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IMSTA FESTA | May 19, 2013 | 11:00AM - 6:00PM

SAE Institute Los Angeles| REGISTRATION CLOSED

 

On May 19th, the International Music Software Trade Association and SAE Institute Los Angeles will partner to host IMSTA FESTA, a celebration of music technology. IMSTA FESTA brings a collection of top music technology companies together in an environment where they can interact with music makers face-to-face.


IMSTA FESTA is known for bringing heavyweight music industry professionals under one roof for this limited engagement. Our panels bring together an array of industry experts to discuss the state of the music business, technology and much more.

IMSTA FESTA is a FREE event open to anyone interested in the art of music making; professional and semi-professional musicians, songwriters, music producers, and audio engineers, as well as music students and educators. All visitors must register on-line www.imsta.org.


Event Highlights:

  • Network with LA’s “heavy hitters” in the music community.
  • Get hands-on with the latest music production products in the market.
  • Learn tips & tricks from knowledgeable product specialists.
  • Gain unique insight into the music industry by attending highly educational panels.
  • Win prizes from top audio technology companies.
  • Get a free gift for visiting our exhibiting companies.

Raffle Prizes:

  • Alesis Votex
  • Akai Pro MPC Studio
  • M-Audio Axiom Air 25
  • Sonivox Player Producer Pack
  • Wave DNA Liquid Rhythm
  • Sonnox Enhance bundle (Native)
  • Gobbler 1 Year 50GB Account (4x) + 1 Year 250 GB Account (1x)
  • Melodyne Editor
  • Sugar Bytes Sugar Bundle
  • D16 Silverline Bundle
  • Propellerhead Reason 6/Balance
  • Native Instruments Komplete 9 Ultimate
  • Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2
  • Native Instruments Maschine Mk2 + Stand
  • Steinberg CMC-TP Controller
  • Steinberg CMC-CH Controller
  • Steinberg CMC-PD Controller
  • Steinberg CMC-FD Controller

IMSTA FESTA | May 19, 2013 | 11:00AM - 6:00PM



SAE Institute Los Angeles| REGISTRATION CLOSED

 

CHECK BACK SOON FOR IMSTA FESTA NYC IN SEPTEMBER 2013.

IMSTA FESTA is an annual celebration and exhibition of music technology showcasing major audio technology companies and their music softwares.

Visitors to IMSTA FESTA include professional and semi-professional musicians, songwriters, music producers, and audio engineers, as well as music students and educators. Visitors have the opportunity to watch demos by product specialists, ask questions, and acquire hands-on experience with the products on display.

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Air Music Technology
Based in Germany, AIR Software Group started as Wizoo Sound Design, one of the earliest pioneers in virtual instrument technology. The AIR team is responsible for the core of much of the effects offerings in Avid's Pro Tools software, and also developed a suite of award-winning virtual instruments specifically for Pro Tools. AIR Software Group is a member of the premier family of brands known as inMusic. For more information, visit inmusicbrands.com.
AKAI Professional
Since 1984, Akai Professional's production tools have been staples of modern music both in the studio and on stage. Akai Professional is one of the world's most influential manufacturers of musical electronics, creating iconic production instruments, like the legendary MPC, which have altered the landscape of music making. Akai Professional is a member of the premier family of brands known as inMusic. For more information, visit akaipro.com or inmusicbrands.com
Alesis
Alesis is a leading manufacturer of professional audio and musical instrument products and is the fastest growing electronic drum brand in the world. Building on a history of revolutionary innovations in digital, analog, semiconductor and transducer technologies, Alesis creates groundbreaking tools and instruments for today's musicians. Alesis is a member of the premier family of brands known as inMusic. For more information, visit alesis.com or inmusicbrands.com
Arturia
Founded in Grenoble (France) in 1999, ARTURIA specializes in the development of music software and hardware for both the professional and amateur musician. Focusing on innovation, the company strives to integrate the latest advances in computer music research and technology into their products. This involves working closely with partner research institutions, such as IRCAM France, in the development of leading edge musical instruments and software, the results of which have gone on to been used in the making of numerous hit records and Hollywood sound tracks.
Blue Microphones

Blue Microphones was founded in 1995 with the belief that technical innovation and cutting-edge design can combine to create a family of audio tools that not only look inspiring, but sound like nothing else on the planet. Building on years of repairing and improving classic Golden Age microphones, and recognizing advances in digital processing (extended frequency response, dynamic range, and project recording capability,) Blue fundamentally changed the way microphones are imagined, creating a line of mics with custom-designed sonic signatures that make each Blue microphone truly unique and perfectly situated to take advantage of today's increased digital bandwidths.

Cakewalk
Cakewalk is the leading developer of powerful and thoughtfully designed products for the modern musician. These products include award-winning digital audio workstations and innovative virtual instruments.

Cakewalk product lines include Sonar X1, Dimension (Pro & LE), Rapture, and Music Creator 6. Millions of musicians worldwide—including Grammy® and Emmy®-winning producers, composers, sound designers, and engineers—use Cakewalk products daily to produce audio for the professional music, film, broadcast, and video game industries.

Celemony

Celemony Software GmbH is a German music software company that specializes in digital audio pitch correction software. It produces Melodyne, a unique audio editor with advanced pitch and time editing tools that has become the industry standard.

Melodyne has been adopted by a large number of music, game, and film professionals worldwide to create, edit and manipulate vocals and instruments in audio files signals, or generate MIDI data from audio files. Melodyne DNA, or Direct Note Access, allows for independent manipulation of individual notes within chords and polyphonic recordings.

D16 Group

D16 Group Audio Software officially launched in 2006 with the aim of producing virtual instruments and effects for producers and musicians who required top quality and inspiration in their music. Today, D16 Group Audio Software have become a premium audio plug-ins vendor. Continuously high level of quality and will of improvement allow us to deliver virtual instruments that sets the new standard of sound perfection and effects that brings creativity for the next level. Solid trust from audio community and respect for products fruitful in many rewards make the D16 Group Audio Software company of choice for many musicians around the globe.

Fable Sounds

Founded in New York, 2005 by Yuval Shrem and Amit Itzkovich, and now located in Hollywood - California, Fable Sounds has been an industry leader, creating top-end innovative professional tools for top-end professional musicians. Developing patented midi processing technologies that conceptually revolutionized virtual instruments, Fable Sounds is consistently on the cutting edge, breaking new grounds in the world of high-end sampling.

The virtual instruments of the Broadway™ series (Broadway Big Band™ and Broadway Lites™) have been embraced by many Grammy™ award winning artists, as well as leading film and television composers in the United States and around the world, and have been utilized on many high-profile projects, including music album productions, major Hollywood motion pictures, television shows, Broadway tours, and other high-scale live shows.

Gobbler

Gobbler is an independent, privately held company headquartered in the heart of the recording industry in Hollywood, California. Our team is made up of leaders in music production, technology and digital media.

Gobbler was inspired by the many stories we've heard from friends and colleagues about losing their valuable creations - and the pain and frustration they've experienced collaborating on large media files quickly, safely and without hassle. We agreed with them: There has to be a better way!

And when we realized there wasn't an all-in-one easy-to-use solution we created one.

We've designed Gobbler to solve common problems that audio professionals face on a daily basis. Gobbler features include:

  • Cataloging tools automatically organize all of your audio projects into one view to make them easy to find
  • A cloud vault safely and quickly secures your most valuable assets
  • Collaboration tools, optimized around the pro-audio workflow, allow you to send and receive large projects far faster and more securely than ever before

inMusic

inMusic is the parent company for a family of premier brands that includes: 

AIR Music Technology

Akai ProfessionalAlesis

Alto Professional

ION Audio

M-Audio

MixMeister

Numark

Sonivox

Committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the DJ, music production, live sound, musical instrument, pro audio, and consumer electronics industries, each of inMusic's brands creates cutting-edge products that incorporate and build upon the latest in engineering, design, and technology.

M-Audio

M-Audio is a leading provider of digital audio and MIDI solutions for electronic musicians and audio professionals. Since 1988, M-Audio has continually provided musicians with innovative and creative products: from acclaimed MIDI and audio interfaces to wildly popular keyboard controllers, M-Audio's products have become studio and stage mainstays, giving musicians broad access to the latest in music creation and performance technology. MAudio Is a member of the premier family of brands known as inMusic. For more information, visit m-audio.com or inmusicbrands.com

McDSP
McDSP is an innovative Silicon Valley audio software company founded in 1998 by Colin McDowell. Beginning with the release of pioneering equalizer plug-in FilterBank for the Pro Tools digital audio workstation, McDSP has continued producing industry acclaimed and award-winning software titles for the pro audio market.

Such products include the 6030 Ultimate Compressor, Analog Channel, DE555 De-esser, and Synthesizer One. McDSP also licenses audio algorithm IP for use in many other fields including gaming audio and iPhone application development.

MusicLab
MusicLab was formed by a group of multi-talented musicians, composers and software developers. Many years of research in musical theory, musical analysis and artificial intelligence led the MusicLab team to develop several unique technologies.

From these technologies MusicLab was able to create several virtual instruments, which utilize the real instruments’ performing principles on a keyboard. It also allows one musician to play ensemble parts on a single keyboard. These products include the likes of the RealStrat, RealGuitar, and RealLPC.

Native Instruments
Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. Native Instruments products combine outstanding sound quality with far-reaching sonic possibilities, aesthetic interface design with high usability, and comprehensive functionality with an uncompromising attention to detail.

Today, Native Instruments offers an extensive hardware and software product line that covers the whole field of digital music creation, including REAKTOR, MASSIVE, KONTAKT, BATTERY, and MASCHINE. Native Instruments is also spearheading the digital DJ revolution with its TRAKTOR product range. Native Instruments sees itself as a part of a vibrant international music scene, and is in constant communication with artists whose feedback is integrated into the conception and continuous improvement of the products.

Playground Sessions by Quincy Jones

Playground Sessions is a revolutionary new software platform that teaches you how to play the piano using popular songs you know and love. Perfect for all levels, Playground has hours of interactive video tutorials starring music phenomenon David Sides teaching songs and music theory. You’ll learn to read notation through “Apologize,” find your way around the keyboard with “Hey Soul Sister,” and master rhythm with “Because of You,” all with instant on-screen feedback, bringing the best part of private lessons to your own home.

Co-created with music legend Quincy Jones, Playground gives you the freedom to learn the way you learn best. You’ll be in complete control of your learning.

 

Propellerhead

Formed in 1994, Propellerhead Software is a privately owned company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Renowned for its musician-centric approach, Propellerhead has created some of the world's most innovative music software applications, interfaces and technology standards.

Musicians, producers and the media have praised Reason, ReCycle and ReBirth applications for being inspiring, great sounding and of superior quality. Technologies such as ReWire and the REX file format are de-facto industry standards, implemented in all major music software.

Today, Propellerhead’s products are used all over the world by hundreds of thousands of professionals and enthusiasts for all kinds of music making.

 

SONiVOX
SONiVOX designs, develops and markets music software technologies, products and applications for desktop and mobile consumer devices. Founded in 1993 by industry veteran Jennifer Hruska, SONiVOX has delivered superior music creation and entertainment experiences on hundreds of millions of consumer devices, including Mac and PC computers, music synthesizers, cell phones, games, toys and more. SONiVOX products are sold worldwide by Guitar Center and other US and International dealers, as well as direct via the Company's website and direct to OEM clients.

SONiVOX current main areas of development include a retail line of Premium Virtual Instruments for musicians, composers and producers, and its Embedded Audio System, a full featured audio synthesis solution for mobile applications and devices such as iPhones/iPads, Android devices and other embedded architectures.

SSL
For over 30 years Solid State Logic has been at the leading edge of pro audio technology development. Devotion to excellence, technological innovation and a deep understanding of the needs of users has enabled SSL to design and manufacture a wealth of ground breaking products that enable engineers and producers to work faster and sound better. The legacy continues with a current product portfolio that offers benchmark audio quality and streamlined workflow solutions for everyone from the project studio producer to large scale commercial recording facilities. www.solidstatelogic.com
Sonnox

Sonnox Ltd. is the leading designer of innovative and high quality audio processing plug-ins for professional audio engineers. The Oxford Plug-ins are used in an extraordinary range of applications including mixing for music production, live sound, broadcast, TV & feature film audio post production, and even scientific and forensics projects. The Sonnox design team can trace its heritage back to the development of the legendary Oxford OXF-R3 recording console, which was quickly adopted by major recording studios worldwide. With the music production process shifting to digital workstations, the OXF-R3 inspired a series of unique software developments resulting in the Oxford EQ and Dynamics plug-ins being created from the console's algorithms. The expanding family of Oxford Plug-ins quickly acquired a reputation for excellence among leading engineers worldwide; a reputation that was earned through a no-compromise attitude to audio performance and a desire to push the boundaries in intuitive and novel user interfaces.

The Sonnox design team has forged a select group of powerful plug-in tools, many of which are award-winning. These include: The SuprEsser, a highly efficient de-esser and dynamic EQ; The Restore Suite for sophisticated audio restoration; and most recently, the revolutionary Fraunhofer Pro-Codec, a real-time plug-in for auditioning and encoding audio to multiple formats including iTunes.

Steinberg
Steinberg has been providing award-winning music and media production tools to music, game, and film professionals since 1984. Today, Steinberg is one of the world's largest manufacturers of audio software and hardware, with more than 1.5 million users worldwide using Cubase, Nuendo, Wavelab, and Halion.

The Steinberg range of products is used in all aspects of modern digital audio processing. These products form the backbone of facilities specializing in music composition and production, mastering, restoration, broadcast, sound design, audio post for the film industry among many others.

Sugar Bytes
Sugar Bytes was founded to produce and provide better tools for everyone in music. As a result they develop audio software that is easier to use and cheaper to get than everything that's out there. Their products can perform more with fewer buttons and have more features with fewer instructions.
Sugar Bytes Tools save you time and money while they provide you with more creative freedom. Their products both sound good and look good. They are also more fun and less expensive.
WaveDNA

WaveDNA is a Toronto-based music software development company. Founded in 2009, the company began in the domain of music theory and cognitive music research.

Our music theory is designed around the capabilities of today’s software-based music production process. The goal is to improve that process and liberate users from the limitations of a 1000-year-old representation, called standard notation.

Rather than release journal articles that are of academic interest only, we are testing our theories by releasing innovative music production tools that solve real world music creation problems.

We developed Liquid Rhythm software to help users achieve their desired music production goals while also helping them gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between musical notes. Liquid Rhythm focuses on drum production and is the first in a series of music generation tools that allow people to rapidly generate and transform musical ideas, while also providing a framework for analyzing musical composition.

Zynaptiq

Located in Hannover, Germany, Zynaptiq creates technology and applications for processing, analyzing, categorizing and generating audio-visual data.

We utilize state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and signal processing techniques, and draw on a combined 40-year background in professional software development and audio production.

Zynaptiq was founded by Denis H. Goekdag (CEO) and Stephan M. Bernsee (CTO) in 2011.

Guitar Center
Guitar Center is home to the world's largest selection of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussion, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear and more. Backed by over 240 stores across the country, GuitarCenter.com offers the fastest, easiest way to find all the gear you need in one place. And, while many popular instruments are available for same-day pickup at a store near you, we also offer free shipping on thousands of items to the Guitar Center location of your choice. Because of our incredible buying power and strong relationships with all the top instrument brands, you're sure to find all the best gear at the guaranteed lowest price. From the Gibson Les Paul to the Fender Stratocaster, we've got you covered. Plus, our knowledgeable team of experienced musicians will help you find just the right musical instrument for your band, ensemble, or music venue. Whether you're just getting started making music, or you're an experienced professional, we've got the gear that'll help make the sounds in your head a reality.
Electronic Musician
Electronic Musician is a monthly magazine featuring articles on synthesizers, music production and electronic musicians. It is not merely a recording magazine as it covers all aspects of music production—performance, recording and technology, from studio to stage.

With in-depth coverage on today’s most influential music makers, reviews and analysis of the latest music technology and hands-on production techniques, the new Electronic Musician delivers editorial quality and audience reach like no other media brand does.

Music Connection magazine
Since 1977, Music Connection Magazine is a monthly music trade publication catering to musicians, industry pro’s, and support services. Music Connection exists to serve artists and music people in order to offer connections to the unconnected and to provide exclusive information that can help its readers stay informed of the latest industry news and developments.

From its unique vantage point, Music Connection magazine sets its sights on every aspect of the business. Whether offering music biz survival tips or exploring the factors contributing to breakthrough success, Music Connection examines and defines the realities of music making. Founded on the principle of bridging the gap between “the street and the elite,” Music Connection has built a solid following of active readers by delivering a broad range of content for the songwriter, publisher, producer, studio manager, agent, attorney, publicist, label executive and, of course, the professional and semi-pro musician.

Keyboard Magazine

For more than 35 years, Keyboard has forged a legacy of leadership in providing technical know-how to keyboard players, composers, and producers. From lessons penned by music's brightest stars, to hands-on workshops that help players master the latest tools, to the most heavily-cited equipment reviews in the business, Keyboard is a place to learn which notes to play and which knobs to turn—empowering musicians of all styles and skill levels to use music technology the way they want to.

SAE Institute
SAE Institute LA is located on 6565 Sunset Blvd. in the heart of Hollywood.
SAE LA gives students unparalleled access to hundreds of professional studios within walking and driving distance. At SAE, students have almost unlimited individual access to various studios with consoles from NEVE, SSL, Toft, Mackie, Yamaha, and a 32 channel Avid ICON D-Controller. SAE LA is one of 50 campuses worldwide that educate students for careers in the recording, audio, live sound, and post production industries.
 



Location/Date
SAE Institute - Los Angeles
6565 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Tel. (323) 466-6323
Fax. (323) 466-6321

Sunday May 19, 2013
11:00 am – 7:00 pm

 
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IMSTA FESTA LA 2013 PANEL SERIES

IMSTA FESTA is proud to host another exciting panel series presented by professional industry leaders and their fresh perspectives on music production. We are bringing together the best minds, innovators and companies in the business of music and audio for this 1-day networking event.

 

The music industry has gone through drastic changes in the past decade. Some of these changes include the technology used to produce and record music, the way music is promoted and distributed, and the way income is generated in the industry. There are also issues surrounding “Piracy” which has contributed substantially to some of these changes. Join us at 12:00 PM for a special keynote speech, in which Tony Maserati addresses these issues and more.

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Technology has made it possible for many artists to write, produce, record, mix and master their own songs and to share these songs with millions of people worldwide. However, in many cases, these artists find that their songs do not sound as good as the songs that they hear on the radio. That sound quality that makes a hit recording stand out over everything else. In this panel you will learn some of the tricks of the trade the pros use in order to get professional sounding mixes.


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Native Instruments presents a Q&A with Grammy award winning producer, composer, and virtuoso keyboardist NEFF-U.

Come and get insight into the tools and techniques used by Neff U in his latest productions, which includes work with Ashanti, Ne-Yo, Michael Jackson, Nelly, and 50 Cent.


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In the last ten years, computers moved from being a part of the studio to being the studio – but what about the gear that was left behind? When should you be inside the box and when should you break out the patch cables?

To get the most from your gear, spend some time listening to guys who have seen and heard it all. Get their take and ask questions to make sure you are getting the sound you want.


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The internet did wonders for leveling the playing field, allowing artists to launch and manage their own careers, for individuals to gain access to opportunities that were previously out of reach – so why is it content creators are seeing less money than ever before while their art is being used so widely?

Join our panel of experts as they look at the challenges that affect us all as we try to navigate the new music industry, piracy and intellectual property.


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No matter where you are in your career or what your focus is, getting your music used in TV, Film or Advertising is likely a part of your plan.

The goal of this panel is to get inside information from the people who make the decisions so that you can make the most of every opportunity.


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