Lyle Ritz is known throughout the world as one of the original "masters" of the 'Ukulele. Also a professional bass player, Mr. Ritz has performed and recorded with the 'ukulele for over 40 years. His proficiency at 'ukulele jazz chords has gained him respect from all of the music industry. He presently performs and records with his Ko'olau Tenor 'Ukulele.

Recording of No Frills

Here is an Apple Pro article by Nancy Eaton on Lylle Ritz and the recording of Lyle Ritz's No Frills CD.

Lyle Ritz: No Frills by Nancy Eaton

“Trial and Rewind” Leads to GarageBand

(excerpt) Between 2001 and 2005, Ritz tried, tested, rewound, and rejected a wide variety of home recording methods, including digital and tape recorders and a synthesizer with a built-in recording function. “It didn’t really work well,” he says. “It didn’t have the quality and precision I was looking for. So right after Jim told me about GarageBand, I went down to the Apple Store and had them show it to me.”

A “No Frills” Release in 2006

Despite humble protestations about his ostensible lack of computer savvy, Ritz neatly wrapped up all twelve tracks within an efficient six months of first cracking open the iBook box. Beloff released Ritz’s “No Frills” in 2006 under his fledgling Flea Market Music label, with graphic artist Liz Beloff designing the CD cover and all related marketing materials on the Mac. And Verve brought the story full-circle by remastering and releasing the CD version of 1957’s “How About Uke.”

• iBook
• GarageBand
• M-Audio MobilePre
• M-Audio Keystation 49e
• Sony MDRV-900 Stereo Headphones
• Ko’olau custom acoustic-electric tenor ukulele

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