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The Essential Guide to Analog Outboard Gear: 1176, LA-2A, Pultec EQP-1A & More

Why Analog Outboard Gear Still Matters In today’s world of Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro, where countless plugins replicate classic hardware, many engineers ask: Is analog outboard gear still necessary? The answer is a resounding YES—especially when recording and mixing live musicians. The warmth, harmonic saturation, and real-time dynamic control of analog gear […]

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