MIDI and Computer Generated Music/Expert Profile
Expertise
MIDI, Digital Music Composition, Windows Digital Audio Software, Digital Audio Recording, Live Audio Engineering, MIDI Guitar, General Music Theory and Composition.
Experience in the area
- 25 years working with Computers and Digital Music. - 10 years as a professional Live Sound Engineer. - 5 years as a professional Studio Recording Engineer. - Founder & Managing Director of Jayzen Productions, a web-based audio production company specializing in sampling and digital audio software.
Organizations
- Currently active as a Beta Tester for various Audio Software Companies. - Regular contributor to various Software Support Forums.
Education/Credentials
- Dip. Technology Telecommunications Electronics (B.C.I.T.) - A.A. Degree (U.B.C./S.F.U.) - College Cert. in Jazz Guitar Composition (V.C.C.) - College Cert. in Fine Arts (E.C.I.A.D.)
What do you like about this subject?
The ability to blend the creative, the scientific, and the technical.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenji | 02/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! I choose Musescore:) It is ..... |
| Peter | 01/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jay, Thanks for the very thorough answer! ..... |
| Karl | 02/29/08 | 8 | 7 | 10 | Awesome, thanks alot! |
| Josh | 02/26/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks again, JZ. Whether or not you ..... |
| WebGab | 02/23/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Unbelievable! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I have ..... |
Recent Answers from Jay
2012-02-01 Score editor:
I can't give you a definite answer on this as it depends on your needs, expectations, equipment you are using, plus there are a lot to choose from... but Finale is one of the best (though not free). Here
2012-01-15 interfacing analog/digital:
Hi Peter, You're not alone in wanting to keep and use a lot of outboard gear in addition to having a digital recording back-end... Analog effects are, in most cases, better than their digital counterparts
2012-01-05 roland midi files:
Hi Margaret, Thanks for writing. Can you please tell me more details on how you played back the MIDI files from the RG3... Did you create a file on the RG3 in the store from your actual playing
2011-11-20 best composition programme to link to yahama DGX620 keyboard:
He Ali, The Toshiba and XP are fine. I would suggest getting a program such as Sibelius - it gives you everything you need in a single package, and within your budget. You can also look into one of
2011-10-22 Help MIDI MAC problem:
Hi Eddie, Sorry for the delay as I was away for the weekend and just got back. There are a number of ways to connect the Boss unit to your MAC, depending on what you want to do. Most MACs have
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