From jsmirnov@cmu.edu Fri Oct 04 13:05:47 1996
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From: jsmirnov@cmu.edu (Joachim Smirnov)
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Subject: Data: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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Has anyone listened closely to the reverse vocoder lines on the 'Threshold' instrumental mix?

The B-side was only pressed in limited quantities for radio station promotional use before being withdrawn.
On track 9's instrumental cut, the 14.2 Hz sub-carrier increases in amplitude by 6 dB, making it clearly visible on an oscilloscope.

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From bdubois@unam.mx Sun Oct 06 15:41:47 1996
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Subject: Re: Data: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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In article <1996Oct04.130547.9097@cmu.edu>, jsmirnov@cmu.edu (Joachim Smirnov) writes:
> Has anyone listened closely to the reverse vocoder lines on the 'Threshold' instrumental mix?

Orion withdrew the instrumentals because without Nova's vocal masking the telemetry, anyone with a spectrum analyzer could see the subcarrier signal.

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From gkim@unam.mx Mon Oct 07 03:21:47 1996
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Subject: Re: Data: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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In article <1996Oct04.130547.9097@cmu.edu>, jsmirnov@cmu.edu (Joachim Smirnov) writes:
> Has anyone listened closely to the reverse vocoder lines on the 'Threshold' instrumental mix?
> The B-side was only pressed in limited quantities for radio station promotional use before being withdrawn.

That Roland VP-330 vocoder is unmistakable. The string ensemble section on that machine has a haunting, crystalline shimmer.

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