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IMSTA FESTA | SAE Institute Miami | FEBRUARY 24, 2018
Admission is FREE with REGISTRATION.
IMSTA FESTA is a FREE event open to everyone in the music making community; professional and semi-professional musicians, songwriters, music producers, and audio engineers, as well as music students and educators.
Event Highlights:
- Register for a FREE class in the IMSTA Master Class Series featuring the most coveted products from your favorite companies.
- Visit all of the exhibits to get hands-on experience and even win software!
- Attend the IMSTA Panel Series with industry experts to network and learn.
- Bring your Song in to have it reviewed by an expert who will provide you with a professional critique. Song Reviews between 2-5pm.
- Enter your original song submission into our 2018 Songwriting Competition to win the opportunity to attend Black Rock Studio's in Santorini, Greece!
IMSTA FESTA Miami will be taking place at:
| Location | Date | Time |
SAE Institute Miami |
11:00AM - 6:00PM |
Get up close and personal with some of your favourite brands and music software companies at this year's IMSTA FESTA. Exhibitors will be bringing
their latest software and products for our attendees to demo and try out.
More exhibitors to be announced.
Exhibitors:
Sponsors & Partners:
| MASTER CLASSES | 2:00PM | 3:00PM | 4:00PM |
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| Classroom 4 | Celemony Melodyne 4 Vocal Tuning This class assumes some knowledge of Melodyne. First, we look at the GUI and how to decode what Melodyne is telling you about the music it has analyzed. We then use musical concepts to begin to edit the music to what we need. This class will feature a raw vocal and work towards tuning it. This is perfect for anyone wanting insights on tuning vocals with Melodyne. |
Celemony Melodyne 4 Audio Processing & Tempo Detection This class focuses on the creative uses of the Sound Editor with its harmonic EQ, emphasis and resynthesis features. We also take a look at some of the uses of Tempo Detection and how it applies to today's music production. This class is not to be missed. |
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| Toft Room | PreSonus Studio One Basics This Master Class is ideal for new users and people checking out Studio One to see what it can do and how it works. You will learn about: Instrument tracks and Audio tracks and their differences; Audio Tracks Channel Mode; Panning basics ; Insert Effects and FX Channels and Mixing 101. |
PreSonus Studio One Advanced This Class is geared for advanced Studio One users. In this Masterclass you will learn about: The Arranger Track; Using Audio Bend; Using the Scratch Pad 4; Working with loops and VST Instruments; The Studio 192 and Studio One Integration. |
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| Classroom 2 | Native Instruments Stems and Step Sequencing with Traktor The latest Traktor update introduced some exciting new features to the world’s leading DJ software. Gain direct insights from Lead US Product Specialist Brian Kullas about the all-new step sequencing capabilities and learn how Traktor allows you to create a unique live performance using the syncing functionality of Ableton Link. In this workshop, you will also learn about Stems, an innovative audio format that enhances creative possibilities for DJ, producers, and live performers. |
Native Instruments Total Nonstop Creativity with new Maschine MK3 and Komplete Kontrol MK2 Join Kevin Ochoa with Music Marketing for a FL Studio Masterclass. No need to be an FL user as Kevin will quickly introduce you to FL’s world renown Piano Roll and Pattern workflow. Regular users will be treated to in-depth topics such as Controllers, Automation and FL Updates. There will be something here for everyone so don’t miss out! |
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| Classroom 1 | FL Studio Kevin Ochoa Join Kevin Ochoa with Music Marketing for a FL Studio Masterclass. No need to be an FL user as Kevin will quickly introduce you to FL’s world renown Piano Roll and Pattern workflow. Regular users will be treated to in-depth topics such as Controllers, Automation and FL Updates. There will be something here for everyone so don’t miss out! |
FabFilter Pro R and Pro L2 FabFilter plugins are some of the best and most popular on the market. This Master Class focuses on the ground-breaking Pro-R reverb and the Pro-L 2 limiter. |
Image-Line Kevin Ochoa Join Kevin Ochoa with Music Marketing for an Image-Line Plug-Ins Masterclass. Your favorite VTS’s like Harmor and Syrtrus will be covered but we will also walk into the dark territory of Toxic Biohazard and Sawer! Effects like Gross Beat and Vocodex will of course not be forgotten, so come and join us at IMSTA Miami! |
MIAMI 2018 PANEL SERIES
IMSTA is proud to host another exciting panel series during IMSTA FESTA MIAMI 2018 featuring 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.
MusiCares Custom Earplugs
MusiCares’ Hearing Health initiative promotes hearing conservation and hearing health for music industry professionals. MusiCares will host an on-site hearing clinic at IMSTA FESTA and offer free ear impressions for custom musician earplugs to individuals who have at least five years’ industry experience.
Individuals will be asked to complete a brief application to ensure MusiCares eligibility.
IMSTA FESTA SONG REVIEWS | 2PM - 4:45PM
Sign up for a FREE Song Review from our qualified industry songwriting and production team who will carefully listen to your song and give honest, professional feedback from a songwriting & production perspective. All you need is your song on your phone or music player and our experts will do the rest.
During the Song Reviews 1 'Wild Card' can be decided. A Wild Card is a song that stands apart and is exceptional.
- The wild card is spontaneously added to the finalists and has a chance at the Grand Prize of Black Rock Studios in Santorini Greece.
