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| Subject | Date Asked |
| How to record church meetings | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: We are a very small church and want to record our meetings on CD to give out to visitors for free. ... A: I know you stated you didn't want to use a computer but as long as you have a fair amount of hard ... | |
| How to record church meetings | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: We are a very small church and want to record our meetings on CD to give out to visitors for free. ... A: Let me ask some questions before I attempt to answer. How many mics will be recorded? Any ... | |
| Starting a Band | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I was thinking about starting a band with my friends. We want to record all of our songs onto CDs, ... A: Caroline, Sorry it took me so long to get to you. I didn't get notification of a pending question. I ... | |
| Is It True? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Im working with analog equipment, but the only digital part of my studio is my DAW which is Adobe ... A: To follow...I'll answer #1 and #2 when I get a break. We are working on a lengthy Jazz project and ... | |
| Is It True? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Im working with analog equipment, but the only digital part of my studio is my DAW which is Adobe ... A: Jordan, #4 If you are referring to how hot they are recorded, no. If everything in the mix is "under ... | |
| home recording software | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: that i can produce my own beats and record audio on to? I have played around with fl studio 9 i ... A: For something not overly complex and with minimal buzzers and whistles, try Audacity. It's ... | |
| AKG mikes | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: A neighbor has loaned me a pair of AKG condenser mikes, type CK 61-ULS. They are small diaphragm. I ... A: They are close to top of the line small diaphragm mics. They should go for about $700-$800 in good ... | |
| No Monitor Help | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I am running a line in through an 1/8" connection (its a laptop and the only line in.) The computer ... A: I'll help you try to narrow it down. I wouldn't think it to be a driver issue, but most likely a ... | |
| Home Recording | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Sir!Please tell me how to record some song in the home by using computer and secondly I want to make ... A: You can plug a mic directly into your computer, but I don't recommend it. THe quality using this ... | |
| Mixing Advice | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have Pro Tools LE 8 and I have my own home studio as well! Two of them as a matter of fact, but ... A: Jordan, Advice part 1. DON'T...GIVE...UP! You will get this and I will show you how, just send me ... | |
| File extensions-BR-8 Wave Converter Ver1 | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I finally converted my zip card from the Boss BR-8 to a WAV extension. It plays on the computer but ... A: Now I understand. You are going through this process of conversion correct? Converting BR-8 track ... | |
| File extensions-BR-8 Wave Converter Ver1 | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I finally converted my zip card from the Boss BR-8 to a WAV extension. It plays on the computer but ... A: I'm not quite what you are asking here. Changing a file's extension does not change a non-wave file ... | |
| recording my own voice | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I want to record myself reading a book for my students. I have an Intel computer and bought a ... A: Click Record, and then let Sound Recorder run for 60 seconds. After Sound Recorder stops recording, ... | |
| phonograph to dvd format | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I have numerous old phonograph records which I would like to transfer to cd or dvd formats. I have ... A: Being that they will be audio I would use a CD. DVDs are not very useful for audio only. CD-RW is a ... | |
| One Man Band Project | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I am fed up with unreliable people to be in my band and have decide to go my own way and record ... A: I've been there James. I would suggest a computer based recording system preferably Pro Tools. You ... | |
| Mixing & Mastering Infomation | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Which way should I pan my vocals? Which way should I pan my instruumentals? Should I use a mono or ... A: Lead vocals are usually right in the center. Backups can be all over the stereo field. Panning for ... | |
| Software for constructing complete drum tracks? | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I am an expert in the Exporting/Importing goods category: ... A: You can add a keyboard to your setup, but almost all functions can be achieved with a computer ... | |
| Software for constructing complete drum tracks? | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I am an expert in the Exporting/Importing goods category: ... A: Hank, You are in luck. There are 3 programs that will allow you to do this, Reason, Fruity Loops and ... | |
| voice recording to cd | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: First I'm not a tecky. I want to record an oral history for my grandchildren. I have a HP Pavilion ... A: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. You can record directly to a hard drive and even tweak ... | |
| mixing & mastering | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: Im a singer/songwriter/ rapper and im trying to help my music sound at least a little bit ... A: No problem. Let's start at the beginning and forgive me if I have to ask more questions as we go. ... | |
| mixing & mastering | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: Im a singer/songwriter/ rapper and im trying to help my music sound at least a little bit ... A: Deirell, I listened to a few of your tracks and I do hear what you are talking about. The vocals are ... | |
| Hellpppp | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: i'm a newb at all these things to start out with.... And i dont know where to start... so this is ... A: Presonus and Tascam both make capable audio interfaces in your price range. As far as one website ... | |
| home recording | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: What type of mikes (omnidirectional?) would you suggest for a home recording of classical piano, to ... A: I answered it. For some reason, the question came the follow-up came through twice. Here is the copy ... | |
| home recording | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: What type of mikes (omnidirectional?) would you suggest for a home recording of classical piano, to ... A: There are 2 mics I am familiar with in your price range. The Samson C03U and the Behringer B-2 are ... | |
| Tascam DR-100 | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I am considering buying a Tascam DR-100 recording device in order to record me playing classical ... A: I am familiar with the DR100, but I would be very impressed if you could get anything competitive ... | |
| compatibility | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have an mbox pro2 and I want to buy a new laptop and desktop that is compatible as the ones I am ... A: Absolutely. For what you are using it for, you would get more for your money with a desktop and top ... | |
| compatibility | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I have an mbox pro2 and I want to buy a new laptop and desktop that is compatible as the ones I am ... A: Wow...you could easily afford an entire Mac based studio for that, but if you are sold on a PC I ... | |
| question regarding cubase le | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I use cubase le and I just started recording audio a day ago. I'm use to using midi, because in midi ... A: Sorry, I misunderstood. I've never used the LE version on it's own. From what I gather it would have ... | |
| Recording guitar | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey Kyle, looking for an expert opinion. I want to record two vocals/acoustic guitars. Very limited ... A: I think with a small investment you can certainly get much better than "good for a home recording." ... | |
| Recording guitar | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey Kyle, looking for an expert opinion. I want to record two vocals/acoustic guitars. Very limited ... A: Sorry to answer with questions. What will you be recording to? If recording to a computer, what ... | |
| Rode usb mic to Cubase LE | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I am having a problem getting Cubase LE4 to recognize my Rode podcaster usb mic. I am not yet at the ... A: The Asio4all suprised me as as it was an easy across the board fix and I haven't run into anyone ... | |
| Home Studio | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I would like to be able to record (with my voice) audio books and be able to edit it on my pc. I ... A: Let me ask some questions before I answer the question. Are you plugging directly into the computer ... | |
| Rode usb mic to Cubase LE | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am having a problem getting Cubase LE4 to recognize my Rode podcaster usb mic. I am not yet at the ... A: Cubase ( in Windows XP ) can only use one audio interface driver at a time... this means that when ... | |
| Rode usb mic to Cubase LE | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am having a problem getting Cubase LE4 to recognize my Rode podcaster usb mic. I am not yet at the ... A: This could be a number of things, but the first place I would start would be to make sure the ... | |
| white noise in my pro tools system | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a small home studio in a spare bedroom, consisting of a Mac OSX, Pro-Tools M-Powered, a MLX ... A: Wow...that's a tough one. It could be a number of things. Without being there, a good procedure is ... | |
| Removing vocals | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to remove the vocals from an mp3 file (converted from an m4a I Tunes file). Audacity ... A: I have not found a way to perform this perfectly with any stereo track but mp3s make it even more ... | |
| Home Recording Basics | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm a professional pianist (I play for professional dance companies here in Chicago) who often ... A: No problem. On how I know all this stuff...I have been an engineer for almost 20 years, 8 of those I ... | |
| Home Recording Basics | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm a professional pianist (I play for professional dance companies here in Chicago) who often ... A: You are very welcome and I hope I can help. As far as I know, there are no real-time programs for ... | |
| Recording | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a used Boss BR1200 digital recording studio. I'm recording but I don't know ... A: Bouncing is basically a pre-mix mix. Say you have 8 tracks of drums. Get the mix on them you like, ... | |
| Recording | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a used Boss BR1200 digital recording studio. I'm recording but I don't know ... A: I'm not 100% on what you are asking. If you are running out of tracks, bounce them down internally ... | |
| home recording | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm a novice...but have recorded some of my music using a Tascam portastudio. I want to use my ... A: I'm assuming this the analog version of the portastudio. The digital version connects directly, but ... | |
| PT & Drum Programming issues | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I've taken one semester of music recording (Basic, such as signal flow, consoles and such) but since ... A: Christopher, The easiest and most efficient route would probably be an Akai MPC, any version. It's a ... | |
| Recommended EQ Setting Leslie Speaker | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Is there a recommended EQ setting for a leslie speaker / Hammond organ? A: Marion, The EQ is completely based on the situation. If the instrument is solo you should probably ... | |
| Connection | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought cubase sx3 to record audio and an m-audio fast track pro as my audio ... A: Will, This is a very common problem and not just with Cubase. I've read several forums with ... | |
| Recording. | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Hey, i've been recording my whole drum set in one channel and i'm sick of it. I'm getting a mixer, ... A: Firewire will open up a ton of options. Just about as many tracks as you could possibly need. There ... | |
| Recording. | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Hey, i've been recording my whole drum set in one channel and i'm sick of it. I'm getting a mixer, ... A: It's a detect and assign method with your incoming tracks. Here is a basic scenario assuming you ... | |
| Recording. | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey, i've been recording my whole drum set in one channel and i'm sick of it. I'm getting a mixer, ... A: Jake, This is a topic that I could write volumes about but it's really not complicated at all. There ... | |
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Kyle Aylor
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Expertise
U.S. View Profile I can answer in-depth technical and creative questions regarding studio/home recording and mastering. Questions to me should limited to these areas.
Experience
I owned and operated a recording studio for 7 years and currently own a digital mastering and duplication facility.
Organizations
National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's degree in Business Management
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One Less Reason, Jerry Lee Lewis, Joan Red, Scott Sudbury, SoundRight Productions, Avari Williams, James Burton, Mr. Del, Skinny Pimp, Ty Oliver, Jean-Michel Danton, Canton Jones, Justin Posey, Epoch of Unlight, Kurt Clayton, EZ Rock, Otis Redding III, True, Cool Ace, Al Gamble, Will Graves, Da Ladie, Mea Culpa, Tommy Wright III, A440, Clayton May, Mickey Utley, Holy South, John Williams, B.B. Cunningham...
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