FROM THE EDITOR   The independent producer is the backbone of the current and future music industry.  Large record companies have lost their hold on the music listener and are being replaced with smaller labels. In this issue we are bringing you examples of how it is being done and how to do it.  

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MASTHEAD  Copyright, publication credits & other information for this issue.

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Two new Developing Artist Articles paint the picture of what you need to or can do in today's music industry.

DEFYING ALL ODDS  Grammy award winning songwriter/producer, RON DUNBAR interviews the most successful one-man independent record label owner in today's music industry. John Mermis, Symphony For The Recording Industry owner speaks!

VIDEO ADDRESS:  STORE MARKETING TODAY  Motorcity area music distributor, TOM GELARDI, explains store marketing in today's music industry to RID production students. Vastly different approaches are needed today for successful marketing. 

The Pro Audio Specialist Basic Theory Training
     Audio training in the field consists of understanding theory and hands-on application of this theory.  Many can get the application though recording in project studios or even on-the-job experience.  But to make progress you need you need knowledge of the basic theory,
     Working with employers in the field, we have identified the minimum theory knowledge to get started and assembled 63 short, easy-to-understand lessons, audio demonstrations and exams that gives the basic knowledge quickly and easily.  We've packed this with many tips, articles and other references into our Pro Audio Specialist online program.
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     The backbone of the "Q" is the "Tip Of The Week" series that is now entering it's seventh year on the web.  Each Friday an in-depth tip about recording or production posts.  The previous 3 tips are viewable each week.
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    The key to being good at a craft (like music recording and production) is understanding the terms used in the industry.  A comprehensive glossary (Compliments of Recording Institute of Detroit) of terms is posted for use by the web  recording community.  RID Glossary and Dictionary definitions of audio terms are industry recognized; for instance, over 50% of the definitions that Yamaha provides in it's Customer Service Glossary come from RID. 
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     Registering as a free user at REQ gives you free training on the basics of audio and recording in 30 lessons over 60 days.  Users also get access to the last 6 months of Tips, 2 years of back REQ issues, and special "registered user only" features including indexes to tips and articles.  We register about 100 new users weekly and  have over 12,000 users.  Users receive one e-mail a month or two about new posted features at the REQ site.
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    Each issue we post new or review articles about recording & Production.  Our new & review articles for this issue are in these categories:
     1.  DAP ARTICLES ON MUSIC BUSINESS AND MARKETING
     2.  RECORDING WEBSITE ARTICLE AND TIPS FOR HOME RECORDING
        3.  SIX PART TIP SERIES ON MIXING

RID Associate Recording Engineer Program In 10 Art Frames by Dale Dick
Dale, and RID Associate Recording Engineering Assistant Instructor depicts the training he sees in original art frames.

PC RECORDING (Putting Together An Inexpensive PC Recording System)  by Frankg
Let's start right there at the beginning.   What exactly are you going to be doing?  Do you have an idea?  If not, all the equipment in the world won't do you any good.   Once you've got a basic plan in mind, then you can start to build your system.

Grounding, Dehumming & Debuzzing
All studios, big or small can have problems with buzzes and hums.  These types of problems can quickly make the product put out by the studio unprofessional or even unusable.  You buy a new piece of equipment, only to have the whole system buzz & hum - What do you do?  This was a recent question at the RW boards.

Debuzz & Unmum Techniques At Home by Bob Dennis:  Is hum or buzz interfering with your home recording project?  Here's some tips on how to get rid of this.

Installing Insulated & Isolated Grounds At Home by Bob Dennis:  Large studios install special grounding systems that cost thousands. You can do it at home for pennies.

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