While listening to my 15,736 track playlist in random order, I ran into another good (or bad in this case) example of how Dynamic Range Compression ruins your music. This time, I've got samples of Mizuki Nana's song. As you know, I used to buy every CD she released. Now, I don't buy any. And if you listen to this and feel like continuing to buy the stuff, you're likely delusional in your fandom, and are certainly part of the problem. You need to realize that you're not helping the artists you're supposed to be a fan of.
Here's a decent version of "soredemo kimi wo omoidasu kara" from Memories Off ~Sorekara~ Sound Collection Disc 1 with a short MP3 sample HERE, with waveform view below:
And here's a horrible version from Innocent Starter CD Single with a short MP3 sample HERE, again with waveform view below. On this one, you can actually hear distortions without even trying hard! Hearing is believing! Still want to buy, or even download this stuff? Hell, I don't even want to listen to it.
