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Attendees in mass await the opening of the AES 145th International Convention exhibition hall and expo stages on October 17, 2018, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, at the opening of four days of professional audio experiences, education and insight from leaders in the audio engineering community.

Thomas Dolby engages the standing-room-only crowd during the AES Opening Ceremonies Keynote address “The Conscious Sound Byte,” where he explored next-generation sound technologies and adaptive/non-linear music and audio for games, VR/AR, “hearables” and other new media platforms (capped with a live rendition of his seminal tune, “She Blinded Me with Science”) on October 17, 2018, at the AES New York 2018 Convention.

Derek Smalls, “formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap,” deconstructs his record Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing), in a full-volume interview with producer/mixer CJ Vanston at the AES New York Convention.

Legendary sound reinforcement pioneer John Meyer of Meyer Sound Labs delivers the AES 145th Convention’s Heyser Lecture. Meyer's lifelong passion for accurate monitoring was evident in his presentation titled “Taking the Room Out of the Loudspeaker: New Tools for Transparent Reproduction.”

“The P&E Wing Presents: Getting Paid and Credited - Lessons in Self Preservation” with multi-GRAMMY Award-winning producer/mixer Jeff Balding, Soundwaves’ Gebre Waddell, GRAMMY nominated guitarist/songwriter Danny Kortchmar and GRAMMY Award-winning bassist and Musicians Hall of Fame inductee Will Lee, presenting 21st Century perspectives on the business of music-making.

“Al Schmitt – On The Record” brought the multi-GRAMMY Award-winning engineer and producer to the stage for an interview with Maureen Droney, sharing insights of his storied career and commemorating the release of his autobiography Al Schmitt on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music. Schmitt graciously autographed piles of copies of the book for legions of admirers, selling out every copy shipped to AES New York.

 


Press Release
Contact: Robert Clyne
robert.clyne@aes.org
Tel: (615) 662-1616 x17


 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


AES New York Convention Connects the International Pro Audio Industry


— 145th Audio Engineering Society International Convention fulfills it’s billing:
“Where Audio Professionals and Technology Connect” —


New York, NY, October 23, 2018 — Celebrating decades of professional audio leadership in its 70th anniversary year, the Audio Engineering Society raised the bar yet again with its 145th International Convention, the place to be to celebrate and experience the past, present and future of audio engineering technologies and techniques. Contrary to typical event patterns, for the second year in a row in New York City, the Convention’s exhibition floor was still packed at closing time – the Jacob Javits Center staff had to plead for a cleared hall with attendees who did not want their experience to end.

The three days of gear and services exhibition showed the latest innovations from over 300 brands, including 37 new exhibitors – some returning after periods of absence to embrace the renewed enthusiasm of exhibition attendees. These exhibitors included leading brands such as Dell, Sound Devices, Universal Audio, Apogee, Riedel, Zoom, Meyer Sound, Wisycom, Western Electric, Roland, MAGIX and more. Near 14,000 registrants kept the AES New York 2018 exhibition floor bustling, further bolstered by attendees from the co-located NAB New York Show who visited AES to connect and learn about audio.

Alongside the exhibition, the four days of in-depth presentations and insights from the most influential names in professional audio in the October 17-20 Technical Program at AES New York 2018 offered an array of ways to listen, learn and connect with the heart of the professional audio industry, from hundreds of scientific research presentations to technology demonstrations, onstage panels and interviews offering exclusive behind-the-scenes details covering the complete spectrum of audio production.

“The excitement of the attendees of AES New York 2018 was evident at every turn across the four days of the Convention,” noted Convention Co-Chair Jonathan Wyner. “Time and again we heard how attendees were moved, motivated and educated by the unparalleled Technical Program content. Exhibitors were enthusiastic about the opportunities the Exhibition offered to connect with their customers. AES New York 2018 brought new diversity and innovations – I look forward to seeing more in 2019.”

The Technical Program, built by the team of audio experts assembled and led by AES New York 2018 Co-chairs Paul Gallo, Valerie Tyler and Wyner, also offered a variety of feature presentations, including opening remarks from AES President David Scheirman; the lively and entertaining Keynote address by musician, technologist and educator Thomas Dolby during the Opening Ceremonies; a candid on-stage and in-character discussion with Derek Smalls (“formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap”); and the Heyser Lecture given by sound reinforcement pioneer John Meyer.

Convention Co-Chair Tyler notes, “We are extremely grateful to our Track chairs and Convention committee members who put together the program and events this year, dedicating their expertise and an enormous amount of time and effort to give life to the convention. In addition, we’d like to thank the amazing and dedicated AES HQ staff, as well as the outstanding presenters and attendees who make the convention possible every year. The 145th AES International Convention has proven once again that there’s no better experience for audio professionals of today and tomorrow than the Audio Engineering Society.”

Attendees and featured presenters at this year’s show included Stevie Wonder, guitarist/songwriter Danny Kortchmar, renowned bassist Will Lee and legendary engineers/producers Al Schmitt, Bob Ludwig, Prince Charles Alexander, Chuck Ainlay, Jeff Balding, Frank Filipetti, Leslie Ann Jones, George Massenburg, Elliot Scheiner, Chris and Tom Lord-Alge, Marcella “Ms. Lago” Araica, Michael Brauer, Andrew Scheps, Tony Maserati, Joe Chiccarelli, Jack Joseph Puig, Piper Payne, Jimmy Douglass, Greg Wells, CJ Vanston and more.

The AES looks ahead to 2019, when it will host the 146th AES International Convention in Dublin, Ireland, March 20–23, and its return to New York for the 147th AES International Convention, October 16–19, 2019. 

For complete details on the AES New York 2018 International Convention visit aesshow.com.


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Photo Caption 1: Attendees in mass await the opening of the AES 145th International Convention exhibition hall and expo stages on October 17, 2018, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, at the opening of four days of professional audio experiences, education and insight from leaders in the audio engineering community.

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Photo Caption 2: Thomas Dolby engages the standing-room-only crowd during the AES Opening Ceremonies Keynote address “The Conscious Sound Byte,” where he explored next-generation sound technologies and adaptive/non-linear music and audio for games, VR/AR, “hearables” and other new media platforms (capped with a live rendition of his seminal tune, “She Blinded Me with Science”) on October 17, 2018, at the AES New York 2018 Convention.

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Photo Caption 3: Derek Smalls, “formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap,” deconstructs his record Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing), in a full-volume interview with producer/mixer CJ Vanston at the AES New York Convention.

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Photo Caption 4: Legendary sound reinforcement pioneer John Meyer of Meyer Sound Labs delivers the AES 145th Convention’s Heyser Lecture. Meyer's lifelong passion for accurate monitoring was evident in his presentation titled “Taking the Room Out of the Loudspeaker: New Tools for Transparent Reproduction.”

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Photo Caption 5: “The P&E Wing Presents: Getting Paid and Credited - Lessons in Self Preservation” with multi-GRAMMY Award-winning producer/mixer Jeff Balding, Soundwaves’ Gebre Waddell, GRAMMY nominated guitarist/songwriter Danny Kortchmar and GRAMMY Award-winning bassist and Musicians Hall of Fame inductee Will Lee, presenting 21st Century perspectives on the business of music-making.

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Photo Caption 6: “Al Schmitt – On The Record” brought the multi-GRAMMY Award-winning engineer and producer to the stage for an interview with Maureen Droney, sharing insights of his storied career and commemorating the release of his autobiography Al Schmitt on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music. Schmitt graciously autographed piles of copies of the book for legions of admirers, selling out every copy shipped to AES New York.

About the Audio Engineering Society
The Audio Engineering Society, celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2018, now counts over 13,000 members throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Japan and the Far East. The organization serves as the pivotal force in the exchange and dissemination of technical information for the industry. Currently, its members are affiliated with 90 AES professional sections and more than 120 AES student sections around the world. Section activities include guest speakers, technical tours, demonstrations and social functions. Through local AES section events, members experience valuable opportunities for professional networking and personal growth. For additional information, visit aes.org.

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