OT: Mastering Analog Synthesis - seminar (DC Metro area)
2003-08-23 by Jon
Okay DC Metro e)musicians - here are the details regarding that seminar at = WMC in Wheaton. I can be in Wheaton by 16:00 or 17:00 and we can hook up beforehan= d - same location as last time. Let me know if you're interested and/or if anyb= ody needs directions, etc. Jon ---------- From the WMCWorld web site: Experience the latest Craig Anderton seminar: Mastering Analog SynthesisT= ips and Techniques for Stage and Studio Sponsored by Alesis and featuring the Ion = synthesizer It's not just about keyboardsfind out how to process instruments like gui= tar and drums through the Ion's external inputs. To celebrate the launch of the Ion synthesizer, Alesis is sponsoring a ser= ies of seminars on analog synthesis featuring acclaimed musician/author Craig An= derton. According to Alesis: "When we found out Craig was a major fan of the Ion, w= e were flattered. But when we found out what he was doing with itfrom using it a= s a sophisticated guitar, bass, and drum processor to jamming with DJs and hav= ing it serve as an arpeggiator module with digital audio workstations& mdash;we w= ere blown away." Now you'll have a rare opportunity to learn what he's learned. You don't h= ave to be an Ion owner to benefit from these seminars, but if you are, you'll learn = tricks that will let you get more out of your instrument than ever before. Those who have seen Craig in action know he doesn't do dry seminars or sa= les pitches, but cuts to the core of the subject with an entertaining mix of a= udio examples, visual images, live performance, and a few surprises too. There= will be a giveaway at each seminar (must be present to win), and bring a CD of your = music& mdash;at the end of the seminar, Craig will choose three tunes and offer c= onstructive comments on how to improve the production and engineering (or if there's = no room for improvement, what about the tune makes it work so well). Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to improve your analog sy= nthesis recording, performance, and programming skills, as well as interact with a= music industry icon. Craig Anderton has given seminars on technology and the arts in 37 states,= 10 countries, and in 3 languages. He has played on, produced, or mixed over = twenty major label releases, written several classic books on musical electronics= including Home Recording for Musicians, is editor at large for EQ magazine, and a m= ember of the Cologne, Germany- based group Rei$$dorf Force. When: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 7:009:00pm Where: Washington Music Center Keyboard Department