The Mastering Show #10 - Dynamic Range Day

Why “Dynamic Range Day” is a really bad name. And come to think of it, why “dynamic range” probably isn’t what you think it is. And neither are “dynamics”! And why the Loudness War hasn’t changed them. At least, not one kind – or not in the way that you think. Because physics. It’s complicated! Plus special bonus topics: Autotune and Taylor Swift (!) Links: Dynamic Range Day http://dynamicrangeday.co.uk/ How to use the TT ‘Dynamic Range’ Meter – and where to get it http://productionadvice.co.uk/how-to-avoid-over-compressing-your-mix/ The ‘Dynamic Range’ Database http://dr.loudness-war.info/ Dynameter http://www.meterplugs.com/dynameter?a_aid=edmmr&a_bid=3bb60bda Did they REALLY just auto-tune Aretha ? SERIOUSLY ? http://productionadvice.co.uk/aretha-autotune/ So Taylor Swift is louder than Motorhead, AC/DC and The Sex Pistols… – wait, WHAT? http://productionadvice.co.uk/taylor-swift-loudness/