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Old 07-13-2017, 12:09 PM   #7
dub tree
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Even in computer land, we are getting spoiled. I remember fifteen years ago, having to bounce/freeze almost everything just to keep the CPU from melting. You couldn't use convolution reverb without tons of latency.

Now even a cheap, sub-$100 SSD is more than enough for running huge Kontakt libraries and streaming a hundred audio tracks at a time. And you can grab a widescreen 24" monitor for about the same amount, too. And you can get amazing, professional-quality plugins without spending a dime. Or just record, mix, and master an entire album using your cell phone.

As a result, now we can all put our garbage on the airwaves. And because there isn't as much money going around for the artists, the real money is in enabling the artists with gear and instruction.

Of course, "making it" is all about who you know. Talent is almost inconsequential. That's the same as it ever was.
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