2015/12/09 06:23:37
koikane
When applying dither which type do you use and why? You do not need to teach the history of dither or why to apply it, I get that. Just wondering what type you use.
2015/12/09 06:39:57
mettelus
This post is from the manual. In most cases I apply triangular myself, which is also the default if I do not select another option.
2015/12/09 07:09:21
patm300e
mettelus
This post is from the manual. In most cases I apply triangular myself, which is also the default if I do not select another option.



I use Pow-r 3 for the same reason as what is in the post mettelus referenced.  (It is the most transparent.)
2015/12/09 07:11:26
Bristol_Jonesey
Pow-r 3 is the best IF your cpu can handle the load (which most decent one should these days)
2015/12/09 08:33:56
ltb
Use your ears & test on your own material.
I find Pow-R 1 is the smoothest.



2015/12/09 08:38:12
Wouter Schijns
if any dithering then best just 1 time, iic that's what the Sonar manual reads too.
so if your stuff is getting mastered after you finish it,  it's best not to dither, imo.
Never dither myself.
2015/12/09 08:41:29
gbowling
Mostly Pow-r 3.
2015/12/09 10:28:06
Pragi
It depends what material  to dither:
- Pow 1 for Classic,Jazz  and quiet music aso
- Pow 2 for Pop, Classic Rock,Folk etc
- Pow 3 for metall, EDM,Hard Techno  aso
                       
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2015/12/09 11:17:30
bitflipper
Truth is, it really doesn't matter. You can prove this to yourself by exporting several versions of the song using different dither algorithms, including one with no dither at all. 99% of the time, you will not be able to distinguish one from another in a blind A/B test. Normally you'd have to set up an unrealistic scenario (e.g. a greatly boosted reverb tail) to hear the difference.
 
But to answer the question, I use Ozone's MBIT+ algorithm. Not because it's noticeably better, but because it's more convenient to specify it there in the limiter than to remember to choose one at export time. Even if you don't have Ozone, any other third-party limiter is likely to provide a dithering option.
 
2015/12/09 11:41:28
Pragi
Bit,
that´s an old and  boring  discussion wether it is 
possible to hear the different dither algorythms
or not. Some hear it, some not.
Is it really important ? -imo not cause there is not much
of a difference.
 
regards
Pragi
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