GearFest '09

The New World of Amp Sims

Presented by Craig Anderton

Learn all about the awesome sounds you can create with Guitar Rig, AmpliTube, GTR, and more.

- Craig Anderton is a leading voice in music technology, serving as editor-in-chief of harmony-central.com and as executive editor of EQ magazine, as well as authoring hundreds of books and articles.

Understanding Acoustics for the Home Studio

Presented by Russ Berger

World-renowned acoustics expert Russ Berger shares insider tips for dramatically improving the acoustics in your listening environment.

- Globally renowned studio designer and acoustician Russ Berger has over 2,500 design projects to his credit, including NPR's headquarters, Sony Music studios, and Sweetwater's own Performance Theatre and recording studios.

Mixing — The Best of Both Worlds

Presented by Fab Dupont

Mixing in a hybrid analog/digital studio? New York City producer and engineer Fab Dupont shows you the ins and outs of Pro Tools mixing with analog summing

- Noted producer and remix artist Fab Dupont has been behind top tracks for/with/featuring Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah, Brazilian Girls, and others.

Microphone Tips and Techniques for Acoustic and Electric Guitar

Presented by Chet Chambers

You'll learn how to capture better acoustic and electric guitar tracks, and learn a variety of must-know miking techniques.

- Chet Chambers has managed the Sweetwater Productions studios for more than 15 years, and is an accomplished recording and mix engineer and multi-instrumentalist.

Microphone Tips and Techniques for Drums
and Vocals

Presented by Chet Chambers

Unsure how to get a "snappy" snare sound or an airy lead vocal take? In this seminar, Sweetwater's Chief Engineer takes you through a range of top techniques for recording drums and vocalists.

- Chet Chambers has managed the Sweetwater Productions studios for more than 15 years, and is an accomplished recording and mix engineer and multi-instrumentalist.

Producer Forum

Presented by Mitch Gallagher, Geoff Daking, Dusty Wakeman, Frank Filipetti,
Fab Dupont, and Craig Anderton

In this all-star panel of producers, you'll learn insider tips about how they approach sessions everyday.

- Multiple Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer Frank Filipetti has worked with an amazing array of artists, including James Taylor, Kiss, Paul McCartney, and Bob Dylan.

- Working out of NYC's East Village, producer and remix artist Fab Dupont has been behind top tracks for/with/featuring Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah, Brazilian Girls, and others.

- Having broken into the music industry as the drummer for '60s psychedelic band the Blues Magoos, Geoff Daking went on to make another mark, designing and building boutique-quality studio gear.

- Having amassed producing and engineering credits with artists as diverse as Dwight Yoakem, Lucinda Williams, and Buck Owens, Dusty Wakeman now doubles as president of Mojave Audio.

- Craig Anderton is a leading voice in music technology, serving as editor-in-chief of harmony-central.com and as executive editor of EQ magazine, as well as authoring hundreds of books and articles.

- A Grammy-winning composer, the former editor-in-chief of EQ magazine, and a prolific technical writer and author, Mitch Gallagher now serves as Sweetwater's Editorial Director.

Fender Guitars and Amps

Presented by Greg Koch with Fender

Hear guitar wizard Greg Koch put Fender's top gear to work! He'll give you the full story behind the new Roadworn Guitars plus Fender's Vintage Modified amps.

- Dubbed "Twisted Guitar Genius," solo artist, master musician, and Fender fan Greg Koch is a session ace, a frequent columnist, and an instructional book/DVD star.

PRS Guitars

Presented by Nick Catanese

Listen as Nick shreds, then shares his take on Paul Reed Smith guitars, including his brand-new PRS signature axe.

- "Evil Twin" guitarist Nick Catanese of Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society is widely recognized for his thunderous heavy metal and hard rock chops.