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Old 05-29-2012, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jomaynor View Post
That's a good graphical representation, mc1.

And the original question is an interesting one, as well, rhetorical or not, since, for instance, compression will also fatten up a signal, but compression alone doesn't convey the same psycho-acoustic magic that a little hall and/or plate reverb does for voice, or that a bit of reverb and a touch of chorus can do for guitar.

This reminds me of the question: Why does toast taste better than a regular slice of bread?
it wasn't really rhetorical, i wouldn't be surprised if someone mentioned a study or some other reasons why it is so appealing.

as for toast, i don't toast fresh bread, but the toaster does have a magical way of improving older or stale bread. but like reverb, too much toasting and you have a bad taste in one of your orifices.
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