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Expert: Jason Fryer - 9/20/2009


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Hello Jason.   I just bought a Alesis SR-16.  It says right on it that it is a Stereo sampler.  In the manual it says that your can dump info off a tape onto the Alesis. I have CD table tops connected to a dj mixer, which is connected to a mixing console.  I do not have a tape player.  I tried connected the out of my console to the tape in/out of the Alesis to see if I can dump my cd's on the Alesis.  My question is, is there anyway I can sample my cd's onto the Alesis SR-16.  I hope I can, and I hope you have the answer.  Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.  Lloyd

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Hi Lloyd, from what I've seen the SR-16 is a drum machine & not a sampler, so I don't know if it can actually sample at all. Sorry I can't help you further, but I think you have the wrong tool for the job. If you want to sample from your tables, just get a 2 or 4 channel audio interface & record into a computer on whatever software you're most familiar with. Hope that helps, if you need anything else, just drop me a line.
Peace - J.

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I specialize in Macintosh recording systems on OS X & am well versed in most of the available software titles relative to the platform. I can answer most questions about home recording in general such as: Mic placement, recording/mixing/mastering techniques, control room set up, acoustics & acoustical treatment & choosing the right equipment for specific recording applications. I do not answer PC related questions, or questions pertaining CD/DVD copying or ripping.

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I have been working in studios for over 20 years both as a recurring artist playing on my own recordings & as a session musician, engineer & producer. I run a Mac based studio from my home, use mostly Logic or Garageband. I'll use Garageband for writing & Pre-Prod & move the project over to Logic afterwards. I also have experience using Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Ableton Live & many others. My preferences are Logic & Pro Tools & as such my area of expertise is focussed in these two apps. I'm also an IT guy, sysadmin & electronics technician so can help with technical questions relating to studio operation & maintenance.

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River CIty Junction (Guitarist)

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Musician's Professional Workshop Scholarship (CHOM FM)
Vanier College (Classical Music - Guitar)
Herzing Institute (Micro-Computer Electronics)
Have taken numerous online courses in recording/engineering

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