What is your take on Universal Audio partner with companies like neve to create algorithms and make hardware virtual, what is your take on the overall outcome when it comes to e.g) using an actual distressor and a virtual one. Is the simulation as precise in terms of texture, metering and the overall sound?
I've been fortunate enough to A/B the products and the sound is amazing. I have many times had the option to use that outboard gear in studios, but the UA stuff is so great, I generally chose to use my UA rig!