Retail Store Recording Realm

Presented By: Brian Carter with Digidesign

Learn how you can use Pro Tools for complete creative control over your music. This workshop will follow a project from start to finish with Pro Tools 8 and VI's from AIR.

Conference Hall

Presented By: Laura Clapp with TC Electronic/TC Helicon

Find out how TC's lineup of vocal and guitar effects pedals can give your live performances new dimension. Plus, hear for yourself just how powerful TC's new compact bass amps really are!

Studio A Tracking Room

Presented By: M-Audio

Here's a chance to listen and compare several different monitor systems in a high-quality listening environment (Rotates every 10-15 minutes).

Academy of Music

Presented By: Kent Morris with Peavey

Find out how to overcome common miking challenges as seasoned worship sound veteran Kent Morris shares tips and tricks for capturing speakers, choirs, children, and more.

Performance Theatre

Presented By: Craig Anderton

Learn all about Guitar Rig, AmpliTube, GTR, and more. Craig covers programming cool sounds; using amp sims with analog effects and speaker cabs; using amp sims for sounds other than guitar; and using amp sims live.

Studio A Control Room

Presented By: Brian Carter, Gil Gowing, Sean Halley, and Jeff Komar with Digidesign

Pro Tools experts demonstrate creative Pro Tools editing techniques as well as advanced mixing. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for information on attending this session.

Conference Hall

Presented By: Clint Ward with Apple

Apple's Clint Ward shows you how to create, compose, and produce professional tracks inside Logic Studio. Plus, you'll learn how to use Logic's strengths to your advantage, putting it to work alongside your existing Pro Tools setup.

Studio A Tracking Room

Presented By: M-Audio

Here's a chance to listen and compare several different monitor systems in a high-quality listening environment (Rotates every 10-15 minutes).

Performance Theatre

Presenter: Russ Berger

Sit in as world-renowned acoustics expert Russ Berger dispels common acoustic myths, then shares five insider tips for dramatically improving the acoustics in your listening environment.

Academy of Music

Presented By: Dave Roberts with MOTU

Find out how MOTU's Digital Performer, audio and MIDI interfaces, and virtual instruments combine to improve your workflow.

Conference Hall

Presented By: Kent Morris with Peavey

Be on hand as worship audio expert Kent Morris performs a start-to finish mix of a typical worship service. Throughout the process, he'll give you valuable insights to help improve your live worship sound.

Studio A Control Room

Presented By: Brian Carter, Gil Gowing, Sean Halley, and Jeff Komar with Digidesign

Pro Tools experts demonstrate creative Pro Tools editing techniques as well as advanced mixing. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for information on attending this session.

Academy of Music

Presented By: Gavin Haverstick with Auralex

Auralex's Gavin Haverstick gives you the knowledge you need to diagnose and treat your room's acoustical problems. In this session, he'll guide you through a number of room testing methods.

Performance Theatre

Presented By: Fab Dupont with Dangerous Music

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.

Studio A Tracking Room

Presented By: M-Audio

Here's a chance to listen and compare several different monitor systems in a high-quality listening environment (Rotates every 10-15 minutes).

Studio B Control Room

Presented By: Jeff Komar with Digidesign

This workshop will demonstrate how to use a D-Command from all points of production: recording, editing, sound manipulation, and mixing.

Studio A Tracking Room

Presented By: M-Audio

Here's a chance to listen and compare several different monitor systems in a high-quality listening environment (Rotates every 10-15 minutes).

Conference Hall

Presented By: Frank Filipetti with Universal Audio

In this session, Grammy-winning producer and mix engineer Frank Filipetti - whose credits include Foreigner, Kiss, Streisand, James Taylor, and more - shares how he uses UA's powered plug-ins to achieve his sound.

Performance Theatre

Presented By: Chet Chambers with Sweetwater Productions

You'll learn how to capture better acoustic and electric guitar tracks, as Sweetwater Productions' Chief Engineer Chet Chambers demonstrates a variety of must-know miking techniques.

Retail Store Recording Realm

Presented By: Sean Halley with Digidesign

This session discusses using Pro Tools from a guitarist's point of view, employing both HD and LE systems with a C|24. Covers sound manipulation and mixing.

Academy of Music

Presented By: John Born with Shure

By the end of this seminar with Shure's John Born, you'll have a thorough understanding of wireless technology, frequency bands, and all the gear you need to put together a pro wireless system.

Conference Hall

Presented By: Mitch Gallagher with Sweetwater

Sweetwater's Editorial Director Mitch Gallagher, author and former editor of EQ Magazine, offers valuable insight on mastering professional-level recordings at home. He'll share a number of tricks from his popular book on the topic.

Academy of Music

Presented By: Perry Howard and Max T. Barnes with BMI

Songwriter/producer/guitarist Max T. Barnes' credits range from Ralph Stanley to Montgomery Gentry, from Poison to George Jones. Perry Howard is the Associate Director of Writer/Publisher Relations at BMI. Together they'll discuss many of the realities of songwriting.

Studio A Control Room

Presented By: Gil Gowing with Digidesign

Learn why D-Control is the most advanced and versatile production system available.

Performance Theatre

Presented By: Chet Chambers with Sweetwater Productions

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.

Conference Hall

Presented By: Brian Carter with Digidesign

Learn how you can use Pro Tools for complete creative control over your music. This workshop will follow a project from start to finish with Pro Tools 8 and VI's from AIR.

Retail Store Recording Realm

Presented By: Sean Halley with Digidesign

This session discusses using Pro Tools from a guitarist's point of view, employing both HD and LE systems with a C|24. Covers sound manipulation and mixing.

Academy of Music

Presented By: Gavin Haverstick with Auralex

Get on the fast track to better room acoustics! Through guidance from Auralex's Gavin Haverstick, you'll learn about common acoustical issues and the best ways to combat them for a dramatically better listening environment.

Studio B Control Room

Presented By: Jeff Komar with Digidesign

This workshop will demonstrate how to use a D-Command from all points of production: recording, editing, sound manipulation, and mixing.

Studio A Control Room

Presented By: Gil Gowing with Digidesign

Learn why D-Control is the most advanced and versatile production system available.

Conference Hall

Presented By: Fred Gretsch and Joe Carducci with Gretsch

From Chet Atkins to Stray Cats to Bono, Fred Gretsch gives you the personal story behind Gretsch guitars. He'll be joined onstage by esteemed writer and producer Joe Carducci.

Performance Theatre

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

Sweetwater's Editorial Director Mitch Gallagher leads an all-star panel of producers in a wide-ranging discussion of recording topics. Find out how Geoff Daking, Dusty Wakeman, Frank Filipetti, and Fab Dupont approach sessions everyday.

Academy of Music

Presented By: Kent Morris with Peavey

Tech advisor for a number of leading worship publications, Kent Morris shares ways you can improve your worship sound system. Plus, he'll give you an in-depth look at Peavey's designed-for-worship Sanctuary Series gear.

Retail Store Recording Realm

Presented By: Brian Carter with Digidesign

Learn how you can use Pro Tools for complete creative control over your music. This workshop will follow a project from start to finish with Pro Tools 8 and VI's from AIR.

Conference Hall

Presented By: Clint Ward with Apple

Ready to move up from GarageBand? No problem. In this workshop, Apple's Clint Ward demonstrates how easy it is to transfer your GarageBand skills to Logic Express and Logic Studio.

Retail Store Recording Realm

Presented By: Sean Halley with Digidesign

This session discusses using Pro Tools from a guitarist's point of view, employing both HD and LE systems with a C|24. Covers sound manipulation and mixing.

Academy of Music

Presented By: Huston Singletary with Ableton

Never seen Live in action? Sit in and check it out as Ableton's Huston Singletary shows you how you can create, produce, and perform your music - all in just one application.

Studio B Control Room

Presented By: Jeff Komar with Digidesign

This workshop will demonstrate how to use a D-Command from all points of production: recording, editing, sound manipulation, and mixing.

Studio A Control Room

Presented By: Gil Gowing with Digidesign

Learn why D-Control is the most advanced and versatile production system available.

Performance Theatre

Presented By: Greg Koch with Fender

Hear guitar wizard Greg Koch put Fender's top gear to work! In special focus, he'll give you the full story behind the new Roadworn Guitars plus all of Fender's Vintage Modified amps.

Conference Hall

Presented By Scott Simon with Waves

Listen and learn how to make the most of Waves plug-ins as Waves expert Scott Simon reveals important tips and techniques.

Retail Store Recording Realm

Presented By: Sean Halley with Digidesign

This session discusses using Pro Tools from a guitarist's point of view, employing both HD and LE systems with a C|24. Covers sound manipulation and mixing.

Academy of Music

Presented By: Dave Roberts with MOTU

Find out how Digital Performer's the perfect partner for film work. In this workshop, MOTU's Dave Roberts guides you through a professional film production workflow, demonstrating DP's rich A/V integration capabilities.

Retail Store Recording Realm

Presented By: Sean Halley with Digidesign

This session discusses using Pro Tools from a guitarist's point of view, employing both HD and LE systems with a C|24. Covers sound manipulation and mixing.

Performance Theatre

Presented By: Nick Catanese of Black Label Society

Listen as "Evil Twin" Nick Catanese of Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society shreds, then shares his take on Paul Reed Smith guitars, including his brand-new PRS signature axe.

Academy of Music

Presented By: Greg Addington with Digidesign

Digidesign's Greg Addington shows you the amazing live sound capabilities of Digidesign Venue consoles.

Conference Hall

Presented By: Brian Carter with Digidesign

Learn how to improve your production workflows using Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools for HD video.