September 2017 MSP Audio Geeks meetup

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

September's MSP Audio Geeks meetup is next Thursday, September 28th, from 7-9pm at Burning Brothers Brewing. If you're hungry the food truck Kabomelete will be serving up tasty dishes. You're also welcome to bring your own food but they are a gluten-free facility & ask that all food brought in is also gluten-free.

Feel free to invite your friends and join us for an evening of audio geekery! If you are planning to attend please RSVP to mspaudiogeeks at gmail dot com so we can keep an eye out for you. Carly can't attend this one so look for Stephen Helvig. His number is 952-917-9189 if you have trouble finding him.

October 2017 MSP Audio Geeks meetup

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

October's MSP Audio Geeks meetup is Tuesday, October 10th, at 4pm at Drum Farm Studio. Thanks to Jackson Dols and Jared Miller for coordinating this!

From the website:
Drum Farm Studio is the recording studio of drummer John Louis Richardson, located in rural Menomonie, WI. Set in the pastoral farmland of the Midwest, Drum Farm Studio offers natural sounding acoustics on a secluded 100-acre organic farm, away from the distractions of the city.

A 100-year-old granary barn was converted to a recording studio in 2010 and features walls lined with reclaimed, old-growth lumber—some boards as wide as three feet. The wood-lined walls and acoustical design of the rooms make for a sound that’s lively but not too lively—just right.

Check out this video for a sneak peek of the studio.

Since this is a ways away we encourage folks to carpool. Please email mspaudiogeeks at gmail dot com if you're interested & we can coordinate from there.

Feel free to invite your friends and join us for an afternoon of audio geekery! If you are planning to attend please RSVP to mspaudiogeeks at gmail dot com.

Audio Society of MN Meeting

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

October's ASM meeting is on Tuesday, October 17th. Stay tuned for more details about October's topic.

Please join us at the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting in St. Louis Park for an evening of in depth discussion and listening. Attendance is free for all, and light refreshments will be on hand. The presentation begins at 7:00 PM, and, as always we encourage you to join us at 6:30 for more casual conversation."

Refreshments are served; guests, visitors, and new members are welcome to attend.

Join: Individuals may join the ASM at any time by paying the annual dues of $25 at any meeting. Club dues for those who join after our December break are just $15.

To find out more, check out their website at audiomn.org or their Facebook page at facebook.com/audiosocietyofmn.

Audio Builders Workshop reception at AES

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Thanks to fellow audio geek Eddie Ciletti for the heads up on the Audio Builders Workshop reception presented with The Bridge Sound & Stage at AES on Wednesday, October 18th from 7-10pm at Kickstarter in Brooklyn, NY. The Audio Builders Workshop is a workgroup of The Boston Audio Engineering Society.

From the event page:
Audio Builders Workshop presents a reception for the D.I.Y. community!

Come meet fellow builders, product designers, and others who build their own because they want the best. We will be showing kits, built and unbuilt. The event will be held at Kickstarter's rather swank headquarters in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and sponsored by Lord Hobo Brewing Co.

Schedule

• 6 PM to 7 PM Food Provided.
• 10 PM Relocate to Ramona @ 113 Franklin Street.

Check Kits From:

• Microphone-Parts
• Hairball
• Collective Cases
• DIY.RE
• JLM Audio
• Expat Audio
• Bumblebee DIY Pro Audio
• Austin Microphones
• Audibility Recording
• GKL / gKit Baby
• Vintage Microphone PCB Kit
• Sparkos Lab

Audio Builders Workshop is a workgroup of the Boston AES. We are a non-profit organization with the mission of fostering DIY. For a look at all these kits subscribe to our Youtube channel!

To sign up for the event, click here then enter the password "ABW" (no quotes).

Win a Pair of ADAM A5X Monitors

Enter by September 28th, 2017

SoundGym is hosting a contest now through September 28th. The contest is a panning challenge and the prize is a pair of ADAM A5X Studio Monitors. Read more and take the challenge here.

Eventide EQuivocate Giveaway

Through October 31, 2017

Eventide is giving away their EQuivocate Auditory Graphic EQ by Newfangled Audio through October 31st. Read more about the EQ & get your free copy here.

Job Postings

• Raven Software in Madison, WI is hiring a Sr. Audio Designer. Read the description & apply here.
• The NFL has two job openings - an Audio Systems Engineer and an Audio Archive Engineer. Both of these jobs are in New Jersey.
• Holland America Line is hiring an Audio Tech. This position is based in Chicago, IL. Check out the job posting here.
• Aftershock Studios, a division of FoxNext Games, is hiring an Audio Director. This job is in L.A. Check it out here.
• Eagle Brook Church in Blaine is hiring an audio engineer. This is a full-time job. Check out the job listing here.
• Tesla Motors in Palo Alto, CA is hiring an audio engineer to work on developing the audio systems for their vehicles. Learn more here.
• Rooster Teeth in Austin, TX is hiring an a full-time audio engineer to work on an upcoming feature film. Read more and submit your application here.

Are we missing a job listing? Let us know via email at mspaudiogeeks at gmail dot com.

Cool stuff from around the web

• A City of Synths
  Wired posted a cool article featuring composer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith's studio & all the synths she uses. Check it out here.
• Siri's Voices
  Apple has released some information regarding the R&D behind Siri's voices. You can read more about it & see links to their papers here.
• NPR Training
  NPR has formed a Training Team to help journalists improve their craft. They also make this information available to the public, and there are some great tips for audio folks. Check it out here.
• Animated Guide to Compression
  Check out this cool animated guide to compression - great for folks new to audio and veterans alike!
• How soundproofing works
  Acoustic Geometry has released a lot of cool videos about how audio and treatment work. One of their recent videos features a cool way to understand soundproofing.
  

Industry Events

Designing Sound Event Calendar

Are you looking for other events locally, nationally, and regionally that you don't see listed here? Check out the Designing Sound events calendar that lists all kinds of audio geek events.

Minnehaha Recording Company's 3rd Birthday Party

Congratulations to Tony Williamette and the rest of the crew at Minnehaha Recording Company on their 3rd anniversary! To celebrate they're hosting a party this Saturday at 6pm at the studio. They'll have music, food, drinks & games throughout the evening. You can RSVP on Facebook here.

The Home Entertainment Show

T.H.E. Show Anaheim is a weekend of fun & entertainment for music & audio enthusiasts. 400+ Audio manufacturers from around the world come to showcase their finest in consumer electronics products.

Rocky Mountain Audio Fest

The 14th Annual Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) is the largest consumer audio and home entertainment show in the United States. Simply put: “mega stereo systems!” Denver’s own audio wonderland now features over 160 exhibit spaces representing more than 400 companies from North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

143rd AES International Convention

Do your interests or work include Broadcast and Streaming, Networked Audio, Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality, Live Sound, Studio Recording, Home Recording, Music Production, Game Audio, Sound for Picture or Product Development? The 143rd Audio Engineering Society International Convention has you covered in one exclusively end-user focused event.

AES New York 2017 will be collocated with the independent NAB Show New York 2017 event. In an adjacent exhibition hall, NAB Show New York exhibitors will be on hand with the latest video and distribution hardware and related sessions. Your Exhibits-Plus or All Access AES New York registration includes access to both exhibition halls.

GameSoundCon

GameSoundCon teaches the core concepts, practical skills and game audio training to get a music or sound design job in the video game industry. Don't miss your chance to learn from the top experts in the business.

Panels and Session Topics Include:

• Audio for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
• How to Write and Implement an Video Game Score
• How Creating Music and Sound for Games Differs from Traditional Media
• Essential Game Audio Tech
• Game Music and Sound Design Tools
• Making Virtual Scores Sound Live
• Integrating Audio Using Game Engines Such as UDK and Unity
• Navigating the Video Game Music Business

Early bird registration is just $445 through September 30. Registration and more information at www.gamesoundcon.com.

Third Coast Conference

The Third Coast Conference convenes in the Chicago area for three days each fall. Radio producers, podcasters, journalists, documentarians, audio artists, and students come together, listen to each other’s work, share ideas and expertise, and make priceless connections with future colleagues and new friends. Sessions and discussions cover the art and craft of audio storytelling, and all include plenty of listening.

Welcome to 1979 2017 Recording Summit

Each November Welcome to 1979 hosts a small, yet high impact Recording Summit that takes place right here at Welcome To 1979 in Nashville, TN. It's an event like no other. Come hear industry veterans and newcomers discuss the art & craft of making music for a living. The event starts with a Direct-To-Disc recording session/party (with vinyl records available the very next day!) and features a Saturday Night Listening Party of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours joined by Ken Caillat (who engineered the ablum) for an interview and Q&A. Check out the full schedule for the weekend here.

Only 60 people can attend. This event sells out each year, so sign up here!

Mpls-St. Paul Studio Nerds Facebook group

Audio geek discussions galore!

If you are looking for another online outlet for meeting others in the audio world, check out the Mpls-St. Paul Studio Nerds Facebook group.

From the group's description:
"This is a space for all the Mpls-St. Paul folk (current or former) who spend a lot of time in the studio. This is a place for engineers, producers, songwriters, and session guys and gals to talk gear, share techniques, encourage each other, network, and collaborate."

If you're not yet a member, simply request to join the group and an admin will add you. With 500 people in the group, it's a great place to share ideas, learn from each other, and meet new people.

MSP Game Audio meetup

Troy Strand and Topher Pirkl have started MSP Game Audio meetup, a monthly meetup for professionals, hobbyists, enthusiasts, and fans of game audio. From the description: "We meet up to discuss game audio and get to know others who do what we do. We alternate each month between a social meetup (usually drinks & food) and a more formal, informational meetup-- this is still in process though so don't be surprised if we have two social meetups in a row!

You do not need prior game audio experience to join us, those who are interested in learning more about game audio are welcome to attend! In particular, we value creating an environment where all people feel welcome, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, or any other personal delineation. We don't tolerate discrimination and encourage a friendly, supportive atmosphere where we can share our experience and get to know one another!"

Professional Music Business Advice meetup

James M. Davis, of Cade Michaels Management and Consulting, has been organizing monthly events for the Professional Music Business Advice Meetup group.

About the Professional Music Business Advice group: "This group meets once a month to discuss all the business obstacles that face talented musicians. More than a conversation, this group focusses on solving issues and helping artists/music professionals develop their careers. Hosted by a professional Music Manager with 20+ years experience in the music business."

AES Upper Midwest

Pink Noise

Pink Noise is a cool online magazine brought to you by editors Catherine Vericolli and Allen Farmelo. It features interviews, technical papers, essays, and more. We think you should check it out!

Peruse their website at pinknoisemag.com, like them on Facebook: facebook.com/pinknoisemag, and follow them on Twitter: twitter.com/PinkNoiseMag.

Audio Geek Podcasts

Here's a small selection of audio podcasts we think you might enjoy. If you've got a suggestion, feel free to send it our way!

AudioNowcast

The AudioNowcast is a pro audio podcast that covers all aspects of audio in the music, recording, film & television industries. Topics include: song writing & music marketing; recording & mixing; location sound, sound design & sound editing. You can learn more and listen to episodes here.

Beards, Cats, and Indie Game Audio

The title of the show says it all! If you're into game audio, then check out the episodes here.

Dolby Institute Podcast Series

The Dolby Institute has released a few seasons of really cool interviews with various sound artists like Randy Thom, Anna Behlmer, Jad Abumrad, and Walter Murch. You can check it out on their website here.

Gear Club Podcast

Gear Club is hosted by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.) and Stewart Lerman (Patti Smith, St. Vincent). Each episode of the podcast features an interview with a key player in the audio industry, and also offers tips and guidance to the next generation of engineers and artists. Check out the episodes here.

Recording Studio Rockstars

Many of you know fellow audio geek Chris Mara as the owner of Welcome to 1979 in Nashville, TN. He was featured on the Recording Studio Rockstars podcast. Vinyl mastering engineer Cameron Henry, also of Welcome to 1979, was also interviewed. You can check out Chris's episode here and Cameron's episode here.

The Right Scuff

The Right Scuff podcast delves into the world of post production film featuring legendary Foley artist John Roesch. Foley is the art of creating live sound effects in sync with what is happening in the film. In other words, it is the reproduction of sound effects that are added into the film or video in post-production. Read more about John and check out the episodes here.

Sound Design Live

Fellow audio geek Nathan Lively hosts this podcast aimed to help you build your career as a live sound engineer. The podcast features interviews with the leading innovators in concert, theatre, and corporate production. Submit your questions to buff.ly/Nwpsf0. Nathan Lively is a Career Coach for Audio Professionals, Podcast Consultant for Small Businesses, and Author. Check it out here.

Tape Op Podcast

The beloved recording magazine Tape Op has started a podcast series. The first episode is an interview with Brian Eno. Take a listen on the website here.

Viny Emergency

If you're into vinyl, then you should check out Vinyl Emergency, a new podcast hosted by Jim Hanke. He and "a wide range of guests discuss vinyl records as well as the lives of those who collect, create or commemorate them."

You can subscribe in iTunes here, and in other RSS readers here.

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