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Originally Posted by nbenford  On the drum track, I hear the most difference at the beginning of the sample. The cymbal wash is more "unstable" in level with the software, it kind of pumps more, and the software is a tad brighter. Close, though!
On the bass, I can really hear that digital compressor sound. You know, how it kind of thins things out sometimes. It appears more when the bass notes run up the neck. The hardware is able to retain the "weight" of the low end whereas with the software, the low end thins out a bit. But very subtle. I notice that the software kept the transients more, for better or worse. I guess worse since it doesn't sound any different or punchier, just takes up more sonic space.
On the acoustic, I hear the software really clamping down more on the initial strums. The hardware sounds much more transparent and dynamic despite the two waveforms looking almost identical! Astounding!
The hardware wins on all the counts. The plug-in is certainly not bad at all for ITB. Impressive.
-Noel |
After listening again to the samples after some time now, I sure agree that the hardware sounds better. The software sounds great IMO and is a good alternative to the hardware. BUT if you had both or access to both, I would use the hardware at all times.