October 4, 2008
The Producers Conference, New York City, USA
Learn Reason version 4 from the Pros featuring Marley Marl and Labtekwon in New York City!
James Bernard (Propellerhead Lead Product Specialist), Peff (aka Kurt Kurasaki, Author of Power Tools for Reason 3.0) and Chris Petti (Line 6/Propellerhead Software 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 powerful Sequencer, ReGroove Mixer, streamlining your creative workflow, producing patches, sounds, and more!
The highlight of the 6 hour conference will feature an artist appearances from Marley Marl and Labtekwon. 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.
Where: Legacy Recording Studios, Studio A509
509 West 38th Street,
New York, NY 10018
When: October 4th, 2008, 11:30 am
Get Your Ticket Now! This interactive learning session is only $35 per person. All attendees 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! Click Here to Get Your Ticket!
CONFERENCE FEATURES
Workshops from:
12:00 pm Chris Petti - "Discovering Reason’s Powerful Sequencer and HyperSampled ReFill Collection" Discover how you can improve your creative workflow using Reason’s new sequencer. In addition, Chris will be showcasing Propellerhead’s ReFill collection and how these instruments can make your music come alive.
1:30 pm Peff - "Modular Synthesis with Thor" This tutorial will explore basic concepts behind sound design and using Reason’s new Thor Polysonic synthesizer. Peff will provide an in-depth 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 pm 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 pm Artist Presentation / Q&A
About the Artists
Labtekwon
has performed with artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, Brand Nubian, KRS-One, and Digital Underground. He has 23 releases, including 18 full lengths on his own Ankh Ba Records.Noting Labtek's varied discography, Urb called him "the most eclectic MC to ever emerge from Baltimore." His 1998 full length Nile Child is widely hailed as an underground classic. He was named in the 1999 Urb Next 100.
Marley Marl is considered one of the most important and influential hip-hop producers in the history of hip-hop. Marley was the first producer 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's produced songs for artists including King Tee and LL Cool J.
Marley Marl was the house producer of the Juice Crew, known for The Bridge Wars, a feud with Boogie Down Productions seen as the first hip hop beef. The Juice Crew included Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Kool G Rap, MC Shan (his cousin) and Masta Ace, and produced songs for outside artists including King Tee and LL Cool J. He was also an important figure in the careers of Eric B. & Rakim, producing their first hits "My Melody" and "Eric B is President", mixing James Brown samples and synthetic beats in a fashion previously unheard of.
Marley Marl was one of the pioneers of sampling in hip hop. He debuted as an electro producer, but his records became more sample heavy, as can be seen by comparing the MC Shan LPs Down By Law (1987) and Born to be Wild (1988). The rhythms became less electronic, with drum machines becoming more prominent.
Marl started his career working for Tuff City records. He debuted with his own track called "DJ Cuttin" in 1985, released under the pseudonym NYC Cutter. In 1994 Marley Marl was referenced on Biggie Smalls' track "Juicy" as being one of his early influences. He still works today and his music has had influences on RZA, DJ Premier as well as Pete Rock, who is also a longtime friend. Marley Marl is also a legendary DJ member of the The worldwide DJ organization, The Core DJ's.
He and KRS-One released Hip-Hop Lives in May 2007 with Marley Marl as the executive producer. In 2008 Marley produced tracks for the LL Cool J album "Exit 13".
James Bernard has a long and critically well received career in the music industry, as the 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.
Peff aka 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 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.
