Beck said:Mixmkr is making “The all things being unequal” argument, which is skirting the issue of the medium. Proper technique is fundamental. The well-known (and lesser known) professionals that champion analog tape aren’t struggling with the fundamentals and are fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of each format. The format isn’t unimportant simply because technique is of equal or greater importance.
If that were the case tape would have died a natural death long ago. Not only is it still alive but also has gained relative to its historical low. It’s not a romantic curiosity to pragmatists like me who chose it for its attributes.
It’s true enough though that excellence doesn’t normally determine the market. That's true with anything, including chicken nuggets.
mixmkr said:And honestly, I don't find the people raving about analog in the HOME RECORDING FORUMS, having the skills that it really makes that much difference anyway.
Dr ZEE said:Daniel, feel heat yet? heh heh
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hmmmmmm....cjacek said:... musician/recording engineer are in full harmony in achieving a professionally recorded sound, solely achieved with much talent and years of experience. Most home recordists have not even reached this level.
cjacek said:ehh .... er ...
cjacek said:I'm not saying that tape doesn't have it's sought after sound attributes but only is it realized (and appreciated) when the musician/recording engineer are in full harmony in achieving a professionally recorded sound, solely achieved with much talent and years of experience. Most home recordists have not even reached this level.
The point that I was trying to make earlier is that outboard gear, technique, room, skilled musicians and audio enginneers mostly determine the sound. Sure, the medium on which stuff is recorded has its own distinctive palm print but it is not larger or even equal to the other variables mentioned.
Peace
~Daniel
Dr ZEE said:hmmmmmm....
Have most professionals reached it?
Beck said:I agree the skill argument is a sound argument, but only when applied fairly across both digital and analog. It's true; the majority of cries for help on these forums and others are due to underestimating the basic skills required for success… no disagreement there.
.... and across both Professionals and Home-Recordists.Beck said:I agree the skill argument is a sound argument, but only when applied fairly across both digital and analog.
cjacek said:In full agreement with you, Tim. Friends again ?
Dr ZEE said:.... and across both Professionals and Home-Recordists...
Beck said:Never weren't.
There are a lot of things more important than recording... lets talk about pizza toppings… don’t get me started.
Do you mean split personalities ?Beck said:Yeah, even when sometimes those are the same people.
Dr ZEE said:Do you mean split personalities ?
....Lovers by night - strangers tomorrow ....
....and ... And who knows which is which and who is who
Ah.... You have been stereotyped. No puzzle here. Get over it. lol...Beck said:The most puzzling thing about this thread to me is that I’m not fat or bald, still have all my teeth and generally look like a much younger man than I am. .....
Dr ZEE said:NOW! I say: that truck IS in complete and full harmony with itself!