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Digital Jazz Productions Music Recording System:

This is my third "MIDI-Based Recording Studio" which combines both vintage synths, tone generators, stand-alone devices and components, as well as some more contemporary gear. And while some of my previous synths and keyboards are now considered to be "vintage," they were also quite large, heavy, and cumbersome to move, especially for a local gig.

My present system is quite flexible in that I can mix and match components when needed for specific recording arrangments, whether it be a tone generator, keyboard, drum machine or sequencer. Just about everything is custom-racked on heavy-duty coasters, which includes my MIDI tone generators, drum machines, entertainment system, speaker cabinets, mixing station and computer work stations.

(Updated: 4/1/08)



Keyboards & MIDI Controllers:

• Yamaha MOTIF XS6 61-Key Music Workstation
  Yamaha FC3 Foot Controller Pedal (Foot Switch - Sustain)
  Yamaha FC4 Foot Controller Pedal (Foot Switch - Assignable)
  Yamaha FC7 Expression Controller Pedal (FC-1)
  Yamaha FC7 Assignable Controller Pedal (FC-2)
  Buffalo Technology VS133-512MB Certified SDRAM Dimms (x2)
  mLAN16e2(S400) FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface
  Yamaha HPE-170 Stereo Headphones
• Technics PR-305 88-Key Digital Piano Ensemble
  w/ 16-Track Sequencer/3.5" floppy disk drive/Audio System
• Roland JUNO-106 61-Key 6-Voice Synthesizer
  w/ Sustain Pedal
• Roland PC-200 MK-II 49-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller
  w/ Sustain Pedal
• Roland KR-500 76-Key Digital Piano, Synth & Accompaniment Keyboard
  w/ Sustain Pedals

MIDI Tone Generators:

• Yamaha MOTIF-RACK ES Tone Generator (MIDI)
  w/ Yamaha PLG150-PC Latin Percussion Plugin Expansion Board
• Yamaha MU50 Tone Generator (MIDI)
• Yamaha MU100 Tone Generator (MIDI) (PLG-Capable)
• Yamaha TX81Z Tone Generator (MIDI) (x2)
• Yamaha TG100 Tone Generator (MIDI)
• Roland SC-55 Sound Canvas (GM) Tone Generator (MIDI)
• Roland MT-32 Multi Timbre Sound Module (MIDI)
  w/ Roland PG-1000 Linear Synthesizer Programmer
• Roland MKS-20 Digital Piano Tone Generator (MIDI)
• Roland MKS-30 (JX-3P) Tone Generator (MIDI)
  w/ Roland PG-200 Synth Programmer (MKS-30/JX-3P)
• Roland MKS-70 Super JX 12-Voice Tone Generator (MIDI)
  w/ Roland PG-800 Synth Programmer (Super JX)
• Roland P-330 Digital Piano Tone Generator (MIDI)
• Korg KAOSSILATOR Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer
• Korg TR-RACK Tone Generator (MIDI)
• Korg EX-8000 Tone Generator (MIDI)
  w/ Korg MEX-8000 Memory Expander (for EX-8000)
• Ensoniq ESQ-M Tone Generator (MIDI)

Drum Machines & Rhythm Controllers:

• BOSS DR-660 Rhythm Unit (MIDI)
• Roland R-5 Human Rhythm Composer (MIDI)
• Yamaha RX5 Rhythm Machine (MIDI)
  w/ WAVE & ROM Cards, Yamaha FC5 Foot Control Switches
• Roland SPD-S Sampling Pad w/ TAMA Stand
  Roland KD-8 Kick Drum Trigger Pad w/ TAMA IRON COBRA Beater
  SanDisk 512MB CompactFlash (x2)
  SanDisk Ultra II 512MB CompactFlash (x6)
  BOSS FS-5U Foot Switches (x3)
  Roland EV-5 Variable-Depth Expression Pedal
• Custom Drum Machine, Device & Effects Rack

Hand Held Percussion:

• LP Shake-It Shakers (x2)
• LP Twin Soft Shakers
• Egg Shakers (x4)
• LP Standard Cabasa
• LP Vibra Slap
• Claves (Pair)
• American Song Whistle

MIDI Sequencers/Recorders/Players:

• Roland MC-50 Micro Composer (MIDI) w/ 3.5" floppy disk drive
• Roland MC-500 Micro Composer (MIDI) w/ 3.5" floppy disk drive
• Roland SB-55 Sound Brush MIDI Recorder/Player w/ 3.5" floppy disk drive
• Yamaha DOM-30 Disk Orchestra Module (MIDI) w/ 3.5" floppy disk drive
• Yamaha MDR-3 Music Disk Recorder (MIDI) w/ 3.5" floppy disk drive
• Yamaha MDF1 MIDI Data Filer (MIDI) w/ QD Drive & Roland QD-10 Quick Disks

Effects Processors:

• Korg KAOSS PAD KP3 Dynamic Effect/Sampler (w/ MIDI/USB)
  w/ SanDisk 2GB SD Card
• BBE 462 Sonic Maximizer (Stereo)
• Alesis Wedge Stereo/2-Channel 24-Bit Desktop Master Reverb & Effects Processor (w/ MIDI)
• Yamaha SPX-90 Reverb Unit w/ Sampler/Remote Control/Footswitch (w/ MIDI)

Audio Recorders:

• Korg D4 Digital Multitrack Recorder w/ SanDisk Ultra II 2.0GB CF Memory / USB
• TASCAM Digital Portastudio DP-01FX/CD 8-Channel Multitrack Recorder
  w/ Onboard Effects/Audio CD-ROM Burner
• SONY RCD-W500C Music Audio CD Recorder/Burner w/ 5-Disc Changer
• SONY MDS-JE500 MiniDisc Recording Deck

Audio/MIDI Devices:

• Edirol FA-101 10 x 10 FireWire AudioCapture Interface
• Lexicon MRC (Version 4) MIDI Remote Controller/Programmer
• M-Audio MIDIsport 2x2 USB MIDI Interface
• Roland MPU-401 MIDI Interface
• Roland MPU-103 MIDI Channer Filter/Converter
• Roland MPU-104 MIDI Input Selector (w/ 5 Masters)
• Casio TB-1 8-Channel MIDI Thru Box (w/ Switchable A/B Masters)
• Korg KMT-60 6-Channel MIDI Thru Box
• MIDIMAN MIDI-to-Tape Sync
• MIDI Solutions Quadra Merge 4-Input MIDI Mergers (x3)
• Various PC MIDI Interfaces

Microphones:

• Samson SR-22 Wireless Mic System
  w/ SH-2 Transmitter w/ EV N/D 257 Head
• ElectroVoice N/D 257 Vocal Mic
• AKG D320B Vocal Mic
• CAVS M-9 Vocal Mic (w/ on/off switch)
• Samson Tripod Boom Mic Stands (x2)
• Desktop Mini-Tripod Mic Stand
• Various Mic Clips & XLR Cables

Mixers/Patch Bays/Rack Modules:

• Alesis Studio-32 16-Channel Mixing Board
• Rolls RM203 10-Channel Line Mixer
• Samson S-mix 5-Channel Micro Mixers (x2)
• FURMAN PB-40 20-Channel (1/4") Patch Bay
• TASCAM PB-32R 16-Channel (RCA) Patch Bay
• FURMAN PL-PLUS Power Conditioners & Light Modules (x3)
• Odyssey Werk Light 3000 Power Modules (x6)
• Budd 6-Foot Studio Rack
• Mixing Board Studio Rack
• Custom Drum Machine & Effects Studio Rack
• Samson 12-Space Studio Racks (x3)

Audio Systems:

• Altec Lansing VS4121 Powered Audio System (PC & Portable Audio)
• Yamaha MS20S Powered Monitors (w/ stands) (x2)
• Yamaha A-700 100-watt Integrated Power Amp.
• Creek 4330R 40-watt Integrated Power Amp. w/ Remote
• Custom Studio Monitors (Petra Speakers) (x2)
• Bookshelf Monitors (x2)
• Realistic Portable Mini Speaker System (PC & Portable Audio)
• Cambridge SoundWorks PC Works 5-Point Surround Sound System (PC & Portable Audio)
• PolkAudio Amplified Speaker System (PC & Portable Audio)

Computer Systems & Devices:

• Primary System:
  HP Pavilion d1000y Media Center PC
  HP HD1600 Personal Media Drive 160GB (USB)
  MAXTOR One-Touch 250GB External Backup HD (FireWire/USB)
  HP scanjet 4670 See-Thru Scanner (USB)
  HP deskjet 5150 Printer (USB)
  CASIO CW-50 Compact Disc Title Printer (USB)
  SanDisk ImageMate (SDDR-89) 12-in-1 Memory Card Reader (USB)
  SanDisk ImageMate (SDDR-05) CF Memory Card Reader (USB)
  SanDisk MicroMate (SDDR-113) SD-HC Memory Card Reader (USB)
  w/ SanDisk 4GB SD(HC) Memory Card
  PNY Attache 8GB High Speed Flash Memory (USB)
  Memorex 512MB (USB 2.0) Flash Memory (USB)
  Various CF/SD/SD-HC/MicroSD Memory Cards
  CyberPower CP800AVR/BF800 Battery Backup System
  Altec Lansing VS4121 Powered Audio System (PC & Portable Audio)
  Targus PAU212U 2.0 High Speed 7-Port USB Hubs (x2)
• Multimedia Music System:
  HP z560 Digital Entertainment Center PC
  HP HD3000S Personal Media Drive 300GB (USB)
  Microsoft Wireless Comfort Keyboard 4000 w/ HD Laser Wheel Mouse
• Monitor Systems:
• HP LC3040N 30" LCD HDTV Flat Panel Display Monitor w/ Audio System/Effects
  (DVI/VGA/S-Video/Component/Composite/CATV)
• HP w19b 19" BrightView Widescreen LCD Flat Panel Display Monitor (VGA/DVI)
• HP Pavilion vf17 17" LCD Flat Panel Display Monitor (VGA)
• SONY SDM-S53 15" TFT Color Flat Panel Display Monitor (VGA)
• VistaPoint L770 17" CRT Monitor (VGA)
• CTX X50 15" CRT Monitor (VGA)
• Various Custom-Designed PC Systems
• Various Networking/Wireless Systems & Devices
  
• Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 Wide-Angle 1.3 mp 3x Zoom Webcam w/ Mic
• Creative Labs CT6840 WebCam (USB)
• Logitec QuickCam VC (USB)
• Palm Zire 72 PDA w/ SanDisk 1GB SD Card and PalmOne Universal Keyboard
• Palm IIIx PDA w/ PalmPilot Fax Modem and LandWare GoType! Keyboard
  HotSync USB Cable and HotSync USB Cradles (x2)
• Belkin FSU101 4-Port USB (1.01) Hub
• Belkin FSU021 4-Port USB (2.1) Hub
• NetGear EN104 10Base-T 4-Port Hub
• Linksys BEFSR41 V.2 4-Port 10/100 Cable/DSL Router/Switcher
• Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 High Power AirStation Wireless-G MIMO Performance
  Router/Switcher and Access Point (Connection with Approved Client Access)
• Buffalo WLI-U2-KG125S AirStation G125 High Speed Keychain Adapters (x2)
• Buffalo WLI-U2-KG54-AI AirStation G54 USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter
• VGA/PS2 A/B Data Transfer Switch w/ VGA & PS2 Cables
• Belkin F1B028-E 4-Way Data Transfer Switch (for DB25 cables)
• PC CONCEPTS A/B Data Transfer Switch (for DB25 cables)
• Various PC Mics and Headsets
• Various PS2 Keyboards and Devices
• Various Phone and Cable Modems

Computer Software Integration:

• Cubase AI 4 (DAW)
• Yamaha Studio Manager v2.1.7 with MOTIF-RACK ES and MOTIF XS Editors
• Yamaha Tools for PLG150-DR/PC and Modular Synthesis Plug-in System
• SONY Sound Forge Audio Studio 8.0
• DART CD-Recorder 4.1
• Finale NotePad 2007
• Pinnacle Studio ver 9.4, 10
• Panasonic MotionDV Studio LE for DV ver 5.6E
• Master Tracks Pro ver 6
• WinAmp 5.24
• Windows Media Player ver 10, 11
• Windows Live Messenger/Windows Live Call
• Windows NetMeeting
• WinZip 8.0
• InterVideo WinDVD Player/Creator ver 2.5
• AnvSoft DVD Photo Slideshow Pro ver 6.54
• Photo Story ver 3
• Sonic RecordNow!
• Best Buy Digital Music Store/Rhapsody ver 4.0
• RealPlayer ver 11
• SanDisk Media Converter for Sansa e280R MP3 Player
• iTunes 7
• Apple QuickTime Pro 7 Player
• Various P2P Clients
• Adobe PhotoShop 6.5, 7.0
• Adobe Illustrator 7.0
• Adobe Acrobat Writer 5.0 & Reader 8.1.2
• Microsoft Office Professional 2000 and 2007, Office Groove 2007
• Microsoft Photo Editor
• Microsoft Front Page 2000 and 2003
• Microsoft Life Cam with Windows Live Messenger
• Microsoft Works
• Microsoft Picture It! Premium ver 10
• Mozilla Firefox ver 2.0.0.7
• Internet Explorer ver 7.0
• Macromedia Flash 5.0
• Norton Ghost 2003
• Windows NetMeeting 3.01
• Arachnophilia ver. 4.0 and 5.2
• Dreamweaver
• CuteFTP Pro 2.0
• Palm Desktop 4.1.4
• DataViz Documents To Go ver 6.007
• Adobe Reader for Palm OS
• Readiris Pro 8
• Seagate DiscWizard ver 10.0
• AIM 6.0
• MSN Messenger 7.0
• Various Security Applications
• Various Media Center Applications

Accessories & Devices:

• Sansa e280R Rhapsody 8GB MP3 Player/FM Tuner w/ MicroSD Card
• A+B Mix Boxes (x6) (1/4" phone jack ports)
• Kelsey Pro Series Direct Insertion Boxes (w/ XLR Cables) (x2)
• Roland DP-2 Damper Pedals (x6)
• Roland Dual Foot Switch
• Roland EV-5 Variable-Depth Expression Pedal
• Yamaha FC3 Damper Pedal (for MOTIF XS6)
• Yamaha FC4 Damper Pedals (x2)
• Yamaha FC5 Foot Switch/Sustain Pedals (x4)
• Yamaha FC7 Expression Pedal Controllers (x2)
• Korg FS-1 Foot Switch
• Korg DT-1 Digital Guitar Tuner
• GEM 3-Pedal Foot Switches
• BOSS FS-5U Foot Switches (x3)
• Sequential Foot Switch
• Dynex A/V Selector Switch Boxes (x2)
• Samson Folding Keyboard Stand w/ Second Tier Expansion Brackets
• Rok Steady "X-Style" Piano Bench
• Technics Small Keyboard Stand (Modified for PC-200 or other devices)
• Various MIDI/Data/Audio/Mic/Speaker/Power Cables
• AC Power Adapters
• Tripod Music Desk

Video/DVD/CD:

• Panasonic PV-GS320 DV Video Camcorder
• Panasonic DMR-ES30V VHS/DVD Combo Recorder/Player
• Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD DVR Receiver
• DiscounTechnology/MAXTOR 250GB eSATA HD
• Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 DVR Receivers (x2)
• Toshiba M-661 Video Cassette Recorder
• Denon DVD2910 Up-Converting DVD Player
• SONY DVP-NS501P Progressive Scan DVD Player
• Insignia IS-PDVD10 10" Portable DVD Player
• Polaroid PDV-0700 7" Portable DVD Player
• Toshiba SD-3107U DVD Video Player
• Panasonic SL-PD249 MASH 5-Disc Compact Disc Changer
• Panasonic SL-SW405 MASH Portable CD Player
• Pinnacle Systems Dazzle DVC-80 USB A/V Adapter (RCA+S-Video)
• Pinnacle Systems Dazzle DVC-170 USB A/V Adapter (RCA+S-Video)
• Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 Wide-Angle 1.3 mp 3x Zoom Webcam w/ Mic
• Syntech 13" SDTV Monitor (CATV)
• RPS RS-3115 Boom Light Kits w/ 6" Reflectors (x2)
  RPS RS-3995 5000K bulbs (x2)
  Hama 5014 1/4" Compact Ballhead w/ 1/4" - 3/8" base thread (x2)
  Bogen 2900 Super Clamp w/ Standard Stud w/ 1/4" thread (x4)
  Bogen C1575B Avenger Super Clamp w/ Standard Stud w/ 1/4" thread (x2)

Photo:

• Nikon Coolpix 5900 5.1 Mpx. Digital Camera w/ SanDisk 2GB SD Card
• Kodak DC200 Digital Camera w/ SanDisk 40MB CF Card
• Minolta SRT-101 35mm Camera System w/ Various Lenses
• Vivitar Flash System
• Gossen Luna-Pro Light Meter
• Star-D Professional Tripod (30.5" profile)
• Cherry Medium-Size Tripod (19" profile)
• Dynex Mini-Tripod

Phono:

• Technics SL-1500 Direct Drive Turntable
  Rolls VP29 Phono Preamp, DiscWasher Anti-Static & Cleaning System

Headphones:

• Yamaha HPE-170 Stereo Headphones (1/4"-phono jack) (x3)
• Roland RH-100 Stereo Headphones (1/4"-phono jack) (x2)
• Panasonic Shock Wave Stereo Portable Headphones (stereo mini-phono jack)
• Panasonic XBS Stereo Portable Headphones (stereo mini-phono jack)
• Skullcandy Stereo Portable Headphones (stereo mini-phono jack)
• SONY MDR-24 Stereo Portable Headphones (stereo mini-phono jack)
• KOSS Stereo Portable Headphones (stereo mini-phono jack)
• Digital Stereo Headphones (variable volume/stereo mini-phono jack)
• Griffen Stereo Ear Budds (stereo mini-phono jack)

Cassette Tape Decks:

• Pioneer CT-W403R Stereo Double Cassette Deck
• Optimus Portable Cassette Player, FM Tuner & Ear Phones
• GE Data Cassette Recorder
• Panasonic RN-302 VAS Microcassette Recorder w/ Micro Cassettes

Cables & Cable Adapters:

• 1/4" Phono to 1/4" Phono Cables
• 1/4" Phono to 1/4" Phono Speaker Cables
• 1/4" Phono to 1/4" Phono Female Adapters
• 1/4" Phone to RCA Cables
• 1/4" Phono Patchbay Cables
• 1/4" Stereo Phone Extension Cables
• 1/4" TRS Insertion Cables
• 1/4" TRS Balanced Cables
• RCA to RCA Cables
• RCA Patchbay Cables
• RCA Composite & Component A/V Cables
• RCA to 1/4" Phone Adapters
• RCA to RCA "Y" Cables
• S-Video Cables
• Stereo Mini Phono Cables
• Stereo Mini Phono Extension Cables
• Stereo Mini Phono to RCA Cables
• Stereo Mini Phono to 1/4" Stereo Phone Adapters
• XLR to XLR Cables
• XLR to 1/4" Phono Cables
• MIDI & 5-Pin Din Cables (various lengths 4" to 100')
• MIDI to MIDI (Female) Adapters
• Monster Balanced Speaker Wires
• DVI to DVI Cables
• DVI to VGA Adapters
• HDMI Cables
• PS2 Extension Cables
• PS2 to USB Adapters
• PS2 to 5-Pin Din Adapters
• VGA Extension Cables
• Ethernet RJ45 Cables
• Telephone Line and Extension Cables
• Serial Cables and Adapters
• Parallel Printer Cables
• RS-232 Cables
• USB Cables
• USB Extension Cables
• USB to Mini-USB Cables
• FireWire 6-Pin Cables
• FireWire 6-Pin to 4-Pin Cables
• DV Cables
• CATV Cables (various lengths)
• CATV 2, 3, 4, & 5-Way Splitters
• CATV 3-Way Input Selector Switch
• PC AC Power Cables
• Roland AC Power Cables
• 2-Pin and In-line Power Adapter Cables
• Multi-Outlet AC Power and Surge Protectors
• AC Power Extension Cords
• AC Ground Lifts