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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025
Synthesizers Impact on Sound Design in Film, TV, Gaming & More Mark Ishman of ETM, Michael Stein of Short Hour, Anthony Marinelli of Anthony Marinelli Music & Cynthia Malaran, composer for Netflix Hilton California Ballroom B ARP synthesizers have been iconic in filmmaking, shaping the sound of cin- ematic history. From communicating with visitors in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” to giving voice to R2- D2 in the Star Wars series, ARP synths have been the heartbeat of classic sci- fi films. Beyond film, ARP has become a staple in TV and video game pro- duction, empowering creators to craft some of the most imaginative sound- scapes. Join this session, sponsored by the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation, where a panel of filmmakers, sound designers and composers will explore ARP’s profound influence on movies, games and television. 4:00–5:00 p.m. Good Vibrations: The Science of Sound & Music for Healing Cimcie Nichols of Hatchet Granny, David Gibson of Globe Recording Institute & Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, guitarist Hilton California Ballroom A Join host Cimcie Nichols, sound vi- sionary David Gibson and special guest Jeff “Skunk” Baxter to discuss how sound and music work physically, mentally and emotionally. Discover techniques that can be applied to any style of music and how to create mu- sic that can heal and access higher states of consciousness. 5:00–6:00 p.m. The Parlor, Hosted by Herb Trawick, Presents: Sports Meets Music & Culture Herb Trawick of Professional Audio Design Inc. Hilton California Ballroom A Join Herb Trawick (formerly of Pen- sado’s Place) and special guests for an insightful look at the intersection of sports and music. He’ll host a conver- sation with representatives from the NFL, WNBA and pro soccer, who will show attendees how their music could be used in sports. 5:00–6:00 p.m. Level Up Your Game as a Session Horn Player Horace Alexander Young, session leader Hilton California Ballroom B Discover the fine art of excelling in the studio as a session horn player, with recording and touring saxophon- ist Horace Alexander Young and a panel of top-call session artists. At- tendees will hear tricks of the trade to make artists, producers and engineers remember you and look forward to working with you again.
Join moderator Mr. Bonzai and special guests to celebrate a new book coming in the spring of 2025, documenting the formative decade of the world-famous Record Plant chain of recording studios. The panel will include legendary art- ists, producers and engineers who were there at the beginnings of Record Plants in New York City, Los Angeles and Sau- salito, California. 2:00–3:00 p.m. The Latest Developments in MIDI 2.0 Panel Hilton California Ballroom B With MIDI 2.0 support already begin- ning to appear in digital audio worksta- tions, plugin developers are benefitting from the work being done by the MIDI Association member companies that develop those plug-in formats — Ap- ple (Audio Units), Avid (AAX), Bitwig (CLAP) and Steinberg (VST). They’re developing open-source software that will enable plugin developers to quickly and easily interface with external MIDI gear. Here, the MIDI Association will provide updates on the latest MIDI 2.0 products from Apple Logic, Korg, Na- tive Instruments, Roland, Steinberg and Yamaha, and many more. The session will be moderated by Brian Hardgroove, record producer, bassist, drummer and member of the Public Enemy. 3:00–4:00 p.m. Fake It ’Til You Make It — Insecurity as Motivation Panel Hilton California Ballroom A Every successful career began with in- experience and insecurity. We learn as we go, fall and get back up, and get pushed outside our comfort zones. During this session, the panelists will share stories and perspectives on being thrown in at the deep-end and turning challenges into opportunities. 3:00–4:00 p.m. Mother Ships & Satellite Studios: Studios Past, Present & Future Panel Hilton California Ballroom B Almost 30 years ago, Chris Stone — one of the founding partners of Record Plant (NYC and LA) — wrote what is now considered a seminal article on the future of audio recording studio typolo- gies. It was published in Mix Magazine and titled “Motherships and Satellites.” It accurately predicted the demise of large urban-centric studios and the explosion of smaller “home/project/individual/ destination” studios. A panel of celeb- rity studio owners and users will discuss what was correct and not so correct about Stone’s predictions . 4:00–5:00 p.m. Behind the Screen: ARP
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