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JFA Re-Mastered

Dream Theater – A Rite of Passage

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Originally a DR6 marginally clipped track – now “re-mastered” to a DR11-level – General dynamics treatments and so on.

Song Download:

A Rite of Passage

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Note: Reduce volume on retail by approximately 6.3db during playback for equal loudness comparison

The level & dynamics in the DR12 version are now closer to that of previous albums such as Images & Words – So to enjoy to its fullest, please play on a standalone/dedicated audio system (non-portable – non-builtin) if possible – and turn it up a good bit. The impact, and the resultant attention it draws from the listener as a result of the increased dynamics and seperation of instrumentss helps make the song a lot more memorable & also interesting.

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Downloaded MP3 - Before (DR6)

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JFA Re-Master - After (DR12)

  • http://assdlaklsa Dynamic Range must return

    uh how do i play this song
    I downloaded it

  • Admin

    You need something that plays FLAC files. Winamp or MediaMonkey will play them out-of-the-box. Windows Media Player etc can play them if you install the required codec.

    http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=4932&s=15

  • http://assdlaklsa Dynamic Range must return

    thanks, i got media monkey
    and im listening right now
    I must say, DAMN
    Howd u do this?????
    it sounds way better
    could u possibly remaster Dark Eternal Night from Systematic chaos and restore back dynamic range????

  • http://www.justiceforaudio.org Justice For Audio

    Was meaning to check out that album also – haven’t had the chance, but it’s on the list. Will see what I can do with that though, each album varies in how much it was originally squashed and how much of a change can be made and still have it sound like an official mastering would have if it was done differently to start with – If you see what I mean

  • http://www.justiceforaudio.org Justice For Audio

    Just had a quick look at the Retail CD – That is some shocking clipping on that record – will certainly try my best to rescue it if possible :-)

  • http://assdlaklsa Dynamic Range must return

    Im speechless
    Just listened to rites of passage AGAIN
    Portnoy just jumps out at you
    It just sounds natural
    It feels wierd listening to mainstream rock song ( i downloaded Something in you mouth) with good dynamics

  • http://www.justiceforaudio.org Justice For Audio

    yah – that sort of music has been more consistently compressed and more consistently played on music stations in recent years I guess it is almost hard-coded into people’s minds that it is how it should sound – But saying that, I sort of rushed the nickelback one and didnt give it the same levelos care or tweaking in comparison to the Dream Theater ones :-)

  • Justin

    could you consider remastering the Red Hot Chili Peppers “By The Way” album?

    I would really love to hear it with all the dynamic range it should of had.

  • josh

    the link doesnt workkk

  • http://www.justiceforaudio.org Justice For Audio

    Links fixed :-)

  • josh

    thanks alot, this stuff sounds pretty good!

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