2015 John Digweed Live In?

[sbando]

Re: 2015 John Digweed Live In?

Still only on CD1 right now. The box got shipped to my new house and I didn't get it until yesterday.

So far, so good. Really like the music.

I'm not thrilled with the sound quality all that much, however. I'm sure it sounds great in headphones, but in my car it's a little muddy and the soundstage is really low and diffuse. While I enjoy the concept of the "Live In" series, I really do miss the quality of studio mixes. The portable recorder he uses just doesn't do the greatest job for proper stereo reproduction.

I think someone (probably Simon) explained that it's a combination of line in and recorder.

[sbando]

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The Beacon remix is such a lovely track! So far, best track of 2015.

[ddr]

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As for the Live In .. the music on the night was ridiculous, from third track in the room could tell it was going to be a seriously good night.

In recent times I can't think of a CD that has such a great batch of tracks : given the music wasn't pre-planned the flow and selection in the moment knocks you for 6.

From Vermillion to Fault Lines to the Cosmic Cowboys tracks to Love Over Entropy, KT and Visionquest remixes to Arp Choir and the Romboy Garnier re-rub / bangin' Jel Ford number the whole set is raw yet faultless. Best of the series and going to be nigh on impossible to top.

have to agree with your review... this is the best Live In from the series so far, in my opinion. Digweed's chill/deep side has always been my favorite and CD1 - 3 are just absolutely mind boggling at the build up of it.

listened to this 3 times already.

[subterFUSE]

Re: 2015 John Digweed Live In?

Still only on CD1 right now. The box got shipped to my new house and I didn't get it until yesterday.

So far, so good. Really like the music.

I'm not thrilled with the sound quality all that much, however. I'm sure it sounds great in headphones, but in my car it's a little muddy and the soundstage is really low and diffuse. While I enjoy the concept of the "Live In" series, I really do miss the quality of studio mixes. The portable recorder he uses just doesn't do the greatest job for proper stereo reproduction.

[lockedgroove]

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https://soundcloud.com/agoria/agoria-dgtl-festival-2014-19042014


this was a favourite of mine, last year. shame that the only time I saw Agoria play was with about 20 other people.

[el presidente Highsteppa]

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is his fabric mix similar to his balance? i havent checked out his fabric so far...

I don't really think so in the sense of flow when comparing the mixes (balance naturally being a longer listen and builds up longer) - I do think that his distinctive dreamy kind of style/sound does shine through, though.

His essential mix is stellar - I was giving it a listen a while back in the car when my interest in him was sparked.

[klangfabrik]

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Whoops, forgot to mention that I've got and listened to that too. My bad.

But thanks for the suggestion anyways. I've been grabbing as much as I can find of his lately.

is his fabric mix similar to his balance? i havent checked out his fabric so far...

the cd release party for that was at WMC 2010 at the Victor hotel, I was there, Will Saul was spinning, it was insanely good.

there was a 2:14 hr recording floating around in 320k, awesome mix indeed!!!

[floridaorange]

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you need to check out his balance 016 comp then.

the cd release party for that was at WMC 2010 at the Victor hotel, I was there, Will Saul was spinning, it was insanely good.

[el presidente Highsteppa]

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Whoops, forgot to mention that I've got and listened to that too. My bad.

But thanks for the suggestion anyways. I've been grabbing as much as I can find of his lately.

[klangfabrik]

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I'm really digging the Agoria mix of Vermillion - I've never really paid too much attention to his earlier stuff, but I think his Fabric mix and this got me much more interested in what he's done and doing.

you need to check out his balance 016 comp then.

[el presidente Highsteppa]

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Never heard that one. Thank you for the heads up - I've always got a soft spot for DJ's that use cinematic themes to their work (be it samples, use of actual soundtrack peices, whatever).

[sbando]

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There's an older CD mix, the one that opens with the Mulholland Drive soundtrack. That was also brilliant.

http://www.discogs.com/Agoria-Cute-Cult/master/71245

[el presidente Highsteppa]

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I'm really digging the Agoria mix of Vermillion - I've never really paid too much attention to his earlier stuff, but I think his Fabric mix and this got me much more interested in what he's done and doing.

[simonr]

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As for the Live In .. the music on the night was ridiculous, from third track in the room could tell it was going to be a seriously good night.

In recent times I can't think of a CD that has such a great batch of tracks : given the music wasn't pre-planned the flow and selection in the moment knocks you for 6.

From Vermillion to Fault Lines to the Cosmic Cowboys tracks to Love Over Entropy, KT and Visionquest remixes to Arp Choir and the Romboy Garnier re-rub / bangin' Jel Ford number the whole set is raw yet faultless. Best of the series and going to be nigh on impossible to top.

[simonr]

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definitely need an amp to get the full effect of Grado. listening via amp/dac vs. normal Macbook audio out... difference is very noticeable.

here is my set up..



Alessandro/Grado MS1i's with customized Indonesian rosewood cups and coffee head band to match. i actually sold my Grado 500e's once i customized them. 500e's have much more bass, almost too much for my ears. AMP/DAC are Schitt Modi/Magni 2 Uber's... pretty good for $300.00.

i am sure you all already know this but keep in mind that Grado's are for home/office use only.. since the open back design, people can hear your music and you can hear them as well when outside.

portable head phones.. yea iGrado's are brand new, have not heard them but assume they are spot on. i have a pair of Shure IEM's that i use on the go/plane rides.

Nice set up.

Now I fancy a decent DAC / Amp to connect to my PC for home headphone listening.