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

Released on June 11, 2021, Mega Bass by jazz bassist is a high-resolution audiophile reference recording specifically designed to test the low-frequency performance and clarity of high-end audio systems. Produced by the 2xHD label, the album is renowned for its use of the Octobass , an 11.5-foot tall string instrument capable of producing extreme low bass extension down to 20 Hz. Technical Production and Recording

: Tracks 2–9 were recorded "off-the-floor" at St-Jean Baptiste Chapel in Montreal using a quarter-inch Nagra IV-S analog recorder at master EQ curve, with no overdubs or editing. 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. Released on June 11, 2021, Mega Bass by

: The analog tapes were transferred to high-resolution formats, including 24-bit/192 kHz PCM and DSD, using 2xHD Fusion proprietary mastering to uncover subtle nuances and warmth. : A single Fidelio RL-1 stereo Tube microphone

Features the ; recorded at la Maison Symphonique de Montreal Miséricorde Composed by Yves G. Prefontaine Mother Earth (Mère Terre) Composed by Normand Guilbeault Audiophile favorite for testing clarity The Gift (Le Don) Final Exit, Part 1 Not Too Much (Sans Trop) Final Exit, Part 2 Artistic Significance

The album features nine tracks with a total duration of approximately 36 minutes. Track Name Featured Notes

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