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DrFord

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Expertise

I can answer questions about; Recording Theory and hardware, advanced music theory and application, songwriting, industry level audio production / mixing / mastering, copyright, publishing, recording hardware and software, and musical instruction.

Experience in the area

As a Producer and Composer, I have music featured in over 100 MTV / VH1 / E! network shows, and several international feature films. As a full time audio engineer, producer, and songwriter I have worked with industry greats, mentored up and coming artists, and have dedicated my life to music and music education. My production tutorial series is available online at http://www.groove3.com/str/from-drop-to-top.html is featured alongside Grammy award winning engineers and has received critical acclaim internationally.

Publications

Authorized Pro Tools Users Forum - "DUC" duc.digidesign.com Music Tech Magazine (future publications)

Education/Credentials

I am a certified Pro Tools operator, Music Theory and Audio Engineering degree holder from M.I. Hollywood, and authorized trainer of several applications.

Past/Present Clients

http://www.groove3.com/str/from-drop-to-top.html

What do you like about this subject?

Everything. Music is my life.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I intend to win the highest awards possible from RCIAA plaques to Grammy Awards.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Finding a mentor is where the true learning begins.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Most things posted on forums about Audio Engineering are wrong, and based on repeated hearsay. Just because you read it on the internet, doesn't make it true. Always check your sources. That's why my profile is public.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Rich	05/23/12	10	10	10	Thank you for your input, I'll start .....
Luke	10/31/11	10	10	10	THANK YOU! Perfect response.
Mitch Nelson	10/11/11	10	10	10	Told me what I didn't need to .....
Leela	09/20/11	10	10	10	Thank you a thousand fold. We are .....
Lizka	07/28/11	10	10	10	Very clear and concise. Also very kind .....

Recent Answers from DrFord

2012-05-23 Recording LP to Computer...:

Hey Rich- It doesn't seem like you have the hookUps you need, but maybe you do. The stereo may have something called an "Aux Out" (Auxillery) and you need to plug that to your computer's input. Mic Input

2012-04-12 Recording a live band all in the same room.:

Hello Ashley- What you are describing is going to be VERY troublesome to get anything of halfway decent quality. I would strongly recommend against it. If you are considering this method because of

2012-03-22 External mic preamps with an audio interface:

Hello Ashley- Thank you for your question. Without knowing which exact unit you are using as a converter, it is hard to correctly answer this question, however I will do my best to explain to you the

2012-02-23 Audio School:

Hey Rashad- As far as Salary goes, I can't tell you specifics because it really depends on where you are. I can tell you however that I have personally paid $400 / day for a "High End" tracking engineer

2012-02-11 Audio School:

Hello Rashad- There's no right answer for this question. I strongly believe in Education, and personally I attended Musician's Institute (www.mi.edu) Recording program, as well as the Keyboard performance

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