In addition to the decline in album sales the music industry is also suffering due to programs such as Pro Tools and Garage Band. Now as long as you have the right plugs, microphones and a simple computer your band can produced a demo or full length album with the click of a button.
For many bands this is a great opportunity. Most studios, big or small, cost at least a few hundred dollars for a couple hours. Pro Tools and Garage band are essential for struggling bands that can't afford real studio time with producers and engineers.
The increasing popularity of these programs does however affect the job of many others. Studios are becoming few and far between and the employees that make great albums possible are suffering due to a decrease in their work load. As the art of analog recording has been lost, is this a sign that digital in house recordings become obsolete as well?
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