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He recalls how, in the era of tape, engineers would avoid wasting tracks, such as using a Y-cable to record both the top and bottom snare mics on one track, or committing to a take because editing was difficult and costly.
The Transition to Digital and Its Pros and Cons
While recognizing the superiority of tape, the group discusses how digital technology—like Pro Tools—has democratized music production. It allows virtually anyone with a computer to produce professional-sounding recordings, which was inconceivable in the tape era.