Continuum was produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan (of The John Mayer Trio). Interestingly, the album was tracked to analog tape before being transferred to digital. This "analog warmth" combined with high-resolution digital playback creates a paradoxically perfect marriage.
Cymbals on Steve Jordan’s kit (particularly the hi-hat on “Vultures” and the ride cymbal on “Gravity”) have air and decay. At 96 kHz, the ultrasonic content (inaudible but felt) preserves transient attack. The shank of a drumstick hitting a bell cymbal doesn’t sound like white noise; it sounds like metal . John Mayer - Continuum -2006 Pop- -Flac 24-96-
: A 2016 reissue specifically released the album as a 12-file set in 24-bit/96kHz FLAC format. Continuum was produced by John Mayer and Steve
Often cited as Mayer's best work. The sustain of the guitar notes in the solo section requires the bit-depth of a 24-bit file to truly decay naturally. Cymbals on Steve Jordan’s kit (particularly the hi-hat