Originally posted by thechicken[..]
I've seen some techs talk about specific settings and chains. Anyway, if you have the exact same equipment, it is just a matter of time until you can make it sound like the "original tone".
Some techs will mention an effect or so of what might have been used. Some might mention some recording technique used while recording. But most 'techs' like most crews for any band sign "confidentiality agreements". With that, they are limited as to what they can divulge about the band.
Dallas will own up to giving a delay time, what guitar was used... he might even mention an effect... but if you are looking for what guitar with what settings > what effects - in what order with what settings > what amps used and with what settings: He isn't going to give that out. He'd mentioned that some guitarist from prominent bands have approached with notepads asking: "So how does he get THIS sound". And he can't and won't tell.
Sure, like I mentioned with many on U2 Recording Group... many have found ways to obtain similar if not spot on tones for U2 songs. And in some cases, with alternate gear. One great piece of gear being used by many on the U2 Rec List is the Fractal Audio AxeFX. One can get a LOT of Edge tone outta that thing. I've heard it, when I've seen LA's The Joshua Tree play.
So it isnt' that the tones can't be figured out. And Dallas or the Edge may give an ingredient but you'll have to figure out the recipe on your own - they are not going to give it up.
And considering the time and effort they put into creating the different tones used... it is well within their right to NOT tell.
