VST Plugins VS. Live Instruments

Today we make two different versions of the same beat. One using only live instruments, and the other using only plugins. Which version shall reign superior? I hope you all enjoy :)

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[pstmasters]

I always wondered if plugins sounded as good as live instruments thanks for making this

[ItsAtmos]

yooo I always wondered how to make shakers sound realistic in midi. turning every other shaker's release down is such a good tip bro thank you x

[fwahva]

“Where there’s a will there’s a way”- Feezo 2023

[USERNAME-jelr]

This is a pretty good video.
A drummer’s take:
Personally I prefer the sound of live instruments. I think there’s something fairly objective that you didn’t mention, though, that being the time. Most of the video is dedicated to programming the instruments, whereas a minute or two at the start was dedicated to composing for and playing the instruments. Of course, composition takes a lot of time, but it would take that time either way, so neglecting that, if a person is half-decent at playing a few instruments, it’ll probably be quicker to lay something acoustic down if that’s what they’re looking for. I also find it easier to compose for real instruments, but that’s style, which is another, probably more subjective point. I don’t think most people would think of something acoustic-sounding to program. It has the potential for a very different sound, of which there’s not too much overlap with what you can do with live instruments. I don’t think there’s a great way to compare those two different composition styles, though, because they’re not incredibly similar. The few times I composed with midi or in a DAW, I found myself drawn to sounds I can’t make with acoustic instruments because it opened those opportunities for me.
But yeah. Long comment. You’re welcome for the engagement (I know, I’m great), and I will be checking out the rest of your channel. Feel free to refute this if you want, I enjoy some musical discussion.

[lilhar]

That was so smart to program the shaker as such

[drdeagle]

Great video as always bro. One question, what’s the exact name of your glasses? They look so cool

[TheAnimeist]

3:24 "Just so they're not perfectly on the line"
Realistic, like my playing.

[itsjuliao]

Thanks for the video feezo! I hope I'll be as good as you one day <3

[andrewrice]

Different vibes for sure, some of it’s a mixing thing and maybe deeper finessing, I think, sometimes plug-ins will work better for the vibe, or real playing will work better if you want a more organic feel.

[xole]

most guys give you one camera angle. not this guy. two camera angles.

[artisterror]

Anyone watching this in the Eugene Oregon area, I need a bro with a studio to come play in!

[nidarshabandara]

Unfortunately live instruments sounds much better than plugins still. i hope this change in future. Can't afford lot of instruments :(.

[Kleofas]

Please tune your instruments before use :-). Nice beat tho, good job.