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Topic: New Pearl Jam album mixing/mastering (Read 3536 times) previous topic - next topic
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New Pearl Jam album mixing/mastering

So I've been listening to the new Pearl Jam album a lot in the past few days - it's a great return to form.

Anyway it was pointed out to me that the bass is mixed low, compared to their previous albums. The album has a very high volume, but doesn't clip due to its reduced bass level.

So the question is: Do you think lowering the bass and upping the overall volume is the lesser of two evils when compared to clipping?

New Pearl Jam album mixing/mastering

Reply #1 –
The primary problem with compression IMHO is not clipping but loss of dynamics - it simply sounds "loaded" and annoying. Clipping is a secondary(but still important) issue.
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New Pearl Jam album mixing/mastering

Reply #2 –
So not only does it have less dynamic range, it now sounds trebly as well? I haven't listened, but it's not making a good impression on me