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Jan 15, 2003 04:35 pm They both used a lot of natural space's to create the sound you hear on those recording's. Yes it is true they recorded alot in mono, but that was because they prefered that method. When recording single instrument's that is the norm. Now we have so many stereo synth's and guitar emulator's that it is common to record in stereo for the effect. You can still get the same effect with stereo recording's that you can with mono. Mono track's give more direct placement of the sound then the stereo track's and are a bit easier to layer in without getting all mucked up sound wise. You just want to be carefull to make each instrument sound indavidual, meaning judicious use of EQ and reverb. Be very sparing with the reverb on the individual track's and don't over do it, or you could end up with a muddy mess. Also pay close attention to where you place each instrument in the stereo field, give each one it's own space.
If you pay close attention to giving each instrument it's own sound, you will be able to layer many track's to get a very thick sound.