Most of the names mentioned here are brand name, well known musicians. However, thousands of people use Pro Tools and Ableton to create amazing music.Problem is you do not know about them. Only the heavyweights get the big marketing.
As mentioned, the same can be said for the gaming industry, or any other industry. Technology has pushed the cost lower and created opportunity for the lowest common denominator.
The problem with "audio" in general is that it is taken for granted. MP3's on ipods sound terrible. CD's have replaced vinyl character. High end speakers have been replaced with Bose. Deflation in audio, like many other industries.
Using Pro Tool and/or Ableton is not easy and takes a lifetime to master.
As a career, like most others industries, the bids are going to lowest bidder with mediocre experience.
Damn kids get off my lawn! The problem with "audio" is all this recorded music stuff. Real music is played by musicians. Why do people think that a shiny little disc or (even worse) bits on a hard-drive could ever replace that.
As mentioned, the same can be said for the gaming industry, or any other industry. Technology has pushed the cost lower and created opportunity for the lowest common denominator.
The problem with "audio" in general is that it is taken for granted. MP3's on ipods sound terrible. CD's have replaced vinyl character. High end speakers have been replaced with Bose. Deflation in audio, like many other industries.
Using Pro Tool and/or Ableton is not easy and takes a lifetime to master.
As a career, like most others industries, the bids are going to lowest bidder with mediocre experience.
Audio is so important and often neglected.
Happy Holidays to All!