Iron Maiden’s "Aces High" is a legendary track that every aspiring

rock guitarist dreams of nailing. If you're aiming to capture the

electrifying tone of this classic using your Spark amp, you're in

luck. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of dialing in those settings to

make your guitar scream like Dave Murray's lead.

First up, we’ve got the Amp Simulation. You'll want to use the

"Insane" amp simulation, which is inspired by the EVH 5150 III. Trust

me, despite the name, it won’t lead to any spontaneous combustions,

but it will give you that high-gain, crunchy goodness that’s essential

for "Aces High."

Next, slap on the Noise Gate. Set the threshold and decay both to 4.

This will help keep your sound tight and free from unwanted

noise—because nobody likes the sound of a cat walking across a

keyboard in the background of their guitar solo.

For compression, the "LA Comp" is your best friend here. Set the Gain

to 5 and the Peak Reduction at 6. This is going to smooth out your

dynamics, ensuring that every note in your rapid-fire solos stands out

and shines.

When it comes to Drive, go for the "Over Drive" setting. Crank the

Drive to 7, the Tone to 6, and the Level to 6. This setup will give

you that extra bite and sustain, making your guitar rip through the

mix like a hot knife through butter.

EQ settings are straightforward but crucial. Set the Bass at 5, Mid at

6, and Treble at 7. This will balance out your tone, adding enough

depth without muddying the waters, while keeping those mids and highs

punchy and vibrant.

For a bit of ambiance, you'll need some Delay. The "Digital Delay"

should do the trick. Set the Level and Feedback to 3, D Time to 300ms,

and Tone to 5. This will add just the right amount of echo, making

your lead lines sound epic without turning into a time vortex.

Finally, let’s add a dash of Reverb. The "Hall Medium" setting is

perfect. Set the Level to 4, Damping to 5, Low cut at 100Hz, High cut

at 12kHz, Time at 2s, and Dwell at 4. This will give your playing a

spacious, larger-than-life feel, as if you’re performing in the Royal

Albert Hall, even if you're just in your bedroom.

Feel free to tweak these settings to taste. Everyone’s gear and

playing style are different, so a little adjustment might be needed to

get it just right. And remember, the key to sounding like Iron Maiden

is not just in the gear, but in the attitude. Play with passion, and

don’t be afraid to let those solos fly!

If you want to give your ears a refresher, here’s a [link to "Aces

High" on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoTrGJ3vRQk). Dive

into the high-flying riffs and let them inspire your shred sessions.

Happy playing, and may your solos be as legendary as the song itself!