Pro Tools

[CADreaming]

^Awesome read. Thanks for the info, Sara.

[Travisevian]

Originally Posted by snicksfan85

Why not?

I believe that it can negatively affect the quality of music.

Originally Posted by snicksfan85

It's a technology that's about 20 years old that's made recording cheaper, easier, and more accessible.

Precisely and I think that could be detrimental to an artist's creativity.

Originally Posted by snicksfan85

Also, you would be surprised the amount of Autotune that's used these days.

Alas, it isn't so surprising to me anymore.

Originally Posted by snicksfan85

(Which is really the only gripe I have with the whole DAW set-up). It's hard to point it out on a listen through off an album unless it leaves an "artifact" (odd sounding digital noise) or it's used for the "Cher" effect (think "Believe"). But I hear it on this album in certain spots and there's a few places I suspect but can't say 100% on whether or not it was used.

I don't understand why Stevie Nicks of all people would ever feel the need to use Autotune?

Originally Posted by snicksfan85

The Mac used tape to record Say You Will and then dumped into Protools for the mix.

Isn't that contradictory?

Originally Posted by snicksfan85

Also interesting to note, Stevie has been running a live version of Protools off and on since 2007 for her shows. (Also, per a Mix Magazine interview.)

Interesting...

[Macfanforever]

Like i said earlier.I'm old school.But with digital.It will save alot of time in editing.I know I'm been doing recordings in digital for years.But I still miss those old reel to reels .which I still have.

Stevie voice does not need autotune.Hahaha I know mine does in a major way.LOL.......

[olive]

she is using something to help her in her live performances

[tabruns]

I think Stevie could clarify what she means by "computers have ruined society". I don't think she means something like ProTools, but rather the social media (her quote, "Children don't learn social graces any longer.") and of course internet piracy. On the latter she's been quite clear that she's not concerned about her sales - she doesn't need the money - but rather that the new generation of music acts aren't able to make a go of it like Mac did back in the day. As she said, the new Macs, Led Zeps, etc. are all out there but won't be around in 10-20 years cuz there's no support for them.