I agree with Jeremy. It sounds like what you really want to compare now is how well someone can polish someones turd. No offense Justin ... I haven't even listened to the tracks yet.
I downloaded them and haven't begun transferring to my HD24 yet. I live in a non PT environment. I believe it getting the best mix with the TALENT provided to me.. .not the best that computers have to offer.

As a live guy, I have seen the miracles that are attempted to be used to try to create talent (via things like a PT Venue) live, and it almost always fails misarably. I no longer trust ANY studio album - because of things like your proposing. Screw the work your presented with from the artist - make it sound good through tricks.

I will also drop the attempt since I don't have the world of "software enhanced artist" at my disposal. You want a real competition - try mixing it unheard - one pass (100+ degree tent optional). That's what I have to do every day.... not spend hours laboring over a 3 minute song in nice AC with optimal listening conditions)
(man .. I see the dander flying already \:\)

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