Evanescence – Fallen
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2003 album Fallen.
Music from Fallen
Artists on Fallen
Gear Used On Fallen
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Evanescence – Fallen (2003). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Amplifiers used by Ben Moody on Fallen
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Head
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In a interview about the recording of debut album of Evanescence, "Fallen". In words of Ben Moody : "The heads were (...) [and] a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-o-Verb.”
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In a interview about the recording process of "Fallen". Ben Moody : "The heads were just the JCM 800, which was all souped up and modified, [and] a (...).
Dave Fortman, the producer: " “I doubted it forever,” he confesses, “and then I decided during the Evanescence recording that I would actually A-B it and see if there was really that much of a difference.” He recorded the Marshall amp for both left and right sides, EQ'ing it to sound heavier than usual. “Then I A-B'd it by using a Mesa on the left side. The differences tonally and with the different frequencies in the two different amps really do create a larger stereo feel
Amy Lee
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Microphones used by Amy Lee on Fallen
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About the recording process of "Fallen"
When it came to recording Lee's vocals at NRG, the group tested out three mics: the Telefunken Elam 251E, the AKG C-12 and the regular Neumann U47 tube mic. The U47 won.
“That one seemed to have the classic presence,” reports Fortman, the producer.. “It sounded really good on Amy's voice. I love having that type of luxury, where you can record something from each mic, have everybody sit down and take time to choose.”
