Soft Compression/EQ or Hard Compression EQ

Hattrick · 13th December 2007, 08:13 PM

I have a DAW which is running Cubase 4 and have been using the software compressors and EQ for recording and mixing. I am am curious if anyone has done any comparisons with soft EQ and Compression verses hardware and which do you prefer? Is it better to record with hardware and mix with soft eq and compression if need be or just better to use only hardware for both?

Hattrick · 14th December 2007, 05:48 PM

No comments on this?

gainreduction · 14th December 2007, 06:04 PM

There are lots of threads on the topic. It's been debated over and over and I guess noone has the energy for one more round.

Search for threads on "ITB vs OTB mixing" and you should have hours worth of reading on this very topic.

Hattrick · 14th December 2007, 06:36 PM

Thanks I will do so.

richardswag · 14th December 2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hattrick

I am am curious if anyone has done any comparisons with soft EQ and Compression verses hardware and which do you prefer?

I don't think it's really the kind of thing anyone here would be interested in.

heathen · 14th December 2007, 09:40 PM

There are a lot comparisons, a combination of both can work really well.

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13th December 2007, 08:13 PM	#1
Hattrick Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Taylorsville, UT Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	Soft Compression/EQ or Hard Compression EQ I have a DAW which is running Cubase 4 and have been using the software compressors and EQ for recording and mixing. I am am curious if anyone has done any comparisons with soft EQ and Compression verses hardware and which do you prefer? Is it better to record with hardware and mix with soft eq and compression if need be or just better to use only hardware for both? __________________ Hattrick

14th December 2007, 05:48 PM	#2
Hattrick Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Taylorsville, UT Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	No comments on this? __________________ Hattrick

14th December 2007, 06:04 PM	#3
gainreduction Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,492 iTrader: (0)	There are lots of threads on the topic. It's been debated over and over and I guess noone has the energy for one more round. Search for threads on "ITB vs OTB mixing" and you should have hours worth of reading on this very topic. __________________ "You always get more than you paid for at gearslutz" - Jules

14th December 2007, 06:36 PM	#4
Hattrick Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Taylorsville, UT Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	Thanks I will do so. __________________ Hattrick

14th December 2007, 09:40 PM	#6
heathen Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,284 iTrader: (0)	There are a lot comparisons, a combination of both can work really well. __________________ If you don't like it don't do it, its like banging your head into a brick wall, you always feel better once you stop. http://www.myspace.com/lizard42c http://www.myspace.com/eggshellrecords http://www.underworldmusicproductions.com http://www.myspace.com/poetlaureatte http://www.myspace.com/thanorthernlightscrew http://www.myspace.com/originaldrzeus

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