Before we discuss formats, we must discuss the mix. Dr. Dre is notorious for his perfectionism. Reports from the 2001 recording sessions suggest he made musicians replay single notes hundreds of times.
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Highly coveted for their raw, uncompressed mastering. Before we discuss formats, we must discuss the mix