MY PEDALBOARD STEVE HACKETT

WHAT THE PROG-ROCK ICON SEES WHEN HE LOOKS DOWN

-  Andrew Daly

"I WANT TO have control over things. There is no tyranny of volume. At one time, you would have to crank up very loudly to achieve the same result on record. By using reverb, I'm creating an artificial space to give the sound perspective. Playing progressive music requires lots of dynamic adjustment, so the volume pedal is absolutely crucial to be able to vary my own place within the band's mix.