Redwing
Computers
Local Kingston, Ontario
computer retailer that
specializes in pro-audio
hardware, software and
builds computers for the
audio market. Most of
the products listed on
this page are available
through Redwing. Give
them a call, nice guys.
By the way, my day job
is running Redwing
Computers.
Audio
Minds Great site,
friendly community of
musicians interested in
computer based audio.
Excellent place to ask
questions!
Cubase
Users Forum
Cubase is
my sequencer of choice,
this is a user based
forum and is the best
place to ask Cubase
related questions.
PG
Music
Developers
of the BAND IN A BOX
program. Excellent forum
for assistance with this
program.
The Mic Book - A Chat
with Harvey Guest Informative
compilation of an
extensive discussion on
microphones and Mic
technique with Harvey
Guest, a legend in the
audio field. Quote: "
I'll
try to cover as much
ground as I can, to give
everybody a good basic
understanding of the
different mic designs,
advantages and
disadvantages of each
design, how mic polar
patterns are created,
advantages and
disadvantages of each
polar pattern, and
finally where each type
might be used, along
with advantages and
disadvantages of each
usage. How's that for a
course outline?
PHYSICS OF MUSIC
The Physics of Music and
Musical
Instruments" by a
David Lapp from Tufts
University. A
downloadable E-Book -
Physics of Music
SEQUENCERS
Cubase
My
present sequencer of
choice. If you are into
Cubase and haven't
checked out their user
group, you are missing
out on a great resource,
you can find the user
group at:
www.cubase.net
Nuendo
One
of the premier media
production programs
available.
Cakewalk
What
can you say, these guys
have been in the
computer based audio biz
since the very
beginning.
Power
Tracks Pro Audio
If
you want a sequencer to
start with this program
has lots to offer for
not a lot of dollars,
really unbelievable
value.
Ableton
Live
A
radical new idea in
sequencers. Incorporates
live looping
capabilities.
M-Powered
Pro-Tools
Pro-Tools
has long been the
defacto program of
choice for many major
studios but in the past
it had been tied to some
very expensive hardware.
Not long ago M-Audio
changed all of this by
offering a version of
Pro-Tools compatible
with it's own hardware
line, a much less
expensive line of audio
equipment, making
Pro-Tools a very
attractive option for
the home audio
enthusiast.
Band
In a Box
Not exactly a sequencer
but an extremely
interesting production
program. Band In a Box
is an accompaniment
program. It will
generate a professional
sounding 5 part
arrangement based on a
lead sheet. Check it
out. Very useful tool
and learning aid.
PRO-AUDIO HARDWARE
M-Audio
World
famous manufactures of
high quality audio
interfaces, keyboards
controllers, and all the
other gear you need for
a home studio.
Roland
Roland
pioneered the midi
standard. They were the
manufacturers of the
original MPU-401 the
first midi interface for
PC.
Edirol
A
Roland subsidiary that
manufacturers an
extensive line of
audio/midi interfaces
and keyboards.
