Rob Chiarelli and Michael James will host an interactive Q&A session for songwriters and artists who want to learn the production, arrangement and mix tricks and tips that are used by the stars. Rob Chiarelli is one of the most sought after GRAMMY® winning Platinum Producers and Mixers for artists like P!nk, Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, Mary Mary, LeAnn Rimes, American Idol, Kirk Franklin, Charlie Wilson as well as a Founder of 3.6 Music, Metro Beat Records, and Final Mix, Inc. Michael James is a Platinum Mixer and Producer of 200+ songs annually for artists like New Radicals, Hole, Far, Robben Ford, Edwin McCain, Chicago, A.J. Croce, Maia Sharp, The Coronas and Jawbreaker as well as major label A&R exec, indie label president and founder of IndieProMix.
Check out Samson’s new Synth 7 line of wireless UHF systems. Samson's Synth 7 Handheld Wireless System, which delivers the performance and features normally reserved for more expensive systems. The system's all-metal receiver and transmitter each feature a user-friendly LCD display for superior performance monitoring. It also includes an auto frequency spectrum analyzer, 100 channel options, a 300' wireless range and Samson's Q8 dynamic microphone element, the Synth 7 Handheld delivers high definition sound and professional UHF wireless performance at an unbeatable price.
Hi-Finesse is a music production company based in Venice, California, that produces music used in motion picture and video-game marketing. Jez Colin (owner) and Erich Lee (composer) work together to market and create music that is used in blockbuster Hollywood trailers and TV spots. Some of their recent credits include: Ant Man, Fury, Lucy, Hercules, The Amazing Spiderman 2 and Guardians Of The Galaxy. They’re here to talk about the unique challenges in this niche style of music production, and provide some insights into how they create their sound. Heather Kreamer is Director of Music for Create Advertising, an entertainment marketing company. She oversees all music needs for both their Los Angeles and London offices. This includes finding and licensing the perfect commercial music, as well as working with composers to create custom scores. Heather has worked on hundreds of successful motion picture marketing campaigns including The Amazing Spiderman, The Avengers, Captain America and The Vow, to name a few.
Two of the hottest new keyboards introduced at this year’s NAMM Show were the Korg Kronos and Korg Odyssey. Check out these exciting products during this live demo session. Since founded in 1963, it has been Korg's goal to create new experiences in both music and performance. Korg is resolved to continue to create innovative and uncompromising instruments, which maintain the high quality that inspires professional artists and creators, yet are approachable enough for anyone to play.
PMC built an amazing 9.1 surround speaker setup with height channels, presenting the immersive 3D audio format “Auro-3D®.” It is designed along three layers of sound (surround, height and overhead ceiling), building on the single horizontal layer used in the 5.1 sound format. Auro-3D® creates a spatial sound field by adding a height layer around the audience on top of the traditional 2D surround sound system. This additional layer reveals both localized sounds and height reflections complementing the sounds that exist in the lower surround layer. Various music and movie examples will evidence how Auro-3D®'s unique vertical stereo field all around the listener will provide that extra dimension for sound design and music mixing, making Auro-3D® the ultimate true 3D Immersive Sound format for film, music and games.
See and hear various models of guitars from America’s premier guitar manufacturer, Paul Reed Smith Guitars. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, the company sticks to its roots and mission statement with every guitar they manufacture: Guitar building is an ongoing process of discovery. We are devoted to the guitar's rich heritage while committed to new technologies that will enrich our products with uncompromised tone, playability and beauty.
These 3 engineers and producers will teach you about survival in the music business. Los Angeles transplant Peter Wade is a Grammy award winning producer/engineer, songwriter and music entrepreneur. His production and writing credits range from Jennifer Lopez and Kid Ink to MNDR and Brooke Candy, and he’s recorded and mixed chart-topping albums that have reached over 25 million in sales. He contributed writing and production skills to Mark Ronson’s UK top-ten single "Bang Bang Bang" (3.5x platinum) and wrote and produced Melanie Fiona's #1 European single "Monday Morning.” Aside from Peter's production company WonderSound, he also owns and runs a boutique publishing company 120 Music with a stable of writers, producers and artists. Jon Castelli is a Los Angeles based Record Producer, Mixing Engineer, and Songwriter who has worked with Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Beyonce, HAIM, M83 and Yelle amongst many others. In 2010 he finally made the move to LA to join Tony Maserati’s team at Mirrorball Entertainment/Two Chord Music, his home base for production, mix and songwriting work. Two-time Grammy nominee Tyler Sam (engineering Taylor Swift’s Red and Ed Sheeran’s X) became the first producer to be signed by Producer/Songwriter Jeff Bhasker for his production company. Working on albums from Pink, fun, Taylor Swift and many more prepared Sam to develop the new act “Cam” resulting in a major deal with Sony Nashville.
Learn about the wide family of PreSonus products and software. Whether touring, recording, writing or creating, musicians depend on PreSonus for cutting edge gear to move their projects forward.
Music is more than a source of entertainment. It’s an entire ecosystem, made up of songwriters and performers, producers, musicians, fans and businesses, each with an essential role to play. The time has come for Fair Trade Music - a revolutionary movement promoting a fair and sustainable music ecosystem from creator to consumer and everyone in between. Desmond Child hosts this panel discussion with notable songwriters and composers, each one a master musical craftsman and an outspoken champion for music creators’ rights. They’ll outline what we all need to do to preserve and strengthen our rights and keep music, along with the vital businesses that support our creativity, thriving for decades to come.
Keyboardist and producer Morris Hayes (Prince) and EDM producer Michael Babbitt, a.k.a., MIDIhead, will unveil Spectrasonics’ Omnisphere 2, the hottest new virtual instrument in the industry. They will be showcasing its many powerful features and sounds, and explain how they use them in their work. You'll learn how to create your own sounds with Omnisphere 2, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers that will help you in your own music production. Morris Hayes has been in the music business as a professional player and producer for more than 25 years, working with many top artists such as Prince, The Time, Maceo Parker, Chaka Khan and many others. He is currently producing various new artists projects and involved in the film and television industries writing original scores, source material and trailer music. Michael Babbitt is an EDM composer, songwriter, and sound designer who has made an indelible mark on the industry.
Whether in the studio, jamming with friends or playing a gig, the HERO4 Silver/Music and HERO4 Black/Music editions has everything you need to capture and share stunning video and photos of your performance. Mount the camera to instruments and stage equipment for an ultra-immersive perspective. The built-in touch display makes controlling the camera, framing shots and playing back footage more convenient than ever.
For independent artists and songwriters, understanding all the revenue-generating opportunities for your music is more important than ever. Not only is it essential to understand where the money comes from, but it’s also necessary to build a proper strategy to tap into all the various revenue streams. Learn how you can diversify your music and money to push your career forward in 2015 and beyond.
PMC built an amazing 9.1 surround speaker setup with height channels, presenting the immersive 3D audio format “Auro-3D®.” It is designed along three layers of sound (surround, height and overhead ceiling), building on the single horizontal layer used in the 5.1 sound format. Auro-3D® creates a spatial sound field by adding a height layer around the audience on top of the traditional 2D surround sound system. This additional layer reveals both localized sounds and height reflections complementing the sounds that exist in the lower surround layer. Various music and movie examples will evidence how Auro-3D®'s unique vertical stereo field all around the listener will provide that extra dimension for sound design and music mixing, making Auro-3D® the ultimate true 3D Immersive Sound format for film, music and games.
M-Audio is one of the most revered names in music computer interface and studio integration solutions, keyboard and controller products, and essential musical hardware from microphones to studio monitors. Come to this demo and learn more about a host of their hottest products.
Bring your own music and judge it on the amazing $135,000 PMC BB5-XBD-Active high-resolution monitor system. The ultimate opportunity for the critical engineer/producer!
Two of the hottest new keyboards introduced at this year’s NAMM Show were the Korg Kronos and Korg Odyssey. Check out these exciting products during this live demo session. Since founded in 1963, it has been Korg's goal to create new experiences in both music and performance. Korg is resolved to continue to create innovative and uncompromising instruments, which maintain the high quality that inspires professional artists and creators, yet are approachable enough for anyone to play.
Maor Appelbaum, mastering engineer for Faith No More, Yes, Starset, Ill Nino, Sepultura, Limp Bizkit, Rob Halford, Yngwie Malmsteen and the amazing William Shatner (yes him!) will be presenting the different approaches to mastering the next generation of music and sound. Learn how to optimize your mixes to sound great on the radio and online as well as working with the current music styles and reviving the vintage tones. All this will be discussed with examples of “before and after” mastering.
Learn about the entire line of Samson’s Expedition portable P.A. systems. The Expedition Portable PA’s are all-in-one sound systems with incredible features and tons of power that packs into a single compact design. It's perfect for live music performances, DJ sets, parties, group exercise classes, office presentations, academic lectures and anywhere else you want great sound.
PMC built an amazing 9.1 surround speaker setup with height channels, presenting the immersive 3D audio format “Auro-3D®.” It is designed along three layers of sound (surround, height and overhead ceiling), building on the single horizontal layer used in the 5.1 sound format. Auro-3D® creates a spatial sound field by adding a height layer around the audience on top of the traditional 2D surround sound system. This additional layer reveals both localized sounds and height reflections complementing the sounds that exist in the lower surround layer. Various music and movie examples will evidence how Auro-3D®'s unique vertical stereo field all around the listener will provide that extra dimension for sound design and music mixing, making Auro-3D® the ultimate true 3D Immersive Sound format for film, music and games.
Check out Samson’s new Synth 7 line of wireless UHF systems. Samson's Synth 7 Handheld Wireless System, which delivers the performance and features normally reserved for more expensive systems. The system's all-metal receiver and transmitter each feature a user-friendly LCD display for superior performance monitoring. It also includes an auto frequency spectrum analyzer, 100 channel options, a 300' wireless range and Samson's Q8 dynamic microphone element, the Synth 7 Handheld delivers high definition sound and professional UHF wireless performance at an unbeatable price.
