These are all viable options for music production. To make matters even more complicated, some of these professionals use analog boards while others use digital mixing consoles. However, some engineers prefer the tactile feel of a mixing console, even if they use it in conjunction with their DAW’s digital mixer.
Digital audio workstations (DAWs) feature built-in tools that virtually eliminate the need for large hardware.
In the realm of modern music production, there is no single way to go about recording or mixing audio. Sometimes, however, the more freedom we have, the more difficult it can be to make a decision.