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DKA Upmixes
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Downtown was a song on the first B-52's LP, a remake of Pet Clark's song.
I tried a few of these upmixes a few years ago, and decided they weren't my cup of tea. But my surround setup was not so good at the time. Since then I've done a major upgrade, and everything sounds so much better that I recently decided to give them another listen.
I haven't messed with Plogue Bidule or any of the other methods (man, there just ain't enough time in a day anymore!), but I hear what seems to be a somewhat common effect whereby the L-R stereo field is expanded and "wrapped around" in a way that puts the more widely-panned sounds in the rears. (I'm sure this is an oversimplification, but that's what it sounds like.) This effect is not so successful with conventional studio pop/rock music with the standard panned drum kit etc. For example, I heard a redo of Aja that started out with the hi-hat all by itself in the right rear - not exactly an improvement on the stereo mix.
But with less conventional music, this same treatment can be quite pleasing. I've heard an upmix of one of my old faves, Jon Anderson's Olias of Sunhillow, done by someone named Eye of Horus (EoH), that is really beautiful in my opinion. Another, Laurie Anderson's Mister Heartbreak (done by "XTC343"), seems to have a similar procedure applied, and it sounds great as well, except the surround levels are a bit too hot on that one. Both of these can probably still be located with your favorite nzb searcher and a decent NNTP server... :lookaround
I intend to continue trying these; some of them are very enjoyable. I'm definitely going to seek out DKA's Thriller, seeing the high marks it gets here. Thanks for the tip, folks.
Yup, I agree. I haven't been around long, but I like it here. Good people. Of course it probably doesn't hurt that a lot of us seem to be about the same "vintage."
-- Jim
EoH (Dutch guy that I know pretty well) also did Thriller from the SACD, that one sounds very good as well. There's an upmix out there from Supertramp - Crime Of The Century done by SchEngel if I remember correctly and that one sounds fantastic too.
Jim the Oldbie
My right elbow hurts.
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-- Jim
Jim the Oldbie
My right elbow hurts.
I'm interested in trying out some more upmixes. The only two I obtained, by accident, are Todd Rundgren, Hermit of Mink Hollow, which is pretty damn good, and Metallica, Kill thru Bkack Album, which I don't remember being so good.
I'll search for some DKA!
I wonder if anybody has attempted classic Rush? Caress of Steel... Hemi... P-Waves!!! GUP!!!!!
I'll search for some DKA!
I wonder if anybody has attempted classic Rush? Caress of Steel... Hemi... P-Waves!!! GUP!!!!!
Went a-searchin for some upmixes in the only spots I knows and didn't find much being seeded. Can anyone recommend the best places to find these things?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Changed my search parameters and have managed to find a few that look viable.
Still, if anyone has info on where to find highly-rated upmixes, I'd love to embark on that journey. Sounds like an awful lot of work that sometimes turns out very well and deserves to be appreciated!
Still, if anyone has info on where to find highly-rated upmixes, I'd love to embark on that journey. Sounds like an awful lot of work that sometimes turns out very well and deserves to be appreciated!
I've heard a few really good upmixes and a few pretty bad ones too. It can be a bit hit and miss but I'd say it's worth the effort as the good ones can be quite special. The bad were often caused by low quality source (wow & flutter or compressed stereo CDs).
DKA definitely produced the goods but many I found were no longer downloadable. Sorry to hear DKA has gone into retirement.
Has there been any info published on the tools and tricks to do a decent DIY job? I've tried a couple foobar upmix plugins with mixed success, but it was trial and error, no set method or understanding of the various parameters (no documentation with the plugins). Any hints/links please?
DKA definitely produced the goods but many I found were no longer downloadable. Sorry to hear DKA has gone into retirement.
Has there been any info published on the tools and tricks to do a decent DIY job? I've tried a couple foobar upmix plugins with mixed success, but it was trial and error, no set method or understanding of the various parameters (no documentation with the plugins). Any hints/links please?
Jim the Oldbie
My right elbow hurts.
Here's one: (hope this is OK, it doesn't lead to any actual content, only talks about methods & such)
DKA was posting here a little while ago; hopefully he can provide some info as well if he's still about?
-- Jim
Philip Spinner
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Patient: "Doctor, it hurts in two places."Patient: "Doc, it hurts when I do this."
Doctor: "Then don't do that."
Doctor: "Then don't go to those places."
So that's what that means! Just enjoyed The White Album last night and am spinning Hermit of Mink Hollow tonight (again). Great job, guys!
He has a young family taking up his time as he should be. Now you're going to claim he stopped up mix work because of you? This is breathtaking indeed.
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Never heard of DKA. Is he sort of like an Eminem or a Dr. Dre?
georgeshannon
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He's the Dynamite Kid. Kind of like Dr. Dre and Eminem rolled into one.
It's credible work for those who take the time to understand and appreciate it. No it's not easy software; it takes talent patience and some degree of luck to come out with a good upmix. DKA and also Holland 123 are standouts in this area.
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I don't know what [he who shall not be named's] agenda is but DKA is a very talented and very personable chap, his work on the 2-ch of Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key Of Life is quite remarkable imho..
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Hahaha - my somewhat rocky introduction to this forum involved some praise for upmixes, DKA's in particular.
There are some out there that are a better listening experience and a better sound presentation than many a professional surround mix, mixed from the multis.
He was simply very, very good at what he did. I hope he does more some day!
There are some out there that are a better listening experience and a better sound presentation than many a professional surround mix, mixed from the multis.
He was simply very, very good at what he did. I hope he does more some day!
