original recording, xMMx revision [not based on 2023 master]
Original Recording
Quality:
Source (AUD #1):
the Grape’s Sony Pressman with built in microphone cassette master (2 x Maxell UD C90 no Dolby)
Transfer:
(grner1 – 2022-08-01]: Nakamichi Dragon > Sound Devices MixPre-6 II @ 32bit (float) / 96kHz > Pro Tools (Early show +42 cents and Late show +82 cents speed/pitch adjustments, normalize, minor seamless fixes, tracking and down-sampling – no EQ or DNR) > WAV files > xACT (Flac level 8 files, tagged with sector boundaries verified for the 16/44.1 files). Thanks to Professor Goody for help with the speed/pitch offset amount.
Notes:
Among the legendary “Grape Tapes”. Offered in 24bit/96kHz (high resolution) and 16bit/44.1kHz (CD resolution).
Recording upgraded 2023-11-02.
Contributor:
Hans H. (2003), digital download (2023)
xMMx Revision
[xMMx revisions have been treated to provide the smoothest listening experience. Please keep all notes with these revisions and do not distribute them in place of the original recordings.]
note: this xMMX revision is based on the previously circulating version of this recording
Quality:
Notes:
Identified pitch deviations against official sources using tuning software and adjusted accordingly.