Cranesong Analog Dither CD - How good?

Ackman · 9th July 2008

Has anyone tried Cranesong's Analog Dither CD? They claim:

Now YOU can order a CD of the same analog-sourced dither material found in the SPIDER and HEDD 192, direct from Crane Song. This CD supplies a form of dither that has been specially "shaped" to enhance lifeless digital audio.

Is it worth the $27.95? Anyone?

fgp303 · 10th July 2008

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Originally Posted by Ackman

Has anyone tried Cranesong's Analog Dither CD? They claim:

Now YOU can order a CD of the same analog-sourced dither material found in the SPIDER and HEDD 192, direct from Crane Song. This CD supplies a form of dither that has been specially "shaped" to enhance lifeless digital audio.

Is it worth the $27.95? Anyone?

Yes worth, but as i see/hear only good for digital only things like if u made a full software only music and in this case its greatly improve the feel, but on real recorded things dont do to big... depending on use but worth 30usd

ISedlacek · 10th July 2008

I have it ... got it for free with some gear.. I did not find it much useful. It somehow tends to emphasise bass (to make it slightly "muddy"). Usual dithers are more balanced to my ears.

Ackman · 11th July 2008

Thanks for the reply's - the info is helpful.

jacko · 9th September 2010

How can added noise emphasize bass? I am so curious that I actually ordered the CD today...

jacko · 21st September 2010

I must say I am a little bit surprised. I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me, but I can hear a change in sound when I add it. Low frequencies sound less flat (for the lack of better word...).
What is quite surprising - it brings up the noise level up to -60dBFS.

RKrizman · 22nd September 2010

Did you lower the level to where they specify?

I've been using my own custom dither lately, composed of recordings of the wind going through the pines at Sequoia National Park. I began with that then tailored the frequency response to match the Cranesong dither. I think the occasional raindrops and bird sounds add a subliminal pleasure to the experience.

-R

Trebor Flow · 22nd September 2010

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Originally Posted by RKrizman

I've been using my own custom dither lately, composed of recordings of the wind going through the pines at Sequoia National Park. I began with that then tailored the frequency response to match the Cranesong dither. I think the occasional raindrops and bird sounds add a subliminal pleasure to the experience.

-R

T

9th July 2008	#1
Ackman Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 232 Thread Starter	Cranesong Analog Dither CD - How good? Has anyone tried Cranesong's Analog Dither CD? They claim: Now YOU can order a CD of the same analog-sourced dither material found in the SPIDER and HEDD 192, direct from Crane Song. This CD supplies a form of dither that has been specially "shaped" to enhance lifeless digital audio. Is it worth the $27.95? Anyone?

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ISedlacek Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Czech mountains and forests Posts: 3,858	I have it ... got it for free with some gear.. I did not find it much useful. It somehow tends to emphasise bass (to make it slightly "muddy"). Usual dithers are more balanced to my ears. __________________ Ivo Sedlacek Savita Music Velvet Mastering Velvet Sound

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jacko Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Wroc?aw, Poland Posts: 727	How can added noise emphasize bass? I am so curious that I actually ordered the CD today... __________________ http://www.milaszewski.com/

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RKrizman Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 6,598	Did you lower the level to where they specify? I've been using my own custom dither lately, composed of recordings of the wind going through the pines at Sequoia National Park. I began with that then tailored the frequency response to match the Cranesong dither. I think the occasional raindrops and bird sounds add a subliminal pleasure to the experience. -R __________________ Now Blogging: A skeleton goes into a bar .... www.rickkrizman.com

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11th July 2008	#4
Ackman Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 232 Thread Starter	Thanks for the reply's - the info is helpful.

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jacko Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Wroc?aw, Poland Posts: 727	I must say I am a little bit surprised. I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me, but I can hear a change in sound when I add it. Low frequencies sound less flat (for the lack of better word...). What is quite surprising - it brings up the noise level up to -60dBFS.

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