Essentially, all we did was run an EQ setting to increase the low end. Then increased the volume to normalize (to @98% I think) to avoid clipping. We then batch processed each show under the same setting. No limiting or compression. They do sound better, but not as good as the summer 2000 CDs.
I never really shared them as there did not seem to be much interest when I asked people if they wanted copies.
Post subject: Re: Soundboard Remasters Series (pre-2000 bootlegs)
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:48 pm
Got Some
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If I was to do them, I would try to get them as close to the US shows as possible. This would involve quite a bit of hard limiting, with about 1db of headroom. Compression isn't needed, just limiting. I'm not sure if I would change the EQ, as they do sound quite good when you crank them up. Jeff sounds just as present as he does on the US shows...I think the lack of overall volume robs a lot of the low end from those mixes. I would probably have to do some experimenting with random songs from across the tour, to try and find some kind of balance.
Post subject: Re: Soundboard Remasters Series (pre-2000 bootlegs)
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:31 pm
Force of Nature
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I've always thought 7/22/98 was a bit over-rated. I just don't hear all that much intensity there...it's a really nice setlist (although the encores are a bit underwhelming), with some really cool performances, but Melbourne 1998 is better by leaps and bounds.
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Post subject: Re: Soundboard Remasters Series (pre-2000 bootlegs)
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:05 pm
Spambot
Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:20 am Posts: 1
John,
I just wonder why the gig at Volkshaus Zurich Switzerland June 18th 1992 was not included in your "Soundboard Remasters Series (pre-2000 bootlegs)" project. Do you think the sources we all own for years about this gig were not good candidates to work with?
I'd like to read your expertise opinions and thoughts about this particulary gig (I must confess I'm very interested about this gig cuz it was THE FIRST PJ GIG I attended. A true immortal night. A very very small venue packed with less or more 500 peeps. The band was hot as hell and in very good mood. The "Mamasan trilogy" and a blitzering version of "Porch" that I'll never forget).
This is the best 3 sources mix I own regarding this particular gig. To my knowledge I don't think there're better sources out there. But I could be wrong cuz I've not been a very active member into the PJ trading scene since a few years now
June 18, 1992 Volkshaus Zurich, Switzerland
Source: pre-FM SBD [1st gen] + FM [2x boot cds : "Five Alive" + "Live Performance"] => DAT (Thanks to cps for the tape - Transfer by BLG) Lineage: DAT(2) 44.1khz -> FLAC Transfer: DA-20 -> Monster coax -> DiO 2496 -> CEP 2.1 -> Audacity -> SHNTool -> xACT -> FLAC
01 Intro 02 Oceans 03 Even Flow 04 Why Go 05 Jeremy 06 State of Love and Trust 07 Improv (Love You Hate You) 08 Black 09 Alive 10 (I'm Not Crazy)/Once 11 Footsteps 12 Deep 13 Leash 14 jam/(Shower the People)/(Brass in Pocket)/(Meaningless) 15 Porch 16 crowd 17 Improv/Suggestion 18 Garden 19 Rockin' in the Free World
length is approx. 84 minutes.
A very special thanks John for the whole PJ SBD remasters series that recall me the fantastic remasters works you've done with Nirvana (I think I have all the series - first versions and upgraded versions) and a few others bands (I've in mind Hendrix - Stones and Zappa but I must miss a few ones for sure).
Another massive thanks to ridleybradout for the magnificent artwork and lot of consuming bandwith share.
I'd be interested in hearing them, gatherspeed. My ears can't hear Jeff at all on the Euro 2000 shows, no how matter how high I crank the volume.
Here is Lisbon. We did this before shn or FLAC, so we burned right to CD after mastering. I have about 3/4 them ripped to FLAC. If there is enough interest I'll somehow share them all. I may torrent or just send someone a flash drive to share.
Post subject: Re: Soundboard Remasters Series (pre-2000 bootlegs)
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:56 pm
Yeah Yeah Yeah
Joined: Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:37 am Posts: 3819
Listening to Atlanta right now...man.
I'm generally of the mind that Matt and Jack are PJ's two best, most significant drummers, but two songs that I think Dave A. played better than anyone: "Daughter" and "Whipping."
Post subject: Re: Soundboard Remasters Series (pre-2000 bootlegs)
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:48 pm
Red Mosquito, my libido
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Farmer John wrote:
Kevin Davis wrote:
Farmer John wrote:
Will I be banned from this thread if I ask whether or not these are available in MP3?
They are. Just follow the original link--the folder at the top labeled "MP3" has everything you'll need.
I really should take the plunge into the world of FLAC. I tried it once and it made my iTunes act funny.
iTunes can't handle flac. I tried it with a plugin once and it just didn't work smoothly at all. Go download Winamp and use that for your FLAC listening pleasure.
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Post subject: Re: Soundboard Remasters Series (pre-2000 bootlegs)
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:58 pm
Master of Meh
Joined: Fri May 19, 2006 11:00 pm Posts: 13226 Location: Adelaide, AUS
Farmer John wrote:
spenno wrote:
Or convert to Apple Lossless.
Do I do this in iTunes?
You can, but not directly from the FLAC files as iTunes won't take them.
Are you on a Mac? I use a nifty little program called XLD that can convert from FLAC to Apple Lossless and automatically add the converted tracks into iTunes. I'm sure something equivalent exists for PC.
Post subject: Re: Soundboard Remasters Series (pre-2000 bootlegs)
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:00 pm
Yeah Yeah Yeah
Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 4:23 pm Posts: 3721 Location: Canada
spenno wrote:
Farmer John wrote:
spenno wrote:
Or convert to Apple Lossless.
Do I do this in iTunes?
You can, but not directly from the FLAC files as iTunes won't take them.
Are you on a Mac? I use a nifty little program called XLD that can convert from FLAC to Apple Lossless and automatically add the converted tracks into iTunes. I'm sure something equivalent exists for PC.
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