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[lovegoodsoul73]

What exactly does an aural exciter do?

[Atterion]

Well essentially an aural exciter enhances a certain set of frequencies. Most usually work in 2 parts, one on the low frequencies, and one on the high frequencies. The frequencies that are "Enhanced" are usually "sweet" frequencies (Ones that sound better on your home stereo). There are several methods enhancers use, ranging from simple EQ's, to Resynthesis of the signal (i.e. subharmonics generated from the program material that are later mixed in via the low frequency enhance controls, and so forth).

[dwillis45]

Originally Posted by lovegoodsoul73

What exactly does an aural exciter do?

Empty your wallet, waste your time, ruin your tracks, and aggravate anyone responsible for mastering your cd--At least that's the consensus if I read the conventional wisdom on this BBS accurately.

Aphex provides lots of info on their page:

http://www.aphex.com/204.htm

I don't own the product so I can only report what I read.

[lovegoodsoul73]

Originally Posted by dwillis45

Empty your wallet, waste your time, ruin your tracks, and aggravate anyone responsible for mastering your cd--At least that's the consensus if I read the conventional wisdom on this BBS accurately.

Aphex provides lots of info on their page:

http://www.aphex.com/204.htm

I don't own the product so I can only report what I read.

dwillis, I will heed such advice. But I will certainly look into it.