Mp3 - A Professional Point of View

Mp3 encoding removes a lot of musical information to decrease file size (downloading a track at CD quality would take about 20 minutes). This removed information is noticeable. However Mp3 can still represent the mix, balance and effects etc.

 A good mix should sound good in any format, whatever system it is played on.

Each demo is an extract between 30 seconds and 1 minute to save download time.

 
4 Piece Band. A good example of a full band sound, capturing hard edged overdriven electric guitar and drums.   .mp3 Original - Tuco's Noose
5 Piece Band.  Another full band but captures a cleaner, lighter sound with acoustic guitar.  .mp3 Original - Ross Thomas
Stratocaster and Marshall Stack The classic guitar/amp combination. The essential guitar solo. 

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 Original - Truly Acoustic www.trulyacoustic.com
Female Vocalist Illustrates recording and mixing a professional vocalist. Includes 2 passages:-  the intimate first half and the powerful crescendo.  mp3 There You'll Be - Kylie Thorley 
Male Vocal A karaoke enthusiast, never been in a recording studio before! Shows you don't have to be a professional to get good results! .mp3 Mack the Knife -  Wesley Thorne
Backing Vocals with In House Keyboards. Illustrates how well we can sit backing vocals in a mix with the main vocal. End passage has also been enhanced by additional keyboard work added in house. .mp3 Nights in White Satin - Trilogy
4 Piece Boy/Girl Vocal Band (using instrumental backing track).  Another example of our high quality vocal sound. These were winners of Laindon Community Centre's "Popstars" competition. Average age just 14 .mp3 Show me the way - Instinct 

 
Double Tracked Female Lead Vocal. Creates a typical late 70's lead vocal pop sound. .mp3 S.O.S. - Trilogy
Nylon Guitar Demonstrates capturing a "live" unprocessed guitar performance, fret-slides, finger-picking, body tapping etc. .mp3 Original - Duncan Morgan
Steel Guitar and Vocal  A very close mic technique, the client wanted a very intimate sound reminiscent of Nick Drake. .mp3 Original - Mike Clay
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