[Thomaz]

I say go for the analogue mixer.

Driving channels to breaking point sounds far better than their digital counterparts for one, and currently the mixer EQs on the latest sequencers are worth a pinch of shit. Admitadly the plug in EQs are getting better, but still abusing them by boosting rather than subtracting they sound well.....horrible.

I think something depends on the type of music you're doing though. Clean and clinical vs rough and dirty.
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I,m using a Motu Ultralite for getting more independend recorded channels which i can send through more independent analog channels on my hardware mixer (Allen & Heath PA 20)
It's like total controlled sound

Recorded channels (digital & Analog)
+ drumcomputer,sampler.synth...etc etc

The eq on the mixer is making the sound beautiful warm & it's also very fun to work like that