May 24, 2008
The Producers Conference, Chicago, USA
Chicago Recording Company
232 E. Ohio St.
Chicago
May 24, 2008.
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Learn Reason version 4 from the Pros at Chicago Recording Company. Featuring Tommy Coster Jr. and Donovan Knowles in Chicago!
James Bernard (Propellerhead Lead Product Specialist), Peff (aka Kurt Kurasaki, Author of Power Tools for Reason 3.0) and Chris Petti (Line 6 Propellerhead Product Specialist) will demonstrate how to maximize your Reason system. Whether you’re just getting started or an advanced Reason user, learn the inside tips and trick for making beats, use of Propellerhead’s NEW Thor, Sequencer, ReGroove Mixer, streamlining your creative workflow, producing patches, sounds, and more.
The highlight of the 6 hour conference will feature artist appearances from Tommy Coster Jr. and Donovan Knowles. They’ll be discussing a wide variety of topics including: Production Techniques, Mixing Techniques, Sound Design and more.
Attendees will have their chance to ask questions during the Artist section.
CONFERENCE FEATURES
Doors Open @ 11:30am
12:00 - Introduction
12:15 - 1:15pm - Chris Petti: "Improve your creative workflow in Reason version 4" Discover powerful new features in Reason version 4 and how you can improve your creative workflow with Reason’s new sequencer. Chris will also be providing tip and tricks for Propellerhead’s new RPG-8, Combinator enhancements, NN-XT enhancements and more.
1:30 - 2:30pm - Kurt "Peff" Kurasaki: "Modular Synthesis with Thor" This tutorial will explore basic concepts behind sound design and using Reason’s new Thor Polysonic synthesizer. Peff will take a detailed look at the available oscillators and filter types. In addition, Peff will provide an in-depth view of the modulation matrix and its capabilities.
2:45 - 3:45pm - James Bernard: "Quantizing your Beats with the ReGroove Mixer" Learn the ins and outs of Reason version 4’s exciting new real-time ReGroove engine. Get ready for a guided tour exploring the limitless possibilities of this powerful feature for building and modifying grooves.
4:00 - 4:45 pm - Tommy Coster Jr.
5:00 - 5:45 pm - Donovan Knowles
About the Artists
TOMMY COSTER Jr. has an extensive range of credits, having worked on countless records, film soundtracks, TV commercials, film trailers and film scoring projects. These include performing live with Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Dido, and working with such musicians as Dennis Chambers, Ice Cube, Carlos Santana, Mike Elizondo, Peter Frampton, Eric Clapton, 50 Cent and more. Tommy worked with Dr. Dre on the "Marshall Mathers LP" (he co-wrote and performed on six tracks including "The Real Slim Shady"). He has also written original filmscores for "Serving Sara", "The New Guy", and "Barbershop 2".
DONOVAN KNOWLES has written or produced 13 Grammy Award winning songs for his work with some top names in the international music industry including, his cousin Beyonce Knowles/Destiny's Child, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, NSYNC, Avril Lavigne, MatchBox 20, Wu Tang Clan, Brownstone, Ginuwine, Jon B and Jagged Edge.
KURT KURASAKI aka PEFF
Kurt Kurasaki, author of Power Tools for Reason 3.0, is a noted Reason user with credits in Keyboard and Computer Music Magazines. He also works with Propellerhead Software as a sound designer and tutorial developer. Known as Peff throughout the Online ReBirth and Reason Communities, Kurt is one of the originators of ReBirth Mods.
CHRIS PETTI
Chris Petti has an extensive history in the Music Industry. Chris is currently Line 6’s Senior Propellerhead Product Specialist and conducts most of the US Reason Demo tours, retail trainings, and appears at most of the major music trade shows and events. In addition, Chris is also a part-time DJ/producer in and around the New York City area.
JAMES BERNARD
James Bernard has a long and critically well received career in the music industry and as Artist Relations Manger, Sound designer and Lead Demonstrator for Propellerhead. James also creates Re-Fills for Reason under his own name, and music for them to showcase what is possible with the software, James travels around the world performing, giving demos and training seminars.
James has released many records since 1993. As Influx on Sapho records, a sister label of UK label Rising High. His first ambient album, Atmospherics was released in 1994 on well respected label Rising High.
He also has releases on TVT/Wax Trax Records (Gold selling record as Expansion Union... used in the movie BLADE), Isophlux Records (as Influx and Protocol), Analog Records (as Influx), BML Records (as Influx) and now on Three Sixty Records.
Get Your Ticket Now!
This interactive learning session is only $35 per person. All attendees who have their software registered will receive a free Music Production with Reason 4 DVD Tutorial (valued at $59) at the event. More giveaways and special offers to be offered during the event!
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