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  1. steeler6

    Metal backing tracks

    Youtube has a bunch of videos of isolated instruments for different songs, as well as backing tracks for guitars, vocals, drums, etc. Anyone else have backing tracks they can share?
  2. steeler6

    What's your opinion on the Loudness War?

    I'd like to hear some of your opinions about this ongoing trend which I think is destroying the sound of recent metal albums, and explains why a lot of older albums in the 80's and early 90's sound so good compared to today. I'll be copying some notes of your opinions for a future presentation...
  3. steeler6

    question for the band/producer/engineer about the latest album's mastering

    In my opinion, the lastest album's audio is affected badly by the loudness war. Because Symphony X is a fantastic progressive metal band, there are a lot of dynamics in their music that could benefit from more dynamic mastering when it comes to getting the album on CD. I feel that older albums...
  4. steeler6

    Firewind albums sound quality

    Hello! I find that the recordings of the new albums are excellent, but the final mastering for the CDs are far too compressed and maximized, which causes a lot of ear fatigue and digital clipping. Here's what I'm talking about, Now I love listening to metal loudly, but I use my volume...
  5. steeler6

    Regarding mixing/mastering the newest album

    Hi there! I'm sure some of you guys have heard about the loudness war before, and just wanted to know what your opinions of it are, and if the new album will be affected or not. Thanks for your time!