Computer Music Issue 280 | Extra Quality

A deep dive into CM280 would inevitably spotlight the unsung heroes of digital audio: dithering algorithms, phase-linear EQ matching, and the controversial magic of analog emulation saturation. The "extra" in extra quality often lies in the invisible work—the -0.3dB true peak ceiling, the DC offset removal, the sample-accurate latency compensation across a hundred plugins.

Note: Computer Music Magazine issues are often defined by their specific cover features. Issue 280 was widely recognized for its focus on "Ambient & Atmosphere" and cinematic sound design, bundled with a collection of atmospheric plugins and samples. computer music issue 280 extra quality