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Vacuum Tube

Known in the UK as valves, tubes are devices that amplify electronic signals. With the arrival of the transistor, tubes fell out of popularity except for some very high-end audiophile equipment manufactures, but with the proliferation of digital audio workstations, tubes have seen a reemergence.

Equalizing Through Pro Tools or Vacuum Tube EQ?

I wanted to get some input on which you feel is a more effective and overall better sounding EQ. I'm currently training with a mentor in a small yet fairly reputable studio who says it's usually a matter of preference. From my personal experience, it seems like you would want to try to stay away from as much digital doctoring of a voice as possible?