Digital vs Analog: Which Sounds Better?
Traditionally, analog mastering equipment was the standard in studios for bringing music to its optimum level, producing tracks ready for radio and vinyl. Today, the digital music revolution and software tools have made production easier, with countless emulation plugins at producers’ fingertips.
Yet, despite these advances, digital mastering often lacks the warmth, depth, and cohesive “glue” that give a track its polished feel. While plugins can imitate analog gear, they fail to capture the harmonic richness and natural character that skilled engineers achieve with high-end analog equipment.