AES Warsaw 2015
Project Studio Expo Session Details
Friday, May 8, 11:00 — 11:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS1 - Plug-ins; Considerations
Presenter:Maciej Polanski, Musoneo.pl - Warsaw, Poland
Abstract:
A practical presentation that explains the sorts of things users should be considering when employing plug-ins—such as CPU power, different plug-in types, legacy and latency issues. Maciej will outline a sensible and practical approach to working in the box and will address the problems that will be encountered and the solutions and compromises that should be aimed for.
Friday, May 8, 12:00 — 12:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS2 - Tracking in the Box
Presenter:Sebastian Witkowski, Sound Engineer - Warsaw, Poland
Abstract:
While mixing in the box is something that many do, having a disciplined strategic approach to tracking in the box pays enormous creative and efficiency dividends if you end up mixing a project yourself or if it will be mixed by someone else. Sebastian gives a practical presentation on a smarter way to work towards the mix.
Friday, May 8, 13:00 — 13:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS3 - Mixing in the Box
Presenter:Jarosław Yaro Płocica, Music Producer/Mixing Engineer - Warsaw, Poland
Abstract:
Leading mixer Jaroslaw Yaro Plocica explains the types of project he has handled, how he approaches them, what guides his decisions on what you use and how you use it, the problems he encounters and the solutions and compromises he arrives at to solve them. A masterclass on refining processes and workflows.
Friday, May 8, 14:00 — 14:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS4 - Understanding Microphones
Presenter:Udo Wagner, Microtech-Gefell - Germany
Abstract:
All you ever wanted to know about microphones: how they work at an electronic and mechanical level; different types of microphone and their pros and cons; how microphone types have evolved; the relative merits of old and new designs; how to look after mics and when to have them serviced.
Friday, May 8, 15:00 — 15:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS5 - A Mic for Every Application
Presenter:Helmut Wittek, SCHOEPS GmbH - Karlsruhe, Germany
Abstract:
An essential guide to microphone use: dispelling/supporting ideas on specific mics for specific applications; why we have different mic types and what they are for; misconceptions about mics; historical attitudes towards using mics; practical technical issues about mic use; the mic ‘types’ that every mic cupboard should have; and examples and approaches to miking a variety of different instrument types.
Friday, May 8, 16:00 — 16:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS6 - Getting the Most from Your Mics and the Performance
Presenter:Mietek Felecki, Sound Engineer - Warsaw, Poland
Abstract:
Mietek has experience in lots of different types of recording and in his presentation looks particularly at vocals and band recording scenarios. He explains what he found hardest when he started out and how he has made things "easier" for himself.
Saturday, May 9, 10:00 — 10:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS7 - Understanding Monitors
Presenter:Jens Schönemann-Paul, Dynaudio A/S - Skanderborg, Denmark; Schacoustics ApS - Struer, Denmark
Abstract:
All you ever wanted to know about monitors: how loudspeakers work; the different types of driver used; 2-ways, 3-ways, etc., active and passive, ports and sealed; mono, stereo, and multichannel considerations; subs; hifi versus pro; what does "reference" mean; why engineers use different types and sizes of monitor; and power and size of monitors in relation to room size.
Saturday, May 9, 11:00 — 11:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS8 - Optimizing Monitors for Rooms
Presenter:Christophe Anet, Genelec - Finland
Abstract:
The majority of the audible problems in monitoring are caused by the complex interaction between monitors and room. If a monitor produces a flat response in anechoic conditions, once it is placed in a listening room the response changes because of room boundary loading, reflections, reverberation time characteristics, etc. So, precise adjustment of the monitor’s response is needed so that any detrimental monitor-room interaction is minimized to achieve a flat and uncolored frequency response at the listening position.
Saturday, May 9, 12:00 — 12:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS9 - Implementing Practical Acoustics
Presenter:Donato Masci, Studio Sound Service s.a.s. - Florence, Italy
Abstract:
Acoustics for your room. Acoustician Donato takes a "typical" ordinary room, describes it, explains how he appraises it, discuses isolation issues, and then identifies the biggest acoustic problems and explains how to address them in stages of improvement all the way to doing the job "properly."
Saturday, May 9, 14:00 — 14:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS10 - Interfacing the DAW to the Hardware
Presenter:Dave Hill, Crane Song - Superior, WI, USA; Dave Hill Designs - Superior, WI, USA
Abstract:
It’s a hardware world that has to work with a DAW environment. Dave discusses the specifics of working out of the box, dispelling some of the myths and explaining what really matters and what matters less.
Saturday, May 9, 15:00 — 15:45 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS11 - Conversion: The Ins and the Outs
Presenter:Michal Jurewicz, Mytek - New York, NY, USA
Abstract:
A look at the balance of working analogue alongside digital with particular emphasis on the role of conversion. Michal explains the technicalities, realities and myths concerning conversion and gives pointers on what is important.
Saturday, May 9, 15:45 — 16:15 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS12 - Using Hardware with Your DAW
Presenter:Marek Walaszek, Addicted to Music Media Group - Jozefow, Poland
Abstract:
Working analogue alongside your DAW can present issues. Marek discusses the specifics of working out of the box, the problems that have to be addressed, ways of getting around them and tips and tricks that users will appreciate.
Saturday, May 9, 16:30 — 17:15 (PSE Stage on Exhibition Floor)
PS13 - Mixing Out of the Box
Presenter:Jacek Gawlowski, JGMasterLab - Warsaw, Poland
Abstract:
Grammy award winner Jacek talks us through his mixing+mastering hybrid approach where both duties are performed simultaneously by one man in the same room combining gear strictly for mixing with dedicated mastering equipment.
