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Frederic Alarie - Mega Bass (2021) [24-192] Apr 2026

: 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.

The album features nine tracks with a total duration of approximately 36 minutes. Track Name Featured Notes Frederic Alarie - Mega Bass (2021) [24-192]

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 analog tapes were transferred to high-resolution

: 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. Mega Bass serves as a follow-up to his

: 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.

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: 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.

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

: 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.

: 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.