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Scott explains that recording sessions in his era usually relied on capturing live performances, often without click tracks. Artists like The Beatles and Pink Floyd would rehearse extensively before rehearsals, moving directly to multi-take recording. Editing was meticulous; takes were often spliced and assembled with a decisive hand—something rare today, where digital editing allows for endless retakes.
He mentions the Long White Album sessions where he ocassionally used 8-track machines, pushing the limits of the technology available. His philosophy revolves around careful mic placement, using vintage and modern microphones to achieve the desired sonic signature—favoring ribbon mics for warmth and clarity over more aggressive condenser options for certain instruments.