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Old 9th November 2008   #58
Pfraser
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Originally Posted by rallycapmusic View Post
Yes, no? And if so, why?
And what if my software doesn't have a dithering option?
You only need to dither if your project is completely computer based digital, Ie all the instruments, samples, synths etc. That is because there could be instances of complete digital silence in your project that may not be noticeable. I suppose it could also be used if your project is analog but chopped to shit.

If you have analog recordings that are consistent throughout your project then what is the point of adding noise when everything you've recorded already has noise. Technically you could record a microphone recording nothing and use that as your dither noise as the microphone has noise, the mic pre has noise, and the converter even has noise.
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