[Dixielandjazz] NERO 6 PLUG-INS

[Adaywayne at aol.com]

You are quite right, Stan, and I should have been more explicit. What I was 
really referring to was a question that comes up daily on audio message boards 
That is, the misconception that one can, for example, improve the audio 
quality by converting from one format to another (or the same one) one at a higher 
bit rate. Speed adjustments, balance, equalisation, echo effects etc, 
completely slipped my mind. Sorry.
Arnie
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In a message dated 5/12/2004 8:46:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
sbrager at socal.rr.com writes:
Arnie;

I beg to disagree with you. While one is limited by the musical information 
stored in the file, it is possible to "enhance" a recording by several 
techniques. For instance, in the case of a recording who's speed is either too fast or 
too slow, with the tools available for computers, the music can be sped up or 
slowed down. Balance can be also enhanced although within the limits of the 
recorded signal - one can tone down or accentuate the highs, the mid-tones, 
and/or the bass tones.

There are many other effects available to anyone who wants to use them. Dick 
Broadie, if he's lurking, can cover this topic more thoroughly. Dick has taken 
mono recordings and converted them to quite convincing stereo renditions.

I feel that one should begin with a set of ethics about being true to the 
music. I won't delve into that issue right now.