A little harsh, but accurate. A lot depends on what level of user you are. I use an audio editor every day so I’m very skilled and can make any of several work. My DAW does something different.

Most of the time my workflow is BIAB, then DAW, then stereo audio editor.

You still need different tools for different functions. It also follows that if all you have is a hammer, ...


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