Sonic Pioneer vs Copycat

[View in Web Browser]( If you're into guitars and amps, and you like U2, be sure to check out this [Rig Rundown video about The Edge's guitar rig](. The guitar tech says something about The Edge that made me stop and think. He said that he's a "sonic pioneer" more than any other guitarist he's ever worked with. Many guitarists spend all their time trying to sound like their favorite guitar players. The Edge is the opposite. He's trying to blaze new territory and discover new sounds. He was one of the first people to pioneer the now-popular (and probably overused) dotted-eighth-note delay. Even if you're not a big U2 fan, surely you can appreciate the work of a sonic pioneer. If guitarists are bad about copying other guitarists' tone, then we studio folks are ten times worse. We're always trying to get "that snare drum sound" or "that vocal sound." There's nothing wrong with that, of course. Imitation is a wonderful way to learn and can lead to a lifetime of great-sounding music. But sometimes you want to create something wholly new. And that can be terrifying. But if you have that urge, lean into it. See where it takes you. If everyone always played it safe, we would never have things like automobiles, airplanes, or rock'n'roll music. Take a chance sometimes. You might surprise yourself. Joe Gilder The Recording Revolution [Unsubscribe]( | Sent by The Recording Revolution 777 N Ashley Dr Unit 1306 • Tampa, Florida • 33602