I use whatever the mix needs. Last album, today (Sunday

) I used Epure (digital eq) in conbination with the Fairman (tubes), so here you go. IMO there is nothing wrong in using digital only, analogue only or a combination of both.
Another example is the Elysia Mpressor. When working totally or partially in analogue I use the hardware, if I am working totally digital I use the TDM (plug in).
I haven't had the time to dig deep into other digital compressors (Alchemist and Solera when time permits)
I only have very brief experiences wirh the Weiss hardware compressor and of course think they are top notch.
Again a digital only chain is fine IMO
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