With the explosive growth of modular instruments in the Eurorack format, synthesizer modules have become more sophisticated pointing to new directions in synthesis capabilities as well as real time performance control. This panel will consider some new developments in the field from leading manufacturers.
Multi-Grammy Award winners, Michael Graves (Osiris Studio) and Cheryl Pawelski (Omnivore Recordings) will lead a discussion exploring the intersection of historical/catalog recordings and technology.
We’re at a point in technological developments where tech tools can be used to fix flawed media, restore poor recordings or de-mix to remix sources.
We will share questions we ask ourselves when we consider employing new technology and discuss the responsibility we feel toward the art, the artist and the artists’ intent.
To help aid the discussion, audio samples will be played by:
Chris Bell (I Am The Cosmos) Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950) Art Pepper (The Complete Maiden Voyage Recordings) Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen (The Legendary Typewriter Tape, 1964) Various Artists (Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos)
Mastering Engineer | Audio Restoration Specialist, Osiris Studio
Michael Graves is a multiple GRAMMY-Award winning mastering engineer. During his career, Graves has worked with clients worldwide and has gained a reputation as one of the leading audio restoration and re-mastering specialists working today, earning 5 GRAMMY Awards and 14 nominations... Read More →
Cheryl Pawelski is a four-time Grammy Award-winning producer who has for years been entrusted with preserving, curating, and championing some of music’s greatest legacies. Before co-founding Omnivore Entertainment Group, she held positions at Rhino, Concord, and EMI-Capitol Records... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
1E09
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is revolutionizing the music industry, from creation to distribution to consumption. These technologies, and the rapid growth, raise complex legal issues that parties should be aware of to ethically foster innovation while protecting legal rights. This panel will explore the legal challenges and implications of AI in music and music tech, providing insights from industry experts, legal professionals, and technologists, including discussion of topics on intellectual property rights, data privacy, the regulatory landscape, and how to navigate the complex field. Join us for an insightful panel that delves into the intersection of AI, music, and law, offering practical guidance and perspectives on protecting rights, legally and ethically sourcing datasets, and navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.
Topics: 1. Intellectual Property Rights: Understanding copyright issues related to AI-generated music. Was the ML model dataset trained on copyrighted works? Did the company clear the rights to train the model on the material used? Who owns the rights to a song composed by an AI? To what extent, if any? What are the implications for sampling and remixing AI-generated content? How AI impacts the traditional models of licensing and royalties. What changes are necessary to ensure fair compensation for creators? 2. Data Privacy and Security: Addressing concerns about data used in training AI models for music tech. What are the best practices for protecting artists' and users' data? Is data collected and stored properly? Are proper company policies in place? 3. Regulatory Landscape: Reviewing current laws and proposed regulations affecting AI in the music industry. How are different jurisdictions approaching these issues, and what can we expect in the future? Discussing the EU AI Act and other regulations on the horizon. 4. Ethical and Legal Accountability: Exploring the responsibilities of AI developers and users in the music industry. How can we ensure ethical use of AI technologies in music creation and distribution?
Heather Dembert Rafter has been providing legal and business development services to the audio, music technology, and digital media industries for over twenty-five years. As principal counsel at RafterMarsh US, she leads the RM team in providing sophisticated corporate and IP advice... Read More →
Philipp G. Lengeling, Mag. iur., LL.M. (New York), Esq. is an attorney based in New York (U.S.A.) and Hamburg (Germany), who is heading the New York and Hamburg based offices for RafterMarsh, a transatlantic boutique law firm (California, New York, U.K., Germany).
Zack is an attorney licensed in New York and New Jersey, and is an associate with RafterMarsh US with focuses in the fields of tech, music law, intellectual property, licensing, as well as work in Web3. Zack has degrees in music technology and electrical engineering and his background... Read More →
Join SoundGirls as we explore the different skill sets required for various production environments, from clubs to arena and stadium tours, as well as corporate events. We'll discuss what it takes to become the ideal candidate in each setting and how to stay relevant as a freelance live sound engineer.
In addition, we'll cover the importance of education in audio engineering, focusing on career development, networking, certifications, and the value of continuing education.
The panel will include members from SoundGirls.
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Barbara Adams is an audio engineer and educator with 30 years of experience in the music industry. She specializes in live sound and production management. Her strong and varied experience also includes recording and artist management. She has worked in Philadelphia’s top music venues, toured and worked festivals as FOH and monitor engineer, and educated and mentored the next generation since 2010.
Barbara is an Associate Teaching Professor at Rowan University and a vital part of their music industry program. In addition to teaching classes in recording technology and live sound, she helps students find opportunities to gain valuable experience both in and out of the university community.
Barbara advocates for creating more diversity in this industry while she inspires the next generation of techs to follow their dreams in the music industry. She is a member of the Audio Engineering Society, Recording Academy, and the Philadelphia chapter president of Soundgirls.
Carolyn Slothour is a freelance live sound engineer based in New York with 10 years of experience in the audio industry with a specialization in FOH, monitor, and systems engineering. She has recently worked with artists such as Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas and Michael Bublé, and has mixed at festivals including Download, When We Were Young, Corona Capital, Slam Dunk and Lollapalooza. In addition to engineering, she develops curriculum and teaches live sound engineering courses for a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve accessibility and diversity within the audio industry. When not working, Carolyn enjoys making electronic music and spinning fire.
Kitzy is an audio engineer with experience in live sound, recording, post-production, and podcasting. As a touring FOH engineer, she has worked with artists like Maude Latour, Devon Again, Leanna Firestone, and Bartees Strange. In addition to her work as a touring engineer, Kitzy owns a small audio production & rental company in Philadelphia.
Kitzy was the co-host of the independent music podcast Left of the Dial, as well as the engineer behind the board for Left of the Dial's live in-studio sessions. She is also one of the co-hosts for the upcoming relaunch of the SoundGirls podcast.
Kitzy strives to be an advocate for people who are gender non-conforming, neurodivergent, and/or disabled in the live sound and production industry. When she isn't working, Kitzy enjoys fixing and riding motorcycles, playing with her housemate's dog, and working on her own music.
The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released a study demonstrating the dismal gender balance that continues to plague our industry. While there has been much positive change in the past few decades, there is still a lot of work to be done. Join representatives of the leading gender equity organizations including Women's Audio Mission, We Are Moving the Needle, She Is the Music, Soundgirls, and We Make Noise in a discussion on our common goals to change the gender imbalance in the industry moderated by Singer, Songwriter and Producer Eve Horne, founder of We Are the Unheard.
Jeanne Montalvo is a Grammy-nominated audio engineer and award-winning radio producer. She was selected amongst thousands of applicants as the 2018 EQL resident at Spotify Studios and Electric Lady Studios in New York City, assisting in the recording process for artists like John... Read More →
Women's Audio Mission (WAM) is dedicated to closing the chronic gender gap in the music, recording and technology industries. Less than 5% of the people creating and shaping the sounds that make up the soundtrack of our lives are women and gender-expansive people. WAM is “changing... Read More →
MAMMA BARRA LLC; Artist/Manager
If Alicia Keys and Nelly Furtado collided with Daft Punk and Esthero in the vast circuitry of an Akai APC 40, you'd probably end up with an experience as rich and soulful as Erin Barra. Joining the likes of MNDR and Tokimonsta, Erin is part of a... Read More →
Ann Mincieli, longtime engineer and studio coordinator for Alicia Keys, has channelled her talents into making Jungle a technical prowess featuring the very best in vintage and modern technology. With over twenty years of experience in the music business, Ann Mincieli has travelled... Read More →
Join Simone as she dives into the art of vocal production, sharing her unique process and insights. Discover the psychology behind the craft, learn how she creates safe spaces for her artists, and get your questions answered in a live Q&A session!
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Simone Torres is a Diamond, Grammy Nominated, and Latin Grammy honored engineer, vocal producer, and artist from New York. She has worked with artists such as Becky G, Chlöe Bailey, Sofia Carson, Normani, Anitta, Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Monsta X, Jessie J, Billy Porter, The Backstreet Boys, Dua Lipa, and more.
Some notable accomplishments include being honored by the Latin Recording Academy as one of their Leading Ladies of Entertainment (2023), Vocal Producing Sofia Carson's "Slow Dance" with BTS' Jimin, Becky G’s “Coming Your Way,” and “La Nena,” Normani’s “Motivation” and Engineering Cardi B’s 11x Platinum “I Like It” and 4x Platinum “Be Careful.”
