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The meaning of analog

— By Paul McGowan —
The meaning of analog
"That sounds so…analog." What does that actually mean? And what are we saying when we suggest something sounds "digital". I wonder if our terminology isn't out of date. We offer praise when a digital reproduction sounds analog yet we know analog has limitations that digital does not. I would never suggest that while listening to a live performance that it sounds either analog or digital. I might say it sounds natural, perhaps full and rich, but analog or digital? Never. I wonder why then we cling to these antiquated terms. And I am not pointing the finger at anyone but me. I am a big offender and want to work on my language at every opportunity. Perhaps when I slip up you all can help remind me. There's no such thing as the sound of analog and digital. They are antiquated terms and I can do better.

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