On the whole I agree troll..

The technology has also given music one or two new genres. Where my concerns lie is in dumbing down. Current Phrase/Sample based recording technology, (of which I am an avid user), seems to be contributing to a highly formulaic approach in mainstream pop.

If you are familiar with the technology you can alomost see the computer screen in your mind's eye and see why they have made musical decisions based on the technology's design.

This does worry me....

Hyp