New Mix Demo : Hac Le : Chicago : NJOI

[hacamatic]

Hey music lovers,

I just posted my new mix demo online. Track list is bleow. You can check it out at:

Stream

Hi-Quality Mp3 Download (118.9 MB):
Download here

Any feedback is much appreciated.

You can check out more mixes at:
playcomusic.com

Tracklist:

Alan Lamb – Primal Image (Excerpt) [Asphodel Records]


Future Retro – Inner Decay [Detune Records]


TKC featuring Melanie S. – Dirty Sex (Somewhere in the night) (TKC Beats) [Lajja Recordings]


Blueprint – Dubway [Blueprint Recordings]


Grim & Manky – 3 Weeks on the Trot (Original Mix) [Evasive Music]


Asad Rizvi – Unknown [Promo CDR]


Aquaculture – Panic Stations (Dub) [Forensic Records]


Marc Grabber featuring Alex Donati – Rich Dad Poor Dad (Circulation remix) [Ekstreme Records]


Stereonova – Circus [Plastic Fantastic]


Hook & Skynet – U Treat Me Right (Luv Thing) (Hedstatic Remix) [In Promo]


Paranoid Jack – Last Daze [Thrust Recordings]


Paris and Sharp – Kali [Orient Recordings]


Nils Hess – Circling the Sun (Bill Makris Mix) [Eukahouse Records]


Gwill Morris featuring Kyla – Time (Original Trippy Dub) [Skyline Records]


peacE!

^_^

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Upcoming Events:
• 7/31 – Dru’s, Chicago – Play Co. & Dru’s present Christian's Cali or Bust Party featuring Hac Le vs Caliendo, Martin Stoy, Sasha Navarro and Tyrel Williams
• 8/7 – Lelia Jane’s, Chicago – Play Co. & DJ Evolution present Play Daze featuring Acid Man, Michael Lacey, Tyrel Williams, Hac Le, Sasha Navarro, Caliendo, Ryan Olsen and Violet
• 8/13 – Lelia Jane’s, Chicago – Play Co. & DJ Evolution present Themes From a Neon City featuring special guests Abe Kreml & Jack Kelly also with Hac Le

[GrooveJunkie]

Did you not read the part in the link below about reviewing another mix before posting your mixes?

it's situated at the top of the DJ Mixes/New Productions forum.

http://www.trugroovez.com/forum/phpBB2/ftopic21.html

C'mon be fair!!
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[hacamatic]

FunkyDude wrote:

Did you not read the part in the link below about reviewing another mix before posting your mixes? it's situated at the top of the DJ Mixes/New Productions forum. http://www.trugroovez.com/forum/phpBB2/ftopic21.html C'mon be fair!!

Sorry Funkydude. My bad. I will check out a set and post my feedback.



Hac

[GrooveJunkie]

OK NP :wink:
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[DJ::XZone::]

hacamatic any chance of a 128kbps stream for those of us still on dial up.Sorry to be a pain.

[hacamatic]

DJ::XZone:: wrote:

hacamatic any chance of a 128kbps stream for those of us still on dial up.Sorry to be a pain.

Hey DJ::XZone::,

Here's the link to the 96kpbs VBR stream for those on dial-up:

http://www.playcomusic.com/audio/HacLe_DecCadence_072404_lo.m3u

Let me know if this works for yeah!

^_^
peacE!
Hac

[DJ::XZone::]

I think that stream is 212kbps not 128

[GrooveJunkie]

DJ::XZone:: wrote:

I think that stream is 212kbps not 128

yeah it is 212kbps
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[hacamatic]

FunkyDude wrote:

DJ::XZone:: wrote: I think that stream is 212kbps not 128 yeah it is 212kbps

That's weird...I used Discreet Cleaner 6 to encode it and had the setting set to 96kbps VBR...I know when you encode it with VBR vs CBR you get weird kpbs stats...maybe it's an average? Anyways...I'll re-encode it at 128kbps CBR and post it online. Should be up by Monday or Tuesday...Thanks for your patience.

[Slipmat]

Hi Hacamatic,

VBR (variable bit rate) hence "weird kpbs stats" - CBR (constant bit rate) my guess is to go for the latter.

If you get any problems then just pm me.

[mrbens]

I don't understand the point of VBR. Any body care to explain it's use please?

Also any VBR mp3s I've downloaded from peer2peer stuff has odd bpms

eg: 126.22 bpm instead of a straight 126 bpm.

Crazy stuff!

I like to create my own bootlegs for my site and this makes editing more difficult.

-Ben-

[GrooveJunkie]

Few people have asked questions relating to VBR & CBR bit rates : Here are the most commen questions & answers from the "real site" using RealJukebox and general general info.


Constant and Variable Bit Rate Encoding
Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is Constant Bit Rate encoding?
Constant Bit Rate (CBR) encoding is an encoding method that varies the quality level in order to ensure a consistent bit rate throughout an encoded file.


2. How does Constant Bit Rate encoding work?
In order to maintain constant bit rate throughout the file, difficult passages (for example, passages containing a relatively wide stereo separation), may be encoded with fewer than the optimum number of bits. When encoding easy passages, (for example, passages containing silence or a relatively narrow stereo separation), RealJukebox uses more bits than necessary in order to maintain the constant bit rate. Consequently, difficult passages may experience a decrease in quality, while easy passages may include unused bits.


3. When should I use Constant Bit Rate encoding?
Use Constant Bit Rate encoding when you need to limit the size of the MP3 file or produce consistent and predictable file sizes.


4 .What are the benefits of Constant Bit Rate encoding?
Constant Bit Rate encoding produces MP3 file sizes that are easily predicted by multiplying the bit rate by the duration. For example, a 128k (16k/sec) bit rate audio file that is 30 seconds in duration produces a 480k MP3 file.


5. What is Variable Bit Rate encoding?
Variable Bit Rate (VBR) is an encoding method that ensures consistent high audio quality throughout an encoded file by making intelligent bit-allocation decisions during the encoding process. VBR encoding produces an overall higher and more consistent quality level than Constant Bit Rate encoding.


6. How does Variable Bit Rate encoding work?
When you RealJukebox encounters difficult passages in the audio source (for example, sections containing a relatively wide stereo separation), it allocates additional bits to that section, ensuring the audio quality. When RealJukebox encounters easy passages (for example, sections containing silence or a relatively narrow stereo separation), it allocates fewer bits to that passage, reducing unused bits. As a result, your MP3 file consists of variable bit rates throughout the file because RealJukebox allocates the bits where they are most needed.


7. When should I use Variable Bit Rate encoding?
Variable Bit Rate encoding was developed for use when consistent audio quality is the top priority and constant or predictable encoded MP3 file size is not critical.


8. What should I know before using Variable Bit Rate encoding?
Because a Variable Bit Rate (VBR) encoded MP3 file consists of variable bit rates throughout the file, the MP3 file size cannot be easily predicted. VBR encoding should not be used when you need to predict and/or limit the size of the MP3 file. Many MP3 players may inaccurately report the duration of VBR-encoded files. If the MP3 player cannot accurately determine the time, seeking in the file may also be unpredictable.


9. What is the difference between Varaible and Constant Bit Rates?
Some audio passages are more difficult to encode than others. To maintain Constant Bit Rate (CBR) during encoding, difficult passages (where you need more bits for the complexity) and easy passages (that conceivably need less bits) encode at the same fixed bit rate. By maintaining a constant bit rate, you force the quality of the CBR operation to vary according to the complexity of the audio file.

However, with that same difficult audio passage, the Variable Bit Rate (VBR) operation forces the quality level and allows bit rate to vary instead. Difficult passages encoded using VBR allows a higher than average bit rate and during easy passages VBR allows a lower than average bit rate. The net result is that VBR produces an overall higher, more consistent quality level compared to CBR at similar bit rates.

In other words, if you set your files to encode with CBR and the files need more or less bits to vary with the complexity of the piece — you vary quality. If you set you file to encode with VBR the bit rate will vary and the quality won't.


10. I have encoded music with Variable Bit Rate. Why won't it play on my MP3 player?
Variable Bit Rate (VBR) encoding is a relatively new addition to the MP3 world. Consequently, only a few MP3 players support it properly. RealJukebox, Winamp (2.05 or later), and FreeAmp all play VBR encoded files. If your MP3 player does not support VBR, contact the company that makes the MP3 player and request an update to a VBR capable MP3 player.
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