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May 15, 2026

MIDI & Music Tech #4: Hardware synth vs software synth – khi nào cần thiết bị thật?

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Plugin rẻ và tiện, nhưng hardware có gì đó khác biệt – từ analog warmth đến workflow không bị màn hình chi phối. Khi nào đầu tư hardware là hợp lý, và khi nào chỉ là GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)?