AES Show 2024 NY

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We are excited to present an educational workshop centered around the creation of custom audio plugins in Matlab. This hands-on session is designed for both students and educators on the endless possibilities of plugin development, while also encouraging participation in AES student competitions and fostering increased membership.

The workshop, titled “The Plugin Kitchen: Coding a custom effect and putting it in the mix” will offer a unique blend of real-time coding and practical application. Participants will be guided through the process of developing a comprehensive channel strip plugin, incorporating an EQ, a compressor, and a reverb effect.

Our session will begin with an introduction to audio plugins and their importance in modern music production. We will then dive into the hands-on coding segments:

1. Multi-band Parametric EQ:
Participants will learn to implement a parametric EQ, implementing multiple bands and adjusting parameters such as frequency and gain.

2. Compressor:
We will use Matlab’s built-in functions to create a compressor, covering essential concepts like threshold, ratio, attack, and release times. Attendees will see the immediate impact of these parameters on audio dynamics.

3. Reverb:
The final coding segment will focus on adding a reverb effect, including experimenting with decay time and pre-delay.

The workshop will culminate in a live demonstration by renowned engineer Paul Womack, showcasing the practical application of the developed plugin in a mixing session. This will illustrate the real-world benefits and versatility of the plugin, inspiring participants to explore further and engage with AES competitions.

Throughout the session, we emphasize interaction and practical application, ensuring that participants leave with both theoretical knowledge and a functional plugin they can continue to develop. Join us to unlock the potential of Matlab for audio plugin development and take a step towards innovative audio engineering.

Join us at the AES NY 2024 convention for an exciting panel featuring top-tier audio equipment designers who have set new standards in the industry! Geared toward aspiring audio designers, students, and educators, this session will dive into the creative and technical processes behind groundbreaking audio gear used in studios, live sound, and beyond. Hear from industry leaders as they share career highlights and insights on staying ahead in a rapidly evolving field. In addition, students will learn about the various student design competitions presented by AES, offering unique opportunities to showcase their skills and gain recognition. Stick around for a Q&A session, where you'll have the chance to ask these leading experts your burning questions and gain valuable knowledge to power your future in audio design!

Traditional Acoustic Recording finalists will make presentations, we will hear their submissions, and the judges will give their comments.

Traditional Studio Recording finalists will make presentations, we will hear their submissions, and the judges will give their comments.

Modern Studio Recording finalists will make presentations, we will hear their submissions, and the judges will give their comments.

Sound for Visual Media finalists will make presentations, we will hear their submissions, and the judges will give their comments.

Quickly developing, it's often difficult to keep up with the latest in AI, and how AI based products are permeating into the industry. What AI based products are in use? Are they changing what we need to teach? What do we think will be coming next? Join us as a panel of educators and professionals (connected to AI in the industry) discuss these things, and answer your questions about and the state of AI in the industry. This panel is presented by the Technical Committee on Machine Learning and Artificla Intelligence and the Education Committee.

These non-competitive sessions are an opportunity for AES student members at all stages in their studies to receive feedback on their mixes from a panel of industry professionals – live and in-person. Join us to hear mixes by other students, and get tips, tricks, and advice to push your skills to the next level! Advance submission procedures for each event will be posted at www.aesstudents.org. Very limited sign up will be available on-site. Maybe one of your mixes can be featured!

Aimed at students, novices, and anyone thinking of transitioning into working in the audio industry as either a professional or hobbyist/amateur. What best prepared our panel of professionals for entry into their career? We will discuss skills, knowledge, work habits, obstacles, working conditions, goals and realities, and whatever else YOU want us to discuss. Join us for a relaxed and informal discussion featuring professionals from different sectors of the industry (including music production, live sound, broadcasting, and research/development, and maybe more!) – and bring your questions – a good portion of the discussion will be guided by audience interests.

This panel introduces DEI pedagogical examples in teaching audio engineering and music technology from the University of Colorado, the University of Lethbridge, Georgia Tech, and the University of Michigan, which incorporate topics that address diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and accessibility in the broader field of audio engineering and music technology. These topics include 1) how Open Educational Resources (OER) pedagogy can help bridge the Music Technology Educational Gap and increase accessibility; 2) how to create a safe learning space and build community in the classroom where ideas can be shared and valued; 3) How the Project Studio Music Technology course contributes female-identifying, trans, and non-binary musicians and engineers to electronic music and how this process-based learning method impacts students from diverse backgrounds. 4) how the new course called "Diversity in Music Technology" brings students in new DEI experiences and how the course was structured to include community-building. Through this panel discussion, we strive to improve accessibility, welcoming diverse perspectives, and radiating inclusiveness to all races, genders, and gender identities. Meanwhile, we aim to provide some insights for educators to improve students' mental health and well-being during the post-COVID era.

This dynamic presentation will showcase methodology behind the capture and studio presentation of the most significant rocket launches in the world into immersive audio. Audio educator, producer, & AES member Gabe Herman and former NASA extraterrestrial audio engineer Jason Achilles will share their recent experience at the launch pad of Starship IFT-4, highlighting the unique challenges involved in planning, execution, and post-production. Students are encouraged to learn how their passion for audio and acoustic science can lead to unexpected & thrilling opportunities. Attendees will witness a roof-shaking immersive audio demonstration and join in remote Q&A with fellow team members Andrew Keating (Cosmic Perspectives) and Benny Burtt (Skywalker Sound).

Dolby Atmos has been the delivery format of choice for visual media since 2012. But with the adoption of Dolby Atmos for Music by streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon, along with easily accessible tools for creation, the demand for content has exploded. However, the transition to multichannel and object-based production comes with increased complexity, and familiar stereo recording and mixing techniques do not necessarily work in the immersive space requiring the development of new recording and mixing methodologies, software, and hardware. It is clear that immersive audio has become an essential part of an audio engineer’s tool set. Both experienced and novice engineers must be educated in the technology and techniques to create and deliver immersive audio content.

This panel of educators will discuss their approach to teaching Dolby Atmos, the challenge of creating a curriculum in this rapidly-changing field, the role of research, and how the study of immersive audio formats fit into the study of audio.

These non-competitive sessions are an opportunity for AES student members at all stages in their studies to receive feedback on their mixes from a panel of industry professionals – live and in-person. Join us to hear mixes by other students, and get tips, tricks, and advice to push your skills to the next level! Advance submission procedures for each event will be posted at www.aesstudents.org. Very limited sign up will be available on-site. Maybe one of your mixes can be featured!

Join us to close out the convention, and to find out who the competition winners are.

Game Audio education programs have taken root and sprouted up all over the world. Game audio education is a hot topic. What are some of the latest training programs out there? What are the pros and cons of a degree program versus just surfing YouTube? I am already a teacher, how can I start a game audio program at my current school? Good questions! This panel brings together sound artists and entrepreneurs from some of the top private instructional institutions and teachers from some growing programs to discuss the latest and greatest educational models in audio for interactive media. Attendees will get a fantastic overview of what is being offered inside and outside of the traditional education system. This is a must for students and teachers alike, who are trying to navigate the waters and steer a path toward programs that are right for them in the shifting tides of audio for games and interactive media.

State of the Music Business

In Depth Conversation on the State of the Music Business - Streaming,
Royalties and AI

Panelists:

Scott Rubin, Reach Music Publishing
Music Publisher
https://www.reachmusic.com/

Judy Tint, Attorney, Consultant, Producer, Professor/NYU
https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/people/judy-tint

Hank Shocklee, Artist, Musician, Producer, A&R, Content Creator

Moderator: Angela Piva. Co Chair Education Committee