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Advertisement -  « News Home  Analog format gives a richer,
warmer tone   So, how do vinyl records work?  Al Simones of
Purple Phrogg Records in North Lima can supply a wealth of
information to anyone wanting to know technical stuff about
recording. Since he also is a recording artist, he knows the ins
and outs of the recording industry.  "Analog and digital
recording are currently both available to artists. If you are
your own producer, you can demand analog, and many artists do,"
he said.  "Analog is recorded on magnetic tape, while digital is
done on computer, which is why it loses its warmth. Before we
purchase a recording, it has gone through three stages. First is
the initial recording. Then it is mastered, that is, a blending
of tracks, mix of tones of each instrument, and adjustment of
volume, etc. The final recording is the format in which it is
mass produced, that is, CD or vinyl. On a