VU

This is a nice dual channel mic pre from Korg. It's not just that they've used valves and put them where you can see them, which is aesthetically pleasing. They've also used traditional VU meters. Why did the world stop using VU? I know it didn't totally, but so much digital gear, from hi fi to pro studio, just gives you flashing LEDs, which is a BFD.

I mean, for about 5 minutes in the late 70s we got excited about LEDs, didn't we, with the early digical watches, but then LCD came along and everyone got excited about that. And then it was sort of crap, and everybody wanted watches with hands again. I love my Bomb Factory Pro Tools plug-ins, for their sounds, and for the way they look, because BF use a virtual VU meter on a lot of them.

I think everything should have a VU. You know, your car rev counter and speedometer should only work through 45 degrees or something.