Sound Recording Technology

GigaStudent

SRT graduate Stephen Orsak is currently working for the Tascam development studio in Austin (used to be Nemesys, developer of GigaStudio). He's doing sound design work on a modeled solo violin library for GigaStudio utilizing FIR and real-time convolution processing. For more info visit GigaStudio.

Stephen also worked for over two years on the Larry Seyer Acoustic Drum Library. For more info visit Larry.

Speaking of News

SRT graduate Roger Berrones spoke in Austin and will also be speaking at the Game Developers Convention in San Fransisco about his experiences at Midway. Roger was responsible for over fifty minutes of cinematics animation on the game "Psi Ops, The Mindgate Conspiracy", was lead animator on the opening cinematics to Mortal Kombat Deception & was lead animator on the opening cinematics for Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks.
For more info visit Midway.

"I Love Your Smell"

Students helped record Marilyn Rucker's tune, I Love Your Smell, was featured on CBS's The King of Queens. The episode entitled “Cologne Ranger” originally aired on January 12th. The song was played over a montage of scenes of everyone smelling Doug and telling him how nice his new cologne smelled. 
For more info visit Marilyn.
Or visit the iTunes music store for a listen.

An Austin Legend

Students had the opportunity to assist in audio post-production, sonic restoration, and re-mixing for the film Antone's: Home of the Blues.

Mastering the Art of Recording

Our aging Sonic Solutions CD mastering system (what a work horse) was replaced with a new SADiE pcm8 system. Also included was a complete CEDAR audio restoration suite. We can now support 96K (or higher) sample rates, 24-bit files, and the creation of enhanced CDs.

Graduate Making History

The History Channel will air a special on the War of 1812 Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Graduate Clayton Scott did all the sound effects for this 90-minute program. Working for Keith Harter Music in San Antonio, Clayton has also worked with Tommy Lee Jones and George Strait.

Yamaha 02r96 v2 Installed

The aging console in the C-Room was recently replaced with a digital mixer from Yamaha. The new 02r96 v2 has 24-channels of digital I/O connected to a Pro Tools HD|3 system and 6-channels of analog I/O connected to a surround monitoring system. The 02r has full 5.1 capability including bass management and joystick panning. The 02r is also a capable control surface.

Projection System Installed

The C-Room is our first lab to get a projection system. The XGA DDP image looks quite sharp on the Draper screen when either mirroring the main computer monitor or displaying video.

Sample Student

Student Danny Reisch is now head sound designer at Syntour Productions in New Braunsfels. Danny's sample libraries are being used by the Sci-Fi Channel, the Discovery Channel, and Dreamworks Pictures. Danny's sounds are also in use at several recording studios including Tree Sound in Atlanta where Elton John recently used them in a project.

Graduate Engineers Los Lonely Boys CD:

One of the program's first graduates, Steve Chadie, is making a name for himself as an engineer.
Check out a more complete bio here.

Update: This project has resulted in 3 Grammy award nominations in 2004-05.

Graduate Opens Cristobal Studios:

Graduate Chris Kipp built his own recording studio from the ground up with help from Acoustic Spaces and Mark Genfan. The final product has a lot of hill country charm and looks & sounds great.
Find out more at: cristobalstudios.com/

Graduate Endorsed by Native Instruments

Graduate Jay Skinner received an endorsement from Native Instruments Software.

Jay also writes, performs, and produces avant-garde electronic music under the name Appogee. His first solo recording is available nationwide and also in Japan. Find out more about Appogee at: appogeemusic.com/

Jay also produces music for commercials and films.

Feature Films:
The Mothman Prophesies, The Rules Of Attraction

Commercials:
Sprint, Hummer H2, Compaq, Home Depot, Samsung, Qwest Communications, Verisign, Dell, Verizon, Cadillac, Dove, Ciba, JC Penny, Tresemme, Sealy, Burger King, Target, Golden Corral, more...

Jay is also in a band called "H is Orange" who played a few dates on the Warped Tour and the Core Tour. Find out more about the band at: hisorange.com/

Graduate Goes Hollywood:

Graduate Brad Engleking worked as the re-recording engineer on Robert Rodriguez's film Spy Kids 2. Rumor has it that work is already underway on Spy Kids 3 at the Austin mixing stage...

Graduate Gear-Head:

Graduate Michael Glass was hired by Rupert Neve Designs as a technical assistant. He's responsible for anything from prototyping new designs, troubleshooting current circuits, front panel layouts, product analysis and feature considerations, to schematic capture, production/assembly integration, graphics preparation for production, etc...

Graduate on Tour:

Graduate Merritt Rinard is going on tour with Prince (or is that the artist formerly known as Prince?).

Graduate Composes Music for Award Winning Title:

Communication Arts magazine in their Interactive Design Annual 7 has chosen Barbie® Pet Rescue to be one of the most successful entertainment CD-ROMs of the year. Graduate Noel Gabriel composed and recorded the music for this title.
Find out more about this title and other winners here.

Bob Mould Donates Console:

Austin rocker Bob Mould donated his DDA QMR 48-channel split desk before his move to NY. This unique desk is now the centerpiece of the B-Room. Many thanks to the front man from Sugar and Husker Du.
Find out what Bob is currently up too at bobmould.com or find out more about the past here.

Student Wins Award:

SRT student Pat Murray won a prestigious 'Down Beat' award as a trumpet soloist.

Student on Tour:

SRT student and drummer Arthur Latin is on tour with Harry Connick Jr. To see what Arthur has been up to since, click here.

Students Work on Soundtrack:

SRT students had the opportunity to work on part of the sound track to the film The Newton Boys. Music was composed (and performed) by Austinite Danny Barnes and recorded at the Fire Station. Click here for more information on the Texas Tornados.

Student Wins Award:

SRT student Jason Moore won a prestigious 'Down Beat' award for an engineered studio recording.

Student Wins Award:

SRT student John Moore won a prestigious 'Down Beat' award for an engineered studio recording.

Students Work on Soundtrack:

SRT students had the opportunity to work on part of the sound track to the film The Beverly Hillbillies. The song 'Wasted Days and Wasted Nights' was performed by the Texas Tornadoes and recorded at the Fire Station. For more info on Danny click here or click here.