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Random Access Music began in 1988 with analog equipment mostly as a hobby. In 2002 funds were available to convert to a mostly digital studio. 3 PC’s using Intel processors running Windows XP Professional are now the heart of the studio. The first PC is used primarily for recording/sequencing/mixing and editing with Cakewalk Plasma, Cakewalk Sonar Producer and Music Creator Pro 24. (No Protools here! not needed, yes I would love to hear from you.) 96kHZ 24bit recording is possible but we record/playback at 48kHz with 16bit resolution. We do adhere to Redbook standards with our recordings. Notational software is with Finale. Some remixing and cleaning of analog tape and LP’s is performed with Magix and Cakewalk Music Creator Pro. This PC uses a M-Audio 1010 Sound card. The second PC’s only function is to host Tascam Gigastudio. The third PC is primarily used as a 96kHz/24bit recorder with Cakewalk Music Creator Pro 24 and Plasma and for MIDI switches. A Dell laptop is used for field recordings with an M-audio Audiobuddy preamp and a diverse collection of microphones.

Peripheral equipment includes a Behringer MX 1604A control surface. Behringer 24-bit multi engine effects processor. Behringer Ultragraph Pro graphic equalizer. JVC DAT deck and Koss CD-R.

MIDI controls include an Opcode Studio X and Midisport 2X4. A Yamaha MU80 tone generator also controls MIDI but is sometimes used as a tone generator. A Roland A-50 (I know, it’s old) controller keyboard is an integral part of this workstation.

About Us

James D. Taylor Jr. has been regarded as a virtuoso composer and performer on numerous instruments including the pipe organ and harpsichord. Mr. Taylor has composed for many instruments ranging from solo to full orchestra and also performs on the Native American flute, hammered dulcimer, violin and piano. Mr. Taylor has spent most of his adult life in some capacity in and around recording studios and artists and served an internship at Smith Recording Studios in California. As a veteran of the US Navy, Mr. Taylor has visited numerous countries enriching his appreciation for all forms of music. Mr. Taylor has also authored two English Renaissance biographies and has designed and maintains his three websites.