Yeah, it's hard to tell what's being used sometimes even when you're standing right next to somebody in a session. A lot of guys I've worked with share and answer any question you have and some won't tell you anything. Trade secrets you know.
It's definitely going to narrow the playing field when it comes to the amount of great studios around. But there will always be a need for great rooms to record in. It's just a shame that in a time where we need these experienced guys with all their wisdom. Nobody can afford to go in these rooms or hire these engineers now. The budgets on album projects now is less than we used to get for demo sessions. Hopefully it will eventually get sorted out. One can only hope.
As far as the Eventide H3000, I love mine. I've had it awhile and it just has a sound that works. It's funny that the part that I like about it least is it's harmonizing functions. I'd also lke to get an h8000 as soon as my budget permits. That box can do some very sophisticated processing that I can't wait to experiment with.
I split my cash about half for plug-ins and half for hardware and I always love the hardware more but love the recall feature of plug-ins and the fact that I can make as many as I need.
I hear you about having to shell out all the cash to do something out of your systems range but that's what keeps these companies in business I guess. Boy, this has been a great thread. Let's keep it going!
