I would like to announce that it is in our plans to release either a CD or a range of audio files which will describe in accurate terms what Jitter is and, more importantly what it sounds like. This can be learned and experienced even on highly Jittery systems. The goal of this work is to make it audible and obvious on an average higher-quality boom-box.
Having said that, I can tell you what Jitter does NOT let you hear.
With Jitter, you can't hear the bow direction when a cellist plays even the most beautifully recorded solo works.
With jitter, you can't hear the size of a string section, you just hear the notes they are playing.
With Jitter, you can't hear the conductor breath.
With Jitter, you can't easily appreciate the conductor's work. There is something missing from the ensemble, that "leadership" which unites all those sound-emiting devices into a perceived whole, a single idea.
With Jitter, you can't hear the circle breathing when Joshua Redman plays his tenor sax.
With Jitter, brushes don't sound anywhere like brushes. It sounds like sandpaper or some other noise.
Getting rid of Jitter is like getting a new "perfect fit" pair of eyeglasses. You always thought you could see quite well, and you certainly never lost your way going home from work. But suddenly, you are surprised!
Liudas
