love Syn's tone so much! It's always kinda warm, crunchy, or fuzzy but it always stays very clean! I love it!

[TheCoolSquare]

All the people criticizing the tone here have no clue how a guitar tone is supposed to sound when put in a mix.

[dmind]

When I got mine, I had been playing a Mesa Dual Rectifier for years, and before that various JCM-800 models and modified heads. So, I consciously decided that I was going to find a way to hate the Axe FX. And I worked at it - for weeks. Finally, during one tweaking session, where I was comparing the Boogie to the Axe, I got confused for a second and didn't realize that I was connected to the Axe, and it sounded so much like the Boogie, that I thought I had the other patch connected. But more importantly - it felt like the Boogie. And that was it - I sold all my tube heads and cabs. And I got stereo out of it to boot, which is amazing in and of itself. And I've gotten a lot of compliments on my sound from other musicians.

[josejalaeno]

I don't usually praise ads but this video is very well made. Syn actually gives very well thought out input on what makes this product great instead of just being like "uhhh I like this because uhh it like makes my guitar sound really good OK can I get paid now". Just goes to show how much thought and care actually went into this product and video by both Syn and Fractal. In short, great video. I'm definitely gonna be checking this out now.

[RozJay]

I've went digital a few years ago. I just think it's soooo convenient and it's endless possibilities of sounds. I'm all about new tech and I'm glad to see a smart guy like Syn taking advantage of that. Can't wait to see what's to come from A7X.

[hunterhallberg]

So Awesome! Syn has had a huge influence on my playing, love that he is feeling the Axe-Fx III. It is truly amazing!

[alexjohnson]

I keep coming back to this video, over and over. I love his tone. But what an inspiring player, and with the fractal, watch out!

[nathaneyre]

That tone at 2:08 made me harder than Chinese algebra

[MarwanAbdElghany]

syn the reason why i starting playing guitar

[Liyingbemo]

he's not the average typical metal guitarist we see everyday, the guy is unique, #teamsynyster

[tplouffe]

Syn's playing is other worldly, after their next album, i think he is going to be at the guitar god level, he's already there, but that will solidify his spot as one of the greatest snd most versatile players of all time. Super clean and super fast but also has so much feel amd aggression.

[TheScaredofsilence]

Saw them live in February for the first time. Syn was definitely the highlight of the show.

[rizal_adhiguna]

He is the most influence guitarist and the reason why i wanting to play guitar

[NateMilstein]

This is so awesome. Love my Ax8. Now I want to get an Axe FX III

[peyotepete]

Music will never die. Knowledge and a good ear is the key. Tech is just the gravy that keep your flow going