Evildick
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I'm curious as to how everyone has their EQ set when critiquing songs in this forum.
I keep my EQ flat (0) when reviewing songs and listen on my computer speakers. Granted, they are Creative 5.1 with a Sub but I still keep a standard setting.
When I listen to a song, this is what I expect:
-If my EQ is flat, a minimal adjustment will put it where I want it. I emphasize minimal here.
-Going from a store bought CD to a mix here, I shouldn't have to increase the volume by a large amount. No, I'm not talking about modern rock where they compress the heck out of everything. I'll let you know if this happens.
-An mp3 recorded using at least 128 bitrate. I will select the HI-Fi option from NowhereRadio or mp3.com
-A project that you are currently working on and not just a "I want a pat on the back" project. I'm sure everyones songs are pretty good but I would rather spend my time helping someone improve a mix and learn something than become a Top 40 contributor
-A response to feedback that I give. I don't care if you tell me to piss off, as long as you acknowledge that I spent my time to offer my opinions.
-Opinions are like A**holes, everyones got one. If I don't like something in a song, I'll show you the respect and tell you. You can either agree or disagree. I'm not a professional. I'm offering a set of ears and my opinion. That's all.
After reading many of the posts here, I agree with most of them. I'm just looking for a standard so that if someone posts an mp3, you can set everything to certain settings (baseline) and compare across everyone elses setups. This just gives you a number of different stereos that you can demo instead of burning a CD, running out to your car thinking it sounds good and the levels just don't work.
I keep my EQ flat (0) when reviewing songs and listen on my computer speakers. Granted, they are Creative 5.1 with a Sub but I still keep a standard setting.
When I listen to a song, this is what I expect:
-If my EQ is flat, a minimal adjustment will put it where I want it. I emphasize minimal here.
-Going from a store bought CD to a mix here, I shouldn't have to increase the volume by a large amount. No, I'm not talking about modern rock where they compress the heck out of everything. I'll let you know if this happens.
-An mp3 recorded using at least 128 bitrate. I will select the HI-Fi option from NowhereRadio or mp3.com
-A project that you are currently working on and not just a "I want a pat on the back" project. I'm sure everyones songs are pretty good but I would rather spend my time helping someone improve a mix and learn something than become a Top 40 contributor
-A response to feedback that I give. I don't care if you tell me to piss off, as long as you acknowledge that I spent my time to offer my opinions.
-Opinions are like A**holes, everyones got one. If I don't like something in a song, I'll show you the respect and tell you. You can either agree or disagree. I'm not a professional. I'm offering a set of ears and my opinion. That's all.
After reading many of the posts here, I agree with most of them. I'm just looking for a standard so that if someone posts an mp3, you can set everything to certain settings (baseline) and compare across everyone elses setups. This just gives you a number of different stereos that you can demo instead of burning a CD, running out to your car thinking it sounds good and the levels just don't work.