Sub Phatty with digital effects from a DAW?

[Corianjackson]

Can't afford any decent analog pedals at the moment. Does this defeat the whole purpose of having an analog path?

[Bald Eagle]

I don't want to get into the whole analog vs digital debate but my take on it is that if it sounds good then do it. If you're an analog purist then I suppose it defeats the purpose. I sometimes use a Korg M3 for effects and also Sonar. And in the end its all recorded digitally.

[CleverConQueso]

Some effects like delay can be run in parallel nicely. Then you can use your mixer like a wet/dry knob. I do this mostly to keep my band-mates off my back on the analog/digital debate.

[mmarsh100]

What BaldEagle said (if it sounds good, do it). Also, there are some effects you cannot achieve (easily) in a pure analog way. Granular-based effects come to mind.