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IMSTA FESTA Online | November 21, 2020 | 4PM - 11PM EST

Join IMSTA (Intl. Music Software Trade Assoc.) for IMSTA FESTA Online, a celebration of music technology packed with Panels, Workshops & Master Classes, Song Writing Competition, Demonstrations and more. Don’t miss this chance to learn from music industry professionals and product specialists from the exhibiting companies. IMSTA FESTA is a free online event for everyone interested in making music: from semi-professional and professional musicians to songwriters, music producers and sound engineers to music students and teachers.

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:

  • FREE registration to access all the IMSTA Master Classes and Panels, special deals from Sweetwater and to win software.
  • Presentations and in-depth interviews with industry experts:
  • Keynote by Musician, Composer, Author, Editor, Engineer, Producer, Music Technology Expert — Mitch Gallagher
  • Chat and Mini Concert with Top ranked DJ, Trance Producer and Remixer Andy Moor
  • Pro Tools talk with Grammy Award Winning Engineer James Auwarter
  • Roundtable discussion with Maat Hotep and Pensado Students
  • Produce Like a Pro with multi-platinum producer, musician and engineer Warren Huart
  • Getting insights with GRAMMY Award winning super producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins
  • Get hands-on experience from 30 Master Classes.
  • Enter your original song submission into our 2020 Songwriting Competition to win the opportunity to attend Black Rock Studio's in Santorini, Greece!

IMSTA FESTA Online will be taking place at:

Location Date Time
ONLINE November 21, 2020 4:00PM - 11:00PM EST

Overview: Sweetwater Editorial Director, Mitch Gallagher, was introduced to recording when the manager of the rock band he was in loaned him a 4-track cassette recorder. He studied electrical engineering and computer science at North Dakota State University, eventually earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Moorhead State University (now Minnesota State University - Moorhead). His graduate studies at the University of Missouri in Kansas City included music composition and classical guitar.

The former senior technical editor of Keyboard magazine and former editor-in-chief of EQ magazine, Gallagher has published thousands of articles in magazines such as Performing Songwriter, Acoustic Guitar, EQ, EQ en Espanol, Keyboard, Pro Sound News, Guitar Player, Premier Guitar, Government Video, Extreme Groove, Music Technology Buyer’s Guide, Videography, Strings, M, and Microphones & Monitors. He is also the former editor of Church Sound magazine, and served as associate editor at Live Sound magazine.

His books include Make Music Now!, Pro Tools Clinic, The Studio Business Book, 3rd Edition, Acoustic Design For The Home Studio, Mastering Music at Home, and The Music Tech Dictionary. Project Studio Mastering is his first instructional DVD. His latest book is Guitar Tone: Pursuing the Ultimate Guitar Sound. His next book will be available in early 2015.

Overview: Learn, discover and connect with GRAMMY Award-winning Engineer James Auwarter from Coda Room Audio in Chicago on this epic breakdown of his mix of the Pop song "I Should Have Listened To My Friends" by Kayla Diamond. Using Avid Pro Tools watch as James unearths the myriad of elements that went into the Craig McConnell Production.

Overview: Andy Moor’s name is firmly cemented as one of the most highly respected in the electronic dance music industry, proven by a career studded with numerous awards and accolades including a Grammy nomination for his remix of Delerium’s Angelicus in 2008, the titles of ‘Best Dance Record’ at the International Dance Music Awards in and ‘Best Trance Producer’ and ‘Best Trance Track’, persistently high rankings on the DJ Mag Top 100 alongside a vast and loyal following.

Co-owner of AVA Recordings, Producer of chart topping hits, remixer to artists such as Britney Spears / Armin van Buuren / Tiesto / Paul Oakenfold etc, DJ to the largest festivals in the world – Andy Moor has had quite the 20+ year career – yet he’s “only just getting warmed up”

Overview: Engineer, producer and founder of Pensado’s Students, Maat Hotep, host a roundtable discussion about recording, engineering and experiences with Award Winning engineers, mixers, producers and fellow Pensadians: Joe Carrell, Irko M Sera, Joe Vezzetti and Bo Astrup.

Overview: Derrick Floyd from IK Multimedia unpacks all the features of AmpliTube 5 while enlisting the help of Guitarist Neil Zaza to show how it works, how it sounds, some presets and why IK is at the forefront of Amp Modeling technology.

Overview: Brian Kullas from Native Instruments shows the brands new Standalone Maschine +. Brian shows how to audition and load sounds, Building patterns and arrangements and sequencing into a song as a full arrangement.

Overview: English Record Producer, Musician, Composer and Engineer Warren Huart who have worked with Aerosmith, Korn and Ramones and the Founder of the YouTube channel ‘Producer Like a Pro” will give insights on many aspects of Production including how to market your skills to build a career in the Production and Engineering field.

Overview: Legendary GRAMMY Award winning Producer, Songwriter and Musician Rodney Jerkins talks about his music, career and what he has been up to lately in this must-see interview. You cannot afford to miss it.

Overview: Jimmy Douglass: Welcome Legendary GRAMMY Award-winning Recording Engineer Jimmy Douglass [Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin, Timbaland, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Foreigner, Sean Paul, Snoop Dog, Justin Timberlake, ...] to IMSTA FESTA as he takes us on his journey through the music business and shares some of what has kept him at the top of the Recording Engineering food chain for almost 4 decades. Discover his creative mindset and how it lead to his success.

Overview: Steve Albini records his albums using only Analog equipment. Don't miss this frank discussion about all things music and technology from a man you is as creative and musical as he is principled and opinionated. Learn and discover how he works in the studio with bands from those still in the garage to those on top of the world like Nirvana. Get insight into his unique take on technology, streaming, AI and more.

Don't miss the opportunity to check out and experience the most sought-after production tools on the market from the most recognized, award-winning Manufacturers in the music-making world. Show will start at 4pm, see you there!

Exhibitors:

Sponsors & Partners:



Claire Marie Lim - Bitwig

Claire Marie Lim is a music technologist and multi-disciplinary artist who works with music and movement. She collaborates with artists and clients as a live experience designer, producer, audio programmer, and consultant.



Greg Ondo - Steinberg

Greg Ondo is a Senior Technical Specialist for Yamaha focussing on Steinberg products for over 25 years and has done over 2,000 seminars on music technology. He has worked with many high profile clients including Microsoft, NPR, Electronic Arts, Hans Zimmer, BT, Stevie Wonder, Peter Frampton, and Phil Ramone. Greg Ondo has worked on many projects and was awarded a TEC award for his audio engineering on Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD. He has also done many online tutorials with over 4,000,000 views on YouTube.



Fulya Çelikel Soğancı - KV331

Fulya maintains a performance/production career as a progressive metal artist and an academic. She studied classical piano and composition at Bilkent University in Ankara, followed by two Master’s Degrees from the Netherlands and ITU. After working in Europe for several years, she returned to Turkey to study musicology in Center for Advanced Studies in Music and completed her PhD on metal music in 2019. Fulya is working at KV331 Audio as a mobile products manager: She vastly enjoys the flexibility, yet uncompromised quality of mobile music production and has been producing music of every genre with the mobile versions of SynthMaster and SynthMaster One.



Joe Gilder - PreSonus

Joe Gilder is a Nashville-based producer and content creator who switched to Studio One many years ago and hasn’t looked back. Working primarily out of his home studio, Joe has released over 50 of his own songs over the last decade, while also helping thousands of folks improve their recording and mixing craft through his YouTube channel, Home Studio Corner.



Carlo Libertini - PSP Audioware

Carlo Libertini is a audio editing specialist with Music Marketing Inc. of North America. He is an audio production engineer with twenty years experience, and performs trainings, demonstrations and services for top studios and institutions across the country. In between production responsibilities he conducts on-line training seminars, collaborative production meetings, software demonstrations, and video tutorials.



Greg Hosharian - East West

Musician, composer, conductor, pianist and orchestrator, Greg Hosharian began playing the piano at the age of four. Hosharian holds a bachelor’s degree in composition from California Institute of the Arts and a master’s degree in composition and orchestration from California State University, Northridge. Greg is the keyboardist for Redemption, with whom he has toured Europe and North America, opening for Dream Theater. He has also formed three bands of his own in which he plays the keyboard: Vendetta, Hosharian Brothers Band (in which his brother, Peter Hosharian, plays clarinet) and Armenian Space Station. Greg founded The Armenian Pops Orchestra in 2010.



Eric Burgess - FabFilter

Based in So Cal Eric Burgess is an artist, tutorialist, and bowler. Eric principally focus on anything audio, composition and production are my passion. Eric started learning in a humble DAW and read and watched any material he could get my hands on, ranging from manuals, to tutorials, to college text books with subjects from counterpoint and music theory to mixing and midi sequencing. I’ve moved my way up both in gear, and especially knowledge. Being largely self taught Eric is living proof that the resources are out there if you apply yourself.



J Chris Griffin - Antares

Veteran producer / remixer / engineer J. Chris Griffin's experience and credentials in many ways speak for themselves. His 20+ years in the music industry based out of both New York City and Nashville have garnered him production and engineering credits from A-list recording artists such as Madonna, Kanye West, Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, The Killers, Missy Elliot, John Legend and many more. Having consistently charted several billboard top ten singles and countless other hit tracks, his clients have come to swear by his talents in tracking, vocal coaching, producing and mixing radio-ready, A-List music.



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. As a result, he has strived and excelled in every aspect of modern music from writing, to performing, to production and sound engineering, resulting in truly individual records.



Chambers - FL Studio

Based in New York, Joseph Chambers first began producing, recording, mixing and mastering music in 2016. Now working artists all over the country, he has experience in many genres, from Hip-Hop and R&B to Country. The 18 year old has developed an extensive discography of artists both large and small, accumulated millions of streams through his work and has been heard on the radio. Dedicated to achieving the sonic desires of all clients, Chambers continues to bend the barriers of music.



Brian Kullas - NATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Brian Kullas studied at Dickinson College to pursue a traditional music degree. He soon discovered that his real passion was electronic music production and DJing. Brian attended Dubspot Electronic Music Production and DJ School, where he was able to hone his DJ and music production skills. Brian is now the Lead US Product Specialist for Native Instruments and has been with Native Instruments for the past 6 years. Brian has focused his electronic music style on house, Trap & Hiphop using MASCHINE, KOMPLETE, and TRAKTOR.

Luis Tineo - U-He

Luis Tineo also known as Sabor (pronounced/ Saab-or) is an american music producer, music & film mix engineer & DJ. Studied in NYC at Center for the Media Arts and best known for his extensive work catalog as a sound engineer at some of the top recording studios in the NY area like the legendary hip-hop studio D&D & Chung King with credits that are considered to be iconic projects in the Hip-Hop and Dance music genres.



Derek 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.



Kevin Ochoa - REVEAL SOUND

Kevin has heavily focused on the technical side of production. His love of sound design and education has helped when delivering masterclasses for various synths such has Spire. Kevin is also a winner of many Dance Music competitions and when he’s not focusing on the aggressive sounds of Hardstyle, Kevin relaxes by producing Melodic Techno. Join him at IMSTA FESTA for the full Reveal Sound Spire experience!



Tony Franco - NUGEN AUDIO

Tony Franco is a freelance recording and mixing engineer. Tony had cut his teeth working with artists in studios, both small and large, around the greater Los Angeles area. Tony has over half a decade of experience mixing remotely for independent artists from around the world. He specializes in working with Hip Hop and electronic pop genres, but ventures out to work with occasional singer song-writers and rock bands as well. Tony likes to work with artists and musicians on a personal level. He feels that creating a positive vibe, and maintaining open communication between the artist and mixer or producer, can nurture more successful songs.



Wilkis Figuereo - SONIBLE

Wilkis Figuereo is a CEO, Entrepreneur, Producer and Engineer with over 20 years experience. He is the owner of Itec Audio Studios in New Jersey, one of the premier Avid Authorized training centers in the North East United States. Wilkis also serves as an Educational Consultant for Music Production programs across the nation and a partner of NYU’s Hip Hop Education Center.

TIME PURPLE ROOM RED ROOM BLUE ROOM YELLOW ROOM
4:00PM
IMSTA FESTA Keynote
Mitch Gallagher
Mitch Gallagher traces the illustrious legacy of software from the early years to today. Welcome to IMSTA FESTA.
4:30PM
Anatomy of a Mix
James Auwarter
Learn, discover and connect with GRAMMY Award-winning Engineer James Auwarter on an epic breakdown of his mix of the Pop song "I Should Have Listened To My Friends" by Kayla Diamond. Using Avid Pro Tools watch as James unearths the myriad of elements that went into the Craig McConnell Production.
Cubase 11 All Things Audio
Greg Ondo
Greg Ondo shows off some of the newly updated plugins with Cubase 11 such as Sampler track 2, advanced key editing, multi tap delay, imager, some workflow and UI improvements and Spectralayers.
InfiniStrip
Carlo Libertini
Carlo Libertini demonstrates PSP audioware's InfiniStrip virtual 500 series sweet of processors. With individual modules you can arrange in any pattern Carlo shows examples on guitars and various instruments using only these modules.
Hive, DIVA, Repro-5
Luis Tineo
Product Specialist Luis Tineo shows 3 of U-He Synths Hive 2 the subtractive synth great for EDM then diving into the analog beasts Repro-5 and DIVA. Luis shows how to make a Acid bass line and some lush pads.
5:00PM
RX8
Carlo Libertini
Product Specialist Carlo Libertini gives a complete overview of interface, features and how to make the most of RX8 restoration and repair suite. See how to perform tasks like de-winding, de-essing and de-reverb.
Stereoizer, MonoFilter, SigMod
Tony Franco
Product Specialist Tony Franco shows how to add stereo width with stereoizer, how to tighten low end using Monofilter and mid side techniques using SigMod.
Spire Sound Design 101
Kevin Ochoa
In this class Kevin Ochoa guides you through fundamental sound design for music. We will make punchy kick drums, percussions, and super saw synths all within Reveal Sound Spire. Kevin explains how Oscillators and Filters can be programmed and modulated to make sounds that will enhance your productions.
5:30PM
AI Plugins - Smart EQ
Wilkis Figuero
Wilkis Figuero takes you into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Watch as Wilkis repositions sounds in a mix using Proximity EQ and how he separates tonal sounds using entropy EQ. See how the A.I smart:EQ and smart:Comp work and take a peek into the included instrument profiles and algorithms.
Flex, Sytrus, Harmor
Chambers
FL Studio Guru Chambers takes a full complete look at FL Studio stock instruments such as Flex, Sytrus, Harmor, key features, preset diving, and how to utilize them all to make beats! Chambers then takes a look at the effects that come stock with FL Studio 20 Producer delay, reverb, Chorus, distortion and waveshaping!
Melodyne 5 What's New
Derek Olds
Celemony Product Specialist Derek Olds Gives an Exclusive dive into Melodyne 5 for IMSTA Online. See all the Newly added Features with the new V5 update, See new secret tips and tricks and learn why it takes half Derek the time to tune vocals with this new streamlined Melodyne 5 workflow.
6:00PM
In Studio & In Concert
DJ Andy Moor
Explore the rig of GRAMMY Award-winning English DJ, Trance Producer & Remixer Andy Moor as he talks about music, gear, producing, remixing and DJing. Then strap in for a concert to hear and see how he puts it all together. Like EDM? Then you'll love this.







LIVE DJ SET
Making Tracks
Claire Marie Lim
Bitwig Studio is a powerful and new music creation tool. Claire Marie Lim takes you through how to get started making your first tracks using MIDI, Audio, Synths and Effects right down to making a final mix.
Pro Plugins
Eric Burgess
FabFilter Product Specialist Eric Burgess shows various compression techniques such as paralell compression using Pro-C 2, Mastering techniques and stem processing with Pro-L 2 as well as reverb tricks with Pro-R.
Making Beats in Spire
Kevin Ochoa
Come take a look through Spire’s new library manager, presets, and refined features, all while making a Future Bass beat! Kevin Ochoa will guide you through the new library manager to organize and recall the hundreds of included presets. He will also explain how the Spire’s Arp and Stepper sections work for synth sequences.
6:30PM
Komplete 13 The New Stuff
Brian Kullas
Brian Kullas From Native Instruments gives a overview of Komplete 13 taking you through Mysteria, Pharlight , Straylight, Guitar Rig 6, Super 8 synth, Butch vig drums and Cloud Supply and more.
S1 Bet You Didn't Know
Joe Gilder
PreSonus Product Guru Joe Gilder reveals a myriad of 'wow' features in Studio One that even seasoned users may not know or even forgotten are there. These hidden gems can greatly enhance your creative efficiency and output. Highly recommended.
Composer Cloud
Greg Hosharian
Composer and Conductor Greg Hosharian shows of some of the powerful Instruments and sounds that come with EastWest Composer Cloud. Greg plays a piece and provides a step by step breakdown of the song which features EastWest Voices of Soul, Pro drummer ministries of Rock , Pop Brass and Goliath.
7:00PM
Track like your life depends on it.
Maat Hotep & Pensado Students
Engineer, producer and founder of Pensado’s Students, Maat Hotep, host a roundtable discussion about recording, engineering and experiences with Award Winning engineers, mixers, producers and fellow Pensadians: Joe Carrell, Irko M Sera, Joe Vezzetti and Bo Astrup.
Neutron 3 & Ozone 9
Carlo Libertini
Carlo Libertini shows how get a quick and easy mix using Neutron 3 with Nectar on his vocal track. Carlo then shows how to put the final touches for mastering using the powerful Ozone 9.
2445 Reverb, 608 delay
Carlo Libertini
Carlo Libertini demonstrates PSPaudioware 2445 Reverb, how to use Vintage warmer to get that analog sound in the box and PSP 608 multi delay.
Vocal Effect Plugins
J. Chris Griffin
Antares Product Specialist Chris Griffin shows off the Antares Vocal Effect Plugins! Watch as Chris shows examples of how to use Duo, Choir, Harmony Engine, Sybil, Aspire, Punch, Throat, Mutator, Mic Mod, Warm and Articulator.
7:30PM
AI - Smart Compressor & Reverb
Wilkis Figuero
Wilkis Figuero Takes a deep dive into the world of Audio mixing and Artificial Intelligence. Watch closely as Wilkis uses 100% A.I tools to Mix a full track. You don't want to miss this!
Pro-Q 3 & Saturn 2
Eric Burgess
Product specialist Eric Burgess shows you how he mixed a track with FabFilter Pro-Q 3 and Saturn 2. Learn many tips and tricks on how to use the world's most popular EQ alongside the new distortion tool Saturn 2.
Zebra 2 & Presswerk
Luis Tineo
Luis Tineo Shows some U-he Zebra 2 Modular Synth presets and creates a synth line then shows some Compression techniques with Presswork and how to get that analog tape machine sound with Satin.
8:00PM
Neil Zaza AmpliTube 5
Derrick Floyd
Derrick Floyd from IK Multimedia unpacks all the features of AmpliTube 5 while enlisting the help of Guitarist Neil Zaza to show how it works, how it sounds, some presets and why IK is at the forefront of Amp Modeling technology.
Synthmaster
Fulya Celikel Soganci
Fulya Celikel Soganci gives a complete run down of KV331 Synthmaster and Synthmaster ONE. Hear the synths in action, presets an dsound design tips.
ISL, MasterCheck & VisLM
Tony Franco
Product Specialist Tony Franco demonstrates how to use the ISL Limiter for brick wall limiting, Using MasterCheck to get your songs in line with streaming targets as well as various volume loudness standards using Vislm.
This is How I Tune Vocals
Derek Olds
Watch Derek Olds as he uses records and edits vocals in a full production using Melodyne 5. Watch the magic of ARA in Logic and how to speed up your process. In this tutorial you see how he approaches the art of tuning vocals in a full music production.
8:30PM
Maschine+
Brian Kullas
Brian Kullas from Native Instruments shows the brands new Standalone Maschine +. Brian shows how to audition and load sounds, Building patterns and arrangements and sequencing into a song as a full arrangement.
Into the Deep End
Claire Marie Lim
Take a deeper look into Bitwig Studio as Claire Marie Lim explains more devices, MIDI polyphnic expression as well as how modulation works in the GRID. See how to integrate controllers for performing with Bitwig.
Making a DRILL Beat
Chambers
FL Studio Guru Chambers shows IMSTA Online attendees how to fully produce and mix and Drill beat 100% in FL Studio 20! See his approach, techniques, effects he uses, how he EQs and how he tames his dynamics and manages frequency collisions.
Choirs & Hollywood Orchestra
Greg Hosharian
Composer and Conductor Greg Hosharian gives an inside look at how to use EastWest Choirs and Hollywood Orchestra to create Blockbuster Hollywood scores. 
9:00PM
IMSTA - How To Make Money in Music
Warren Huart
Producer, Engineer and YouTube educator Warren Huart talks about his experience most importantly how he makes money in the music production industry. If you are serious about turning your love for music into a career learn how to create opportunities for success.
Mixbox
Derrick Floyd
Derrick Floyd takes a deep dive in to IK multimedia's new Effect Rack Mixbox which consists of 70 effects  from 3 flagship products now in one virtual effect rack. See how it works, how it sounds and how it can change your workflow. 
Mixing with Studio One
Joe Gilder
Joe Gilder from Presonus uses Studio ONE from PreSonus to Mix a full song . Watch the entire process and be a fly on Joe's shoulder as he mixes a full song in 30 mins.
Hailey Patel Vocal Tuning
J. Chris Griffin
Follow Auto-Tune specialist Chris Griffin as he performs surgery on vocal tracks by singer Hailey Patel. Learn from the master the best ways to achieve high quality results with efficiency and musicality throughout. This is a must for every Producer.
9:30PM
Cubase 11 All Things MIDI
Greg Ondo
Greg Ondo takes a look at Cubase 11 focusing on MIDI. There are many new MIDI enhancements how to use the midi key editor, different behaviours how to build a MIDI track and patterns as well as editing.
Paragon Surround Reverb
Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe
Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe takes us through the only surround reverb certified for DolbyTM Atmos production. See how NUGEN's surround algorithm allow super realistic ambient soundscapes to be effortlessly created with this interactive interface. If you are mixing for surround you have to see this.
Harmor Drum ReSynthesis
Kevin Ochoa
Harmor is famously known for its bass and vocal resynthesis abilities, however, in this class Kevin Ochoa will dive deeper into the specifics of drum resynthesis within Harmor. Whether it is adding punch or some beefy low end to your drums, Harmor can do it all without sacrificing phase coherency and transient detail.
10:00PM
IMSTA - Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins
Legendary GRAMMY Award winning Producer, Songwriter and Musician Rodney Jerkins [Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Justin Bieber, Destiny's Child, Lady Gaga] talks about his music, career and what he has been up to lately in this must-see interview. You cannot afford to miss it.
Anatomy of a Mix
James Auwarter
Learn, discover and connect with GRAMMY Award-winning Engineer James Auwarter on an epic breakdown of his mix of the Pop song "I Should Have Listened To My Friends" by Kayla Diamond. Using Avid Pro Tools watch as James unearths the myriad of elements that went into the Craig McConnell Production.
Watch Me Mix
Venus Theory
Venus Theory uses 8 of PSP Audioware’s flagship plugins to finalize a mix session and adds a sense of depth and dimension with some mastering processors. He shows the versatility of these plugins that have made them a secret weapon for many producers and how you can achieve amazing results using them too.
Saturn 2 Distortion Sequences
Kevin Ochoa
Kevin Ochoa introduces FabFilter Saturn 2, the swiss army knife of distortion. The different distortion models are presented via percussion and guitar examples. Afterwards, we will dive into modulating the various Tone parameters within Saturn 2 to send our input signal into a distorted and resonant frenzy which will conclude in a “distortion sequence.”
10:30PM
IMSTA - Jimmy Douglass
Jimmy Douglass Interview
Welcome Legendary GRAMMY Award-winning Recording Engineer Jimmy Douglass [Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin, Timbaland, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Foreigner, Sean Paul, Snoop Dog, Justin Timberlake, ...] to IMSTA FESTA as he takes us on his journey through the music business.
DJ Andy Moor In Concert
DJ Andy Moor
Enjoy this DJ set from GRAMMY Award-winning English DJ, Trance Producer & Remixer Andy Moor.
11:00PM
IMSTA - Steve Albini
Steve Albini
Steve Albini records his albums using only Analog equipment. Don't miss this frank discussion about all things music and technology from a man you is as creative and musical as he is principled and opinionated. Learn and discover how he works in the studio with bands from those still in the garage to those on top of the world like Nirvana. Get insight into his unique take on technology, streaming, AI and more.