How does is sound analog wise vs. WAVES, FabFilter, SoftTube, etc? Is more like the "Real Deal" like in the Liquid Channel and more analogue sounding or what?

I heard it was tough to get them running with Windows 7 (which is what I'm running and have not desire to upgrade in the future unless something spectacular comes along) but the FIX was to use the LEGACY Drivers.

Here's a link about it.

Are Focusrite's FireWire Products Compatible With Windows 7? | Focusrite

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