Baby Quote by Daniel Lanois
![“Yeah. I started using them [SDD-3000s] shortly after first working with Edge on The Unforgettable Fire. Basically, I stole his sound. It wasn't a complicated rig: just a guitar he liked through a Korg SDD-3000 digital delay into a Vox. Three components, mono - that's it. The great thing about the…” quote by Daniel Lanois](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9fb/daniel-lanois-49918_baby_yeah-i-started-using-them-sdd-3000s-shor_2588894.jpg)
“Yeah. I started using them [SDD-3000s] shortly after first working with Edge on The Unforgettable Fire. Basically, I stole his sound. It wasn't a complicated rig: just a guitar he liked through a Korg SDD-3000 digital delay into a Vox. Three components, mono - that's it. The great thing about the Korgs is its three-position level switch, which lets you hit the amp with about 10 extra dB. It's more overdriven than if you just plugged the guitar straight into the amp, even when it's on bypass. But a lot of the guitar sounds on Achtung Baby were recorded through a Korg A3 effects processor.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sound engineering discussion, 1990s
A simple three‑component rig can dramatically enhance guitar tone, showing that modest gear can produce significant sonic impact.
In simple terms: Simple gear can boost sound.
Key Takeaway
Experiment with basic effects for richer tone.
Themes
music production
guitar tone
equipment
creativity
Mood
technical
creative
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- studio recording
- live performance
- gear reviews
- musician workshops
Key Concepts
signal chain
analog vs digital
sound design
Questions to Reflect On
- What minimal setup yields your best sound?
- How does gear choice shape musical identity?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on gear may ignore technique.
