Press Release - First Four in Foundation Series

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HowAudio.com Release First Four “Foundation Series”, How-To Music Production DVD Titles Pro Tools LE 7.0, SoundForge 8, GarageBand and MOTU Digital Performer DVDs Offer Accessible Instruction Via Interactive Video Tutorials

Orange, California (June 12, 2007)—HowAudio.com (HA!), a subscription-based, on-demand music and audio software training website launched June 1, ’07, announces the release of its first four (4) how-to “Foundations Series” DVD titles on music production software: Pro Tools LE 7.0, SoundForge 8, GarageBand and MOTU Digital Performer. DVDs are available for purchase at XXXX. SoundForge 9 is currently in production and more titles will follow monthly .

Pro Tools LE® offers everything you need to create music affordably and with professional results. Pro Tools is widely used by professionals in music production, postproduction, TV and film scoring and serves as the defacto standard in said industries. Jeff Dykhouse, veteran audio engineer, takes a comprehensive look at each aspect of this powerful program. With the HA! QuickSTART Overview, you get the needed edge to be up and running quickly.

Sound Forge® is considered the industry standard for audio software professionals who want to create and edit digital audio files with absolute speed and precision. Acclaimed for its power, stability, and no-nonsense interface, it's the fastest way to get from raw audio to finished master. Sound Forge software contains everything you need to analyze, record and edit audio, produce music loops, digitize and clean-up old recordings, model acoustic environments, create streaming media and master replication-ready CDs. This training will help you master the basics and beyond. We will focus on the powerful SoundForge Audio Editor, professional audio recording techniques, obtaining pristine audio quality, achieving professional audio effects and learning the audio restoration tools.

GarageBand is a software application developed by Apple® that allows users to easily compose, perform and record their own music. In this tutorial learn just how easy it is to turn your Mac into a fully featured recording studio. Jeff Dykhouse walks you through mastering the interface, learning basic recording techniques, arranging a song, recording live instruments/vocals, editing and mixing tracks, adding special effects, podcasting and distributing your GarageBand compositions via the Internet or CD.

Veteran audio engineer Les Brockmann demonstrates that even though MOTU Digital Performer was originally designed for professional studio production, film scoring, live performance and remixing, that with DP’s advanced features and an intuitive streamlined design, it can be easily utilized for professional results for all levels of users from home recording enthusiasts to world-class recording studios. Les demonstrates how to record live instruments, record and import MIDI files, sequence and edit your finished project for export in a variety of different file formats.

HA’s “Foundation Series” is authored by experienced professionals in the fields of audio recording and engineering. With accessible instruction and a focus on real world applications, the HowAudio pros have designed a series of interactive video tutorials allowing you to easily learn at your own pace utilizing either DVD-rom / CD-rom or the HA! Online Video Library (HowAudio.com). For more information or to check out additional titles and resources, we invite musicians, home recording enthusiasts and audio professionals to visit our website: www.HowAudio.com.

About the Authors:
Les Brockmann is a Los Angeles-based engineer with credits that include engineering on projects that have garnered both Grammy and Academy Awards. With over 20 years in audio engineering, Les is a consummate professional whether scoring, live mixing or digitally editing. With experience that ranges from work on motion pictures, television, theatrical music recording, Les has a diverse client list that includes Fox, ABC, HBO, Warner Brothers, MCA, Disney, Sony and Yamaha. In addition, he is an instructor for UCLA Extension’s Department of Entertainment Studies.

Jeff Dykhouse has been actively involved in audio engineering for more than 20 years. He has been a user of computer-based recording systems from their inception. Jeff's diverse career has earned him gold and platinum awards (RIAA). Many of Jeff’s endeavors have been within the Praise & Worship genre, where he has worked with top artists such as Paul Baloche, Crystal Lewis, Kevin Prosch and The Violet Burning. Additional clients include corporations such as RCA, Apple Computer, NBC and Charles Schwab. Jeff owns and operates a recording facility and systems design company in Temecula, CA. Look for Jeff’s other titles including GarageBand.

Thel Rountree is a musician and video producer who has over thirty years experience in the video and music industry. Thel has worked on everything from independent feature films to corporate videos for such diverse clients as Toshiba, Pioneer Music, Universal Studios, Hughes Aircraft and Nissan Motors. He has taught and lectured across the country at various venues as an advocate of computer based training models. In addition, he is the CEO and co-founder and CEO of HowAudio.com. And if that isn't, enough he still has his own smokin’ garage band that plays rockin’ oldies from the 50's, 60's and 70's on the weekends around LA and the OC.