 Lukather's approach to engineering his sound in the studio is usually simple. He is not known for doing a large number of takes or for incorporating much overdubbing — rather, he has a reputation for doing only single takes for many parts. He has said about this approach: "If a solo didn't work — either because I didn 't have the right sound, or because I wasn't inspired at that moment — I 'd just move on. A part either works or it doesn't. You can 't batter it into submission, or force inspiration to save you. It's always better to just surrender, and then come back later to give it a go with fresh ears." Although he enjoys the technical mastery that is possible in the studio, Lukather prefers the dynamic of performing live on stage. He has stated that dynamics are the most important element of producing a recording with good sound quality.
