Alright, I'm sure this thread is going to stir up all sorts of 'this is better than that' kind of arguments, but -
I wondered if there is any difference in sound quality between the 3 main sequencers that people use. I'm not talking about VSTs vs Reason Instruments or anything. What I mean is, if you took the same sample and put it through the same effects with the same mixer settings - played it through the 3 sequencers, would it come out sounding EXACTLY the same? I mean could you overlay the 3 output sounds and they'd all be exactly the same?
I might have a go at doing it tonight, but I just wondered if the software makes any changes to the sound (in built A-D converters? different routing methods?).
Mar-09-2004 09:18
Tranc3
tranceaddict in training
Registered: May 2002
Location: Santa Cruz, CA, US
Only thing I can think of is the fact that Reason's engine cuts down the quality of the material somewhat, I think it's around the 12Khz mark.
Oh and because Reason is a closed-system (as you mentioned above) you aren't going to be able to use the SAME effects in Reason as in another sequencer, so the sound will be different, although I suppose with enough work you could tweak the different effects to get the final product to sound the same.
Mar-09-2004 09:22
Stuart Silver
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2003
Location: Over the rainbow
quote:
Originally posted by Tranc3
...you aren't going to be able to use the SAME effects in Reason as in another sequencer
Ah, good point. Okay, to rephrase my original question - if you just played the same sample without effects through each sequencer, would it sound the same
Mar-09-2004 09:44
Cryogenic
Suspended User
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: .no
You said you would/could try this yourself, so why dont you do that, and post your results and findings for as all to gaze upon.
Cheers.
Mar-09-2004 10:46
Luke Terry
tranceaddict oldskool
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
quote:
Originally posted by Cryogenic
You said you would/could try this yourself, so why dont you do that, and post your results and findings for as all to gaze upon.
Cheers.
yes, output volumes may vary slightly. this is getting closed before shit happens.
