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I think what you mean by 'hipsters' is 'professionals'. As someone who's made several records and been in many recording studios, I would challenge you to name a single record that does not utilize an analog signal chain, for mastering at the very least. VST modeling is great when you want a super clear tone and is very popular in certain genres. But definitely not ubiquitous and certainly not superior tech. Digital just don't SLAP like analog.