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----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard L. Hess" <[log in to unmask]> > One thing to remember with Cedar is that it is essentially a > real-time process--at least as far as I've studied it and how I've > seen it used. > > This contrasts with most plug-in processes which can run faster or > much faster than real time when "rendering" an audio file with the application. > > For the workflow discussed here, either the Cedar hardware boxes OR > Cambridge would work in real time -- and you can tweak in real time > as well if you don't like what you're hearing. > > For generating CDs or other file-based delivery mechanisms, the use > of a plug-in architecture where you can tell it to "render" the > repaired file is, IMHO, superior to having to wait the entire running > time of the file to provide a result. > > However, as I have said, I don't think for discs -- especially "78" > work -- anything meets the Cedar level of noise reduction AND ease of use. > > I would look at the Algorithmix high-end disc package which is 10% of > the cost of Cedar (for that one plug-in). I am happy with the > Noise-free Pro Algorithmix plug-in BUT I have never had occasion to > use the Pro de-click. Just their mid-level "Sound Laundry" de-click. > > Also the Cedar Retouch is similar in concept to the Algorithmix > Renovator. I've only used the slightly reduced functionality version > of that in Samplitude 9 and it solves some interesting problems, but > it doesn't do what Retouch did in Seth Winner's demo at ARSC. Of > course, maybe Seth knows how to drive Retouch better than I know how > to drive the new spectral cleaning filter in Samplitude. > > It's a matter of pricepoint as well. Not seeing the volume to justify > Cambridge and a drawer full of custom styli are two reasons I don't > do discs <smile>. > Well, I place CEDAR in the same class as the Mercedes 300SEL6.3! That is...a magnificent example of its variety, but one whose cost is so far beyond my means that I never expect to experience it in my own lifetime...! Steven C. Barr