The Reason Why Older Records Sound Better

What is the reason why older records sound better? It's not just about how music was recorded on analog tape, there were other technical factors that had a bigger impact. And it wasn't just the gear either—it was the high-stakes environment that no longer exists. In this video, I’m breaking down the Technology, Process, the impact of tuning and quantization as well as how human motivation affected the sound of older songs from the classic studio era. There's a lot here, but if you think I missed something, let me know in the comments. #musicproduction #musichistory #analoggear #analogrecording #analogvsdigital #homestudio #recordingstudio Music and people seen and heard in this video: ‪@rehabmusic‬ -    / @rehabmusic   ‪@stringdusters‬   • The Infamous Stringdusters - He's Gone [ T...   Josh Cobb -   / joshvcobb   Floodwood - https://floodwood.bandcamp.com/music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5r8Vo... The Hooplas - https://www.thehooplas.com/ ‪@almostkings1‬ -    / @almostkings1   Subscribe here:    / @freakingoutwithbillyhume   Support this channel by becoming a Patron -   / billyhume   Twitch -   / billy_hume   PATREON -   / billyhume   INSTAGRAM -   / billyhume   FACEBOOK -   / billyhumeproducer   WEBSITE - https://www.billyhume.net 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Industrial Strength Technology 5:04 - The Process 12:09 - Tuning & Timing 21:31 - Culture & Motivation A huge thanks to my supporters: CodeGreer Harry Stark Casey5181 RingSystem Tylo Productions Giselle Turner Anne Sereg Justin Mullinix Ray Taylor Preeminent Game Rick Brewer Crystal Whedbee Chris Vermillion