producer survey

SurveyMonkey

Q6 why do you prefer analog or digital?

Answered: 1,011

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Responses

Date

sounds better

4/10/2015 12:40 PM

Everything is integrated tightly with digital.

4/10/2015 5:00 AM

Convenient with everything in the box

4/9/2015 11:52 PM

It's just what I have available. I make music digitally, but I try to make imperfections so that it sounds more
natural. Stuff, like subtle, slow vibrato on synths so that they slightly detune, or a slight pitch envelope at the start
of a note.

4/9/2015 10:34 PM

analog sounds more organic but digital is easier and can make weirder & cooler stuff

4/9/2015 10:27 PM

Its cheaper

4/9/2015 8:26 PM

Cause I'm fucking broke and I have no room to put all that shit

4/9/2015 7:54 PM

Digital because it's all I have. I'd love to try analog.

4/9/2015 7:24 PM

I like to play what I'm making, mostly guitar though.

4/9/2015 4:44 PM

10

I don't have an analog synth.... yet.

4/9/2015 4:16 PM

11

Less of a hassle, portable

4/9/2015 1:09 PM

12

I like to create complex sound design and digital is good for it

4/9/2015 10:10 AM

13

It's easier and cheaper

4/9/2015 10:10 AM

14

I hate using a mouse to make music.

4/9/2015 9:44 AM

15

It's more natural

4/9/2015 5:50 AM

16

Purely convenience.

4/9/2015 4:40 AM

17

I prefer both because I broaden my horizons to see what works the best for the final product.

4/9/2015 3:58 AM

18

Due to the popularity of the software it is easier to get tutorials on it .

4/9/2015 3:20 AM

19

Analog for acoustic instruments (vocals, guitar, etc), digital for everything else. Digital is way more flexible and
can do more. I believe sound quality can be made to sound more 'analog' or 'warm' by cleverly using saturation
throughout the mixing process.

4/9/2015 3:01 AM

20

I like all, digital is far easier to get quality sounds

4/9/2015 1:54 AM

21

I like being able to have all of my stuff on a computer considering I'm in a cramped dorm room!

4/9/2015 12:52 AM

22

In this day and age, the only advantage held by physical electronic music equipment (not including recording
equipment, obviously) over software is the satisfaction that comes from working with tangible tools rather than
staring at a screen - a genuine concern, but not one that is justified by the expense and inconvenience unless you
have loads of cash to burn. And on the subject of that supposedly inimitable analog sound - a) sure, physical
synths might sound somewhat different from virtual ones, but "different" is not necessarily better sounding, and b)
if it is the analog sound you are after, there are tons of competent "virtual analog" soft synths and effects
available.

4/9/2015 12:52 AM

23

i don't have any analog equipment (does a 25-key midi keyboard count as analog?), so digital is my only
resource.

4/9/2015 12:41 AM

24

Digital it makes life easy Analog feels right

4/9/2015 12:31 AM

25

Accessibility

4/8/2015 11:37 PM

26

I prefer hybrid between the two because there are simply some instruments that can't be sampled. I'm also fairly
limited in my sequencing knowledge and am more comfortable playing parts rather than programming them.

4/8/2015 11:03 PM

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Analog is to expensive

4/8/2015 10:31 PM

28

I've never even considered the possibility of creating analog.

4/8/2015 10:28 PM

29

I have not actually used any analog gear, but I feel as though it would feel more satisfying to use a physical
device rather than pointing and clicking with a mouse.

4/8/2015 10:17 PM

30

Analog makes it so the technological difficulties are kept to a minimum and it's is easier to replicate from the idea
in my head.

4/8/2015 10:16 PM

31

Digital is more organized.

4/8/2015 9:29 PM

32

Its the future

4/8/2015 9:21 PM

33

I prefer the sound of analog, however finding good analog equipment is hard to do and expensive. I go with digital
because it allows me to be portable and the cost isn't prohibitive

4/8/2015 8:58 PM

34

I haven't had much experience with analog gear

4/8/2015 8:14 PM

35

I prefer digital synths because they're generally not as limited as analog synths in terms of polyphony, unison,
etc.

4/8/2015 7:24 PM

36

Because it's quick, because copy paste, everything locked to perfect tempo, midi editing, lots of synth stuff,
mobile, non-desructiv editing, lots of tracks, cheap

4/8/2015 7:10 PM

37

You can take it with you anywhere and it's really all you need if you know what you're doing

4/8/2015 7:06 PM

38

No moolah baby

4/8/2015 6:57 PM

39

Sounds nicer

4/8/2015 6:26 PM

40

Flexibility

4/8/2015 6:13 PM

41

suits genre, easy to work with

4/8/2015 6:13 PM

42

When producing digitally you can do it pretty much anywhere. Just take your laptop with you and you're good to
go.

4/8/2015 6:00 PM

43

I like both for a good and varied way to work and create. Its also fun

4/8/2015 5:57 PM

44

Easier.

4/8/2015 5:57 PM

45

I use both, if you limit yourself to just one then you're just limiting your abilities. It may be more creative to use
just one, but on the whole you are only limiting yourself.

4/8/2015 5:46 PM

46

Not had access to analog yet

4/8/2015 5:44 PM

47

Both

4/8/2015 5:40 PM

48

easier

4/8/2015 5:16 PM

49

Hard to recreate digitally

4/8/2015 5:14 PM

50

Digital. Analog equipment is expensive

4/8/2015 4:41 PM

51

Each has something the other does not.

4/8/2015 4:24 PM

52

I love the little flaws and inaccuracies that make analog music sound meaningful and human. However, digital
music is a lot of fun because I haven't got any hardware synths and I love sound design and stuff. When I say
analog I mean recording my drums or keyboard.

4/8/2015 4:21 PM

53

Not sure because I've never used analog gear.

4/8/2015 4:20 PM

54

Because I'm used to digital and I don't have access to analog equipment

4/8/2015 4:03 PM

55

Faster ideas with analog

4/8/2015 4:02 PM

56

I prefer music...

4/8/2015 3:43 PM

57

much greater flexibility with digital, you can manipulate the entire audible spectrum and create sounds that you
might never have heard before. The realms of discovery are endless!

4/8/2015 3:34 PM

58

idfk the difference (im 16)

4/8/2015 3:24 PM

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Because quality analog stuff is waaaay more expensive than digital.

4/8/2015 2:54 PM

60

no analog equipment. old school.

4/8/2015 2:40 PM

61

I use digital but I feel as analogs body of sound is more pure than digital. But I do use digital.

4/8/2015 2:16 PM

62

Digital is cheaper and easier

4/8/2015 1:44 PM

63

Well I didn't have an opportunity to try analog...

4/8/2015 1:34 PM

64

I like the sounds i can get out of my analog synths, but Digital for ease of use

4/8/2015 12:51 PM

65

I produce everything in a DAW with soft-synths but I also use a lot of analogue synths. When it comes to mixing
and mastering, I mainly use analogue compressors and EQ.

4/8/2015 12:45 PM

66

Can't afford analog. But I would like to try/have it

4/8/2015 12:23 PM

67

Both are good

4/8/2015 12:12 PM

68

I don't prefer either both analog and digital tools offer their own advantages and I like to find synergistic uses for
these.

4/8/2015 12:04 PM

69

Ease of use. Makes projects very portable.

4/8/2015 11:44 AM

70

I prefer digital because of it's versatility and it enables me to produce in my daily travelling from home to school
which gives me 3 hours in a day to produce music

4/8/2015 11:42 AM

71

With analog you can add soul to what you're playing. With digital you can surpass your natural skill,

4/8/2015 11:26 AM

72

I like the convenience, creative possibilities and sound of digital production.

4/8/2015 10:28 AM

73

digital is easier.

4/8/2015 10:21 AM

74

Everything is easier thanks to presets. And piano roll.

4/8/2015 10:13 AM

75

With analog i can have more control over the sounds i make nad with digital i only use a finger to change the
sound.

4/8/2015 10:10 AM

76

can't afford analog

4/8/2015 10:01 AM

77

I like my analog synths

4/8/2015 9:47 AM

78

Analog - Sound better most of the times and feels more organic. Digital - Lot easier to deal with, fast and efficient

4/8/2015 9:40 AM

79

I like to sample using a h2n, so its not quite analog but it makes awesome sounds

4/8/2015 9:37 AM

80

Clear sound

4/8/2015 9:37 AM

81

Hard question. I use guitar, fl studio and a lot of vsts.

4/8/2015 9:36 AM

82

Analog need to much space.

4/8/2015 9:34 AM

83

Because I find it more comfortable.

4/8/2015 9:34 AM

84

Each has it's own advantages

4/8/2015 9:30 AM

85

Honestly, I have no idea what either is.

4/8/2015 9:29 AM

86

because its easier as a hobyist

4/8/2015 9:28 AM

87

Analog for its warmth, organic properties and unrivaled tangibility.

4/8/2015 9:26 AM

88

It's easier.

4/8/2015 9:25 AM

89

Hybrid

4/8/2015 9:21 AM

90

I'm a pc geek? and the capabilities are awesome.

4/8/2015 9:09 AM

91

Easier, cheaper.

4/8/2015 8:50 AM

92

$$$, I'm running with a single studio monitor ffs, got a "few" things higher on the list.

4/8/2015 8:48 AM

93

For variety

4/8/2015 8:44 AM

94

n/a

4/8/2015 8:42 AM

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I don't see any unique sound on analog that I can't reproduce in digital

4/8/2015 8:35 AM

96

Money and lack of equipment / space

4/8/2015 8:25 AM

97

sound quality

4/8/2015 8:16 AM

98

Digital is much easier to manipulate and it's all contained in the box.

4/8/2015 8:16 AM

99

Both

4/8/2015 8:09 AM

100

Owning 2-3 synthesizers would take a significant amount of room space away from me but the same number of
synthesizers takes a negligible amount of hard drive space.

4/8/2015 7:54 AM

101

They both have their benefits and drawbacks, and they both serve their purposes.

4/8/2015 7:54 AM

102

Don't have enough money for analog. Also too young to get the nostalgia many people have with it.

4/8/2015 7:44 AM

103

I'm pretty much limited to creating music digitally, so it's honestly all I can actually work with.

4/8/2015 7:38 AM

104

more control using digital

4/8/2015 7:29 AM

105

Producing my first two albums with Analog equipment allowed a very natural and true sound. I've switched over
to digital for a greater array of options and efficiency.

4/8/2015 7:27 AM

106

They both have pros and cons.

4/8/2015 7:23 AM

107

Its the only thing i have so far

4/8/2015 7:13 AM

108

It's not that I prefer digital, but it is more easily accessible in a bedroom studio than analogue is. However if I had
access to analogue I'm sure I'd be a hybrid.

4/8/2015 7:05 AM

109

because of the convenience if in the box

4/8/2015 7:02 AM

110

Analog is fat and inaccurate. Digital is cold and fiercely precise. It really benefits to use both.

4/8/2015 7:01 AM

111

They have unique characteristics

4/8/2015 6:55 AM

112

You can do things that arent possible in real world applications. No trial and error either, it will always be exactly
the same.

4/8/2015 6:52 AM

113

Analog has an immediacy that feels very freeing, and there's less chance of something crashing/glitching/etc.
Digital is something you can do at 3 A.M. in an apartment with headphones, and rock out without getting evicted.
And in terms of sound, the limit is more imagination than expense. There are a lot of great free synths and
effects.

4/8/2015 6:51 AM

114

I don't own analog

4/8/2015 6:48 AM

115

I don't have a preference. There are advantages to each.

4/8/2015 6:46 AM

116

I preffer both because you can get so many things with them combined.

4/8/2015 6:35 AM

117

digital because it offers more freedom and potential

4/8/2015 6:25 AM

118

Digital is just simpler

4/8/2015 6:23 AM

119

Cleaner and Easier

4/8/2015 6:18 AM

120

"Warmth."

4/8/2015 6:14 AM

121

Analog is more fun to work with. With digital, you're using a mouse. I use a mouse all day to begin with. Using
knobs, dials, wheels and whatnot that are intrinsic with analog synths are more fun. I have nothing against digital
synths though, and personally almost all of my synths are digital because software is cheaper than hardware.

4/8/2015 6:11 AM

122

Digital is easier/cheaper and there are plugins for virtually everything you want. Only really well trained people
will be able to hear difference.

4/8/2015 6:04 AM

123

They both offer benefits and allow for creativity

4/8/2015 5:57 AM

124

For creative workflow digital presets and tools make capturing ideas quick and easy. For detail work its analog as
often as possible.

4/8/2015 5:54 AM

125

Digital is usually easier when I know what I want to make, while the tactile feedback from analog is better for
messing around/ inspiration

4/8/2015 5:53 AM

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i've tried some hardware like analog/digital synthesizers and effects processors. The only useful hardware to me
now though is midi controllers. The ability to edit parameters and write modulation/automation is important to me
so i like to keep everything in the box

4/8/2015 5:50 AM

127

Workflow. Digital recreation of analog sound is becoming a reality now.

4/8/2015 5:47 AM

128

Digital allows flexibility, but there's a discipline to analogue that just works better in some situations, and creates
creative constraints. Plus, a good dose of tradition, probably.

4/8/2015 5:45 AM

129

Analog gear is expensive.

4/8/2015 5:40 AM

130

I dont

4/8/2015 5:39 AM

131

Analog is about feeling music physically. Digital is about feeling music emotionally.

4/8/2015 5:38 AM

132

Digital: Workflow, routing, space Analog: to accommodate my DIY hobby

4/8/2015 5:38 AM

133

Recording your own sounds from a hardware synthesizer through many of the $400 guitar pedals I have adds a
lot of unique character to my sound.

4/8/2015 5:33 AM

134

Digital - convenience, portability, "of age", affordable Analog - guitars, amps, because I'm more comfortable with
the equipment and soubd

4/8/2015 5:24 AM

135

I like digital because of the endless opportunities that come along with it. But hybrid can produce amazing results
if done right. No VSTi will ever sound quite like the actual instrument.

4/8/2015 5:18 AM

136

You can record certain effects with analog equipment that you can't do otherwise.

4/8/2015 5:14 AM

137

Personally easier

4/8/2015 4:59 AM

138

I don't have money to buy Mich hardware and it's more flexible.

4/8/2015 4:52 AM

139

i prefer digital, it is cheaper and simpler to do stuff with, and i can easily create what i want without all the weird
stuff to worry about.

4/8/2015 4:50 AM

140

Precision

4/8/2015 4:38 AM

141

i like digital analog emulators. sounds better than actual analog, imo and it is much easier to use.

4/8/2015 4:36 AM

142

More control and options

4/8/2015 4:31 AM

143

Its more convenient, less expensive, easy to edit

4/8/2015 4:31 AM

144

Hybrid because why not get the best of both worlds?

4/8/2015 4:29 AM

145

Digital synths and effects are far more capable and sound just as good or better than analog synths. They also
cost a lot less and are more portable.

4/8/2015 4:19 AM

146

No money

4/8/2015 4:14 AM

147

Both have advantages. I love my prophet 8 but sometimes massive does the trick

4/8/2015 4:14 AM

148

everythingis inthe box

4/8/2015 4:06 AM

149

Easier/cheaper

4/8/2015 3:56 AM

150

I don't prefer either, but more analog stuff would be cool.

4/8/2015 3:55 AM

151

Because Digital Is Easier To Automate

4/8/2015 3:43 AM

152

Cheaper

4/8/2015 3:42 AM

153

They both have their place. The right tool for the purpose is the important part.

4/8/2015 3:30 AM

154

I don't have money to buy analog equipment, but i'd love to try it out one day.

4/8/2015 3:24 AM

155

Analog too expensive

4/8/2015 3:23 AM

156

never had the desire to try analog sounds

4/8/2015 3:20 AM

157

I love analog but am too broke to afford hardware of any kind, so I have to rely on digital completely. Either way,
as much as I prefer the sound of analog synths, I feel that digital is more versatile to work with.

4/8/2015 3:19 AM

158

dont got money or space for analog

4/8/2015 3:11 AM

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I want to sound like myself and not someone else

4/8/2015 3:10 AM

160

It's the easiest way to create my sounds.

4/8/2015 3:08 AM

161

I enjoy the hybrid because you get the best of both worlds.

4/8/2015 2:55 AM

162

Analog is more fun and sounds better but digital is easier to record and more practical

4/8/2015 2:51 AM

163

Both have their advantages in terms of process

4/8/2015 2:51 AM

164

Easy to use, no hard wiring.

4/8/2015 2:51 AM

165

Easier to produce on the go.

4/8/2015 2:51 AM

166

so much easier to work with and in today's day and age hardware isn't necessary in order to be successful

4/8/2015 2:51 AM

167

Digital is easier.

4/8/2015 2:50 AM

168

Analog tends to sound warmer, if that makes any sense.

4/8/2015 2:49 AM

169

No preference

4/8/2015 2:40 AM

170

Digital is obviously faster, so it's great when I need to explore a very wider range of sonic possibilities, but analog
forces me to focus on composition instead of sound design, and I can get complete projects more quickly.

4/8/2015 2:38 AM

171

Analog is too expensive. Digital is easier.

4/8/2015 2:34 AM

172

piracy

4/8/2015 2:34 AM

173

Analog allows you to mess around more, whereas digital is more portable.

4/8/2015 2:25 AM

174

There's something about physically turning knobs and routing.

4/8/2015 2:24 AM

175

Easier, not too into production yet - analog is quite a commitment

4/8/2015 2:21 AM

176

It's mobile, easier to transport

4/8/2015 2:12 AM

177

Its way more convenient.

4/8/2015 2:08 AM

178

I like to combine the two.

4/8/2015 2:06 AM

179

idk

4/8/2015 2:02 AM

180

I dont

4/8/2015 2:02 AM

181

Analog for characteristically natural sound Digital for ease of use

4/8/2015 1:59 AM

182

Digital is the best for processing and mixing, but analogue synthesis can add an organic element to the sound
due to overdrive/characteristic filters

4/8/2015 1:57 AM

183

because

4/8/2015 1:55 AM

184

Easier to save settings, can take work on the go without dragging along tons of hardware

4/8/2015 1:55 AM

185

Digital makes life easier, analog generally sounds better and can be more fun.

4/8/2015 1:54 AM

186

I prefer both, but I like analog for how bad it sounds. I like digital for how clean and consistent it sounds. The new
analogs sound like digital gear to me. Often I'll combine a digital and analog synth as one patch.

4/8/2015 1:54 AM

187

I prefer analog sound but digital is easier to make

4/8/2015 1:54 AM

188

Ease of use.

4/8/2015 1:54 AM

189

I switch between the two. Analog for that warm sound, digital for ease.

4/8/2015 1:50 AM

190

I enjoy being able to do everything with just my pc, but I would like to get into analog someday.

4/8/2015 1:50 AM

191

I like both. It depends on the particular sound or vibe of the particular song.

4/8/2015 1:50 AM

192

More control

4/8/2015 1:50 AM

193

Analog has great tone which I love for things like guitar. But digital effects and synths can do crazy stuff analog
never could.

4/8/2015 1:47 AM

194

Analog is cheaper and doesn't take any physical space.

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Cheaper.

4/8/2015 1:43 AM

196

I like both. It's dependent on the situation.

4/8/2015 1:41 AM

197

Analog is expensive and takes up space.

4/8/2015 1:40 AM

198

some outboard - mic preamps, compressors, use a lot of digital vsts and the like as well

4/8/2015 1:39 AM

199

Sounds clean. Easy to manipulate. Endless possibilities.

4/8/2015 1:38 AM

200

Both have their pros and cons.

4/8/2015 1:37 AM

201

I think the power of digital resources out weigh any sense of "fatness" from analog.

4/8/2015 1:37 AM

202

Both are great.

4/8/2015 1:36 AM

203

cheaper

4/8/2015 1:35 AM

204

Digital - Calculative personality.

4/8/2015 1:35 AM

205

I think I would prefer digital, only because that is what I started out producing with. I have tons and tons of sample
libraries.

4/8/2015 1:33 AM

206

The analog sound is just wow <3

4/8/2015 1:33 AM

207

Because it is less expensive

4/8/2015 1:32 AM

208

Not enough space in my room.

4/8/2015 1:31 AM

209

I don't have the money nor space for hardware

4/8/2015 1:26 AM

210

digital is cheaper and sounds better than analog

4/8/2015 1:26 AM

211

Don't have analog equipment / familiarity (yet)

4/8/2015 1:24 AM

212

Though I employ a number of analog tools, working digitally (or "in the box") when it comes specifically to the
production stage allows one to effortlessly pull out effects rigs, complex synthesizers, arrays of drum kits, and
even entire reverberation chambers at the click of a mouse. Needless to say, this helps the creative juices flowing
quite well.

4/8/2015 1:24 AM

213

Can't afford any of the analog gear. Even if I could, digital saves so much space.

4/8/2015 1:22 AM

214

I only use analog for midi input from keyboard, and even that is really digital signals. I prefer the control I have
over digital signals.

4/8/2015 1:22 AM

215

NA

4/8/2015 1:22 AM

216

Less of a hassle, single interface.

4/8/2015 1:20 AM

217

Sample vinyl only. I have more freedom than I do with an mp3.

4/8/2015 1:19 AM

218

Affordability

4/8/2015 1:18 AM

219

Much more flexibility. Also, you can get an analog sound with digital tools, but not the other way around.

4/8/2015 1:18 AM

220

analog is expensive what the fuck do you think i don't have space for this shit

4/8/2015 1:17 AM

221

Digital

4/8/2015 1:17 AM

222

you can't pirate analog

4/8/2015 1:14 AM

223

I like the fact that it's all in the box. but i don't own any analog gear so i cant really compare.

4/8/2015 1:13 AM

224

Cheaper

4/8/2015 1:13 AM

225

I do most things digitally, but record gutar bass and vocals in.

4/8/2015 1:12 AM

226

I've been playing various instruments for decades, I find it valuable to combine analog/digital methods

4/8/2015 1:12 AM

227

Analog is too expensive

4/8/2015 1:10 AM

228

It's the only type I know how to make.

4/8/2015 1:10 AM

229

I don't have any experience with analog.

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analog feels like an instrument, digital is super practical

4/8/2015 1:06 AM

231

Ease of use, portability, practicality, and no limits.

4/8/2015 1:06 AM

232

Easy to work with, no outboard connections.

4/8/2015 1:05 AM

233

ez

4/8/2015 1:05 AM

234

ITB is so cheap, and flexible.

4/8/2015 1:05 AM

235

I prefer using midi instruments as recording mediums

4/8/2015 1:01 AM

236

Analog has a warm and unique sound to it

4/8/2015 12:58 AM

237

Ease of access

4/8/2015 12:58 AM

238

Its a lot more convenient and saves space

4/8/2015 12:57 AM

239

Ease of use, cleaner sound.

4/8/2015 12:56 AM

240

Digitial offers possibility; "real" Analog Instruments are more natural sounding and are more fun to play with.

4/8/2015 12:55 AM

241

Easier, cheaper

4/8/2015 12:55 AM

242

I have only started producing recently and have not been able to get my hands on any analog things, thus I prefer
producing on digital simply because I have not tried analog.

4/8/2015 12:55 AM

243

Stupid question. All music is processed digitally these days.

4/8/2015 12:54 AM

244

more accessible and convenient

4/8/2015 12:53 AM

245

Economy- cost and space

4/8/2015 12:52 AM

246

Analog involves expensive gear whereas digital involves the purchase of just software.

4/8/2015 12:49 AM

247

I like to use some instruments I know how to play (piano and guitar) analog because it's more efficient for me to
find the riff or sound I'm looking for but otherwise all digital.

4/8/2015 12:48 AM

248

Digital workflows are easier and far less expensive.

4/8/2015 12:48 AM

249

Space and simplicity

4/8/2015 12:48 AM

250

So much variance can be produced digitally. Endless possibilites

4/8/2015 12:47 AM

251

le anal warmth 4 phat bangerz

4/8/2015 12:47 AM

252

I like them both but there's something about recording audio that adds a little something extra. Probably the
character of the interface you go through.

4/8/2015 12:46 AM

253

digital because it is more accessible

4/8/2015 12:45 AM

254

Digital is significantly less expensive. Good hardware synths start at around $2000USD, and a modular build
would cost much more. Whereas $2000-$3000 in software/samples can get you everything you need for a very
long time.

4/8/2015 12:45 AM

255

It's easier and cheaper

4/8/2015 12:45 AM

256

It's the knobs. I can't afford the big digital workstations and I can't leave my knobs and faders behind. Gotta be
analog for me!

4/8/2015 12:44 AM

257

I prefer both, i like digital to record and edit, but analog so i can play the music live and feel it more, jafeel?

4/8/2015 12:44 AM

258

Ease of use, low relative cost, very accessible

4/8/2015 12:43 AM

259

Precision, ease of use, prior experience

4/8/2015 12:42 AM

260

Digital is more reliable!

4/8/2015 12:42 AM

261

Anything hardware (analog synths, drum pads) is way easier for me to jam with.

4/8/2015 12:41 AM

262

I like the glue/compression/saturation/color of tape, so I do tracking to tape and overdub in PT.

4/8/2015 12:40 AM

263

cheap

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It's what I have

4/8/2015 12:38 AM

265

Minimal set-up with a fullly digital workflow

4/8/2015 12:38 AM

266

Although analog has a warmer depth, It's a lot easier and affordable having digital instruments and plugins in a
DAW to automate and mess with.

4/8/2015 12:36 AM

267

I prefer digital because there is a wider variety of sounds to choose from. It's also quicker and less tedious than
analog.

4/8/2015 12:36 AM

268

I do not have access to a lot of analog equipment

4/8/2015 12:36 AM

269

I can't afford analog

4/8/2015 12:35 AM

270

Both are individually unique

4/8/2015 12:34 AM

271

Digital music, because I can use more instruments that i dont have regular access to.

4/8/2015 12:33 AM

272

Cheaper, less of a headache, hardware can be hard to use effectively, you can make great music in the box

4/8/2015 12:33 AM

273

Analog equipment is too expensive

4/8/2015 12:33 AM

274

It is the most convenient method of producing at the time being.

4/8/2015 12:33 AM

275

Each have their benefits. Answer is genre dependent.

4/8/2015 12:31 AM

276

Hardware is more fun and sounds better in my opinion

4/8/2015 12:29 AM

277

More textures of sound, cleaner sound, more availability, cost.

4/8/2015 12:28 AM

278

never tried analog

4/8/2015 12:25 AM

279

They both have their advantages

4/8/2015 12:24 AM

280

I can pirate software, so everything is digital.

4/8/2015 12:23 AM

281

Tbh I don't really have any analog synths, which is the only reason I prefer digital. I'm super interested in analog
synths though, and will go hybrid once I have enough for one.

4/8/2015 12:20 AM

282

Anything with melodies or harmony etc I prefer to do on a piano. Anything which chords I do digitally because I
suck at knowing chords and are better doing chords analytically. Also, analogue is more expensive than digital
and I'm broke. Also, for answer 7, I've made like 10 dollars off youtube videos this month. So Technically it is
income, albeit not a lot.

4/8/2015 12:20 AM

283

Lack of recording equipment

4/8/2015 12:19 AM

284

i use analog hardware. DAT ANALOG WARMTH

4/8/2015 12:17 AM

285

Ease of use.

4/8/2015 12:15 AM

286

I'd go analog if I had the cash.

4/8/2015 12:15 AM

287

I chose hybrid, but I typically prefer digital for it's repeatability and predictability, and analog for it's idiosyncrasies.
Another reason I prefer analog is that electrons moving through a circuit travel at or near the speed of light.
Nothing in a computer even comes close to those speeds. This is important for things like equalisation, filtering,
and compressors in particular.

4/8/2015 12:15 AM

288

I love the style of the sound

4/8/2015 12:14 AM

289

My label makes me use analog

4/8/2015 12:14 AM

290

Sound vs flexibility

4/8/2015 12:10 AM

291

Digital is easy analog sounds better

4/8/2015 12:09 AM

292

easier

4/8/2015 12:09 AM

293

Digital fit my student budget better - $0.

4/8/2015 12:07 AM

294

flexibility

4/8/2015 12:07 AM

295

analog is generally too expensive and hard to find and order

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296

I prefer analog to have jam session. Most of my analogs are one function per knob making it easier and more fun
to play in real time. My digital synths sound good and can pull off things my analogs couldn't dream of doing.
Plus, the ability to save my patches are a huge bonus

4/8/2015 12:07 AM

297

The vast majority of hardware synths are too expensive for me, and I like the flexibility of precisely automating 20
knobs at once in digital if I really want to

4/8/2015 12:06 AM

298

Analog is warm and you have knobs to play with.

4/8/2015 12:04 AM

299

Because I don't know how to create music analog

4/8/2015 12:03 AM

300

Because digital is cost effective, and doesn't take up physical space.

4/8/2015 12:03 AM

301

Easier interfaces, less bulky

4/8/2015 12:01 AM

302

Digital means that you can have a lot more stuff and they don't take physical space, you do not need to do
complicated things to record yourself - it's easier for a new producer Digital just makes everything easier!

4/8/2015 12:00 AM

303

N/A

4/8/2015 12:00 AM

304

Have limited analog experience

4/7/2015 11:59 PM

305

digital gets stuff done

4/7/2015 11:59 PM

306

ease of use, price

4/7/2015 11:58 PM

307

More availability for cool sounds, with a lot less space needed and usually for less money as well.

4/7/2015 11:57 PM

308

I prefer digital because i don't have a job and I can't afford analog gear

4/7/2015 11:57 PM

309

Currently digital is cheaper and I don't have to have a bunch of physical modules in my small workspace.

4/7/2015 11:53 PM

310

Would love analog but I don't have the hardware

4/7/2015 11:53 PM

311

Digital is easier on the wallet and I like to be minimal.

4/7/2015 11:53 PM

312

its cheaper

4/7/2015 11:52 PM

313

Analog because it has a more "distinct" sound than digital.

4/7/2015 11:52 PM

314

People say you can tell the difference between analog and digital. Its literally bullshit. Its just way easier to get a
good sound when you have the knobs to twist in front of you instead of a screen.

4/7/2015 11:52 PM

315

Analog is so expensive, plus digital can do anything you want. I don't buy that "analog warmth" shit.

4/7/2015 11:51 PM

316

easier

4/7/2015 11:51 PM

317

less expensive

4/7/2015 11:51 PM

318

I'm just more acquainted to digital creation.

4/7/2015 11:47 PM

319

Easier to fine tune

4/7/2015 11:46 PM

320

Because I'm a software developer

4/7/2015 11:46 PM

321

I can autotune the fucking trumpet. Seriously... fucking a.

4/7/2015 11:44 PM

322

I like being able to do most everything "in the box". I like being able to crank up and play guitar at 3am without
bothering neighbors.

4/7/2015 11:44 PM

323

Ease

4/7/2015 11:43 PM

324

Uniqueness of analogue, convienience of digital

4/7/2015 11:43 PM

325

I simply don't have access to analog hardware or I would love to try it.

4/7/2015 11:42 PM

326

one is as good as the other they both serve different purposes depending on the song.

4/7/2015 11:42 PM

327

Never tried analog but it seems like a big pain in the ass.

4/7/2015 11:41 PM

328

It is all I am able to do

4/7/2015 11:38 PM

329

Its easier for me to produce sounds.

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Digital because everything is right there and labled. Also,I feel as if there is more you can do with digital plugins.

4/7/2015 11:35 PM

331

Analog lets me get a hands on feel, but digital is great for refining and keeping everything organized

4/7/2015 11:34 PM

332

Much cheaper

4/7/2015 11:34 PM

333

Recall-ability

4/7/2015 11:33 PM

334

Would love to produce analog but the expenses are too high

4/7/2015 11:33 PM

335

Digital is cheaper ;)

4/7/2015 11:31 PM

336

i use both

4/7/2015 11:30 PM

337

Analog

4/7/2015 11:29 PM

338

Almost always analog, but it depends on the style of music I'm creating. Also, I don't always have an analog
option so digital becomes the default.

4/7/2015 11:29 PM

339

I would love to have the option to record on tape and mix digitally, or send digital mixes to tape . . . dat warm tape
compression. That said, I do most everything digitally because I'm a broke-ass fool.

4/7/2015 11:26 PM

340

Both have their strengths at various tasks.

4/7/2015 11:24 PM

341

Creating music digitally is much simpler, although nothing can replace that perfect analog sound :)

4/7/2015 11:24 PM

342

Easier, everything is cleaner and more adjustable

4/7/2015 11:22 PM

343

Purely for ease of use. I'd love to live-track everything with real instruments, but I'd be saving for years to have a
nice sounding room. Digital allows me to get decent-to-good sounding recordings immediately.

4/7/2015 11:22 PM

344

Space, monetary and time constraints.

4/7/2015 11:19 PM

345

I think a mix of both is always best.

4/7/2015 11:19 PM

346

I like to mix both live instrumentation and virtual synthesizers.

4/7/2015 11:19 PM

347

It's cheaper, free if pirated and it basically has the same capabilities of analog

4/7/2015 11:18 PM

348

Analog has a unique, warm sound. Digital is easier to work with.

4/7/2015 11:18 PM

349

Analog sounds digital workflow

4/7/2015 11:17 PM

350

Price, ease

4/7/2015 11:16 PM

351

I prefer digital because I can produce an entire track from one computer, transfer it to other computers easily,
and the entire project is a lot easier to manage.

4/7/2015 11:13 PM

352

The Kickflip (in skateboarding) is a maneuver in which a rider flips his or her board 360 along the axis that
extends from the nose to the tail of the deck.

4/7/2015 11:11 PM

353

I like to keep conversion stages to a minimum and enjoy working with computers.

4/7/2015 11:11 PM

354

Digital's easier for the kind of music I make and the DAW I use.

4/7/2015 11:10 PM

355

It's cheaper

4/7/2015 11:09 PM

356

Much more precise sounds and easier workflow

4/7/2015 11:07 PM

357

4/7/2015 11:07 PM

358

Digital is easier to edit in post-production with MIDI and whatnot..but, ultimately it boils down to personal
preference anyway.

4/7/2015 11:06 PM

359

I prefer digital only because it is more affordable.

4/7/2015 11:06 PM

360

I like the ease of digital, but analog carries a presence digital still struggles to equal. It is getting better every year,
though.

4/7/2015 11:06 PM

361

Ambient music is all about creating interesting tones and sounds; it's all about complex combinations of
everything. In general: analog synthesis, digital sequencing & fx.

4/7/2015 11:04 PM

362

dont know

4/7/2015 11:03 PM

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363

Easy and cheap.

4/7/2015 11:00 PM

364

Analog for the warmth, tone and organic vibe, digital for the weird and wonderful.

4/7/2015 11:00 PM

365

No preference, it's all sounds in the end

4/7/2015 11:00 PM

366

Because electronic music is very heavy on the digital aspect.

4/7/2015 10:58 PM

367

I thought this was only 6 questions and less than 30 seconds

4/7/2015 10:57 PM

368

Analog sound quality / manipulation Digital editing / mixing / recall / convenience / compatibility with collaborators

4/7/2015 10:57 PM

369

I enjoy both

4/7/2015 10:55 PM

370

Digital production seems like less hassle (I haven't tried analog at all, so I can't just say it is). I don't feel limited
by my digital workflow and I feel no need to incorporate any sort of hardware into my work.

4/7/2015 10:55 PM

371

Speed & Workflow

4/7/2015 10:54 PM

372

Analogue sounds really good, but I use digital because of its ease of use in a DAW.

4/7/2015 10:54 PM

373

Analog is a lot of fun to use but really expensive

4/7/2015 10:53 PM

374

I prefer digital because I only do it for a hobby and I think buying analog instruments costs too much money and
with digital there are more possibilities with one daw than analog has with one instrument

4/7/2015 10:53 PM

375

Digital because of availability

4/7/2015 10:52 PM

376

digital for flexibility, analog for sound and "hands on" creation

4/7/2015 10:51 PM

377

I prefer how analog sounds, but I prefer how digital affects my wallet

4/7/2015 10:51 PM

378

Much lower entrance cost, ability to save presets & projects (though I understand some analog can save presets)
and ability to keep everything in the same place (computer)

4/7/2015 10:51 PM

379

Both have their perks.

4/7/2015 10:50 PM

380

digital is easier to edit and share.

4/7/2015 10:50 PM

381

I use the proper tool for the job, or at least the best one I can afford.

4/7/2015 10:49 PM

382

I like the visual aspect of seeing the wave-forms.

4/7/2015 10:48 PM

383

I don't play drums or piano

4/7/2015 10:48 PM

384

Digital right now because it takes up less space, but eventually would like a hybrid

4/7/2015 10:45 PM

385

Warmer sound

4/7/2015 10:45 PM

386

Digital gives you endless possibilities when producing on a budget, however sanalog instruments sound great.

4/7/2015 10:44 PM

387

digital for convenience, analog for quality

4/7/2015 10:44 PM

388

Hybrid

4/7/2015 10:44 PM

389

because analog is really inconvenient, expensive, and actually sounds worse, despite what old people on
gearslutz say.

4/7/2015 10:44 PM

390

I prefer analog because it adds in all the characterizations of music automatically. With digital, you have to adjust
for those parameters.

4/7/2015 10:42 PM

391

no preference

4/7/2015 10:39 PM

392

Gives a more human feeling and pushes my creativity.

4/7/2015 10:39 PM

393

I prefer analog, but supplement with digital for tones/instruments I can't get otherwise.

4/7/2015 10:39 PM

394

Easier to control the sound and make small changes to get exactly what you want

4/7/2015 10:38 PM

395

It's easier

4/7/2015 10:36 PM

396

analog gives you hands on, digital for functionality

4/7/2015 10:36 PM

397

I tend to get distracted on my computer. It's easier to compose without distraction.

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398

availability

4/7/2015 10:35 PM

399

what is analog?

4/7/2015 10:33 PM

400

digital: limitless instruments.

4/7/2015 10:33 PM

401

Digital because I don't need to buy a 3000$ Korg synthesizer when I can use a ton of plugins that do 100x more.
Yes the analog machines sound amazing and are easy to use, but VSTs can sound just as great.

4/7/2015 10:33 PM

402

raisins

4/7/2015 10:32 PM

403

I like the warmth of analog but the convenience and ease of using a digital sequencer.

4/7/2015 10:30 PM

404

digital takes up no physical space

4/7/2015 10:29 PM

405

I use digital nowadays solely because it's extremely difficult to learn/buy a bunch of instruments in college. I
would use a combination of both once I get up to par and have the time and place to do something as loud as
record music.

4/7/2015 10:27 PM

406

N/a

4/7/2015 10:25 PM

407

Noise restrictions where I live.

4/7/2015 10:23 PM

408

digital easy cheap and fast

4/7/2015 10:23 PM

409

Analog hardware is expensive but it is something i'd love buy if I had the money.

4/7/2015 10:22 PM

410

More warmth (sorry for the cliche) and the signal flow is more rewarding because running a nice synth through a
bunch of hardware is more more enjoyable than twiddling knobs with a mouse.

4/7/2015 10:19 PM

411

1. I work on a computer all day 2. Latency is almost a non-issue on hardware 3. Tactile controls for the gear are
easier for me to create.

4/7/2015 10:19 PM

412

It's just what I'm used to.

4/7/2015 10:18 PM

413

I really prefer analog. I like to feel the instruments sounds in my hands

4/7/2015 10:16 PM

414

I like twisting knobs

4/7/2015 10:15 PM

415

You can do a lot more with digital

4/7/2015 10:15 PM

416

I mostly work with MIDI and in my experience I have a much easier time manipulating my tracks the way I want.

4/7/2015 10:14 PM

417

Saves a lot of space! And cheaper.

4/7/2015 10:14 PM

418

Analog

4/7/2015 10:13 PM

419

Analog sounds warmer, digital has way more possibilities though.

4/7/2015 10:13 PM

420

If the question refers to using an analog/digital recording setup, I prefer digital because of its ease of use and
availability. If the question refers to using live instruments vs. Digital synthesis, I prefer live instruments because I
have a stronger background there.

4/7/2015 10:13 PM

421

analog sounds better

4/7/2015 10:13 PM

422

depends on the track I'm making

4/7/2015 10:12 PM

423

I use analog whenever I can but I also like digital. I think both have their advantages and disadvantages.

4/7/2015 10:12 PM

424

It's easier and more practical, being a one-man band.

4/7/2015 10:10 PM

425

SIMPLICITY

4/7/2015 10:08 PM

426

I prefer the sound that analog gives.

4/7/2015 10:08 PM

427

Its easier

4/7/2015 10:06 PM

428

Easier

4/7/2015 10:05 PM

429

I can produce both ways, but digital opens up worlds for different sounds and experiments.

4/7/2015 10:05 PM

430

old gear is cheaper

4/7/2015 10:04 PM

431

I put hybrid because I don't know that means. I swear I'm not retarded.

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432

Cost. Having analog gear would be nice, but I don't even have enough money for digital synths/vsts.

4/7/2015 10:03 PM

433

I dont possess analog gear. Its too expensive when digital is cheaper and easier to learn and access.

4/7/2015 10:03 PM

434

The thrill of a successful multi-performer live recordingrecording!

4/7/2015 10:02 PM

435

I'd say analog is best for coming up with melodies and all, and digital for the fine tuning and making at all sound
good together.

4/7/2015 10:01 PM

436

Digital offre more versatility for quick changes when analog offers more caracter

4/7/2015 10:01 PM

437

Digital

4/7/2015 10:00 PM

438

cuz

4/7/2015 9:59 PM

439

Easier logistically

4/7/2015 9:57 PM

440

it's just a hobby and i don't want to spend $$$$$$$$ on equipment that may never make me any money

4/7/2015 9:56 PM

441

In the box is easier

4/7/2015 9:56 PM

442

The sound of a cranked old halfstack moving lots of air is very raw. I don't think you can really recreate this sound
with, for example, AXE FX

4/7/2015 9:55 PM

443

It's cheaper and more accessible. Digital production is also easier while traveling, since I don't need to lug around
any heavy equipment.

4/7/2015 9:55 PM

444

I'm a musician as well as a sound engineer.

4/7/2015 9:54 PM

445

Digital is easier and cheaper, but analog often sounds better

4/7/2015 9:52 PM

446

Digital was made to give all the benefits of analog without the price and the hassle. Hassle free production is
incredibly valuable. Having said that, analog still has better response times and feels more hands on, so it's great
for performance.

4/7/2015 9:51 PM

447

Digital is easier to manipulate in my opinion.

4/7/2015 9:50 PM

448

I have never tried analog but I like digital because having all of your synths and samples in a folder is very
convenient and doesn't take up as much space as the analog hardware would.

4/7/2015 9:49 PM

449

I don't have the money for analog equipment.

4/7/2015 9:49 PM

450

idk

4/7/2015 9:48 PM

451

Convenience. Also analog is too expensive

4/7/2015 9:47 PM

452

Both because each has its ups and downs.

4/7/2015 9:46 PM

453

Easier form me to edit and experiment on digital.

4/7/2015 9:46 PM

454

while it doesn't sound as good but it is easier and cheaper to work with than tape.

4/7/2015 9:45 PM

455

Digital is 100% more convenient. Analog is expensive.

4/7/2015 9:45 PM

456

It's all I have access to at the moment! Digital synths / fx are far more affordable. But also, I like having it all-inone on my computer.

4/7/2015 9:45 PM

457

Easier to modulate. Can't afford analog either.

4/7/2015 9:43 PM

458

n/a

4/7/2015 9:43 PM

459

I usually write the framework for tunes on the Piano-- then arrange the melodies and hooks on guitar (my primary
instrument). Once the tune is written, I'll use MIDI to record piano and drums-- use an interface to record guitars,
bass and vocals. I've been using ableton for about 6 months with a lot of success.

4/7/2015 9:42 PM

460

i opt for both when possiblr

4/7/2015 9:42 PM

461

I am more well versed in digital production, but I am slowly getting more analog equipment.

4/7/2015 9:42 PM

462

higher fidelity, more versatile, simpler to use

4/7/2015 9:41 PM

463

I prefer acoustic guitars and drums.

4/7/2015 9:41 PM

464

Easiness

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465

Analog use feels fatter and deeper (richer) to me, and I like the authenticity of analog synthesis.

4/7/2015 9:40 PM

466

analog

4/7/2015 9:39 PM

467

a hybrid is good because sometimes the feel analog gives is better but sometimes the precision with digital is
more welcome.

4/7/2015 9:37 PM

468

I don't know how to answer this I'm sorry.

4/7/2015 9:36 PM

469

Less reliable.

4/7/2015 9:35 PM

470

Both have their own sounds and uses its all about the sound you are trying to get and the best way to get it

4/7/2015 9:35 PM

471

By analog, I mean you have to use real instruments. Trust me, using real instruments makes you a musician and
it makes you feel like a musician. Copy-pasting sounds on ableton doesn't really do it justice. Plus, using a real
guitar/bass guitar brings out the life of the music way more. It's hard to describe, but it makes it pop. Plus, when
you record real instruments, it forces you to move fast and accept what the sound is, helping you create/finish
songs way faster and better, otherwise you get stuck in an endless tweak loop.

4/7/2015 9:34 PM

472

I LOVE analog. Always gets me inspired. Just not practical when on the road and constantly switching between
and tweaking projects. Im trying to get ideas down as fast as possible and plugins help that. Like the Waves API
2500 for example. love it! Instead of routing outboard gear I plop on the plugin. If I'm hellbent on that sound when
I have access to one and im doing final tweaks then I'll use it

4/7/2015 9:31 PM

473

I record digitally but sometimes use analog effects. It really depends on the sound I'm going for, but I can typically
achieve most of what I need digitally. As a keys player most of my patches are digital but a few use hardware,
analog synths.

4/7/2015 9:31 PM

474

Both have pros and cons.

4/7/2015 9:31 PM

475

simplicity, speed, workflow

4/7/2015 9:29 PM

476

analog is too expensive

4/7/2015 9:29 PM

477

4 da lulz

4/7/2015 9:29 PM

478

Digital opens my ability to create any sound I want, as opposed to bring stuck with what others make.

4/7/2015 9:26 PM

479

More convenient, I have a bedroom studio and cannot fit analog stuff and neither afford them

4/7/2015 9:26 PM

480

Can't afford analog gear.

4/7/2015 9:26 PM

481

I use both where appropriate for me

4/7/2015 9:24 PM

482

no particular reason

4/7/2015 9:24 PM

483

I prefer a mix.

4/7/2015 9:23 PM

484

I prefer digital due to the portability and also being a programmer I can make my own VSTs. But analog lends to
new creative discoveries due to the way I interact with it.

4/7/2015 9:23 PM

485

cuz

4/7/2015 9:21 PM

486

I don't own any outside equipment. I just have a keyboard, mouse, and headset.

4/7/2015 9:21 PM

487

Analog has more grit and gives you uniqueness too, it also just plain sounds better out of the box.

4/7/2015 9:20 PM

488

Both have their benefits. Analog sounds more "pure" as its not sampled from anything but digital give you way
more freedom to modulate sounds in very different ways.

4/7/2015 9:20 PM

489

Easier, less equipment to buy. I can make music anywhere that I have my laptop, nothing else required.

4/7/2015 9:19 PM

490

I just use what I can afford. Is sampling from vinyl considered analog?

4/7/2015 9:16 PM

491

It's the way I learned.

4/7/2015 9:15 PM

492

Both rocks

4/7/2015 9:15 PM

493

Both do cool stuff

4/7/2015 9:14 PM

494

Analog is too cumbersome. And digital fascinates me more.

4/7/2015 9:14 PM

495

Simplicity

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496

I prefer using the best of both worlds

4/7/2015 9:13 PM

497

It's what's available to me.

4/7/2015 9:12 PM

498

We are able to recreate all those "analog artifacts" perfectly with digital gear using emulations, sounding 100%
the same as the original. This is not about how life started in this planet, its about recreating some small nuances
that -we- created on hardware.

4/7/2015 9:11 PM

499

Hybrid is the most powerful for an independent producer

4/7/2015 9:11 PM

500

Faster and much more flexibility

4/7/2015 9:11 PM

501

Both have their merits. Digital is really easy and cheap but to some degree it doesn't get the sound quality that
comes with analog. Analog is very expensive and difficult, but most of the gear sounds great.

4/7/2015 9:10 PM

502

More possibility

4/7/2015 9:10 PM

503

Cheaper. Not all plugins/software are pirated.

4/7/2015 9:09 PM

504

I'd like analog if I could buy stuff for it

4/7/2015 9:09 PM

505

easy to transport

4/7/2015 9:08 PM

506

Simplicity (and digital is less Space consuming)

4/7/2015 9:06 PM

507

cost. ease of use

4/7/2015 9:06 PM

508

Digital is a lot less expensive and to truly do most of what most music producers do, all you need is a digital
interface. Analog is just for the super-serious people.

4/7/2015 9:06 PM

509

Analog has a more natural feel and sound, but digital is very convenient.

4/7/2015 9:05 PM

510

Warmth of the sound. Often times has little quirks and imperfections that I like.

4/7/2015 9:05 PM

511

Inexperienced with analog

4/7/2015 9:05 PM

512

I prefer digital because it is much easier and quicker to achieve what ever it is you are trying to do. However
analog has its warmth that digital does not emulate that well.

4/7/2015 9:04 PM

513

Digital gives you access to things that you cannot do with analog tech or instruments. Analog can create sounds
that are nearly impossible for digital to reproduce.

4/7/2015 9:02 PM

514

With a fully digital workflow, everything can be edited and corrected nondestructively.

4/7/2015 9:00 PM

515

Digital - I just have my PC and I can do all my work on that

4/7/2015 8:59 PM

516

I like a solid mix of both. I love to create analog and add digital components to the composition.

4/7/2015 8:59 PM

517

The lack of recording space and the wide array of orchestral instruments I have access to.

4/7/2015 8:59 PM

518

Digital has a lower price of entry, analog has great sound qualities. That's why I chose both.

4/7/2015 8:59 PM

519

Digital, cause it is comfortable to sit at the computer

4/7/2015 8:57 PM

520

Owned Ampex AG440C. Too much maintenance AND SPACE NEEDED FOR OUTBOARD GEAR.

4/7/2015 8:57 PM

521

Analog gear is generally more spontaneous and expressive.

4/7/2015 8:57 PM

522

Digital is more versatile but there are some sounds (certain percussion, guitars) I can only create acoustically

4/7/2015 8:55 PM

523

I prefer the tool that works the best for my current need, and what inspires me to do weird things.

4/7/2015 8:55 PM

524

I play guitar, drums and piano and feel I put more of myself into songs if I perform them. On the other hand, it's
often easier to just program melodies

4/7/2015 8:54 PM

525

I utilize both.

4/7/2015 8:51 PM

526

I use digital synthesis to create unique sounds, analog/virtual analog synths to create classic timbres and
analog/analog modeling effects to add character

4/7/2015 8:50 PM

527

Digital is all I own

4/7/2015 8:50 PM

528

Price

4/7/2015 8:49 PM

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529

cost

4/7/2015 8:49 PM

530

I don't. I just have access to digital only

4/7/2015 8:46 PM

531

I don't really have a preference

4/7/2015 8:44 PM

532

Easeeeeeeyyyy

4/7/2015 8:44 PM

533

Easier workflow in my opinion

4/7/2015 8:43 PM

534

I like recording analogue synths thru good DI's and outboard compression, so that the sound I record into the
DAW is already spicy and lifelike before using any DSP. My affinity for analogue synths and gear is really a
matter of personal taste. It's just another color in the crayon box.

4/7/2015 8:40 PM

535

Easier to flesh out an idea when you have a potential cast of thousands.

4/7/2015 8:39 PM

536

Analog guitar tone is nice but expensive; modern modeling software comes very close. Same goes for drums.

4/7/2015 8:38 PM

537

Analog is more tactile, easier to get good results

4/7/2015 8:38 PM

538

I really dont know enough to talk about. But from what I have heard it is really possible to do a very good mix of
both

4/7/2015 8:37 PM

539

i like turtles

4/7/2015 8:36 PM

540

Less stuff

4/7/2015 8:35 PM

541

Analog makes more sense to me but digital is much more cost effective

4/7/2015 8:34 PM

542

It's less expensive, and analogue warmth is a myth.

4/7/2015 8:34 PM

543

Digital cheapwr

4/7/2015 8:34 PM

544

If I could afford digital I'd for sure do a combination of both.

4/7/2015 8:33 PM

545

Islamic

4/7/2015 8:33 PM

546

It's the only thing I can afford.

4/7/2015 8:33 PM

547

Physical space. Digital doesn't exactly take up floor space. I am looking at getting into analog though.

4/7/2015 8:32 PM

548

I like the inflection of analog and the limitless possibilities of digital production.

4/7/2015 8:32 PM

549

I prefer an analog sound digitally, if you understand what I mean. The slightly drifting sound recorded in a digital
format, you know.

4/7/2015 8:32 PM

550

I prefer digital for the ease of it. I would love a fully analogue setup though, something about just how you can
twist one knob and change the sound without any automation amazes me.

4/7/2015 8:31 PM

551

better

4/7/2015 8:31 PM

552

Analog has awesome warmth, digital is very open-ended for experimentation

4/7/2015 8:31 PM

553

Im broke

4/7/2015 8:29 PM

554

Easier to access for someone like me who is just starting out

4/7/2015 8:29 PM

555

Analog allows you to quickly experiment trying to find the right sound, chord, or melody for your track. Digital
allows for quick, streamlined workflow with all your tools in one place.

4/7/2015 8:29 PM

556

More control

4/7/2015 8:29 PM

557

I'm not an audiophile looking for that "warmth" and digital is much easier to work with and requires less
equipment.

4/7/2015 8:24 PM

558

Price.

4/7/2015 8:23 PM

559

each have their own advantages

4/7/2015 8:22 PM

560

I do not.

4/7/2015 8:22 PM

561

Easier, less hardware needed.

4/7/2015 8:19 PM

562

I use a guitar and a mic often

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563

I play bass

4/7/2015 8:19 PM

564

The human isn't perfect, sound shouldn't.

4/7/2015 8:18 PM

565

Faster, easier and cheaper with software

4/7/2015 8:18 PM

566

Because I don't have any analog gear.

4/7/2015 8:18 PM

567

Some textures cannot be reproduced digitally, but the breadth of digital options available is outstanding. Digital
can let me make sounds impossible in real life

4/7/2015 8:17 PM

568

I prefer digital for its affordability.

4/7/2015 8:17 PM

569

I used to play guitar, drums, bass etc. Got bored.

4/7/2015 8:16 PM

570

relatively cheap. portable.

4/7/2015 8:16 PM

571

Depends on the need, or time c

4/7/2015 8:15 PM

572

The mixture of both gives you the best of both worlds. Editing in analog is prohibitively time consuming and
expensive.

4/7/2015 8:13 PM

573

Digital is a lot more simple for a home studio

4/7/2015 8:11 PM

574

I can do things on instruments that cannot be synthesized

4/7/2015 8:10 PM

575

Depends on instruments being recorded. I.e.: Strings = Digital, Horns = Analog

4/7/2015 8:09 PM

576

Digital for having more flexible control over everything.

4/7/2015 8:08 PM

577

analog for sound, digital for the convenience/recall ability

4/7/2015 8:08 PM

578

I can't make it work in my mind how digital works

4/7/2015 8:07 PM

579

I do nearly all my mixing and mastering digitally, and use quite a few instrument VSTs, but I still use a lot of
analog instruments run into a USB audio interface. A good example is the way I record guitar tracks - I almost
never mic a cabinet anymore - usually I run DI to a Guitar Rig VST, so the instrument itself is still analog, but all
the signal processing happens in the DAW. It's the best of both worlds - I get the expressiveness of a real guitar,
but with the flexibility of digital processing. I will very occasionally record to tape and then digitize the track and
mix it in the DAW, but usually only if it's someone/something I can't get into my home studio. That may go away
soon, though, as I've recently gotten a second USB interface for my laptop, so I may just run the mic to the
laptop next time the need arises.

4/7/2015 8:06 PM

580

It's easier for me to keep it all digital

4/7/2015 8:06 PM

581

Like the warmth of analog sound but love the usability of digital instruments

4/7/2015 8:06 PM

582

Modern digital is a lot more versatile without sacraficing sound quality

4/7/2015 8:04 PM

583

Analog is more expensive and unfamiliar,

4/7/2015 8:04 PM

584

Cheaper, less hassle, easier

4/7/2015 8:03 PM

585

digital is more powerful and convenient and portable

4/7/2015 8:02 PM

586

Easier

4/7/2015 8:02 PM

587

Dont have any analog

4/7/2015 8:01 PM

588

analog instruments seldom crash

4/7/2015 8:01 PM

589

I like the quirks of physical analog equipment and have several analog instruments for which I do not have 100%
digital replacements, but I prefer to track, mix, and master digitally because editing is so much faster and easier.

4/7/2015 8:01 PM

590

No money for analog equipement

4/7/2015 8:00 PM

591

Each has it's benefits. Digital is easier to manipulate predictably, while analog "feels" real

4/7/2015 7:59 PM

592

Analog is awesome for making your own equipment and filters though requires more work. But Digital offers
many mode options right in your face.

4/7/2015 7:56 PM

593

i dont. add a "idc" option....

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594

Convenience, cost, availability

4/7/2015 7:55 PM

595

I use a lot of guitar effects pedals, because it makes it easier to replicate in a live setting. Using a lot of digital
effects would be way too difficult to replicate without a computer.

4/7/2015 7:55 PM

596

I've never used any analog equipment for producing music. However I think that I would prefer it more because I
have limited experience with playing physical instruments (keyboards, etc).

4/7/2015 7:55 PM

597

I know my digital workspace and I am able to get things done quickly. It is much easier to mangle audio and I can
essentially turn any sound into an instrument. The fact that I can warp sounds into something completely different
sounding is why I like digital format a lot

4/7/2015 7:55 PM

598

Analog is out of my price range

4/7/2015 7:54 PM

599

Manuverability

4/7/2015 7:54 PM

600

Because analog is complicated for me.

4/7/2015 7:53 PM

601

Hybridmasterrace

4/7/2015 7:50 PM

602

I can't afford analog :(

4/7/2015 7:49 PM

603

I don't have good mics or easy access to the caliber musicians I need for the styles I write.

4/7/2015 7:48 PM

604

Easy of use, portability, collaboration

4/7/2015 7:47 PM

605

I use digital for synths, drum samples, mixing/mastering. I use guitars and actual percussion instruments (along
with digital) because I feel they have not been equaled by digital equipment (or at least I haven't figured out how
to do it).

4/7/2015 7:46 PM

606

I've never used analog methods, so I don't know anything about them.

4/7/2015 7:46 PM

607

easier digital. for me atleast

4/7/2015 7:44 PM

608

different strokes

4/7/2015 7:43 PM

609

digital bc it is faster workflow

4/7/2015 7:43 PM

610

analog is more fun to play around with

4/7/2015 7:43 PM

611

Easier to gear up

4/7/2015 7:42 PM

612

Flexibility

4/7/2015 7:42 PM

613

I just enjoy it more.

4/7/2015 7:41 PM

614

I like both.

4/7/2015 7:39 PM

615

Digital is far easier to work with, but I use controllers (Push, TR-8) because it's more inspirational and fun than
drawing in notes on the piano roll.

4/7/2015 7:39 PM

616

Digits vsts are the easiest way to get a sound I want rather than buying an analog unit.

4/7/2015 7:39 PM

617

Less hassle with cables and shit, more focus on making it go doof.

4/7/2015 7:39 PM

618

Portability and ease of use. I almost always have my laptop on me which means I can always open up my DAW
and mess around when I have downtime. A physical instrument, such as guitar, would be much harder to do this
with.

4/7/2015 7:37 PM

619

Cheaper

4/7/2015 7:37 PM

620

Thats what I started with

4/7/2015 7:37 PM

621

Can't afford analog :(

4/7/2015 7:37 PM

622

Ease of use for hobbyists.

4/7/2015 7:36 PM

623

I prefer digital for arranging multiple tracks together, but analog for timing, feel, and dynamics.

4/7/2015 7:36 PM

624

Easier. Digital can get near-analog results with far less money and ease of use.

4/7/2015 7:36 PM

625

More convenient, less expensive

4/7/2015 7:34 PM

626

cheap

4/7/2015 7:32 PM

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627

Analog is beautiful, digital is fast/easy/inexpensive/beautiful.

4/7/2015 7:32 PM

628

Less cable dramas, less expensive

4/7/2015 7:31 PM

629

Can't afford analog equipment

4/7/2015 7:31 PM

630

I feel like analog is over-hyped by people who fall into the placebo effect. Digital produces almost identical
sounds for half the price.

4/7/2015 7:30 PM

631

no prior experience learning instruments

4/7/2015 7:29 PM

632

The sound of digital music can tend to be very sterile sounding.

4/7/2015 7:28 PM

633

Both are good for different things.

4/7/2015 7:27 PM

634

Digital is easy and relatively cheaper. Analog has differing tone qualities and can give some amazing sound. I'm
also just of the old school mind, partly. They did it before this way, why can't I now?

4/7/2015 7:27 PM

635

I don't care either way. It doesn't matter what you use as long as it sounds good.

4/7/2015 7:26 PM

636

Analog is too expensive and too annoying to set up. I still love a good set-up though.

4/7/2015 7:25 PM

637

Don't prefer either; each has its use.

4/7/2015 7:25 PM

638

Analog gives an organic "real feel" that can't be created with digital instruments/effects alone, but digital gives
you the freedom to control any and all aspects of the final sound you are producing

4/7/2015 7:24 PM

639

I prefer a hybrid approach because it allows you to take conventional sounds and mould them into something
completely new. I prefer digital for ease of use.

4/7/2015 7:24 PM

640

Much easier (and cheaper) to go the digital route

4/7/2015 7:23 PM

641

More precise, Cheaper, difference not recognized by audience

4/7/2015 7:23 PM

642

They both got their pros and cons.

4/7/2015 7:22 PM

643

personally don't have a lot of access to analog, but ultimately digital software allows a lot more modification.

4/7/2015 7:21 PM

644

Ease of use

4/7/2015 7:19 PM

645

Purely because of monetary reasons

4/7/2015 7:19 PM

646

Not sure what you mean by this

4/7/2015 7:19 PM

647

both provide the user with many pros and cons. Too many to list.

4/7/2015 7:17 PM

648

I prefer to use an analog because there are plenty of wonderful sounds and can use them as I

4/7/2015 7:17 PM

649

cost and flexibility

4/7/2015 7:17 PM

650

Digital

4/7/2015 7:16 PM

651

Digital is easier, lack of cords and hauling things around. But I do have Analog gear that I use as well.

4/7/2015 7:16 PM

652

Portability and accessibility

4/7/2015 7:15 PM

653

I find both have their own sound. I prefer to analog sound but also enjoy the flexibility of digital.

4/7/2015 7:14 PM

654

In-the-box digital is great because I can just grab my laptop and put my ideas into a project, having all the tools
and sounds I could possibly need. I don't need all the stuff in my studio, and I don't need a lot of outboard gear
hooked up. But I'm often not that inspired in my DAW. Especially when doing sound design or just trying to
noodle around and figure something out. Having more expressive analog tools when I'm in a rut or don't know
exactly what I'm trying to do has been powerful. I never use my Volca Beats on a track because I have way
better drum synths and samples, but I use it standalone all the time to just think about drum patterns and come
up with new things (for example). Same goes for my other hardware synths.

4/7/2015 7:14 PM

655

Its faster.

4/7/2015 7:13 PM

656

Analog for creative signal chains. Digital for editing convenience.

4/7/2015 7:12 PM

657

Analog for ease of use and raw power. Hard to make a good digital guitar. Digital for effects and editing, because
analog effects are too much money for this hobbyist.

4/7/2015 7:12 PM

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658

analog is more hands on and fun to experiment and play with, but digital gives you far more control and
manipulation, especially in post-performance sound design and mixing.

4/7/2015 7:10 PM

659

That's all I've ever had access to

4/7/2015 7:10 PM

660

Analog tends to sound better in my experience, but Digital is definitely catching up. Also, I can't afford a ton of
analog gear so naturally I want it!

4/7/2015 7:10 PM

661

It is what I have

4/7/2015 7:10 PM

662

I'm a programmer at heart. While I'm not the best in performing, I find it a wonderful challenge to throw
expression with digital means.

4/7/2015 7:10 PM

663

I like the ease of use in digital production but also love the analog sound.

4/7/2015 7:09 PM

664

Digital has the capability to create both clean & / or characteristically flawed sound. Also, really really cheap
relative to analog.

4/7/2015 7:08 PM

665

You can get the best of both worlds without being pretentions about analogue vs. digital

4/7/2015 7:08 PM

666

No reason to use expensive hardware when I can do the same digitally.

4/7/2015 7:08 PM

667

Analog sounds better, but is expensive when you make music for fun.

4/7/2015 7:07 PM

668

no other options

4/7/2015 7:07 PM

669

Analog is too expensive.

4/7/2015 7:06 PM

670

I can't afford analog gear, for one, and don't feel that it would improve my productions enough to justify the costs.
One day I may own some analog gear more as toys than production tools (though I would use them in my
productions if possible, of course).

4/7/2015 7:05 PM

671

Because I don't own analog equipment

4/7/2015 7:02 PM

672

Digital because I get more control.

4/7/2015 7:01 PM

673

Digital is easier, as anyone with a computer can do it. Analog is expensive, and requires lots of gear.

4/7/2015 7:01 PM

674

Analog sounds better, and Digital is easier. I like to control analog synths with my daw.

4/7/2015 7:01 PM

675

Digitally I have more control and freedom to experiment

4/7/2015 7:00 PM

676

Flexibility and accuracy

4/7/2015 7:00 PM

677

I like hybrid. Often, I write stuff on guitar and then transpose it to keyboard. I have played music for over 25 years
but have no one to jam with anymore, so this has replaced that hobby.

4/7/2015 6:59 PM

678

Because digital is better in most instances

4/7/2015 6:59 PM

679

Analog is more reliable for performance

4/7/2015 6:59 PM

680

Analog allows for more of the human element to come through in the finished product as well as provides an
environment for more unique expressions of the same idea/motif through performance. You aren't stuck
automating LFOs/envelopes/parameter tweaks, one can simply play through a progression/lead with a different
sound, attack or dynamic approach or emphasis. What I prefer about digital is how simply a basic idea can come
together, how broad of a palette there is (you aren't only tracking drums, or guitars, or vocals etc, you can do it all
pretty much simultaneously) and how easy it is to completely re-design a synth sound because the performance
is already locked into midi notes.

4/7/2015 6:58 PM

681

I like using a DAW to organize, record, and work with my music but I prefer to actually write and compose music
with a keyboard, rather than clicking on the notes and arranging them on my laptop.

4/7/2015 6:58 PM

682

More practical and cheaper.

4/7/2015 6:57 PM

683

Sound quality

4/7/2015 6:57 PM

684

The organic sound analog technology provides cannot be sufficiently reproduced digitally.

4/7/2015 6:56 PM

685

can't afford analog

4/7/2015 6:55 PM

686

much easier and cheaper

4/7/2015 6:54 PM

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687

I only got a chance to produce using analog interfaces at university and I loved it far more than any of my digital
software. I just much prefer the hands on nature and the true sound?

4/7/2015 6:53 PM

688

Less expensive, more compact

4/7/2015 6:52 PM

689

total + instant recall, no time-consuming connections/routing, less latency nuisances, no noise floor, portable,
more sonic flexibility

4/7/2015 6:51 PM

690

i've actually only done digital music production.

4/7/2015 6:50 PM

691

Digital is preferred because it is discrete. Also, my studio treatment doesn't provide the best isolation for mic
takes.

4/7/2015 6:49 PM

692

Simpler and more efficient workflow

4/7/2015 6:48 PM

693

Digital is easier.

4/7/2015 6:47 PM

694

Easier work flow for me

4/7/2015 6:47 PM

695

Digital is much cheaper and more convenient, but I like to have as much analog input as possible because the
tactile feel and unpredictability makes the recording process more interesting.

4/7/2015 6:47 PM

696

It's much easier than analog

4/7/2015 6:46 PM

697

I have only ever made music digitally.

4/7/2015 6:45 PM

698

Because everything is convenient and accessible

4/7/2015 6:44 PM

699

Analog cause twisting buttons is fun. Digital for the sake of simplicity

4/7/2015 6:43 PM

700

i like a combination of both, they are both equally useful in different ways

4/7/2015 6:43 PM

701

easier

4/7/2015 6:43 PM

702

I prefer analog because that's what I learned on

4/7/2015 6:43 PM

703

I don't have the equipment for analog.

4/7/2015 6:41 PM

704

Ease of use and is much cheaper.

4/7/2015 6:41 PM

705

It's all I have lol

4/7/2015 6:40 PM

706

I can make music digitally which i lack the instruments or skill to create.

4/7/2015 6:40 PM

707

I don't have the equipment for analog.

4/7/2015 6:40 PM

708

Analogue for how audio is received. Digital for editing and manipulation.

4/7/2015 6:39 PM

709

i like both! more flexibility digital, more character analog

4/7/2015 6:36 PM

710

Don't have any analog equipment.

4/7/2015 6:36 PM

711

Simpler

4/7/2015 6:34 PM

712

Digital is cost-effective, more accessible to amateurs, and has a wide and helpful online userbase.

4/7/2015 6:34 PM

713

I like a bit of both. Most of my tracks emphasize contrast between the two extremes. Very digital and very analog;
very real/human, and very artificial.

4/7/2015 6:34 PM

714

Cause I dont have analog instruments

4/7/2015 6:33 PM

715

I like to mix both because it allows my brain to program the parts that are static and to perform the parts that are
more organic.

4/7/2015 6:32 PM

716

It depends. I like working in the box until I get to a point where I want a really unique sound or I want to record an
instrument I own. Working in the box is a lot more flexible for swapping out sounds. Analog gets set in stone.
There are trade-offs.

4/7/2015 6:32 PM

717

You really only need a computer for digital production.

4/7/2015 6:31 PM

718

analog lets me put a real feeling on a track. digital forces me to...manufacture the same feeling

4/7/2015 6:30 PM

719

Quick, easy, total recall

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720

I don't have enough room for hardware, and hardware is more expensive. There are advantages and
disadvantages to both.

4/7/2015 6:28 PM

721

I only slightly prefer digital merely for convenience sake

4/7/2015 6:27 PM

722

hybrid, best of both worlds

4/7/2015 6:27 PM

723

Its alot easyer and inexpensive to produce digitally

4/7/2015 6:27 PM

724

Use digital more for space + money reasons.

4/7/2015 6:26 PM

725

Freedom of expression

4/7/2015 6:26 PM

726

No preference. Digital is awesome for it capabilities and flexibility, and Analog for it's naturalness.

4/7/2015 6:25 PM

727

They both have strengths and weaknesses, I find a mix of the two is best for what I do.

4/7/2015 6:24 PM

728

I track analog and mix digital. Analog crosses the 0db and that is worth the effort for me. Hard to beat digital
mixing though.

4/7/2015 6:24 PM

729

Digitial because it takes up much less space and because it's easier to carry around, and analog because some
sounds can only be made with analog synths

4/7/2015 6:24 PM

730

Never even tried analog and I don't care

4/7/2015 6:23 PM

731

digital because of a/d converters, downsampling(im thinking digital samplers), contrast to analog, and flexibility.
analog, because of tangibility, interactivity, limitations, and fundamentally the sound just feels right.

4/7/2015 6:22 PM

732

All of the usual reasons: digital is cheap, fast, high quality, etc. Analog is more tangible, you sometimes get better
results with more limitations, etc

4/7/2015 6:21 PM

733

simplicity and desk space

4/7/2015 6:20 PM

734

I like creating analog as I love human errors

4/7/2015 6:20 PM

735

Digital gives me access to so many instruments I don't have.

4/7/2015 6:20 PM

736

It's too expensive and requires a lot of equipment to produce electronic analog music.

4/7/2015 6:18 PM

737

Digital is so much more fast/easy/cheap

4/7/2015 6:17 PM

738

I don't have the money for analog gear

4/7/2015 6:16 PM

739

it's more manageable and less expensive

4/7/2015 6:13 PM

740

We live in 2015

4/7/2015 6:13 PM

741

Digital because it's convenient and cheap :)

4/7/2015 6:11 PM

742

Digital is cheaper and I can virtually create any instrument I want.

4/7/2015 6:11 PM

743

Digital is all in the box. I travel. Analog is overhyped.

4/7/2015 6:10 PM

744

Analog gear usually has much more hands on interface - handling knobs and sliders using your ten digits is
inevitably faster and more precise than using a mouse. On the other hand digital "in the box" approach has
usually both better capabilities for the money spent and the gigantic advantage of being able to save your project
and return to it later, which for a hobbyist with a limited and highly fragmented time for his musical endeavors is a
must have feature. Despite enjoying analog gear a lot I use it mostly for inspiration and get most of my music
making done on a computer.

4/7/2015 6:10 PM

745

Habit. I can get precision easier and faster I find.

4/7/2015 6:09 PM

746

it's easy (jk i don't even know what those words mean)

4/7/2015 6:09 PM

747

I think digital is more flexible in the creative process

4/7/2015 6:08 PM

748

Analogs to much work

4/7/2015 6:08 PM

749

I use analog to quickly get my ideas down, and move it to digital once I'm satisfied.

4/7/2015 6:08 PM

750

Ease of use, non-destructive creative process, cheap, reliable.

4/7/2015 6:07 PM

751

I can look at the volume knob on my device. Hands on is better

4/7/2015 6:06 PM

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752

Doesn't matter

4/7/2015 6:05 PM

753

They both have their perks and faults

4/7/2015 6:05 PM

754

It's faster and can take it everywhere.

4/7/2015 6:03 PM

755

More convenient

4/7/2015 6:03 PM

756

Well, I would produce a lot more analogically, if I had the money to buy analog stuff. So at the moment I normally
produce digitally.

4/7/2015 6:03 PM

757

I like a mix of both because turning a knob on analog and getting an immediate response is nice and the digital
workflow is lovely.

4/7/2015 6:00 PM

758

Never really tried analog

4/7/2015 5:58 PM

759

Digital just for convenience, analog is expensive and takes up space

4/7/2015 5:57 PM

760

A mix of the two broadens your possibilities

4/7/2015 5:57 PM

761

Depends on the instrument

4/7/2015 5:57 PM

762

I grew up playing guitar and sax, I honestly haven't picked either up in a while because I have been focusing on
production lately. I like digital because I feel like I have a blank canvas in front of me and I can paint the sounds I
have in my head. It's like I'm writing a story.

4/7/2015 5:57 PM

763

having a DAW makes working with small details easier. you can make tiny changes in very late stages of the
process.

4/7/2015 5:56 PM

764

Digital is completely morphable

4/7/2015 5:56 PM

765

I don't. Whatever works, is easiest to use and is best for the situation.

4/7/2015 5:56 PM

766

Analog is expensive, bulky, difficult to obtain, and prone to breaking

4/7/2015 5:55 PM

767

digital is cheap analog sounds good both perfered but in a good balance offbeat coast versus quality.

4/7/2015 5:55 PM

768

With the right sound design digital can sound analog

4/7/2015 5:55 PM

769

You need both.

4/7/2015 5:54 PM

770

Sick wubz in 5 minutes.

4/7/2015 5:54 PM

771

Producing digitally is better in almost every objective sense.

4/7/2015 5:53 PM

772

It allows me to keep my set up portable so most of my work is done completely in the box including mixing and
most mastering

4/7/2015 5:53 PM

773

Less of a headache

4/7/2015 5:53 PM

774

Don't have any analog stuff :( I think I'd enjoy it if I got the chance to try it though!

4/7/2015 5:52 PM

775

Because analog is expensive af.

4/7/2015 5:51 PM

776

I dont own analog hardware

4/7/2015 5:50 PM

777

Digital is easier. It gets all the right notes in all the right places. Analog captures playing with expression.

4/7/2015 5:49 PM

778

dont have analog instruments

4/7/2015 5:48 PM

779

I have no room for analog and digital can be contained in a laptop

4/7/2015 5:48 PM

780

Easier to manipulate.

4/7/2015 5:47 PM

781

Cheaper

4/7/2015 5:46 PM

782

Ease of use and space limitations.

4/7/2015 5:45 PM

783

Digital is great for experimenting but analog feels more natural to me because it is all hands on

4/7/2015 5:43 PM

784

Never tried analog - too expensive!

4/7/2015 5:43 PM

785

Digital, because it's less expensive and you have everything in your PC

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786

I'm a guitarist

4/7/2015 5:41 PM

787

Digital is more accessible to me.

4/7/2015 5:40 PM

788

Digital is easier to get your thoughts organized.

4/7/2015 5:38 PM

789

Because it allows for me to stay compact in producing.

4/7/2015 5:37 PM

790

Digital is all I have access to

4/7/2015 5:36 PM

791

Easier to manipulate

4/7/2015 5:35 PM

792

Ease of use.

4/7/2015 5:34 PM

793

Both have their place.

4/7/2015 5:34 PM

794

Because digital is quicker and more portable.

4/7/2015 5:32 PM

795

I don't own an analog synth. I have seen that they are very expensive if I was to try and invest myself in analog.

4/7/2015 5:32 PM

796

It's easier on the back end

4/7/2015 5:30 PM

797

physical interaction with analog gear makes for easier production

4/7/2015 5:30 PM

798

What Im used too

4/7/2015 5:29 PM

799

It's much faster to tweak multiple physical boxes by hand than it is to tweak single VST's on a shite, slow PC that
needs to be updated every year.

4/7/2015 5:28 PM

800

Prefer digital, same reason as 4.

4/7/2015 5:27 PM

801

Much cheaper as I am too young to pay for much

4/7/2015 5:25 PM

802

Digital because it is easier, and cheaper. Analog for it's "warmth".

4/7/2015 5:24 PM

803

strictly digital only because it is easier to do and edit and far quicker.

4/7/2015 5:24 PM

804

Gotten used to it, I suppose.

4/7/2015 5:24 PM

805

digital: convenience and flexibility

4/7/2015 5:23 PM

806

i have been playing guitar for eleven years and sometimes its just easier to record/figure something out on a live
instrument

4/7/2015 5:23 PM

807

analog is expensive and takes up room, and i'm not a fan of having tons of shit in my house.

4/7/2015 5:22 PM

808

Analog

4/7/2015 5:22 PM

809

Cheaper and more convenient.

4/7/2015 5:22 PM

810

Digital = Sound Quality and easy to use

4/7/2015 5:21 PM

811

My only option at the moment. Analog gear is quite expensive and I don't have the extra working space.

4/7/2015 5:21 PM

812

Digital work has more capabilities and requires less physical gear.

4/7/2015 5:21 PM

813

Analog got the feel down and digital got the versatility. Using both is the smartest thing to do. I like analog for its
hands-on-vibe while digital usually takes more to set up/program/menu-diving/midi-mapping.

4/7/2015 5:19 PM

814

Both rule

4/7/2015 5:19 PM

815

Easier with what I have

4/7/2015 5:18 PM

816

I prefer analog as I play bass/guitars. Which is not to say that I don't run them through any number of crazy
analog OR digital pedals.

4/7/2015 5:17 PM

817

Digital is much cheaper and easier to set up and use. There's a lot of great plugins to help with "warmth" that
digital sources often lack. If I had the money and space, I would definitely incorporate analog gear in my setup.

4/7/2015 5:17 PM

818

analog is just cooler man

4/7/2015 5:16 PM

819

I would really like to get some analog items, but digital products are easy to get and much cheaper.

4/7/2015 5:14 PM

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820

Cheaper. No clutter. Little risk - if I hate a $150 synth, I'm out $150. If I hate the $2500
MoogstationXSVirus1050TX I got, then I either let it collect dust, or have to try to resell it, most likely coming up
more than $150 short.

4/7/2015 5:12 PM

821

because it is cheaper

4/7/2015 5:12 PM

822

I prefer the sound you get from digital rather than analog

4/7/2015 5:11 PM

823

I selected digital as can only currently produce music digitally although I am looking to buy a cheap vintage
synthesizer.

4/7/2015 5:11 PM

824

Analog costs money

4/7/2015 5:09 PM

825

The upside of producing analog is almost non existent

4/7/2015 5:05 PM

826

I really do prefer analog because it's more reliable. I rarely have issues with analog gear, whereas digital has all
sorts of issues.

4/7/2015 5:04 PM

827

speed of workflow

4/7/2015 5:04 PM

828

I'm a perfectionist. :-P

4/7/2015 5:03 PM

829

Both have their place. I like to start with analog and use digital to achieve my sound goals.

4/7/2015 5:03 PM

830

Both have there pros and cons. Analog has a more organic feel, but I love how digital allows for things that
analog is not capable of.

4/7/2015 5:02 PM

831

I'm completely unfamiliar with analogue, I don't have access to that kind of equipment.

4/7/2015 5:02 PM

832

Living people make the music come to life emotionally

4/7/2015 5:01 PM

833

i don't even know what that means

4/7/2015 5:01 PM

834

digital 4 lyf baby

4/7/2015 4:59 PM

835

I litterally could not ever say one is gold without the other. The hybridization of the two, to me, shows an intense
illustration of your musical talent and allows for a realistic, flowing vibe when crossed with eachother.

4/7/2015 4:59 PM

836

Don't know what I'm doing

4/7/2015 4:59 PM

837

No money for analog

4/7/2015 4:58 PM

838

No preference, each has benefits

4/7/2015 4:57 PM

839

Digital for speed, ease, affordability and ability to 'undo'. Analogue for the sound, authenticity and creative
control.

4/7/2015 4:57 PM

840

It's less expensive.

4/7/2015 4:56 PM

841

No preference

4/7/2015 4:55 PM

842

I dont, same same but different:)

4/7/2015 4:55 PM

843

Analog isn't portable.

4/7/2015 4:54 PM

844

Analogue really doesn't offer much that digital can't recreate today, and while it may be cool to have the
physically, you have to drop about $10,000 to get anywhere substantial.

4/7/2015 4:54 PM

845

aesthetics, tradition

4/7/2015 4:54 PM

846

Nothing can be as effective as software but true art is in the process and the ability to be unique or create with
your hands

4/7/2015 4:53 PM

847

both have their charms

4/7/2015 4:52 PM

848

I prefer playing instruments physically

4/7/2015 4:52 PM

849

Digital is convenient, analogue has a certain sound

4/7/2015 4:52 PM

850

It' so rich in detail to use analog.

4/7/2015 4:51 PM

851

Digital is easier IMO.

4/7/2015 4:51 PM

852

Only have digital available to me

4/7/2015 4:50 PM

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853

Haven't tried the other one

4/7/2015 4:50 PM

854

Digital is way cheaper

4/7/2015 4:49 PM

855

i do both because i add acoustic instruments to my in-the-box stuff to flesh it out more.

4/7/2015 4:48 PM

856

Ease of use. Setting up half a dozen analogue synths for each track is a nightmare.

4/7/2015 4:47 PM

857

I use both

4/7/2015 4:46 PM

858

Easier to control since my studio is mobile.

4/7/2015 4:45 PM

859

First, I like horns. Second, there is no substitute for the expression of a person and trying to recreate that digitally
is a nightmare of minutiae and fussiness. As for digital? Man, the overhead is so low! An analog desk with miles
of tape and an editing suite? I love the sound of it but it's kind of expensive and impractical for beginners.

4/7/2015 4:45 PM

860

Cost-effectiveness; lack of experience with analog

4/7/2015 4:43 PM

861

digital - sky is your limit analog - music theory, for when digital feels too daunting and inhuman

4/7/2015 4:43 PM

862

Easier to work with in my opinion

4/7/2015 4:41 PM

863

I don't have to invest in hardware to produce digitally.

4/7/2015 4:38 PM

864

I don't really prefer either

4/7/2015 4:38 PM

865

cannot afford analog gear at the moment. analog gear requires more space.

4/7/2015 4:37 PM

866

Because learning to produce things digitally takes waaay too long when you don't know what knob does what.
Also, any instrument (irregardless of of you've played it before), you can just start making sounds and noises as
soon as you pick it up.

4/7/2015 4:37 PM

867

Convenience

4/7/2015 4:36 PM

868

Can't beat a turned up tube amp, but some analog rack units are just too expensive.

4/7/2015 4:35 PM

869

I love the ease of use that comes with VSTs, but I also love the malleability and unpredictability of hardware.
They're mostly equal to me, but with different strengths. I definitely prefer distortion in hardware.

4/7/2015 4:35 PM

870

I don't know how to play any analogue instruments :P

4/7/2015 4:34 PM

871

They both have unique sounds and feels.

4/7/2015 4:34 PM

872

I like both. Digital offers a lot in terms of sonic possibilities, and analog lets you know if your song is actually any
good.

4/7/2015 4:34 PM

873

You can't torrent analog :S!

4/7/2015 4:33 PM

874

doesnt really matter, if its good its good

4/7/2015 4:33 PM

875

They both have their advantages. Digital always gets exactly what you want, and analog puts some humanity into
the mix.

4/7/2015 4:32 PM

876

Digital is very portable, i dont have much space

4/7/2015 4:31 PM

877

Hybrid

4/7/2015 4:31 PM

878

Analogue for the noise and compression.

4/7/2015 4:30 PM

879

I like the live aspect. The sensation of analog but the breadth of digital. Although, I must admit that breadth is
more of an illusion.

4/7/2015 4:29 PM

880

Digital

4/7/2015 4:28 PM

881

everyone creates digitally. even if you record analog instruments, all mix/edit is digital.

4/7/2015 4:28 PM

882

its what im used to

4/7/2015 4:27 PM

883

digital is cheaper and more flexible

4/7/2015 4:26 PM

884

Cheap

4/7/2015 4:24 PM

885

Thats what i know.

4/7/2015 4:23 PM

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886

they're just different, you can do things in one that you can't in the other and vice versa.

4/7/2015 4:23 PM

887

I prefer hybrid - usually writing and recording initially with analog based equipment, and later implementing the
digital side.

4/7/2015 4:22 PM

888

Speed of workflow.

4/7/2015 4:19 PM

889

I think both realms have their advantages.

4/7/2015 4:18 PM

890

I like analog synth because there's something special about having a physical box to manipulate and create with.

4/7/2015 4:18 PM

891

Digital ease of access and price of plugins vs cost of hardware

4/7/2015 4:17 PM

892

I'm just not a very good musician!

4/7/2015 4:16 PM

893

It's easier to arrange on the fly.

4/7/2015 4:15 PM

894

Digital for the ease of it, analog for certain things you just can't do (as well) in digital. Like tape-loops for example.

4/7/2015 4:14 PM

895

I grew up playing guitar so the idea of having a solid instrument in front of you appeals to me. It also imposes
limitations.

4/7/2015 4:11 PM

896

Digital, because I'm too poor for analog shit

4/7/2015 4:10 PM

897

Price

4/7/2015 4:08 PM

898

I use both

4/7/2015 4:08 PM

899

Easier because i don't have enough room

4/7/2015 4:08 PM

900

Hybrid because both systems offer their own pros and cons

4/7/2015 4:08 PM

901

They both have inherent advantages and disadvantages.

4/7/2015 4:07 PM

902

Lower costs for digital recording, started investing in analog synths due to reliability (no crashes, glitches, etc.)

4/7/2015 4:06 PM

903

Don't really prefer, only have digital equipment.

4/7/2015 4:05 PM

904

Its difficult to get a realistic sounding guitar sound on computer

4/7/2015 4:05 PM

905

Both of these have a sense of control which i prefer, from the analog feel of developing sounds with a more
organic feel and within a more physical realm and then again with digital where you have more possibilities of
manipulation without hardware

4/7/2015 4:04 PM

906

No analog equipment and digital is easier to transport

4/7/2015 4:03 PM

907

because it is easier to be creative.

4/7/2015 4:03 PM

908

More freedom to experiment with digital

4/7/2015 4:01 PM

909

Digitally produced music can be edited much much more easily than analogue.

4/7/2015 4:00 PM

910

I've only worked with digital so far.

4/7/2015 4:00 PM

911

It's real

4/7/2015 4:00 PM

912

Because I cannot buy analog equipment right now and digital gives you a lot of control.

4/7/2015 3:59 PM

913

idk

4/7/2015 3:59 PM

914

lush sounds m8

4/7/2015 3:58 PM

915

I do both because both can be fun

4/7/2015 3:58 PM

916

Analog can give a sense of grit and interactivity or immediacy, while digital offers near limitless routing, signal
chains, etc, as well as convenience. They're both great

4/7/2015 3:58 PM

917

Analog is so warm and alive, where digital can suck the life out of a project if you're not careful. That's why i mix
the two.

4/7/2015 3:58 PM

918

i want to try analog gear but I don't have the money or space for it.

4/7/2015 3:57 PM

919

I use whats avail to me. I dont like limiting myself, and I never know what can come of using/learning something
new

4/7/2015 3:56 PM

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920

Digital is easier to manipulate but I love being able to use pads and keys.

4/7/2015 3:55 PM

921

Easier to manage

4/7/2015 3:55 PM

922

There is a realistic quality to analog instrumentation, and often the timbre and quality of the analog can not be
reproduced through digital means alone. Digital production however allows for more experimentation and
improvisation within a track

4/7/2015 3:55 PM

923

Convenience, Price.

4/7/2015 3:55 PM

924

I say digital because, as a high school senior going on to college without a job, music production hardware is
wayyy too expensive at the moment. I do have a Launchkey 49, but that's it, really. I'm going to assume that
doesn't count as analog (if it does, consider me a hybrid producer). But once I get the chance, I'd be more than
happy to buy myself an audio interface/mixer, more MIDI controllers (Launchpad Pro, Behringer BCR-2000,
Ableton Push, yes please), some hardware synths, and maybe a fully modular synthesizer system.

4/7/2015 3:55 PM

925

Analog - texture Digital - "Undo", easy tweaking

4/7/2015 3:54 PM

926

Analog for it's tone shaping abilities and digital for it's sheer power and unlimited capabilities in editing. Hence
why I go hybrid, although I prefer analog synths always (if I can get my hands on one).

4/7/2015 3:54 PM

927

It's just so much easier to do everything on one device.

4/7/2015 3:52 PM

928

easier to carry and move

4/7/2015 3:51 PM

929

quicker, cheaper and no siginificant differences in quality

4/7/2015 3:51 PM

930

I prefer to work digitally because it provides so many to get things done quickly. Writing is no longer taking place
on a pen and paper but within my DAW where i can organize and compose and create quality demos within
hours

4/7/2015 3:51 PM

931

I prefer digital because it was what I was taught on. I know how to manipulate it to get it to work the way I want.

4/7/2015 3:50 PM

932

More widely available and cheaper.

4/7/2015 3:50 PM

933

I like the digital sound

4/7/2015 3:49 PM

934

Analog is nice but digital is so much more functional and practical, for example It doesn't require much extra
hardware usually.

4/7/2015 3:49 PM

935

I prefer both. Analog because it's way more in depth to have the hardware in front of you, as a physical object.
And digital, because hardware is just too damn expensive, and sometimes, the software does exactly what you
need it to do.

4/7/2015 3:48 PM

936

Analog recording is much more complicated and has higher costs. The hardware synths also don't have as much
control as their software equivalents.

4/7/2015 3:47 PM

937

analog because I love gear.

4/7/2015 3:47 PM

938

It's easier and less expensive

4/7/2015 3:47 PM

939

Hardware is too hard to move

4/7/2015 3:46 PM

940

Don't have any analog gear lol

4/7/2015 3:46 PM

941

Digital is convinient and doesn't require much hardware. Guitars are the only thing I have to record.

4/7/2015 3:42 PM

942

digital is easier

4/7/2015 3:42 PM

943

I try to use anything at my disposal

4/7/2015 3:42 PM

944

I prefer Analog as it is real ans not a representative of the signal. An analogy would be, which is preferable,
looking at a Van Gogh Painting or looking at a photograph of a Van Gogh Painting. Software sounds very 2
dimensional and tame, hardware analog does not have those restrictions.

4/7/2015 3:42 PM

945

Digital for the ease, analog for the tactile aspect

4/7/2015 3:41 PM

946

Best of both worlds

4/7/2015 3:39 PM

947

I use both so have no preference. It all depends on the mood I'm trying to convey or the type of sound I'm
attempting to create.

4/7/2015 3:39 PM

948

More tutorials for digital compared to analogue; I can't hear any quality difference either.

4/7/2015 3:38 PM

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949

Experimentation, nothing set in stone.

4/7/2015 3:38 PM

950

I have never really used analog

4/7/2015 3:38 PM

951

Digital for ease of use and inexpensive. If I could afford Analog and had better space I would

4/7/2015 3:38 PM

952

I'm a minimalist. I prefer to use as little as possible to get the largest effect. Plus, digital production is less
expensive.

4/7/2015 3:37 PM

953

They both have their pros and con's, digital makes it easier to jam with myself when there isn't anyone else to
play with.

4/7/2015 3:36 PM

954

analog is the feel of a real knob to tweak, nothing comparable... digital is sometimes more like unlimited in terms
of possible functionality, routing or tweaking.

4/7/2015 3:35 PM

955

digital simplicity and accuracy

4/7/2015 3:34 PM

956

Analog gear is expensive and I think digital sound fine.

4/7/2015 3:34 PM

957

more simple

4/7/2015 3:32 PM

958

Simplicity

4/7/2015 3:30 PM

959

Its easier and more accessible, also cheaper

4/7/2015 3:29 PM

960

It's what I've learnt on and I find it easier

4/7/2015 3:29 PM

961

Sound quality

4/7/2015 3:28 PM

962

I like the sounds complex VSTs can make, and it's all I've done.

4/7/2015 3:28 PM

963

Digital because of the simplicity. I use mixers and pre amps and some analog devices. I personally prefer digital
because there is less worry of signal flow and wires going wrong

4/7/2015 3:27 PM

964

Digital is more accessible

4/7/2015 3:26 PM

965

Feel, experimental nature of hardware

4/7/2015 3:25 PM

966

Hybrid because each has obvious advantages, and some non-obvious ones.

4/7/2015 3:25 PM

967

Cheaper, more precise, all in one machine

4/7/2015 3:24 PM

968

Digital for convenience. Analog tools are awesome and impart a sound I like but I don't have a lot of the
experience or resources to use it in a way that would really benefit what I'm doing. I'll resample through analog
hardware but the tracking and mixdown are all digital.

4/7/2015 3:23 PM

969

Digital is less expensive, but analogue can have a good sound.

4/7/2015 3:22 PM

970

Old synths sound better

4/7/2015 3:22 PM

971

I do hybrid so best of both worlds.

4/7/2015 3:21 PM

972

Analog instruments are way more fun to play with it then digital. I use the digital environment because of the
workflow.

4/7/2015 3:21 PM

973

Digital is cheaper and more accessible.

4/7/2015 3:16 PM

974

Haven't messed with analog yet. Learning the basics first.

4/7/2015 3:16 PM

975

I enjoy analog because of the feeling of using a real instrument, and I've grown up using analog equipment.

4/7/2015 3:16 PM

976

I prefer the warm sound provided by analog instruments and the creative boundaries that they put me in. These
boundaries make me feel as if I have a certain zone in which I must work and the limitations of the instruments
thereby become guidelines for my creativity. Digital because the possibilities are endless

4/7/2015 3:15 PM

977

I Prefer digital, because i like the idea that all i need to write music is my pc and nothing else. That means that i
can make music where ever i feel like, and that i'm not limited by hardware synths, drummachines etc.

4/7/2015 3:15 PM

978

The flexibility and ease in manipulating what has been laid down. Nothing feels permanent.

4/7/2015 3:14 PM

979

used to it

4/7/2015 3:12 PM

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980

I do not have the money for analog equipment.

4/7/2015 3:11 PM

981

At the moment, I own no analogue equipment or money with which to buy such equipment, and it's not particularly
high on my list of things to acquire. However, if I ever get the money, I'd really like to build something modular.

4/7/2015 3:09 PM

982

Ease of use, cost, flexibility, high variety, sounds that can't be made one analog (ie granular synthesis)

4/7/2015 3:07 PM

983

Use both mainly digital for speed and ease

4/7/2015 3:07 PM

984

convenience

4/7/2015 3:07 PM

985

Analog because of warmth, Digital because of versitility

4/7/2015 3:05 PM

986

Both have advantages, unique sounds, and can be completely organic.

4/7/2015 3:04 PM

987

Digital because it's easier and I'm lazy as fuck

4/7/2015 3:03 PM

988

All in one place

4/7/2015 2:58 PM

989

Both have their merits

4/7/2015 2:56 PM

990

Quality

4/7/2015 2:53 PM

991

I neither have the money nor space for analog.

4/7/2015 2:53 PM

992

Ease of editing

4/7/2015 2:51 PM

993

Analog costs way too much and digital is much more simple.

4/7/2015 2:51 PM

994

Analog has a distinct sound but lacks the quick workflow of digital

4/7/2015 2:50 PM

995

Digital for convenience Analog for that familiar sound

4/7/2015 2:49 PM

996

I prefer what sounds good.

4/7/2015 2:47 PM

997

i noramally write the songs with an acoustic guitar then stick a drum track down and built from there

4/7/2015 2:47 PM

998

I can't afford any analog gear

4/7/2015 2:47 PM

999

Digital is easier and has more power to make stuff

4/7/2015 2:45 PM

1000

It doesn't matter, what matters is the talent of the musician.

4/7/2015 2:45 PM

1001

faster, flexible, cheaper, same or even better quality.

4/7/2015 2:43 PM

1002

You can do anything, and have control over everything

4/7/2015 2:42 PM

1003

Analog hard af

4/7/2015 2:41 PM

1004

Don't need to buy hardware synths.

4/7/2015 2:40 PM

1005

Well because it's cheaper, but I admit that it would be real fun too have a real synthesizer :)

4/7/2015 2:38 PM

1006

Because I cannot afford hardware at the moment.

4/7/2015 2:38 PM

1007

The point of using analog software is stupid. You can replicate any of those "analog" sound on digital
synthesizer.

4/7/2015 2:30 PM

1008

computers are indefinitely powerful. analogue isn't like that.

4/7/2015 2:30 PM

1009

I don't have analog hardware. By default, I prefer digital because it is all I have.

4/7/2015 2:24 PM

1010

I like analog cause it is fun to push buttons and shit but it's too expensive. I like digital cause it takes up no space.

4/7/2015 2:21 PM

1011

I prefer digital because you can replicate almost any analog sound with enough skill and analog synths are
extremely expensive.

4/7/2015 2:18 PM

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