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In this specific case, it's not a result of the toolset, but a result of the consumer. The vinyl enthusiast is buying something they are a fan of at a higher p
by JohnTHaller 12y ago
In this specific case, it's not a result of the toolset, but a result of the consumer. The vinyl enthusiast is buying something they are a fan of at a higher price and expecting a quality product. The typical MP3 customer is buying it based on a 15 second sample. So, the 'loudness wars' still apply to many digital products, sadly.
- colechristensen 12y agoThe loudness wars aren't physically possible on vinyl, they aren't prevented by customer preference but instead by physics. Photographing in black and white forces the photographer to concentrate on light, shadow, and texture. There are several art forms where the artist picks a set of restrictions to work in and that exploration can create great things. The demoscene creates mind-blowing works because they have to work in such a small data space. If every organism survived and reproduced without any restriction, the sum of life would be pond scum. The punishing negative feedback of restrictions drives creation – just as much as breaking those boundaries. Less is more. Worse is better. Everything in moderation.
- JohnTHaller 12y agoThey could still just as easily take the existing digital master and dial down the amplitude a bit to work with vinyl. This would be especially easy considering how few vinyl records they sell vs digital. But, many people are paying a premium for vinyl and expecting better sound.