Actually, it's filled with metalheads. While I am a metalhead myself, talking to a bunch of people who consistently agree gets boring. Plus, forums are clunky. As gay as FB can be, instant notification and a more real time feel is nice.
File size? a 5 minute 320k cbr mp3 file will be the same size regardless of the codec you use. I think you are focusing on something totally asinine here.
First, render your tracks to 2 channel stereo wav files (preferably 24bit). Then add some compression and eq to tighten things up. Then run it through a good brickwall limiter. Settings may vary but the output ceiling should be set to -0.3db to avoid overs. Then you want to use some sort of...
I used them for years and then I grew up and realized brand loyalty is illogical. They don't break easily and don't sound dull. But, there's nothing specifically groovy about them either.
Just figure out some way to make a short delay between the left and right channels on the PA. There are a ton of ways to do it. You can use the aux/fx send return on the PA or do it between the mic and PA inputs. I use two solid state 2x12 combos as power amps and a processor going into the amps...
The ultimate metal pickup showdown that has already been done hundreds of times, but there is a twist to this one. But let's not worry about that for the time being. Listen closely to the sample in the video and comment on which you prefer and why.
My momma taught me iffin ya aint got nuthin good to say dont say nuthin atall
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peace.
He was not my friend, nor was it some video on youtube. It was part of an instructional DVD set. Not saying he is right but I sense a bit of disrespect in you as if I was just pulling things out of my ass.