For comparison this is the new version remixed and then mastered in an acoustically treated space, with the necessary tools and experience. Listen for the definition and clarity in the bass guitar and kick drum along with a better balance of all instruments. Tracks are of equal average RMS power for accurate comparison (-21 dB). RMS is used for measuring the perceived loudness of music.

Improved Master (jazz)

For comparison, this is the original stereo file without any mixing. Neither version is mastered and they are of average equal RMS power for accurate comparison.

Unmixed Tune (blues)

For comparison, this is the same stereo file after mixing has been done. Neither version is mastered and they are of average equal RMS power for accurate comparison.

Mixed Tune (blues)

For comparison this is the same stereo file after mastering. The average RMS power is higher calling for level matching for accurate comparisons (-17.5 dB range). RMS is used for measuring the perceived loudness of music.

Please download the lossless files (FLAC) for the highest quality comparison as Soundcloud's streaming function causes some artifacts and/or warbling in the higher frequencies.

Mastered Tune (blues)

For comparison this is the original stereo file without any mixing. Neither version is mastered and they are of equal average RMS power for accurate comparison (-22 dB). RMS is used for measuring the perceived loudness of music.

Please download the lossless files (FLAC) for the highest quality comparison as Soundcloud's streaming function causes some artifacts and/or warbling in the higher frequencies.

Unmixed Tune (electronic)

For comparison this is the same stereo file after mixing (includes minor compositional changes). Neither version is mastered and they are of equal average RMS power for accurate comparison (-22 dB). RMS is used for measuring the perceived loudness of music.

Please download the lossless files (FLAC) for the highest quality comparison as Soundcloud's streaming function causes some artifacts and/or warbling in the higher frequencies.

Mixed Tune (electronic)

For comparison this is the same stereo file after mastering. The average RMS power is higher calling for level matching for accurate comparisons (-16.25 dB range). RMS is used for measuring the perceived loudness of music.

Please download the lossless files (FLAC) for the highest quality comparison as Soundcloud's streaming function causes some artifacts and/or warbling in the higher frequencies.

Mastered Tune (electronic)

For comparison this is the original master mixed down with tape simulation, but with some high frequency loss and a muddled mid range.

Please download the lossless files for the highest quality comparison as Soundcloud's streaming function causes some artifacts in various frequencies.

Poor Master (downtempo)

For comparison this is the improved master mixed down with tape simulation, including more clarity in the mid & high frequencies along with improved balance in the low kick frequencies.

Please download the lossless files for the highest quality comparison as Soundcloud's streaming function causes some artifacts in various frequencies.

Improved Master (downtempo)

This song is the sole property of the copyright owner used by permission as a mixing/mastering sample via Dueling Mixes.

Ticket Home by Andy Kong (pop)

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Compare the before and after versions to hear the benefits of dedicated mixing / mastering. Please download the lossless files for the highest quality comparison.

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