Audio mixing is way off -- many sound samples are too loud or too quiet, and some are cut short

[Enhanced_Interrogator]

I'm playing on a stereo headset, and one glaring example is the man yelling "aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh" during the first boss. It's extremely quiet in this game, but it was pretty loud in the mix on the PS2 version.

Also, many of the quick sound effects that occur during transitions, like snare drums and synths, are cut off early and sound stunted. Some also seem to be plain out of rhythm, like the timing is off. I've played the PS2 version many, many times, so these things are sticking out like a sore thumb.

[El Syd]

This is such a shame. The newer console versions don't have this do they?

[Demodulated]

Originally posted by cptquint:

They are aware of the audio issues and have said its next on the list.
The patch needs to come real soon for me. Not happy.

Didn't happen soon enough for me. I got a refund.

[Enhanced_Interrogator]

Originally posted by Demodulated:

Didn't happen soon enough for me. I got a refund.

I'm debating the same thing, I'm purposefully staying under 2 hours. I need to see some sign from the devs that they have a plan to deal with this.

I'm wondering if they still have their audio/music specialists on the team since the PS4 version has already come and gone.

[cptquint]

Originally posted by Enhanced_Interrogator:

Originally posted by Demodulated:

Didn't happen soon enough for me. I got a refund.

I'm debating the same thing, I'm purposefully staying under 2 hours. I need to see some sign from the devs that they have a plan to deal with this.

I'm wondering if they still have their audio/music specialists on the team since the PS4 version has already come and gone.

In the same boat.
What I find most frustating is that lack of concrete info on whether this was the intended mix, or not. Irrespective of the length of time a patch, ( if any) would take, some official confirmation or denial of the mix being intentionally altered, would be welcome.
Anyone know if the PS4 had remixed audio?

[Ritual Magick Lad]

100% agree, music slowed down, boss scream is too quiet.

[Ritual Magick Lad]

I think I've worked it out!
They're using the Rez - Gamer's Guide to... (2002) remix of the music rather than the original soundtrack!

This is a terrible decision, it sounds totally different!

[jbscript]

I'm doing some no SFX runs for comparison.

You can hear that the stab introduced in layer level 02 is missing a delay and reverb effect:

PS2
PC

The infamous "aaaaaaaah!":

PS2
PC

[Enhanced_Interrogator]

Originally posted by jbscript:

I'm doing some no SFX runs for comparison.

Awesome, thanks for putting that together. Is that an emulated PS2 or did you capture some a/v from actual hardware?

EDIT: Just brought up the PS4 version, and it has the same problems as the Steam version.
>>> somebody else's ps4 recording

[AlDanceCentralEDC]

Originally posted by Enhanced_Interrogator:

Yeah, just played stage 2 and some of the analog-sounding synths that come up in the 2nd half of the stage sounded like they were missing reverb or something. I wonder if the PS4 version is off this much.

You can definitely hear a difference from this recording from the dreamcast version. Part I'm talking about is at 14:00

https://youtu.be/KxfA7zjjunI?t=14m

Actually, the sounds quality on this video is pretty good so you can use it as a reference for stage 1 and 2.

PSVR version on PS4 sounded much better. I use Atmos surround to play

[AlDanceCentralEDC]

Originally posted by El Syd:

This is such a shame. The newer console versions don't have this do they?

Good thing I have my PSVR version of this game

[Zeikar]

Originally posted by Ritual Magick Lad:

I think I've worked it out!
They're using the Rez - Gamer's Guide to... (2002) remix of the music rather than the original soundtrack!

This is a terrible decision, it sounds totally different!

That is terrible

[手加減 TG]

Initially I was annoyed by the lack of proper 21:9 support, but this audio mix is a far greater crime against Rez. Just on the Earth boss alone, there are 4 distinct incidental instruments (ahhhhhh, dun dun, beep de de beep, wah wah wah) that have all been pushed right back in the mix, rendering them almost inaudiable.

It may be hyperbole, but this has ruined some of the most memorable moments in the game :( It's also sad to see that the same issues existed in the PS4 version months ago, so I doubt they'll be a fix any time soon, if ever. I very much hope to be proven wrong though. God speed Monstars Inc.

[cptquint]

Originally posted by 手加減 Harvey:

Initially I was annoyed by the lack of proper 21:9 support, but this audio mix is a far greater crime against Rez. Just on the Earth boss alone, there are 4 distinct incidental instruments (ahhhhhh, dun dun, beep de de beep, wah wah wah) that have all been pushed right back in the mix, rendering them almost inaudiable.

It may be hyperbole, but this has ruined some of the most memorable moments in the game :( It's also sad to see that the same issues existed in the PS4 version months ago, so I doubt they'll be a fix any time soon, if ever. I very much hope to be proven wrong though. God speed Monstars Inc.

Not hyperbole at all.
In my opinion, the game audio/mix as is, thoroughly diminishes the Rez experience (particularly if you have played the original Dreamcast/PS2 releases.)

Is it confirmed that the PS4 release sufferd from the same mix issues?

[Nevan]

Originally posted by Ritual Magick Lad:

I think I've worked it out!
They're using the Rez - Gamer's Guide to... (2002) remix of the music rather than the original soundtrack!

This is a terrible decision, it sounds totally different!

Lol, they aren't at all.
You guys are so funny, seeing problems everywhere even when there isn't any...

I played ALL the Rez version since Dreamcast, and this game as a great audio. Stop whining for nothing.
Yes there is some mix issues, but that's all.

[Enhanced_Interrogator]

Originally posted by cptquint:

Is it confirmed that the PS4 release sufferd from the same mix issues?

You can look up gameplay videos on youtube and see for yourself. I looked up an Area 01 PS4 playthrough and it has the same issues as the Steam release.