rogera wrote:A very nice soundfile Martyn.
I agree with Dave's comments regarding the fact that the compression being applied is noticeable particularly in the attack of each note.
Martyn, the use of the word compression becomes a little misleading when applied to the reduction in size of files. When for example you convert a large .wav file into a .mp3 file the only noticeable effect is a reduction in sound quality which gets worse as the sample rate decreases. It doesn't produce the same type of effect as the 'compression' available in units like the Tonelab.
Hi Roger,
Yes it's unfortunate the same word's used for two different things but when reducing a large .wav file to an .mp3 one, I'd seen it described as 'compressing' the file, which is why I used the term. What I cannot fathom is why, by reducing its file size down from perhaps 50mb to3 or 4mb, the process itself doesn't seem to reduce the overall quality by too much yet seems to add that attack to the notes. Is it in effect removing some of the mid and bass frequencies, leaving the treble frequencies to become more prominent as a result?
I know someone explained to me the technicalities involved in reducing a file size from one format to another without degrading its overall quality too much but that did rather waft over my head somewhere, being somewhat technically 'challenged'. I'm just curious as to why the byproduct of this process should leave that clicking so much more evident.
Look forward to seeing you Sunday at the next club gathering - assume you'll be there?
Kind regards,
Martyn
