
Hardware Channel Strips
We’re decades into the age of the DAW, but outboard channel strips remain popular for good reasons — and there are plenty to choose from.
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We’re decades into the age of the DAW, but outboard channel strips remain popular for good reasons — and there are plenty to choose from.

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