Soft Compression/EQ or Hard Compression EQ

Hattrick · 13th December 2007

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

No comments on this?

gainreduction · 14th December 2007

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. stike

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

Hattrick · 14th December 2007

Thanks I will do so.

richardswag · 14th December 2007

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.

patrox247 · 14th December 2007

The real question is what did you find in your comparisons and which do you prefer? I would highly suggest that you form your opinions from data which is a more reliable source other than an internet forum.

Personal experience is a great place to start.

heathen · 14th December 2007

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

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Hattrick Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Taylorsville, UT Posts: 100 Thread Starter	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

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gainreduction Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,377	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. stike Search for threads on "ITB vs OTB mixing" and you should have hours worth of reading on this very topic. __________________ http://www.fixitinthemix.se http://www.detonamusic.com

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patrox247 Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Orange County California Posts: 1,701	The real question is what did you find in your comparisons and which do you prefer? I would highly suggest that you form your opinions from data which is a more reliable source other than an internet forum. Personal experience is a great place to start.

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