#108 - The Rise of Plugins, the Return of Vinyl, and the Paradox of Progress in Music Production

From microphone emulations, to the return of the classic Walkman, the music world is buzzing with a mix of the old and new. Join us as we dissect the trends, technologies, and tales that are shaping the future of music. Don't miss this deep dive into the heartbeat of the industry.Episode Highlights:How has Chris Lord made his mark on modern music production?Has Chris Lord become about as ubiquitous as DJ Khaled has?Has the advent of plugins and emulations directly impacted the value of the original hardware music equipment which they have sought to emulate or become an alternative for?How significant and important have Slate Digital microphone emulations become for music production?How has the fairly recent resurgence of vinyl impacted the modern music industry, and how has it affected modern music consumption?What are the implications of the return of physical media like CDs and tapes for independent artists?How has music consumption evolved; has it regressed, and has it found itself in an "awkward state"?Is there a balance between streaming services and the return to physical media?