No matter what compression you use there will be artifacts left behind.
This being said : I was once told that the Mp3 was the digital version of the cassette tape .
Based on this I set out to create a filter to help reduce these artifacts .
Meaning this swirling metallic flanging awful sound .
Using a parametric EQ I set some filters to create a comb
These freq. as follows;
10830 HZ
7830 HZ
4830 HZ
With a reduction of about 14 to 19 db and narrow widths this greatly reduced the artifacts.
It seems using a 3Hz harmonic rule works the best.
By adjusting the depth and width of this comb filter I can clean up almost every file I have.
I purchased a few years back the Accon studio rebirth harmonic plugin . This VST is neat in that I am able to draw back in the cuts I made
And slope off the top freq. to now about 18000 HZ on average depending on the file . Most of the time I reduce it to about 12000HZ remember the cassette thingy ……………………………….
Using a host I am able to reprint using a DAC at 192/32 thru a Analog EQ back to my ADAC .
And presto I have a good Analog file recorded in 192/32 digital format .
I can reduce this to 44/16 or MP3 320/ 41k
Both sound much better than the original .
And yes very much analog ……………………………………………………………………
So adding these plugins to your DAW would be a well investment .
A de- hisser can be added as well as a limiter for you in the box type of person .
It is possible to add a Vst rapper and create a preset for this filter it is kind of universal in its affect but for you in the box persons or just someone who does not have a DAC or ADAC this is a good alternative .
Now you can store this in you DAW and also use it for play back when you just want to listen . Even streaming if you set your rig up to do so.
Now this is just to darn good to pass up .
