Respectfully disagree. I believe that the product is always greater than the producer; the art greater than the artist. Why? Because the creation outlives its creator.

If I think about a great song, I’m fine with processing as long as it sounds maximally pleasant. One can work extremely hard to make something that’s not as enjoyable as something created with digital tools. I don’t want hard-working employees as much as I want employees who produce excellent results, however they manage to.