Levels, Loudness, Perception, and the Aesthetics of Music Production and Distribution

Chair:
Jonathan Wyner, M Works Studios/iZotope/Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA, USA; M Works Mastering

Panelists:
Eelco Grimm, HKU University of the Arts - Utrecht, Netherlands; Grimm Audio - Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Paul Tapper, Nugen Audio - UK
Rob Taylor, University of Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW, Australia

This collection of presentations addresses the changing paradigms of music delivery. It will offer observations about market driven forces, the influence of technological changes over the years on the aesthetics of music production and delivery to the consumer. Included is some definitive research regarding perception and loudness. Suggestions and advice about levels for music delivery will be covered.