For Release: October 11, 2012
Akai Professional And M-Audio Sign On As 133rd AES Convention Platinum Sponsors
Young Guru Joins Platinum Engineer/Producer Panel
SAN FRANCISCO: AES Executive Director Bob Moses has announced that inMusic Brands’ Akai Professional and M-Audio are the Platinum Sponsors of the 133rd AES Convention. Coordinated by company Tradeshow and Events Manager, Lee Cwiek, the far-ranging sponsorship will provide these brands with extensive visibility across the entire AES Convention.
“Akai Professional and M-Audio are delighted to be platinum sponsors for the 133rd AES show,” said inMusic owner/CEO Jack O’Donnell. “Each year the AES show presents tremendous opportunities to engage with discerning audio professionals from around the world. As a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge professional digital audio technology and musical instruments, we believe this convention provides the perfect platform to engage directly with our customers and with industry thought leaders in meaningful and exciting ways.”
“We are pleased to welcome Akai Professional and M-Audio as our Platinum Sponsors,” Moses said. “This is a great vehicle to serve these two great companies to the fullest extent possible. It is especially apropos that Young Guru, one of their highest-profile spokesmen, will participate in our Project Studio Expo on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5–6pm, and, in our Platinum Producers and Engineers Panel, Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. He’ll be in terrific company, with legendary producer/engineers Jack Douglas, Warren Huart and Narada Michael Walden. Moderated by Michael Romanowski, a mastering ace and president of the NARAS Board of Governors, this superstar panel will be one of the Convention’s hottest tickets.”
“AES is the ideal venue to discuss the state of the art and to present products and technology that move it forward, added inMusic Brands’ Director of Marketing, David Frederick. “These are among the many reasons we’ve invited award-winning producer and engineer and long time MPC icon Young Guru to participate in a variety of sponsored panels. Young Guru is revered as “The Sound of New York.” He is fluent in the ever-evolving language of music production and he has years in the trenches working with acclaimed Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Young Guru has shaped the sound of some of the biggest names in hip hop, most notably mixing 10 of the 11 albums to date for Grammy Award-winning rap artist Jay-Z. At the AES, Young Guru will share his wealth of experiences and domain expertise on the ‘Era of an Engineer’ panel. For recording professionals, these are must-attend conversations.”
Commenting on his participation at the AES, Young Guru said, "This is truly the ‘Era Of The Engineer.’ There isn't a person under 30 years old without a pair of headphones. This means there needs to be more dialogue about sound and how we are going to innovate at the rate of its accessibility to the masses. I’m looking forward to making my first appearance as an AES speaker at this year’s convention."
“The 133rd Convention is shaping up as one of the most exciting in AES history,” Bob Moses concludes. “We are working hard to introduce important new events like our Project Studio Expo, and program tracks such as Sound For Pictures and Networked Audio. We’ve built a healthy exhibitor base, crowned by the Akai Professional and M-Audio Platinum Sponsorship. And, our Convention Committee has developed another killer program of Workshops, Broadcast/ Streaming, Live Sound, Technical Tours and Special Events. We anticipate a fantastic event.”
Photo: Akai Professional/M-Audio spokesman Young Guru will participate in the AES Convention Project Studio Expo and on the Platinum Producer/Engineer Panel
The 133rd Audio Engineering Convention will be held in SF’s Moscone Convention Center Friday, October 26 thru Monday, Oct. 29. For details visit the Preliminary Calendar of Events, http://www.aes.org/events/133/calendar/calendar.cfm
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About AES
The Audio Engineering Society was formed in 1948 by a group of concerned audio engineers. The AES counts over 14,000 members throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Japan and the Far East. The organization serves as the pivotal force in the exchange and dissemination of technical information for the industry. For additional information visit http://www.aes.org
About Akai Professional
Since 1984, Akai Professional’s production tools have been staples of modern music both in the studio and on stage. Akai Professional is one of the world’s most influential manufacturers of musical electronics, creating iconic production instruments, like the legendary MPC, which have altered the landscape of music making. Akai Professional is a member of the premier family of brands known as inMusic. For more information, visit akaipro.com or inmusicbrands.com. Product images are available at akaipro.com/media.
About M-Audio
M-Audio is a leading provider of digital audio and MIDI solutions for electronic musicians and audio professionals. Since 1988, M-Audio has continually provided musicians with innovative and creative products: from acclaimed MIDI and audio interfaces to wildly popular keyboard controllers, M-Audio’s products have become studio and stage mainstays, giving musicians broad access to the latest in music creation and performance technology. M-Audio is a member of the premier family of brands known as inMusic. For more information, visit m-audio.com or inmusicbrands.com.
About inMusic
inMusic is the parent company for a family of premier brands that includes A.I.R. Software Group, Akai Professional, Alesis, Alto Professional, ION Audio, M-Audio, MixMeister, Numark, and Sonivox. Committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the DJ, music production, live sound, musical instrument, pro audio, and consumer electronics industries, each of inMusic’s brands creates cutting-edge products that incorporate and build upon the latest in engineering, design, and technology. For more information, visit inmusicbrands.com.
