Mack Woodward - Song Reviewer

Mack Woodward is a record producer and 2x Grammy Certified recording and mix engineer. He worked as recording and mix engineer for producer Elvis "Blac Elvis" Williams and songwriter Harold Lilly, working on hits such as "Ego" for Beyonce and "Lil' Freak" by Usher. Mack is now a freelance producer and mix engineer working out of Madison Studios and is co-founder of URMIXD.com, a world-class online music mixing service for independent artists, songwriters, and producers. Credits include Michael Jackson, Fergie and more.

Richard Devine - Antares

Richard Devine is an electronic musician, sound designer and synthesist. He is recognized for producing a layered and heavily processed sound, combining influences from glitch music to old & modern electronic music. Devine largely records for the Miami-based Schematic Records. He has also done extensive recording and sample work with Josh Kay under the name DEVSND. As a result of praise and a remix of Aphex Twin's Come To Daddy, Devine recorded an album for Warp Records, was released by Schematic and Warp.

Julius Dunbar – FL Studio

Julius “Ju Fresh” Dunbar is an 11 year music producer and 5 year audio engineer from Houston, TX. 1/3 of music production team “CoolAssPPL" formerly known as “The Coalition”. Produced for artist such as DejLoaf, |Z-Ro,KirkoBangz and many more. Tools used to create crafts are Fl Studio 10, 20 and Protools 12. Engineered sessions for Migos, Zaytoven and countless others at Means Street Studios. Achieved a recording arts diploma at MediaTech Institute and an associates degree in audio engineering at SAE Atlanta Institute.

Mike Henderson – iZotope

There are those individuals who are early adopters, then there are those who are innovators. Mike Henderson aka ENDO falls into the latter category. A ubiquitous figure in electronic dance music for going on two decades, ENDO is a musician, a DJ, a teacher, an inventor, and a visionary. Beats have been driving ENDO as early as the first year of his life when he began drumming. Entering into his double digits, ENDO joined his school’s marching band and orchestra.

Derek Olds – CELEMONY

Along with his Artistic and Production pursuits, Derek Olds is currently an Instructor at The Los Angeles Film & Recording School in Hollywood, and is also heavily involved in the Audio Engineering/Tech worlds. From 2014 to 2018, he was honored to help run the Celemony: Melodyne booths at NAMM, AES, IMSTA, and the Grammy P&E party. We often hear him describe the 'computer' as just another instrument - another tool to convey emotion.

Daniela Rivera – FABFILTER

Daniela Rivera, Recording & Mixing Engineer, SAE and Full Sail Graduate. Credits include Rihanna, Michael Jackson, Big Boi, Coldplay, Mariah Carey, WizKhalifa, Justin Bieber and Motion Picture Soundtracks Home, Zootopia and Annie. Daniela worked as a mix assistant for multiple Grammy Award winner Phil Tan. Currently she grinds it out as a freelance and international mixing engineer (2019 ‘Record of the Year’ Golden Melody Award Nominee), staff audio engineer for CSP Music Group.

Kyle Bryson – NUGEN Audio

Accomplished audio recording and mixing engineer, studio builder, and producer specializing in educational instruction focused on audio engineering and electronics. Co-Founder of SoundGasm Studios in Kennesaw, Georgia, a hand built studio catering to local and private artists that is known to cultivate a creative atmosphere. Featured in the magazine MusicTech for the premier of Show off Your Studio Showcase, and credits to the soundtrack of Destiny 2 and the Smithsonian's Experience the Book and countless local artists.

Tim Jones – REVEAL SOUND – SPIRE

Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer, Designer, Educator. Tim has worked with artists such as Sugarland, Snarky Puppy, Rita Wilson, and Jennifer Holiday. He is the owner and co-producer of Found + Lost, a music production and writing team. Outside of music production, he has also worked in sound design and the integration field and is CTS-I Certified by Avixa.

Don Medina – SONIBLE

Don Medina - a hired gun to the some of the music industry Elite Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award Winning and nominated producers. He has mesmerized partygoers for nearly 2 decades from Chicago to Atlanta, LA, Las Vegas; staying reserved and locked in the studio is how he went unnoticed until now.

Maurice Williams – XILS-LAB

Maurice Keith is an audio engineer/music producer/artist originally from New Orleans, La where he found his passion for the process of creating music. He relocated to Atlanta, GA after graduating from SAE Institute of Technology in Miami, FL to pursue a career in the music industry where he landed an internship with Patchwerk Recording Studio. This opportunity has gained Maurice real world experience and has opened up many other doors as well as opportunities to excel within the music world.

Ramon Mills – Roland Cloud

Ramon Mills is a prolific electronic music producer, synth and computer music tech, and label owner with over 20 years' experience producing and performing music. Mills has provided software/ hardware integration support and education for 100’s of artist. He specializes in Ableton Live, drum machines, groove boxes, synths, and all things MIDI. He is currently a product and support specialist for Roland Cloud and a member of the vibrant Pacific North West electronic music scene, sharing the stage with many veterans.

DJ Pierre – Roland Cloud

Back in the day when acid was just a tab, DJ Pierre was holed up in his bedroom inventing a sound which would impact on the music scene forever. In 1986, acid house was in its pre-infancy when DJ Pierre picked up a Roland TB‌-303 and the monumental "Acid Track" was born. A pioneer of not one but two genres—acid house and wildpitch—Pierre is an artist who is considered a mentor to many of the "A" list DJs—old and new—whose passion and talent continues to stand strong in an industry that’s had its ups ‘n’ downs.

CASEY STEVENS & JOHN DINICOLA – Focusrite | Novation

Casey Stevens is a touring DJ/Producer with over 20 years experience in the industry, Electronic Music Record Label Owner and Operator, and Focusrite Novation Product Specialist Manager. John DiNicola is an Audio Engineer, Guitar Playing Musician, and Focusrite Novation Product Specialist with 10 years' experience in the industry.

Amond Jackson - iZotope

Mixing and Recording Engineer, Studio Designer, Producer, Executive Producer, Educator, Public Speaker. Credits: Future, Young Thug, Rick Ross as well as corporations such as CNBC, Kellog, and Ebony...just to name a few Amond “AJ” Jackson aka #AJontheButtons is the founder of Salem Psalms, a professional audio company that is most well known for their excellence in recording, mixing, and mastering audio for music and film, as well as their professional studio designs and acoustic solutions.

Joe Cozzi - Eventide

As the National Sales Manager for Eventide, Joe Cozzi, travels the Americas conducting workshops and trade shows for Eventide’s pro audio division.Joe has engineered a Grammy Award-winning record and run the Miami-based dance music labels Organized Nature Recordings. His career in music, however, began as a pro audio salesman at Guitar Center. He combines is engineering know-how, music knowledge, and salesmanship to introduce other musicians to the world of Eventide’s legendary processing.

Omar Walker 'Major Seven' - NATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Omar Walker, professionally known as “Major Seven,” is a multi platinum record producer, songwriter, and musician from Atlanta, GA. His artist name is a direct reference to the major 7th chord in music theory while also embodying the story of his mother’s six miscarriages preceding his birth. Major Seven’s first major album placement was in March of 2014 with the release of Rick Ross’ Mastermind album where he produced the lead single titled “Devil Is a Lie” featuring Jay-Z.

Gabriel 'Gato' Ferrer - NATIVE INSTRUMENTS

In December of 1996, Gato was created as a new art form performer. (The nickname came from early Rave days in '93 as he was a recognized dancer in south Florida.) A performer, he has been working with a long list of DJ's and electronic artists since the '90s. Including the drum added a special blend of contemporary and traditional rhythms to every performance with modern dance music, GatoDrum was born. A free-form percussionist and hand drummer specializing in 'Spotlight' & 'accompaniment' with DJ/Electronic artists.

Shareef Islam - NATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Born in the Bronx NY and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Shareef Islam, started out as a dancer/choreographer. In the late 80’s early 90’s when hip hop and dance music was at its best. He went on to perform and work with artist such as Paula Abdul, Jody Wately, Heavy D, Sybil, Color Me Badd, Kid N Play just to name a few. Now with his own production company Azteknique Productions LLC. And label HipSoul Entertainment Inc. Shareef plans on bringing a new sound and vybe to the entertainment game. HipSoul is the sound!

Richard Gaspard - PreSonus

Many have called Studio One “The Next Standard,” but for some there is still a lot they don’t know about it. Come by and learn what makes Studio One so exciting and powerful. Just understanding the basics of this incredible DAW will instantly kick start you to the next level.

DERRICK FLOYD – IK MULTIMEDIA

Artist, Musician, Songwriter are just a few of the words that describe Derrick Floyd. By day, he is the National Sales and Product Specialist Manager for the ground breaking music technology company, IK Multimedia who is one of the leaders in making professional software tools for musicians, producers and engineers. Also being the pioneers of mobile recording revolution has given Derrick a front roll seat at the helm of the constant evolving world of creative music technology products.

BILL COLLINS – MAGIX

Bill Collins is a Chicago-based music producer, educator and product specialist for MAGIX Software who has been actively performing and producing music for over 20 years. His music can be heard on several major television networks and is published by Sony/ATV and Universal Music Publishing Group. Bill is also the Editor for The Pro Audio Files, and served as Course Director for the Los Angeles Film School from 2010-2017.

KATFYR - PreSonus ATOM & Studio One Masterclass

Experience the most versatile pad controller in its class - the PreSonus ATOM. Join chart-topping artist and Studio One master KATFYR as he presents advanced tricks and tips within Studio One to make your creative process faster and your productions sound better. He will showcase his Dubstep/Trap/Bass Music production skills and how Studio One and PreSonus tools like ATOM are a key part of the process.

Ian Martinez - Arturia

Ian Martinez - Marketing and Communications Specialist for Arturia in the US. Product Specialist – Studio Producer – worked with some of the biggest Hip-Hop Producers in Los Angeles. Songwriter and expert Logic and Pro Tools engineer coming out of Interscope Records, has engineered for artists such as Miguel, JoJo, Master P, and El Debarge.

Jason “Jhot” Scott - PreSonus

A native of Columbus, GA Jason Scott, better known as “Jhot” is the industry’s best kept songwriter and producer. Having worked with the likes of Akon, Dru Hill, Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Blackstreet, and many more, Jhot has shown himself to be an industry powerhouse. Harvesting his natural-born talent along with nurturing from family members who are also successful musicians in their own right, Jhot has increasingly become the one to watch, providing consistent success for all of his artists and clients.