Zach Wish | Live Guitar Rig Walkthrough | SEAL | Quad Cortex

[@ZachWish]

Thanks for watching! Check out the preset here: cloud.neuraldsp.com/cloud/discover/preset/view/b1773ffe-07b0-4d54-ab5b-ec90d2fd8761 I'll be adding a few more presets to the cloud over the coming weeks for some really nice cleans & heavier stuff as well, so be on the lookout. ⚡

[@WilliamCarrenoNieto]

Thanks a lot dude i really like ur sound ... Im going to download all the presets but u can give me a link to download ur IR?

[@redbuttonstudiossc]

HEAVY STUFF!!!!!! Please bring the toan

[@kahlrhoam6769]

That’s a really cool reveal, to me. Tell Seal the music has been wonderful. A excellent show, in, what was it, ‘95? 😮

[@LeonTodd]

Great gig, great player and great tones! The Lonestar model is my go to "not insanely dirty" amp in the QC. Great example of tones that sound a little rude isolated that kill in the mix too.

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much Leon! Hope all is well with you man.

[@filipedelbel]

Great to see such a great musician with proper attention to guitar sounds to get a big gig like this!

[@brencroll7858]

THE KING HAS RETURNED

[@concon9838]

Just here to say what I’m already seeing other people say. You’ve got one of the best KZbin channels on guitar gear. Thank you for the content 🙏

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Much appreciated.

[@olric63]

Great tones. I have been a Seal fan for 30 years. You are true to his music. And following in the footsteps of Mike Landau, how cool is that...

[@josuastangl7140]

That sounds incredible! Immaculate playing!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Your tone is immaculate and your playing is so precise and even man. What a pro. Thanks for sharing your approach to the cortex. Makes me want to dig in to one. Cheers!

[@ZachWish]

Really appreciate it! Thanks so much.

[@WesHauchAlluvial]

Yeah like always it’s the best thing I’ve ever heard.

[@nlmal4]

You were amazing in Curaçao Jazz... Glad that I saw you playing live. You're a crazy guitar player. 🙏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾

[@hangtite87]

Damn! What a great vid! Thank you and, it must be a blast playing with Seal. Thank you again.

[@TheMusicLoop]

I would buy a Quad Cortex based on your preset/scenes alone! Amazing sounds, awesome video - thanks mate!

[@NickGranville]

Great practical setup! And man, that’s gotta be the dream gig - love Seal

[@PhuketMyMac]

Didn’t know you were Seal’s guitar player. Congrats man!

[@mohitrahaman]

Holy shit I also found out now!

[@stiffmeister0hYeah]

@@mohitrahaman same

[@michaelthimes]

I just watched some of the live shows - your backing vocals are excellent!

[@omar_me]

I absolutely loved this video - thank you.

[@escritaemdia3414]

Ohh my... Dear friend Zach, its beyond words what you're doing with your music life and here at your channel as well.. so much talent, communication and engagement/rapport with your audience... Lovely posture and super professional all the times.. Impossible not to like Zach :) Congrats and keep it up man.. you totally deserve all of this :) Cheers from Portugal and the UAE. your fan NUNO

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much Nuno! hope you're doing well man.

[@frob1sher]

Congratulations on the gig, Zach!

[@jeremygorszczyk]

That Bruno Mars strat sounds killer ! Would have love to hear those scenes with the DG335 hiding in the background :)

[@RECTIFIER101]

Amazing video and insight, cortex is a great piece of gear for sure . Didn't know u toured with seal, couldn't have picked a better player !

[@guitarpunkcovers]

Didn’t know you play for Seal! Amazing. I still use your presets as a starting point for the Neural SLO100

[@cloujitsu]

Story of my life.. praising tube amps and touring with modelers haha. Well, that’s how a lot of guitar players do it these days. Cool gig! Seal is really a great artist.

[@vessob599]

As always great value in the video and KILLER TONES!

[@ZachWish]

Thanks very much!

[@schlagdog]

It would be awesome if you did some amp captures with the QC. Your demos are always amazing sounding

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Amazing! Loved all the playing and the tones. I remember seeing that Short you posted with you playing a solo on stage and was really wondering what you were playing with Seal! So cool

[@Walkerbjj]

1) didn’t know you Seals guitarist 2) just downloaded your QC preset and looking forward to trying it.

[@AnthonyStudio]

No tube amps, no problemo -- all your tones sound awesome! Love seeing the live footage with you. Cheers & Wishing you all the continued success Zach!!

[@PaulWarrenMusic]

Loved this video! Really clear and concise description of your tones and why you chose what you chose. Very engaging content and I'm a new sub as a result! Will try the preset later. Thank you!

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much Paul!

[@jakestewartmusic]

The tones and playing are always top notch, congrats on the Seal gig man! Can you please share that Suhr 2x12" IR? I'd happily pay for it if you made it available for purchase!

[@Mak_Trvln_SLP]

Was stoked to see you got that gig. Been following a long time on a different youtube username. Congrats man and stoked for this video!

[@FelipeSpain1]

Amazing Zach, definitely I'll grab it to my QC

[@JarickL]

Awesome rig down excited to follow along with my QC! I didn’t realize you were touring with Seal now that’s awesome! Also love the BB Pre in the QC I made a massive Teenage Wrist stereo rig with that a few months ago and it sounds killer.

[@mckorczas7483]

You are great player and videographer! Maybe you can record how full time guitarist work in wold tour job. Greetings from Poland.

[@sjones3891]

Dude, I literally just bought myself a white PRS Custom 24 with the natural wood grain on the back and headstock. Our guitars are cousins 😂. Anyway, I love your videos! Forgive me if I sound effusive, but your playing, tone, and gear choice are fantastic, and your taste in music is so similar to mine it’s uncanny. Someone who digs Alice In Chains, Hum, Opeth, Failure, Meshuggah, and 90’s rock in general warms the cockles of my heart. Congrats on the Seal gig! Sounds like a lot of hard work and fun

[@ZachWish]

Really kind of you to say man! Thanks very much and enjoy that Custom 24!

[@swaffy101]

Dude I didn’t know you were kissed by a rose! Congratulations!

[@adamdzurilla5235]

I think these new digital tools are only as good as the ear shaping the sounds. I’ve heard a LOT of QC play throughs and run downs and literally NOT ONE has sounded this good. That’s YOU, not the tech. Really got me thinking and considering things for my own band that has to fly this coming year and backline is less of a realistic option than ever before. Really appreciate you sharing your set up.

[@rfleisher1]

Wow the deep cut Darkness cover at 13:10 - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us

[@riccardobasso5578]

Wooooow, sounds great 🔥

[@ZachWirchak]

I came across your channel today and am really digging the content! Subbed!

[@ProducerBryan]

Lol. Don't think I didn't catch all the Jamiroquai man ❤🦬 yeah boiiii. More!!

[@bgrierofficial]

Jamiroquai all day! Love the riffs :)

[@Liam_Doherty_UK]

Great video. Nice to hear some old Steve Miller 👍😎

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Hell yeah man! That's awesome you're playing with Seal. Not the sounds I was expecting based on the rest of the stuff you play on your channel. I'm on that Quad Cortex crew too. It's so good. Sold my FM3 after getting it. I had the nano for maybe a week before texting my sweetwater guy to send me the full size unit. I'm on the cortex cloud too. I got my amps captured and I'm also capturing every amp that comes through my studio for review as well.

[@stiffmeister0hYeah]

I know I've seen your videos. I was thinking about going with two VP4's because the QC and FM's looked too complicated. Do you think the QC would be a better option? I don't want to be "that guy" who spends all day in menus and tweaking. I do have the IR-J and a George Lynch wah pedal.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

@@stiffmeister0hYeah Every digital unit is going to have a learning curve but what I personally put the most value on is how easy is it to work with on stage. The Fractal units are a nightmare, the tonemaster pro is the best by a mile and the helix and QC are somewhere in between. If all you need are effects and maybe the option to use your own IR's or cab sim, the Stomp HX is REALLY hard to beat. The effects are great, the unit supports stereo in/out, the interface is pretty easy and intuitive to work with on stage in a pinch and with midi, the option to expand out switching with an extra 2 button switch and really matured computer software and it's also cheaper than the VP4. The FM3 is another really great option (especially used) if you want more capabilities in terms of great amp sims and more cab sims and stuff like that but like I said, the menu is a bitch on the stage to make quick adjustments.

[@ZachWish]

Thanks man! I'll check out your stuff on the cloud. Hope all is well with you.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

@@ZachWish Yeah man. Between 2 kids playing sports, real life job, gigging a few times a month and a steady flow of review gear from the guys at Zzounds and random friends just sending me stuff to check out, my plate has been full but it's a good busy. Gonna be losing a lot of sleep though once that bloodborne emulation work really gets polished up. The dream is so close! LOL

[@matteomidas638]

Ehi Zach thank you for this amazing video!!! You're great!!! ❤️

[@paweposzaj6784]

Wow, nice vid :) I see You have EVH 412 Cab, I neeed hear it :)

[@randomtrollguy_23]

I think we all would really appreciate it if you can share ypur custom IRs, its the best I've ever heard.

[@HeartDrumMachine]

Hi, so cool video. Can you share yours ir’s? That will bee killer!

[@KrlosRodz]

Great preset! Please share those IRs on a separate link! 🙏🏼

[@chrisdavies9143]

Hey man, love the vid and the tones. You make the QC sing. Just a note, if I’m not mistaken you’re using the mono Slapback Delay after your TC2290 chorus which would mean you’re losing the stereo on the chorus. I think that’s what the (M) means. Great preset though, will have to give it a try. Really interesting to see/hear how you’ve tweaked the tone for good live use (making it darker/smoother and cutting some of those low mids) great stuff Edit - carried on watching and now I can see the slapback isn’t being used at the same time as the 2290 so ignore me!

[@conflict88]

Thanks for the great video and sharing of your preset! Love all of your tones! May I ask, is the DC Chok powering up your Neural DSP as well or is it running on its own power?

[@ZachWish]

Thanks! Yeah, the Cioks DC7 is powering everything on the board. The QC is using 4 of the outputs, and then it's also powering the volume pedal and wah.

[@conflict88]

@@ZachWish Thanks for the speedy response sir. I’m new to this Cioks DC7, the chain that powers 4 to 1 comes with a brand new purchase of the DC by default? What’s the white wattage pins set to ensure it doesn’t fry anything?

[@ErickGonzalesF]

nice to see that Jamiroquai Riff!

[@maxs.5163]

70 s strat looks verry stylish!!

[@edved796]

Awesome stuff, as usual. Also, is that a Big Wreck riff at 9:38?!

[@ZachWish]

Yeah! Good ear. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@valdon116]

Thanks for the vid bro

[@mross1968]

Killer tones

[@lukecdx9012]

Awesome video! How do you find the Suhr for side dot visibility? They look kinda dark and tricky to see on a dark stage.

[@ZachWish]

Hmmm, I haven't thought too much about it to be honest. I used to play guitars with no inlay at all, so I've gotten used to just going by feel. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@LordFingers1]

i too prefer the feel of a tube amp. congrats on the seal gig.

[@preciseaudioblog]

Wow! Can you tell the story of how you are playing with Seal?

[@andremouracosta]

Will these IR's be available for us to purchase? 😁

[@ZachWish]

I'll see what I can do!

[@chrislestermusic]

Did you play Big Wreck at around the 10 minute mark?

[@HarrisonBeam]

That Strat!

[@tjn0110]

Wow! How long have you played for Seal? How did this start? ie. did you find him, or he find you. I had no idea, that's really awesome to hear!!

[@pagnol3226]

Wait more important than anything 😋, r u back to the Friedman BE 100 Deluxe for good/ta ta the SS? or is dat just a loaner? , I regards to amp modelers, my guess is that it comes down to: The type of music and the proximity and importance of the gigs?

[@PurposefulPorpoise]

BA YAYA BAYA BA BA YA YA BAYAYA

[@Paralung]

Did I spot/hear a Big Wreck reference there? 😏

[@Alemski]

ok I am done. selling my pedals and tone king imperial if I get quad with this presets. All scenes and sounds sounded better than my analog rig. Where can I get this presets? Killer player

[@codyjohns2822]

Aayyeee, I sold you the Strymon ola lol

[@benchinho]

Strings and picks?

[@ZachWish]

Ernie Ball Paradigm 10-46 for electrics Elixir Nanoweb 12-53 for acoustic Dunlop TIII .88 picks

[@benchinho]

@ZachWish Thanks!

[@NILOCOgov]

I smell more JEL...

[@jeffsmith3125]

seriously

[@gratstagram]

FIRST

[@jamesoneill8955]

NAH