The Beatles' recording technology developed during the 1960s and influenced the way music was recorded. Effects achieved on their recordings include sampling and Artificial Double Tracking and the creative use of multitrack recording machines. They also used classical instruments on their recordings and guitar feedback. The Beatles' attitude to the recording process was summed up by Paul McCartney: "We would say, 'Try it. Just try it for us. If it sounds crappy, OK, we'll lose it. But it might just sound good.' We were always pushing ahead: Louder, further, longer, more, different."
Read more about The Beatles' Recording Technology: 1960s Recording Technology, The Beatles' Attitude, Guitar Feedback, Classical Musicians On Popular Albums, Artificial Double Tracking, Close Micing of Acoustic Instruments, Sampling, Direct Input, Synchronising Tape Machines, Backwards Tapes
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