Why i prefere software to hardware

[StreetPushasEnt..]

i just plug and play dont know bout u 'FL studio and 2 other daws are my fav

plus i dont have all the clutter from multilpe racks errythings in my pc ''jus got to get round the werk flow thats it' i went from and fantom x6 and mpc 1000 and yamaha xs6 trust me coming from experience CLUTTER IS a thing of the past unless its in my hd''lol

[HDBSY804]

Software and a little hardware from time to time mostly software doe

[Focused]

Generally I prefer software for Digital sounds and hardware for analog sounds. I don't prefer the sound of software for Pianos, Guitars, and Analog Synths, hardware always has an undeniable character for these instruments. When I say hardware in this case I mean the actual instruments, not ROMplers such as the Fantom or Motif. Software is much better for large sample based instruments, no competition. Software is far superior for mixing and editing workflow. I prefer to jam with other musicians using hardware because its keeps the activity focused. So overall it really all depends on my purpose.

[Hi-D-Ho-Man]

In fairness I don't believe those who have never spent any considerable time in a hardware based studio can judge in a non biased way.

It would be like me answering if I prefer software eq & comps or hardware. If I HAD to choose one I'd say software because I've never worked with any hardware processors. What I'm saying is some people shouldn't have an answer for that question

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Oh yeah I prefer a mostly software setup with a few choice hardware pieces

[youngjboy]

Generally I prefer software for Digital sounds and hardware for analog sounds. I don't prefer the sound of software for Pianos, Guitars, and Analog Synths, hardware always has an undeniable character for these instruments. When I say hardware in this case I mean the actual instruments, not ROMplers such as the Fantom or Motif. Software is much better for large sample based instruments, no competition. Software is far superior for mixing and editing workflow. I prefer to jam with other musicians using hardware because its keeps the activity focused. So overall it really all depends on my purpose.

Playa what you been up to. We haven't heard from ya in a minute

[Focused]

Playa what you been up to. We haven't heard from ya in a minute

Yeah man, I've been around if you follow my twitter or Youtube. I've been working on my sound, my EP is almost done now.

Still doing Sound Design for NI as well, working with some well known producers getting it done.

Been working on my keyboard chops now that I got this Fender Rhodes lol.

How you been bro?

[youngjboy]

Yeah man, I've been around if you follow my twitter or Youtube. I've been working on my sound, my EP is almost done now.

Still doing Sound Design for NI as well, working with some well known producers getting it done.

Been working on my keyboard chops now that I got this Fender Rhodes lol.

How you been bro?

Working and being busy. Looking forward to hearing that EP

[Xabiton]

Hardware is superior.

When using hardware I really have the feeling that I literally produce music, I’m a musician and I use an instrument to produce sounds and tones. I have something to touch, controllers to operate with. I miss this immediateness when producing with software. PLUS: It’s way more fun, and for me this is what it’s about. As long as I’m not and maybe especially when I’m a professional a lack fun won’t direct you to creativity and satisfying music.


Sure, with Ableton etc. you probably have more opportunities and configurations, but sometimes less is more. Sometimes to be limited will lead to results, which are straight to the point, as you don’t have to decide whether to use “Drum Kit 768” or “Drum Kit 769”. To quote Kanye West: “It is just about how it sounds at the end of the day. My claim to fame is to get the most out of the least: SIMPLIFY.”

I better master my three crafts instead of being a jack-of-all-trades.

Superior is a strong word. I don't know that either is superior I think it is total preference depending on ones taste kind of like say drums. I like sampled drums from old records and multisampled drums over these online one shot drum kits I find on most websites. Neither is superior both are good but I have a clear preference.

In fairness I don't believe those who have never spent any considerable time in a hardware based studio can judge in a non biased way.

It would be like me answering if I prefer software eq & comps or hardware. If I HAD to choose one I'd say software because I've never worked with any hardware processors. What I'm saying is some people shouldn't have an answer for that question

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Oh yeah I prefer a mostly software setup with a few choice hardware pieces

I would hope that anyone answering would have caught that straight away right.

Yeah man, I've been around if you follow my twitter or Youtube. I've been working on my sound, my EP is almost done now.

Still doing Sound Design for NI as well, working with some well known producers getting it done.

Been working on my keyboard chops now that I got this Fender Rhodes lol.

How you been bro?

Man I am still wanting a Mark 1 based on that video you did showing yours lol. When are you gonna let us see you with it in action?

[Focused]

@Xabiton

I'm really working on getting my video production quality up but it's been a lower priority to my music studies and recording for the past 18 months. The Rhodes has allowed me to really take claim to the idea of being a keyboard player as opposed to a programmer. It has also allowed me to further develop my sound into my own. I still have a lot to learn in general, but I will start focusing back on documenting my progress once this EP in a more final state.

I would recommend the Mark II with built in tremolo if you get a Rhodes. I like the Mark I stage model that I have, but there are some super funky things you can do when you have a Rhodes with a Built in Tremolo.

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J. Myracks

[stillfunkin]

I am not convincing myself of anything. I've known for a long time now that I prefer hardware. Producing music on a computer is boring to me, bottom line. I've tried being software-only, and had midi controllers all mapped out and it still isn't the same. It's like having sex with a condom on versus not wearing one. There's no comparison when it comes to which is more enjoyable and fulfilling.

For the kind of music that I do, I need complete control over everything in real-time, and I don't want to spend hours configuring a perfect midi controller setup. For me, music is more about the experience of live jamming and discovering awesome sounds rather than having a "perfect" finished track rendered to mp3 and put up on the web. Being software-only can be very costly as well, depending on what you buy and/or whether or not you download pirated software.

everything you said here about hardware holds true for software... i never map a midi controller... i use ableton live with oxygen 88 and apc20/40... they come pre-mapped...

you could live jam with software too... i do every single day... laid down a drum track... jam with that with a bassline... then jam with that with some keys... then jam with that with some solo instruments...

let say you wrote a tune with hardware a year ago... how do you recall that tune today? what library management system do you use? or you just have to remember what preset you used? with software... you just open the file!!!



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In fairness I don't believe those who have never spent any considerable time in a hardware based studio can judge in a non biased way.

there are some of use who used hardware before software took off... i mean have racks of stuff... i.e. 32 channel mixer for all the hardware!!!

i use to own... roland u220, korg m3r, akai s01/s2000/mpc2000 with 8 out, alesis d4/s4, proteus fx, with efx boxes...

there is no comparison when talking about managing all that hardware compared to software...

i.e. having to take you setup apart then put it back together... that is audio and midi cabling that is involved with hardware!!

plus... for some software users... they can take their setup with them i.e. laptop... and for a few hours could run their setup without electricity... try that with hardware...