Music and Audio: A User Guide to Better Sound
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Mark Waldrep000days
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A no nonsense book on music & audio and Blu-ray disc provides everything you need to know to improve the fidelity of your music system.
Backers: 812
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86
Funded: $69,516 of $25,000
Dates: Sep 21st -> Oct 21st (30 days)
Project By: Mark Waldrep
Backers: 812
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86
Funded: $69,516 of $25,000
Dates: Sep 21st -> Oct 21st (30 days)
Project By: Mark Waldrep
$69,516
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 21 @ 10:45 -0400 GMT
278%
of goal
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Latest News
Thanks To All Of The Backers! The Kickstarter Campaign Is Over! 
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I watched as the last few seconds ticked down to zero. It' a real thrill to know that so many music enthusiasts stepped up to back this effort. Now it's on to the writing, illustrating, and publishing. Thanks. I'll be in touch regularly. And please... (Read More)
Dr. AIX on Leo Laporte's "Triangulation" Show
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
MARK "DR. AIX" WALDREP WAS THE FEATURED GUEST ON LEO LAPORTE'S "TRIANGULATION" SHOW OCTOBER 19 AT 5 PM PDT. CLICK HERE There's less than 24 hours to go until this Kickstarter Campaign is over. There is still a possibility that we can make the second... (Read More)
Thanks For An Amazing 30 Day Roller Coaster Ride!
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
There are only 31 hours left until the "Music and Audio" guide Kickstarter campaign is over. Thanks to your overwhelming support...there are over 700 backers. And activity has been robust and consistent from the start of the campaign in September.... (Read More)
The End Is Near...Only 4 Days Left!
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
What a terrific month it has been. In some ways, I feel like a politician counting down to election day (although I would make a terrible politician) trying to convince as many people as possible to take a serious look at my book campaign. I... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2 Announced! Get an 18-track full album AND Hi-Res Music Guide!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been quite ride over the past three weeks. The initial funding goal was topped in an amazing 36 hours and it only took another 10 days to reach the first stretch goal of $50K. I assembled an amazing sampler album called "Ultra HD-Audio" in... (Read More)
We surpassed the first stretch goal! Thank you so much for your confidence and support!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I woke up this morning and checked the Music and Audio Guide campaign before heading to the beach to run 5.5 miles with Charlie, my border collie/best friend (the last .5 miles he gets to sprint along the water's edge chasing the birds!)). There were... (Read More)
The first stretch goal and 600 backers are right around the corner!
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm back from Denver the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, which was a great success. I was somewhat dismayed that so many attendees came by the AIX sales tables completely awash in confusion about a variety of topics. Getting straight answers at an audio... (Read More)
Jonathan Reichbach Interview Added
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I'm at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest for the weekend. It's one of my favorite shows....lots of traffic, familiar people, and engaging conversation. And I'm selling a bunch of discs as well. The Amarra people are sharing a table with AIX Records.... (Read More)
Week Two Update 1
September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
GET THE eBOOK and FILES PLUS FIVE AIX ALBUM DOWNLOADSI received an answer from the KS staff about selecting the $75 Reward for 5 AIX Album downloads in addition to getting the book electronically. You can only back the project with one reward BUT you... (Read More)
New Expert Interview Added
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I received a call from my longtime friend Bob Hodas yesterday about our collaboration at the upcoming Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. Bob is probably the best acoustics and room tuning guy working and he agreed to an extensive interview for the Music and... (Read More)
Stretch Goal # 1 and Home Theater Geeks
September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Support continues to grow...we're well past our original funding goal and approaching 400 backers...after only 5 days! I spent most of yesterday with Mario Aguilar from Digital Trends, I did an extended show with Leo Laporte for his show... (Read More)
By popular demand, select the Blu-ray or USB files by themselves.
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A number of supporters asked if I could make available the Blu-ray or USB files independent of the physical book. No problem. I've added that to the list of rewards. (Read More)
48 hours and we've reached our funding goal! Thanks to all of you!
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign. We've reached the goal faster than I would have ever imagined. The book is going to be a terrific resource and the Blu-ray disc will include everything as described and some new "headphone"... (Read More)
Wow! I'm so thrilled for all of the support!
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
It's barely been more than 24 hours since the launch of the campaign and already we're over 80% funded! Thanks to everyone who have come on board with their generous support. I won't actually relax until we've pushed past the goal, but the first day... (Read More)
A Great Launch Day!
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who has stopped by to check out and support this campaign. It's very satisfying to know that all of the work is being well received. I got an email from a supporter asking about the $60 reward, which mentions in the text getting... (Read More)
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