Kansas Acoustic Arts Association

KAAA member Mark Scheltgen is a busy guy these days. He is in the wrap-up stages of completing his new recording studio. After many months of researching all the nuances of creating a critical listening environment, and about 5 months of intense work, the dream has become a reality. Digital Boy Records is ready to meet your musical needs, whether it be lessons, recording, or a perhaps even a practice room.

Located above the garage at their home in northeast Sedgwick County and surrounded by woods makes for an especially relaxing environment.

“Though I still love to play music I want to focus my energies on production,” explained Mark. “I see Digital Boy Records as a sort of co-op for musicians to work on projects, meet other musicians, and find support when needed.”

Mark has some pretty good credits to his time with projects from Bryan Masters and The Bennett Brothers. He also has some projects already scheduled for the near future.

His passion for production began with the old Rock School program put on by Yamaha. “Young, aspiring musicians would sign up for the program. We would teach them the music and produce a show that we would take to a local venue and perform. It was pretty cool.”

Mark is currently taking on the responsibilities of Musical Director for the upcoming Gridiron production at the Orpheum Theater.

In his spare time, he is also offering guitar and bass lessons for everyone from the beginner to the experienced musician who needs help with music theory or just picking up a new style. Lessons are offered 2 days a week, and he has a few openings right now.

As we spend a few moments looking around the studio and he gives me a test listen and then we marvel at the wonders of the computer age. ”Computers have made the possibility of home recording studios an affordable reality. You can make recordings mixing right in the computer without the need for preamps and other equipment. But, I like the tactile, put your fingers on the mixer, move the faders, tweek things,” comments Mark.

Digital Boy Records is not your everyday home studio. It is professional service, at an affordable price, in a no stress environment.

Yet another dimension of what goes on behind the strings