The seminar will focus on the SSL Matrix and its ability to work with different types of workflows inside Logic Studio. SSL will also be demonstrating their Pro Convert software. The focus of the Pro Convert demos will be translating different sessions from Logic Pro and other DAWs into working with popular video editing software like Final Cut Pro.

If you’re in the area and want to check this out, RSVP at www.rspe.com/Events

From the press release:

IMSTA’s goal is to collect information from software users on an annual basis, in order to identify specific trends in attitude towards the use of pirated software. The 2008 survey prompted over 3700 responses from 83 countries, with IMSTA member companies playing an active role in promoting the survey on websites, in newsletters and via e-blasts to registered users. The 2009 survey uses the same questions, enabling IMSTA to compare data year on year.

The annual survey is one of IMSTA’s most valuable pieces of research. Since survey participants can choose to remain anonymous, it is believed that the responses will give an accurate picture of their views. IMSTA is hoping that the 2009 survey will attract a large number of new participants, but we’d also strongly encourage 2008 participants to come back and re-visit the questions. It may be that their views on certain issues have changed over the course of a year and this is just the kind of information IMSTA would like to have.

This is a good orginization. They’re not like the RIAA or MPAA. They’re not out for blood. Instead, they’re opening a dialog with all of those who use professional-grade audio software in order to ensure that the industry has a future.

This is my opinion, but if you make money editing, recording, mixing, or mastering, you really should be purchasing any software you use. Respect your craft and realize that while you’re trying to make a living as an engineer, there are people trying to make a living from releasing the software you love so much.

To take the survey, visit http://www.imsta.org/

Coleman Audio VU Pumpkin

If you’re at AES in New York this weekend, make sure you check out Booth #162 to see the fantastic VU Pumpkin!  It has LED backlights and was probably the coolest and geekiest thing we saw all day.

Also, you won’t find cleaner, more solid monitoring and metering solutions made by a nicer Man with a nicer wife anywhere.  So if you’re heading over to check out the pumpkin, make sure to say hi to the Coleman’s and see the fantastic monitoring solutions.

Rejoice.

One last note – This is a pre-release meaning… well.. I’m not entirely sure.  I suppose this is like a Beta… Well anyway, not EVERYTHING works perfectly yet with this version of pro tools (8.0.3r) and some hardware is no longer supported past this version.

Important Information
Please note that the following items have not been fully qualified with Pro Tools 8.0.3pr:

• Certain AIR instrument plug-ins
• Avid video peripherals

The following items are no longer supported with Pro Tools 8.0.3pr:

• PowerPC-based Macs
• Mbox (original version)
• Expansion|HD Chassis
• The following legacy audio interfaces: [link to End of Support page]
  • 888|24 I/O
  • 882|20 I/O
  • 1622 I/O
  • 24-bit ADAT Bridge I/O

Additional Information

Q: The last Pro Tools software update was version 8.0.1 but the prerelease is labeled 8.0.3. What happened to version 8.0.2?
A: Pro Tools M-Powered Essential 8.0.2 is a new software version specifically made for bundles with certain M-Audio hardware [ more info ]. Like Pro Tools 8.0.1, Pro Tools M-Powered Essential 8.0.2 has not been qualified with OS X 10.6.

Q: Will this prerelease run on Leopard OS?
A: While we have not yet qualified Leopard with Pro Tools 8.0.3pr, we intend to release the final version with support for both OS X 10.5.x Leopard and OS X 10.6.x Snow Leopard. At this time we recommend not using Pro Tools 8.0.3pr with OS X 10.5.x Leopard.

Q: Will the final Pro Tools 8.0.3 release be free or a paid upgrade?
A: Pro Tools 8.0.3 will be a free update for all registered Pro Tools 8.0 HD, LE, M-Powered, and M-Powered Essential users.

Q: Do Avid video peripherals work in this prerelease version?
A: Avid video peripherals have not been qualified yet. We intend to support Avid video peripherals with the final release of Pro Tools 8.0.3.

Q: Will all plug-ins work on Snow Leopard, or should I expect a lengthy compatibility transition?
A: At the time of this writing we have found most plug-ins to work without problems except the following AIR instruments which exhibit a yellow user interface:

• Hybrid
• Strike
• Structure
• Transfuser
• Velvet

If you encounter additional issues please let us know by providing your feedback here:

• Snow Leopard Prerelease Forum

Q: Does Pro Tools 8.0.3pr take advantage of new OS technologies such as GrandCentral or OpenCL?
A: While both technology developments are exciting on many levels, Pro Tools 8.0.3 software will not directly take advantage of either one.

GrandCentral allows new software developers to take advantage of many-core processing without requiring complicated and lengthy development work. Pro Tools already employs a modern multi-threaded processing engine that is fully compatible with many-core CPUs.

OpenCL affords additional processing power by taking advantage of the computer’s graphics processing unit (GPU) in addition to the CPU. While extremely powerful, GPUs will work best with only certain kinds of calculations and are not well suited for low-latency audio environments. Additionally OpenCL support is only available with certain computers and display cards.

As always, we are in close contact with Apple and will evaluate this and other new developments for future use in Pro Tools.

Q: Snow Leopard provides a 64 bit kernel mode. Will Pro Tools 8.0.3 work in 64 bit kernel mode?
A: We do not intend to qualify 64 bit kernel mode at this time as it does not offer significant performance advantages and may cause compatibility issues with other devices and software.

Q: Is Pro Tools 8.0.3 a 64 bit application?
A: Pro Tools 8.0.3 is a 32 bit application. We are investigating 64 bit support and have no release plans to share at this time.

Press release after the jump.

First International Kyma Symposium in Barcelona 8-10 October 2009
Sound designers & Musicians Converge on Barcelona for Intensive Immersion in Kyma Sound Design Environment

Champaign IL-September, 2009-Sound designers and electronic musicians are invited to join in the First International Kyma Symposium from 8-10 October 2009 in the vibrant Poble Nou neighborhood of Barcelona. Anyone interested in seeing the new Pacarana and learning more about the Kyma sound design environment is invited to attend master classes presented by the creators of Kyma and workshops presented by Kyma experts from France, Germany, Austria, Mexico and Spain.  Rounding out the program are concerts of live electronic music, DJ Pacarana, the presentation of a silent film with a live-improvised score, and dancing to Cristian Vogel’s Never Engine at the Moog (http://www.masimas.com/moog/) on Saturday night/Sunday morning.

Program: http://www.symbolicsound.com/cgi-bin/bin/view/Connect/BarcelonaProgram2009

 Venue: Niu Espai Artistíc Contemporani (http://www.niubcn.com/workshops/workshop_kyma.htm)

Accommodations: For discussions on accommodations, travel, and the symposium, please join the erutufon forum (there is no cost to join the forum): http://www.no-future.com/erutufon/register.php

To register: http://www.no-future.com/erutufon/payments.php (requires registering for forum first)

Organizers: Station 55 (http://www.no-future.com) in cooperation with Niu, Symbolic Sound (http://www.symbolicsound.com), TC Electronic Spain and the LEM Festival (http://www.gracia-territori.com/lem/2009/lem2009_index.htm)

If you cannot attend…
Follow the events of the symposium live on Unidentified Sound Object (http://usoproject.blogspot.com/).

For more information
http://www.niubcn.com/workshops/workshop_kyma.htm

Background
Symbolic Sound ignited the software synthesis and sound design revolution in the 1990s with the Capybara and reinvented the portable sound computation engine earlier this year with the introduction of the Paca(rana). Symbolic Sound continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning Kyma sound design environment, favored by sound designers for film, games, advertising, music production, and live performances. 

This Saturday (9/12), the folks over at the SAE San Francisco campus will be holding a Mixing in Pro Tools and an Intro to Ableton Live workshop. The PT class is from 10-11am while the Live class is from 11-12pm.

From the emai:

10AM-11AM  :: Intro to Mixing in Pro Tools.

There are only 6 spaces for this workshop, so you MUST RSVP by calling us at the school @ 415.344.0886. You’ll learn the basics of how to mix a track in Pro Tools. The workshop will take place in our ICON control room and will use a multi-track of a song you’ve definitely heard before.

11AM-12PM :: Intro to Ableton LIVE

20 seats available for Ableton LIVE workshop in classroom two! Call the school to get your seat @ 415.344.0886. Learn some easy tricks to enhance your production using Ableton LIVE.

450 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-344-0886

Both classes are totally free, so if you’re in the area, check it out!

WHAT:  This fall, Avid will travel across the Americas to show off the newest member of its Digidesign VENUE family of live sound consoles, the Digidesign® VENUE SC48, and demonstrate the value this highly portable, all-in-one system brings to small to mid-sized houses of worship, clubs, corporate A/V companies and touring companies looking to provide great, uncomplicated live sound. 

In a series of local events, registered attendees will receive two hours of hands-on training from veteran live sound engineer and Digidesign market manager Robert Scovill.  Scovill will instruct in the features and benefits of the VENUE SC48 system. He’ll also present the entire VENUE family product line, highlighting features and workflows and demonstrating how to achieve studio sound live with plug-ins.  A question and answer session will follow.  Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

WHEN / WHERE:  “VENUE—A Revolution in Live Sound” will run September through November, making stops at the following locations in the U.S.:

• Sept. 9 @ The OC Pavilion (Orange County) 4-8:30pm
• Sept. 23 @ The Pearl Theatre (Las Vegas) 4-8:30pm
• Sept. 29 @ Chase Oaks Church (Dallas) 4-8:30pm
• Oct. 9-10 @ SIR Stage 37 (NYC) 11-3:30pm
• Oct. 14 @ Resolution Digital Studios (Chicago) 4-8:30pm
• Nov. 4 @ SoundCheck (Nashville) 4-8:30pm
• Nov. 10 @ City Arts Factory (Orlando) 4-8:30pm

TO REGISTER:  Please visit “Experience VENUE – A Revolution in Live Sound” to register for any of the above dates.  Stay tuned for details on events in Guadalajara, Mexico City, Santiago and Sao Paulo.

Check out the deal here. And if you’re in the market for an APC40, this may be your opportunity to get one.

Here’s how it works…

You, the competitor agree to write at least one tutorial with a total of 100 words or more (easy!).
The tutorial can be of anything pertaining to audio or sound technology as long as it fulfills the tutorial writing guidelines and a similar tutorial doesn’t already exist on Wikiaudio.Each tutorial must have at least 1 related picture or media file accompanying it.Here is an example tutorial.
After the initial tutorial is written the competitor who continues on to create the most tutorials for the month wins $200.The criteria for each additional tutorial is adherence to the general tutorial guidelines, a 250 word minimum and two accompanying image files.

The tutorial limit for the contest is 10 per competitor.
If multiple competitors do 10 tutorials the winner will be determined by a community vote based on which competitor has written the most elaborate and useful tutorials.

When does the contest start and end?

The scheduled time frame is as follows:

Start date: September 1st 2009 at 12:00 am GMT
End date October 1st 2009 12:00am GMT

For more information, visit their site for more info!