Spent a lot of time refining how our audio mastering studio balances the harmonic character of our analogue chain (like the Rupert Neve MBT and SPL Iron) with the surgical precision of digital tools. For us, the key has been using a Dangerous Music Liaison to keep the signal path fluid, allowing the gear to react differently depending on the input source.
We’ve recently shared a deep dive into our specific signal chain and the philosophy behind our hybrid setup: https://orangepolygon.co.uk/audio-mastering-studio/
For those of you running professional rooms or high-end home setups, where are you finding the “limit” of your analogue gear these days? We’ve found that for electronic and bass-heavy genres, there’s a very specific point where the hardware adds that “finished” feel that we still struggle to find entirely in-the-box.