of course no one "needs" Nectar just as no one needs BIAB or a $500 mic or a DAW, etc., etc., etc. it never ceases to amaze me what the pros of the 60s and 70s produced using equipment that is lightyears behind what we now have available at our fingertips!

BUT, in those days you needed a team of experts in order to produce music that was decent. with modern gear, including DAWs and plugins like Izotope, and software like BIAB, anyone can produce amazing recordings. (note I did not say "everyone" because there is certainly still some skill and learning required!)

for me the challenge is always trying to nail down the minimum requirement in each category of gear. and, like other body parts, everyone has an opinion! smile plus there are legit tastes involved, what may be good enough for me might not be for you.

for my tastes, I have the perfect setup for the near-term...just hope my ears and voice hold up long enough for me to prove it! laugh