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Another vote for The Exchange here - all EAR processing with custom EAR cutter-head amps...
I've had masters from Nilz and Mike, and also own a load of 12"s / LPs they've mastered for others. I would say that Mike definitely has a more "laid back" sound compared to Nilz, suitable for LPs or maybe more jazzy stuff. Nilz cuts ultra loud (neither of them are compression fans btw) with, IMHO, second-to-none "punch". Nilz is king for club cuts I'd say. Graham is useful as well, the cuts I've had from him were more akin to Nilz - plenty of volume and punch. Horses-for-courses I'd say.
Isn't it sad that the term "techno" has become a byword for anything electronic that's soul-less and mechanical. I tend to work mainly with musicians from the jazz scene; when I play them say UR or Rhythim is Rhythim they refuse to accept it is true techno, and refer to it as "electronic jazz". I've even met NY Garage heads who buy UR thinking it's actually "electronic garage".
Does anyone remember Art Forest's "Flow" on A.L.F records? TechnoSoul...
Justin
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