hardware all the way (but thank god for software)

it's like anything really. if you wannna be different, you don't use the same tools as the next man.

it's why i'm now excited about playing pure sets of vinyl and it's also why although i love software to DEATH. i get 20 times more excited when i buy a new piece of hardware than when i download a new plugin torrent. and you know what? certain hardware DOES sound better than any plugin out there. you must know the right manufacturer, just like you know that waves comp is better than mda comp.

software has revolutionised music but if you're serious about production and making it sound good, to me there is no issue. hardware is better.