The process of making music has progressed exponentially over the years, making audio recording and music creation very easy. With a simple $100 microphone, laptop, and a cheap interface, you are well on your way to recording your next hit. This is the entry-level to creating music and developing performance recordings. In modern times, analog gear is not necessary to create music. Creating music can be done with the simplest tools. Analog gear’s purpose has shifted over the years. We now consider analog gear the icing on the cake. When used by an expert, ordinary sound or audio can be molded into something magical. Analog gear will help elevate your sound and add a bit of harmonic nostalgia that many modern records may miss.