In this roundtable edition of Producer Points, host Justin Gammella sits down with three seasoned producers and mixers to unpack one big question: Does analog gear still matter in 2025?

As digital tools continue to evolve, the role of analog gear is less about necessity—and more about taste, process, and emotion. From workflow to sonics to studio philosophy, this episode explores the creative and practical reasons some of the best in the game still turn to hardware.

🎙 Featuring:🔹 Martin Cooke – Mixer/producer for Death Cab for Cutie, Pearl Jam, Biffy Clyro
🔹 Jon Graber – Producer/engineer with credits including NOFX, MxPx, and Capitol Records sessions
🔹 Yianni AP – LA-based mixer/producer known for Jeremy Zucker, David Kushner, Alexander 23

🎛 Topics include:

• The real reasons to still use analog gear in a digital world

• How analog shapes mindset, speed, and decision-making

• Budget gear worth investing in (and what to skip)

• Their favorite chains, racks, and plugin equivalents

• Whether analog is about sound… or just vibe

Whether you're a hardware junkie or totally in the box, this episode is packed with insight from pros who've built careers blending both worlds.

🎶 Check out the Producer Points Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oqD4l6js2moC7r1DxqAR9