Frederic Alarie - Mega Bass (2021) [24-192] 90%

Frédéric Alarie is a prolific jazz musician and soloist, having contributed to over 34 albums and hundreds of guest appearances, notably as a member of the Lorraine Desmarais trio. Mega Bass serves as a follow-up to his previous NativeDSD release, In The Spirit of Legends , and continues his tradition of pushing the limits of the double bass. By focusing on the versatility and power of the low register, the album serves as both a musical work of jazz/fusion and a rigorous diagnostic tool for and dynamic range testing . Frederic Alarie - Mega Bass [CD] - The Sound Of Tape

The album's "One Microphone Recording" philosophy emphasizes capturing pure, unadulterated sound. Frederic Alarie - Mega Bass (2021) [24-192]

: A single Fidelio RL-1 stereo Tube microphone was used in a Pure Blumlein configuration to provide a realistic depth of field and sense of "air" around the musicians. Frédéric Alarie is a prolific jazz musician and