Hey, if you COULD buy all those classic real vintage compressors, pres and EQs, you would, so while $3,000 is a lot of money, it is cheap compared to the actual cost of getting what they claim to be replicas... (BIG caveat coming)
In other words, you get what you pay for. It would seem, in many people's opinion's, you get second rate replicas of the real deals. You can certainly make great music with it, no doubt. The question is: What are your needs, quanitity/versatility or quality?
My personal philosophy, less is more. Go for the best and be focused rather than try to do everything, but nothing well.
I think that pretty much sums up the Liquid Channel. BUT, with all that said; is it a good idea? YES! Someday the technology will be there and how cool will that be? Just isn't there yet...too much magic and mojo in each of the real deals.
Just one opinion and you know what they say about "opinions."
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