August 23, 2008
The Producers Conference, Toronto, Canada
"Groove Anatomy"
If you missed the 2007 Producers Conference in Toronto, you missed one of the best music technology events to ever hit Toronto. This year, Music Marketing and Propellerhead Software - the makers of Reason - have another awesome event planned, focusing on one of the most important areas of production - GROOVE.
Where: The Drake Hotel,
1150 Queen Street W
Toronto
When: Saturday August 23, 2008
1:00 pm - 6:00 p.m
Buy your ticket now!
CONFERENCE FEATURES
To Groove or not to Groove - there is no question. We have assembled the grooviest group of musicians and producers the planet has ever seen. Come to the Producers Conference and feel, taste and digest everything you ever wanted to know about groove and then some. Learn how to make Reason 4's brand new ReGroove Mixer to power your songs to the next level. Learn from Hip Hop producing legend Marley Marl, the secrets of producing with music with the first drum loops. Listen to the magic of Clyde Stubblefield, the most sampled drummer in the world, the original funky drummer himself, as he lays down the groove live. Watch a live dissection of his groove and learn how to apply it to your music. This will be an unforgettable 5 hours in Toronto. Do not plan to be anywhere else at this time. Your music will never forgive you. Check out this amazing lineup:
Clyde Stubblefield is the grooviest, funkiest drummer to ever live. Clyde is the original 'Funky Drummer' from the legendary James Brown Band of the late 60s and early 70s. When you hear Hip Hop, you are hearing the feel of the man who actually played the funky drummer break - the most sampled break ever. The reason it was so widely sampled is because its infectuous groove is out of this world - hearing it compels you to dance, tap your feet - the groove just makes you feel good. Clyde makes his first public appearance in Toronto and you won't want to be anywhere other than grooving in the Drake to his infectious rhythms. Yes, the Funky Drummer still got the funk as good as ever.
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Marley Marl is considered one of the most important and influential hip-hop producers in the history of hip-hop. Marley is the first producers to sample and use the Funky Drummer groove on a record. Find out what inspired him to reach for the funk from the Godfather of Soul. Born in New York City, this hip-hop legend is known for his work with the Juice Crew including Big Daddy Kane, Eric B. & Rakim, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Kool G Rap, MC Shan and Masta Ace, and he produced songs for artists including King Tee and LL Cool J. Now you will get a chance to sit down to converse, fellowship and get inspired by this true musical icon.
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Stoni is the queen of beat making and beat out all beat-makers in the NY beat battle championship in 2004. She has unmatched skill with an MPC and is a consultant to Akai on the machines. For this reason Propellerhead made sure she was on hand to help with the ReGroove Mixer in Reason 4. With the release of Reason 4, Stoni was on hand in Stockholm to explain ReGroove tool to the world. No Groove based conference would be complete without her presence and input. In addition to producing, Stoni is also a contributing technology writer for Remix Magazine and Mix Magazine. Check out her beats on MySpace but this won't compare to seeing and hearing her in person.
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Kevan Staples, along with Carole Pope, fronted Rough Trade, one of the most successful and well loved bands Canada has ever seen. Kevan is now one of the busiest film composers in Toronto and along with Ray Williams [inventor of DNA Groove] and Lyle Crilly will expose groove in ways that will be informative, entertaining and inspiring. You will never look at your music the same way after learning about Groove Analysis. You might want to record this one.
James Bernard brings unmatched Reason knowledge, artistic skill and technical contributions to this years conference. Before becoming the Reason Guru, James was a Korg product specialist and sound designer. James is also an artist releasing many ambient albums since 1994. His Reason wizardry will blow your mind - remember to take notes.
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Venue: The Drake Hotel. With an excellent sound system it is a perfect location for this show. It has become a Toronto cultural, entertainment and culinary landmark. In the four years since it's opening, the Drake has come to be known as an energetic hub for visual & performance art, dining and hospitality, providing one of Canada’s most unique and sought after hotel and culinary experiences.
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Tickets are on sale now - get yours here! Stay tuned for more information including other guest speakers to be announced and special contests, give aways and door prizes from our sponsors. Thank you from Music Marketing! See you there!
