Software

    Since the majority of the music on this site is created within the computer domain, proper software is crucial to producing a professional sounding recording. But like any good family recipe, some of the key ingredients will always remain a secret...

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Multitrack Audio Software -

Steinberg Nuendo

     Steinberg's Nuendo software can be used to sequence Audio, Video, and MIDI data inone application.Each channel of audio can be sent through a separate filter or plugin to obtain a perfect balanced sound. When working with contemporary music, it is not uncommon to use several inserts on each track, most notably compression to maximize volume levels. When sequencing orchestral music, it is best to refrain from using too many effects and plug-ins, allowing the music to take on a more natural sound.

 

Hardware

Most of the music on this site is created entirely within the computer - from software samples directly into multitrack recording software. This negates in large part the need for a room full of gear. Nonetheless, the collection of recording equipment has been growing and expanding for several years.

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Kurzweil PC1X - The latest addition to the studio equipment. An 88 weighted key controller connected to the primary PC running Gigastudio.

Alesis Nanoverb - 18-bit digital effects processor. Connected to aux send bus of Behringer MX-2004a mixer.

Alesis QS6.1 Synthesizer - Master controller keyboard for the studio. MIDI connected into Desktop PC running a software sampler. MIDI also connected to sound modules.

Behringer Eurorack MX-2004a - 20-channel analog mixing board. Multiple outputs connected to Edirol MA-10D monitor speakers and Tascam US-224.

Edirol MA-10D Monitor Speakers - 24-bit 96khz digital input connected to secondary computer and Behringer MX-2004a for monitoring and mixing purposes.

Roland JV-1010 Sound Module - 64-voice MIDI sound module, connected to Alesis QS6.1 through MIDI.

Roland U-220 - A vintage sound module with an eclectic assortment of sounds, many of which are duplicated on the JV-1010.

Tascam US-224 Control Surface - A combination USB controler interface and sound card. Connects to secondary computer for recording multitrack audio. Physical controls (sliders/knobs) interface with software controls inside computer.

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Overview

     All of the music on this site has been recorded and mixed in the project studio. A modest collection of recording equipment is used to sequence, orchestrate, record, and mix the music . Though the physical layout and list of equipment changes frequently over time, the bottom line in the studio has always been the sound.

Current Studio Layout: