" wrote:

Once the sound source has been digitally recorded to the hard disk it
seems the options for effects (reverb, gain maximizing, hard limiting,
etc.) a

1. software effects that come bundled with the recording software
2. third party effects (e.g., Waves)
3. hardware digital effects (digital out on software mix buss to
digital hardware effects and back in on digital in)

Once digitized, one would not want to go back to analog for an effect,
so analog effects are ruled out, right?

Wrong! There is nothing inherently wrong with doing this if it gets you
the desired effect. The goal should be the sound one wishes to produce
rather than adherence to some arbitrary "rules."

Can software effects get you results that compare to a hardware unit?

Some can. Most still tend to prefer analog for pitch-based effects such
as choruses and such. Software time-based effects such as reverbs have
come a ong way, though.

Are third party effects so superior to the bundled effects to warrant
the cost?

Some are and some aren't. As usual, audio production is not a paint-by-
number activity, and one's treasure may be another's trash.

Opinions? Experiences?

Thanks!!


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