On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:04:44 -0400 "S. Massy" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > > I won't jump into this fray of art vs. technique, as its just too dicey. > I agree with you, Fons, on the distortion introduced by limiting; but do > you have any theory as to why most people actually seem to like it? My > experience is that people seem to feel lightly compressed, open mixes > are weak, but will take to a "brutalised" mix enthusiastically. Do you > have a theory? Also, aren't we a bit of a slave to whatever people > happen to like, however much we might feel it is inferior? > > Cheers, > S.M. I wonder if it is simply the fact that the distortion gives us a clue that the equipment is working as hard as it can. I've noticed that Fuzz on a guitar seems to make it sound louder than a clean signal that is actually a far higher amplitude. More 'width' seems to outweigh more 'height'. -- Will J Godfrey http://www.musically.me.uk Say you have a poem and I have a tune. Exchange them and we can both have a poem, a tune, and a song. _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-user
