[ardour-users] It is not loud enough

[Paul Symons]

>Hi,
>
>Where can I find an example of pro quality record made with ardour?
>
>I cant make a loud record how hard I try. Songs made by other musicians
>sound much louder than mine.
>
>I use Jamin for mastering but I still cant get the loud and bright record
>(usually I end up with ugly overcompression).

Ron Parker has written an article on loudness that includes much useful
information regarding song dynamics, perceived loudness, etc. etc.:

http://www.djcj.org/LAU/quicktoots/toots/Loudness/

Paul