Hardware vs Software: Where it actually matters

Thank you to Rhodes for sponsoring this video! Check out their new Rhodes Anthology plugin: https://rhodesmusic.com/rhodes-anthology-plugin/ I also used the V8 plugin: https://rhodesmusic.com/rhodes-v8-plugin/ And of course the beautiful MK8 in black with the FX panel installed and a Smoked Transparent hood: https://rhodesmusic.com/product/rhodes-mk8/ Stream BEEF: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3IrwWVOz5YZNuOcilwwzqX Apple https://music.apple.com/ca/album/beef/1776772817?i=1776772818 Bandcamp https://andrewhuang.bandcamp.com/track/beef YouTube https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kZ88xuQ9FlW0R1Qayff1ZGZGFQ1PYTtJM&si=68Jdh_f3-LMqfRa- Amazon https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DL7Y1NQ6?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_5dZRUELHB6piRfQWIRL882fsQ&tag=ton08-20 More https://fanlink.tv/andrewhuang-beef Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subAndrewHuang My book: https://andrewhuang.com/book My plugin Transit: http://babyaud.io/transit My online music production class: http://studio.com/andrew Support my work on Patreon and be the first to get all my new music: http://patreon.com/andrewhuang ★ FOLLOW ME HERE ★ Instagram http://instagram.com/andrewismusic TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/weEbNK/ Facebook http://facebook.com/andrewismusic Twitter http://twitter.com/andrewhuang ★ LISTEN TO MY MUSIC ★ Spotify http://spoti.fi/2pF0qRB Apple https://music.apple.com/us/artist/andrew-huang/130057628 Bandcamp http://bit.ly/2oRWCby Tidal https://tidal.com/browse/artist/4956795 ★ GEAR ★ Disclosure: Most of these are affiliate links - if you buy anything through them (even if it's not the linked item) I'll receive a small percentage, which helps support my channel. My most used plugins https://www.pluginboutique.com/articles/1780?a_aid=51e478dc Ableton https://www.ableton.com/shop/live/?affiliate=TlTs9eL4 Keyboard https://bit.ly/2MH4xbN Headphones - lots of hype https://amzn.to/2JmTmDK Headphones - low latency wireless https://fas.st/t/2JhrAk9k Headphones - super pro omg https://amzn.to/2VOcmjz Modular (North America) https://www.pntrac.com/t/TUJGR0tHS0JHSUZFSE1CR0hMRUZL Small audio interface https://amzn.to/2H7x4mx Big audio interface https://bit.ly/33r0SER Analog preamp/comp https://bit.ly/2RvrYIe Ableton Push https://www.ableton.com/shop/push/?affiliate=TlTs9eL44 How I learned synthesis https://bit.ly/2PROCoT Lav mic https://amzn.to/3ssEZ66 Main camera https://amzn.to/3FngomP 2nd camera http://amzn.to/2aHkv35 I use Distrokid to get my music on streaming platforms - get 7% off your first year here: http://distrokid.com/vip/huang ★ SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY TOP PATRONS ★ Frontpenny ...... Patrice Breton Gnare florencia la rica Conjurer of the Magistus Tim Koulaev Daniel Coleman Tobias Gurdan -- If you're new here, my name is Andrew Huang and I'm a musician who works with many genres and many instruments - and I've also made music with many things that aren't instruments like balloons, pants, water, and dentist equipment. For more info visit my website: http://andrewhuang.com You can also stream and download my 40+ albums and EPs at http://andrewhuang.bandcamp.com or check out my other videos at http://youtube.com/andrewhuang Thanks for watching today and a big hug to you if you share this video with someone! Chapters 0:00 Let's discuss hardware vs software! 0:43 Listening tests 2:53 Do effects mask or accentuate what you're hearing? 4:13 "BEEF" is out now 4:27 Test with layered instruments 5:32 Pros and cons 9:40 Final thoughts