| Live Design New York Master Classes: Sound, June 5-6, 2015
The Live Design New York Master Classes: Sound take place on June 5 and 6 at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a list of outstanding sound designers and audio professionals, including Elspeth Appleby, Jim van Bergen, Charles Coes, Duncan Robert Edwards, Elisheba Ittoop, Abe Jacob, Bob McCarthy, Jenny Montgomery, John Montgomery, Nevin Steinberg, John Taylor, Matt Tierney, and Darron L. West. All attendees will see a performance of the Elevator Repair Service's production of The Sound And The Fury at The Public Theatre on the evening of Friday, June 5, followed by a discussion of the sound by designer Matt Tierney.
Mix readers can use code HEAR50, which will give attendees a 50% discount off the Sound Master Classes. |
| | TechTalk | | Pick Up Your Pro Tools Pace
While attention to detail and organization are vital elements in professional session workflow, speed can often make or break a session. In my own work and with the students I teach, I'm always looking for ways to cut time without negatively affecting the quality of the work. For example, in Nashville, where the publishing demo is a common session framework, it's not uncommon to cut four, five or more songs in a six-hour session. |
| | SoundWorks Collection | | The Sound of 'Tomorrowland'
In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile we talk with Sound Designer Kyrsten Mate and Re-Recording Mixer Gary Rydstrom from Skywalker Sound about their work on Tomorrowland, directed by Brad Bird.
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| | Top Stories | | Composer Shota Nakama and His Video Game Orchestra
It may seem hard to believe, but the videogame industry is in a graying stage. You can set the time it reached maturity anywhere from the mid-1990s on, but it's certainly true that a generation-plus has grown up without knowing a universe devoid of galactic heroes, ancient villains and stolen vehicles, all residing inside the box. Mix Regional News: Nashville
Sound Emporium has recently acquired an API Legacy Plus console for the studio's B room, as well as a new vocal booth in the control room. Additionally, Sound Emporium added Z Studio (16x18 with a 7x4 booth), which is "our awesome little vibey mix/overdub room that is booked nonstop these days," says Juanita Copeland, studio general manager. "We've done a lot of awesome new things to the Sound Emporium, which is why we are not just surviving but thriving these days." Lectrosonics President Larry Fisher Retires
Lectrosonics, Inc. in Rio Rancho, New Mexico—the well-respected manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products for the film, broadcast, theater, music and installed sound markets—announces the retirement of longtime company president Larry Fisher, as well as the promotions of Gordon Moore to President and Karl Winkler to Vice President Sales/Service, effective June 1, 2015.
138th Audio Engineering Society Convention in Warsaw, Poland
This first-ever AES Convention to be held in Poland, from May 7-10, 2015, was co-chaired by Bozena Kostek and Umberto Zanghieri, and featured a keynote address by ORF (Austrian TV) sound engineer Florian Camerer, as well as the Heyser Memorial lecture given by Genelec Chairman Dr. Ilpo Martikainen.
iZotope Launches Mastering Academy with Jonathan Wyner
iZotope is now accepting applications for its first-ever Mastering Academy event for audio professionals led by iZotope's Education Director, Jonathan Wyner, with special guest Adam Ayan, taking place July 23-25, 2015. The majority of the training takes place in iZotope's mastering studio in Cambridge, Mass.
Audio-Technica Expands Online Video Series
Audio-Technica USA in Stow, Ohio, has posted the latest videos in its series that explores different aspects of mic technique, mic placement and more. Using Audio-Technica's products—including 40 Series, Artist Elite, 20 Series and others—these videos illustrate various tips and tricks for capturing audio in real-world applications.
CAD Audio Appoints Terry Dockrill as Regional Sales Manager for the Eastern U.S. »
The Recording Academy Washington D.C. Chapter and The Producers & Engineers Wing Host Pensado's Place Capital Jam »
WSDG Works On Room Acoustics for Harman's Flagship Listening Room in New York City »
Producer Flying Lotus Installs SSL XL-Desk Analog Console in His Personal Studio »
Wisseloord Studios in The Netherlands Hosts Presentation by Mojave Audio, Royer Labs »
Anti Motion Studios in Johannesburg Adds Prism Sound Titan USB Audio Interface » |
| | Featured Products | | Sound Devices 688 Mixer/Recorder/Controller
The Sound Devices 688 is the center of an extensible mixing and recording system that incorporates MixAssist, Sound Devices' automatic mixing technology. The 688 accepts the new SL-6 SuperSlot powering and wireless accessory. A mixing bag comprised of a 688 with attached SL-6 plus SuperSlot-compatible wireless offers audio mixing, recording and wireless receiver control all from the mixer, with simplified power distribution and interconnection. The optional SL-6 powering and wireless system, available summer 2015, simplifies interconnection between the 688 and multiple channels of wireless by accepting up to three dual-channel slot-compatible receivers. PreSonus Studio One 3 Digital Audio Workstation
PreSonus in Baton Rouge is now shipping its Studio One 3 digital audio workstation, available in Artist and Professional editions (prices TBA). Version 3 includes new features and updates, such as hands-on editing, mixing and arranging via Mac and PC multi-touch displays; a customizable high DPI user interface; Studio One Remote for iPad control; AudioBend time and pitch manipulation updated with élastiquePRO 3 algorithms; Rotor and Bitcrusher audio effects; automation curves; 1:1 Track view/console sync; step recording; a definable Alternate tool; and context-sensitive help, documentation and tool-tips.
The Hit House 'Framework' Sound Design Library
Music production company The Hit House, based in Los Angeles, introduces its first sound design library, titled Framework, created specifically for the motion picture trailer industry. |
| | Announcements From Mix | Welcome to 1979 To Host Vinyl Camp May 30-31, 2015 »
"Vinyl Camp" will focus on the art of creating great vinyl records with an in-depth look at lacquer cutting and record pressing; a live studio session, recorded direct to disc; and a complimentary copy of the session on vinyl.
Vienna Symphonic Library offers up to 25-percent discounts on its Vienna Special Editions orchestral libraries, plus Special Edition Bundles at prices reduced by 20 percent, through May 31, 2015. »
Avid's Pro Mixing Webinar, 'Mixing Hits with Mick Guzauski,' takes place on June 4 at 4 p.m. Eastern time/1 p.m. Pacific »
Sweetwater GearFest 2015 on June 12 and June 13 in Fort Wayne, Indiana »
Experience exciting giveaways featuring thousands of dollars' worth of gear, as well as hundreds of manufacturer exhibits and dozens of workshops. It's two days of gear mania, at one location: Sweetwater. Best of all, GearFest 2015 is free!
Recording Industry Golf Tournament Set for Monday, June 29 »
The 2015 Recording Industry Golf Tournament (RIGT) will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015, at MountainGate Country Club in Los Angeles, with the shotgun start at 12 noon. The event will support the music program at A Place Called Home.
Mix with the Masters music production seminar series at Studio La Fabrique in the South of France will present Jacquire King (May 22-28), Alan Meyerson (June 1-7), Tony Maserati (June 9-15), Manny Marroquin (June 17-23), Chris Lord-Alge (July 24-30), Andrew Scheps (August 16-22), Young Guru (August 23-29), Elliot Scheiner (September 18-24) and Al Schmitt (September 28-October 4). »
Metric Halo's "Gear of Your Dreams" Sale Runs Until June 30, 2015 »
Focusrite offers Heritage Sound Competition to registered purchasers of an ISA or Red 1 500 who use the product on a track before September 1, 2015. »
RØDE Microphones' 'My RØDE Reel' international short film competition offers more than $200,000 in prizes. Entrants are required to create a short film of three minutes or less, as well as a behind-the-scenes reel that features a RØDE product being used during the production of the film. »
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