You said it "never had an analog stage" which I took to mean that everything is done digitally, because I consider preamps and mixers to be an analog stage before the audio hits the converters. On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:20 PM, Lou Judson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Eliya, on what planet do you live? > > Analog recording is an expensive, niche part of the industry. I don’t know > precise figures, but I’d say that probably 90% or more recording is done > with computers, not multitrack tape recorders. > > Are you really confused about that, or pulling our leg? > <L> > Lou Judson > Intuitive Audio > 415-883-2689 > > On Jul 24, 2017, at 11:01 AM, eliya gwetta <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 12:52 PM, Lou Judson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > >> > >> Most recordings these days never had an analog stage, > > > > > > This statement is very confusing to me. Are you saying that popular music > > is produced entirely in the box? > > > > I think Chris Bishop hit the nail on the head with both his points. To > > elaborate on the second one, record plants are littered with novelty > > releases. Whether it's the soundtrack to a Marvel movie, or pop music > whose > > audience isn't buying vinyl records, or 5-LP comedy albums. > > >