Nichols Delves Deep Into The Art & Science of Mixing As Part of PMT’s Accelerated Program Curriculum; Feb. 25-Mar. 10, 2009
ProMedia Training, the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training, is pleased to announce Grammy-award-winning producer and engineer, Roger Nichols, will teach a Master Class on March 8th as part of ProMedia Training’s Miami Music Production & Certification Program (February 25 - March 10, 2009). This influential professional will offer mixing training and insights, drawing upon his vast experience working with Digidesign’s state-of-the-art production software—and iconic artists including Steely Dan, the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Crosby Stills & Nash, Roy Orbison, Plácido Domingo, Gloria Estefan, Mark Knopfler, and James Taylor, to name a mere few. PMT’s Music Production & Certification Program is offered at its Miami facility (1926 NE 154th St., No. Miami, FL 33162), located in the heart of North Miami’s legendary recording scene, blocks away from The Hit Factory/Criteria Studios and dozens of other music, TV and film studios.
ProMedia Training’s Miami Music Production & Certification Program—a 14-day, 112 clock-hour accelerated package¬—is one of PMT’s most comprehensive packages, geared towards the beginner-to-intermediate student. The Program includes four Digidesign certified courses, a mixing course, and a Reason course written by MIDI master Craig Anderton. The final Master Class, “All About Mixing”, is hosted exclusively by Roger Nichols, who explores both the “science” and the “art” of mixing.
Throughout the curriculum, students will learn proper setup, recording, editing and mixing, go in-depth into the world of plug-ins, MIDI, beat detective, elastic audio and the art and science of mixing, and learn the ins and outs of Reason. Students will also work with sophisticated HD systems and control surfaces, and upon successfully completing the courses, will take the Digidesign exam for Certification. The package tuition also includes a free plug-in from Digidesign (valued at $500).
For more information on ProMedia Training’s Music Production & Certification Program and course specifics, go to: www.promediatraining.com
About ProMedia Training
With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Nashville, San Diego, and New York, ProMedia Training is the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training. In addition to individual instruction at professional facilities, the company provides on-site training for corporations, allowing industry professionals to upgrade their skills in their own working environment—some of which include MTV, HBO, and Turner Broadcasting; Dolby Labs, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Loyola University. The faculty includes Grammy and Emmy Award winners that have worked on hundreds of gold and platinum albums with such artists as U2, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin, Steely Dan, Ozzy Osbourne, Outkast, and Dixie Chicks. ProMedia Training partners with manufacturers such as Digidesign, Apple, Propellerhead, and Waves. ProMedia Training is the leading authorized Digidesign Pro School, having certified more students than any other organization. For more information visit: www.promediatraining.com
Cincinnati, OH - Funk legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Bootsy Collins recently turned to Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, to help tame the wild live room acoustics of his personal studio, The ARK. The large, multi-purpose room, capable of holding sizeable string and horn sections, large school bands or full dance troupes, replete with stage and backline, became a sonic nightmare with bouncing frequencies jamming up the funk jam. The remedy was the prudent application of Auralex’s AudioTile™, SonoFlat Panels and 4″ StudioFoam Pyramid products. more
Gospel Music Channel Show Profiles Christian Recording Artists’ Music and Life
Franklin, TN - Paragon Studios recently completed sound mixing five episodes of Faith & Fame, Gospel Music Channel’s original biography series featuring Gospel artists sharing stories of their lives, family, music and faith. more
ANAHEIM, CA—The Solid State Logic AWS 900+ Analogue Workstation System, the console that re-defined the recording industry, continues its legacy through studio placements with superstar producers, post production and educational facilities. The AWS 900+ delivers SSL’s legendary SuperAnalogue™ sound and dynamics processing while offering complete on console control for multiple DAW systems simultaneously. Worldwide sales have exceeded 450 Systems since the release of the original AWS 900. more
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, January 26, 2009 – The Institute of Production & Recording (IPR) is pleased to welcome André Fischer as its executive director of music industries. A native to Minneapolis, MN, Fischer returns to his roots to help bring IPR and the community together to give students a well-rounded, content-driven education. more
Adds Big Band Sound with Easy-to-layer Brass Sections
ANAHEIM, CA, JANUARY 26, 2009 – EASTWEST, exclusive US distributor of Best Service products, featured the latest collection by leading producer Chris Hein, Chris Hein Horns Vol. 2 – Section Horns, at NAMM 2009. The perfect companion to Chris Hein Horns Vol. 1 (version 1.5) the new library looks to expand on the previous solo collections and offers 10 section combinations in addition to 17 solo instruments, perfect for a variety of musical genres including pop, jazz, funk and big-band. more
Renown Artist & DJ Offers Real-World Training Intensive On Pro Tools & Reason Product
ProMedia Training, the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training, is pleased to present an all-new Music Production & Certification Program featuring Pro Tools 8, February 3 – 7, 2009, featuring world-renown DJ, producer/remixer, engineer, and educator, Terron Darby. The Program is offered at PMT’s New York City facility located in The Arts Building (336 W. 37th Street, Suite 550, NYC 10018), and is a 14-day, 112 clock-hour accelerated package. One of our most comprehensive packages, it is geared towards the beginner-to-intermediate student. Students will work with sophisticated HD systems and control surfaces throughout the curriculum, and upon successfully completing the courses, will take the Digidesign exam for Certification. The package tuition also includes a free plug-in from Digidesign (valued at $500).
The Music Production & Certification Program includes four Digidesign Pro Tools 8 certified courses, a mixing course, and a Reason course written by MIDI master Craig Anderton. Darby will offer training and insights drawing upon his real-world experiences working with Digidesign’s state of the art production software and Propellerhead’s Reason, one of the most powerful music composition tools on the market today. Students will learn proper setup, recording, editing and mixing, go in-depth into the world of plug-ins, MIDI, beat detective, elastic audio and the art and science of mixing, and learn the ins and outs of Reason. For a limited time only, when students sign up or refer a friend for this program—or any Music Production, Certification, Pro Package, or Career Program—during the month of January and They’ll receive a FREE upgrade to the incredible new version of Pro Tools LE 8!
As a DJ, Terron Darby has over 16 years of experience in the world of dance and club culture. Terron’s DJ skills have lit up the dance floors from South Beach to Mexico City. In 1999, he joined a DJ collective called DHM (Deep House Movement) that introduced deep house to the forefront of the Miami local scene. Their ‘Phylos Sessions’ parties inspired many house heads and DJS for several years. He’s also held solo residencies at Blue, Tantra, Level, Deluxe, Ivy and W6 Lounge in Miami, and at various NYC clubs like Glass Lounge, Deko, and Libation. Working in the capacities of mix/recording engineer and producer/remixer, Terron has lent his production prowess to a host of artists and labels, and is the head engineer for SFP Records, which houses four other independent sub labels. Currently, he is wrapping up production on a full-length album due out in Feb of 2009 with musical partner, Brett “Cosmo” Thorngren. Terron has also designed professional studios and tutored clients including Ozzy Osbourne, Lou Reed, Barry Gibb of Bee Gees fame, Robbie Williams, Ricky Martin, Moby, and Lenny Kravitz, among others. www.myspace.com/cosmodarbyny
For more information on ProMedia Training’s Music Production & Certification Program and course specifics, go to: www.promediatraining.com
Photo Caption: Terron Darby
About ProMedia Training
With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Nashville, San Diego, and New York, ProMedia Training is the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training. In addition to individual instruction at professional facilities, the company provides on-site training for corporations, allowing industry professionals to upgrade their skills in their own working environment—some of which include MTV, HBO, and Turner Broadcasting; Dolby Labs, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Loyola University. The faculty includes Grammy and Emmy Award winners that have worked on hundreds of gold and platinum albums with such artists as U2, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin, Steely Dan, Ozzy Osbourne, Outkast, and Dixie Chicks. ProMedia Training partners with manufacturers such as Digidesign, Apple, Propellerhead, and Waves. ProMedia Training is the leading authorized Digidesign Pro School, having certified more students than any other organization. For more information visit: www.promediatraining.com
Production Powerhouse Relies on the AWS SuperAnalogue™ Sound
ATLANTA, GA—Triangle Sound Studios, home base to mega-producer Tricky Stewart and his highly successful RedZone Entertainment company, has undergone a major renovation around two Solid State Logic AWS 900+ SE consoles. Producing hits for superstars like Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Usher, Jesse McCartney, Janet Jackson, Rihanna and Beyoncé with the current hit “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” Stewart relies on SSL’s sterling SuperAnalogue™ sound to create the hits. more
ANAHEIM, CA – Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, and iSky a high-tech, low voltage, digital lighting company, teamed up to shine light on this year’s Winter NAMM show with the introduction of SonoLux, best in class fiber optic star field lighting coupled with state-of-the-art acoustical performance.
SonoLux ELiTE Fiber optic acoustical panels incorporate Auralex’s best-selling ProPanels with iSky’s fiber optic lighting expertise, offers a plug-and-play star field experience to the market. These midnight blue panels feature iSky’s patent-pending Star Engine lighting effects, which mimic the random glimmer of the night sky. more
RA, Symphonic Choirs and Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Now Powered by PLAY
ANAHEIM, CA, JANUARY 15, 2009 — EASTWEST, the leading soundware developer and distributor, has added two more of its popular collections into the PLAY lineup – Quantum Leap Symphonic Choirs, the first virtual instrument to offer complete control over a choir’s words and sound, and Quantum Leap RA, a collection of rare and unique instruments from Africa, Europe, India, the Americas, Australia, the Far East, the Middle East and the Turkish Empires. Joining Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra, PLAY-powered versions of these company favorites will be introduced at NAMM 2009 (Booth 6630, Hall A). more
