"Most people quit between rep 140 and rep 170. That’s the 'Guilty' part. You realize you aren’t tired because of the workout; you’re tired because you’ve never had to look your own weakness in the eye for 15 straight minutes. At rep 160, your body will literally try to lie to you. It will say you’re injured. It will say you’re dizzy. It’s lying. Stay in the circle."

The use of "raw" or untranslated text here actually enhances the alienation felt by some international readers, mirroring the protagonist's confusion. However, the art transcends language barriers. The composition of the panels often tightens, creating a suffocating rhythm that forces the reader to scan the page faster, mimicking the character’s panic. The visual payoff—if it can be called that

: As a "raw" chapter, this is the original Japanese release before official or fan translations have localized the text.

The ground beneath Elias shuddered. The "Circle" was a mechanical resonance chamber. If his rhythm didn't match theirs, the floor—composed of hydraulic plates—would shift, throwing him off balance. If he fell while holding the weight, the chain would detach, and the floor would open into a mulcher below.

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Bobby Balow

I'm an audio enthusiast, entrepreneur, and owner of Raytown Productions – an online mixing, mastering, and production studio. I love challenging artists and musicians to create art that is honest and resonates with others.

1 Comment

  1. Anne

    Gonna definitely give the cla NX version plug a try. Another mixing engineer I follow recommended the abbey road studio version. Maybe because it offers the surround sound capabilities. Waves is currently offering a NX version package that contains all of the nx plugins excluding the abbey road studios version for $79 USD. I think you’re spot on about those ambience settings on the cla nx plug. It would probably be better for to keep mine between 60-75% since I have enough reverb already baked into some of the samples I use. Seems like the cla nx plug would be useful in determining if you’re overdoing it with reverb too. I plan on turning off the effects on all of my tracks and redo them through the nx plugs. Good video.

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