Bigs Quote by Brian Setzer
“It's not about how loud you turn the amp up. That's not what makes it sound big. What makes it sound big is fooling around with different delays and reverb settings.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Guitar World Magazine, 2015
Sound size comes from creative use of effects, not just volume; texture matters more than loudness.
In simple terms: Big sound uses effects, not just volume.
Key Takeaway
Experiment with delay and reverb for depth.
Themes
sound design
musical texture
creativity
Mood
educational
technical
Type
musical
instructional
When to use this quote
- recording studio
- live performance
- music production tutorials
Key Concepts
audio engineering
psychoacoustics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do delays change perception of a riff?
- What reverb settings create space?
A Different Perspective
Too technical for non‑musicians.
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