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Originally Posted by kdm  I do agree with this in that the end product is what sells, not the gear behind it.
And likewise, Record isn't going to put the capabilities of a talented engineer into the hands of every 14 year old bedroom DJ either simply by claiming to be imitating an SSL (no offense to 14 year old bedroom DJs - you have to start somewhere).
I don't think it will sound "just like an SSL" for simple technical reasons. It seems silly to claim software emulation to that level when it isn't necessary to make a great recording, but if that suggestion appeals to Prophead's market and customer base to sell copies of Record, then that's the only reason they need.
Personally, I don't want a software app that is going to sound like a single console, however inaccurately. The option of going to whatever plugin I prefer, or going to outboard hardware if available and right for the track/project, makes more sense for me. But that's me, and I'm not a frequent Reason user (actually haven't used it in 2 years now). |
I think mostly the appeal for me with Record (and even the Waves plugin) is that for the first time a piece of software can give you that "sound", be it accurate by professional engineering standards or not, there is still that line of "the sound", i think you understand what I mean.
For years there has always been that hard line distinction between something done in a home studio and something done on a console in a studio facility, there was such a major noticeable difference.
With these emulations, you have to really be a seasoned 20 year pro to try to hear a difference, so trickle that down to consumer ears, who could care less about technicality and you have a big new world in audio tools.