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IMSTA FESTA | SAE Institute ATL | July 27, 2019 | 11AM - 6PM

Join IMSTA (Intl. Music Software Trade Assoc.) and SAE Institute as they host IMSTA FESTA, a celebration of music technology packed with Panels, Workshops & Master Classes, Song Critiques, Demonstrations and more. Hosting industry experts in an environment where music-makers can network, interact and learn with each other face-to-face, this annual one-day event is not to be missed. 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.

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.
  • Dave Pensado & Herb Trawick will be leading a keynote at this years' IMSTA FESTA ALTANTA, check them out!
  • 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 2019 Songwriting Competition to win the opportunity to attend Black Rock Studio's in Santorini, Greece!

IMSTA FESTA ATLANTA will be taking place at:

Location Date Time

SAE Institute Atlanta
215 Peachtree Street #300
Atlanta, GA
30303, USA

July 27, 2019 11:00AM - 6:00PM

Overview: IMSTA announces GRAMMY-winning mix engineer Dave Pensado and Executive Producer Herb Trawick to deliver the Keynote Speech IMSTA FESTA ALTANTA on Saturday July 27, 2019. Pensado is acknowledged as one of the leading online Educators for all things audio and he illustrates this on his weekly show Pensado’s Place. Dave's mix credits include Michael Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, Elton John, Christina Aguilera and Jill Scott. Trawicks' experience as a successful manager makes him the resident expert on intellectual property, business affairs, career consultation, digital media and more. Don’t miss Dave and Herb!

Speakers:

IMSTA FESTA SONG REVIEWS

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.

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. Doors open at 11am, see you there!

Exhibitors: (Exhibit at IMSTA FESTA)

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Register below for a FREE class in the IMSTA Master Class Series featuring the most coveted products from your favorite companies.

2:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM
Native Instruments
Maschine MK3

Sampling Techniques with Maschine - Learn different ways to sample using the Maschine MK3 and how to incorporate them into your production.

FabFilter
Dynamic EQ

Join FabFilter as they take a close look at Dynamic EQ. Find out why you may need to consider using Dynamic EQ. Find out how this can benefit you. Listen to examples of the Dynamic EQ in Pro-Q 3. Listen to the comparison to static EQ. This workshop will teach you a whole new way to look at EQ.

Native Instruments
Komplete Kontrol

Komplete Kontrol, Your Workflow Integrated - Learn about Komplete Kontrol and how to integrate the hardware and software into your existing workflow.

Celemony
Track to Fix

Join our Melodyne Product Specialists as we record a live vocal and take it from raw recording to perfection before your eyes. We will track the vocals as you watch. The vocal will then be edits and tuned using Melodyne Studio 4. During this workshop you will learn strategies for tuning vocals geared to generating the best results possible. You will also see how seasoned tuning engineers use Melodyne to achieve the desired level of perfection. This workshop is FREE. Sign up today as seats are limited.”

Celemony
Track to Fix

Join our Melodyne Product Specialists as we record a live vocal and take it from raw recording to perfection before your eyes. We will track the vocals as you watch. The vocal will then be edits and tuned using Melodyne Studio 4. During this workshop you will learn strategies for tuning vocals geared to generating the best results possible. You will also see how seasoned tuning engineers use Melodyne to achieve the desired level of perfection. This workshop is FREE. Sign up today as seats are limited.”

iZotope
Neutron 3

Join iZotope as mix engineer Amond “AJ” Jackson—Chief Engineer at Salem Psalms Studios in Atlanta—showcases his tips for shaping sounds in a mix with Neutron 3. Using “Turn It Up” by Diamond D (feat. Snoop Dogg & Case), he’ll explore Neutron 3’s Dynamic EQ, Visual Mixer, Relay, Nectar 3, and iZotope’s award-winning RX 7 audio repair software.

Presonus
Studio One

Studio One continues to win over new users, rapidly becoming the DAW of choice for more and more industry professionals worldwide! Here's your chance to see why. Join us as producer and engineer Jason “JHot” Scott (Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Babyface, Bobby Brown, Trey Songz) walks us through his process of beat-making with the ATOM, vocal recording and processing, arranging, and mixing some of the most cutting-edge hip-hop and R&B sounds in the industry!

Presonus
KATFYR

(KATFYR) PreSonus ATOM and Studio One Creative 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.

Roland Cloud
DJ Pierre

Roland Cloud is pleased to present a masterclass with DJ Pierre, whose group Phuture kickstarted the acid house movement with "Acid Tracks." Pierre's exclusive hourlong session will focus on production techniques including TB-303 pattern creation, tricks for manipulating bass tone and texture, advanced 303-sequencing, and more. Along the way, Pierre will also share tools for succeeding in a changing electronic music landscape and tips on finding your voice as a producer.

Arturia
Microfreak

Arturia’s new MicroFreak synth gives the word “powerful” new meaning with such an explosive but small footprint. With huge textures to clean soundscapes, an endless palette of sounds are available for the most demanding and creative productions. From a new style of keybed to the hybrid, digital and analog combination element, the MicroFreak stands out as a heavy hitter in the studio. Start creating from the included 128 presets or create new synthesis from the ground up, great for novice as well as expert synth enthusiasts.

Antares Auto-Tune
Richard Divine

In this Master Class artist/producer/sound designer Richard Devine takes you through essential Auto-Tune controls and production techniques, including how to get “the Auto-Tune Effect". You will also get insights about the vocal effects Richard designed for new Auto-Tune EFX+, the EFX+ multi-effects rack, and ​the Auto-Motion pitch-shifting melodic pattern generator. Take your vocal production to a new level with this Auto-Tune Master Class.

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.