Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CDT)

Attendee Check-in 

 
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM (CDT)

Welcome Remarks

Tom Kenny
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM (CDT)

Emerging Engineers—And What They Can Teach Us About the Future of Immersive Music

Talented young audio engineers across the country are finding out that once they’ve completed the four-hour certification class and watched every available YouTube tutorial, they’re running into a vast Immersive Music Information Gap. So they’re figuring things out on their own. And they’re hungry for more knowledge. In this special Keynote Conversation, industry legend George Massenburg sits down with up-and-coming Nashville engineers Maddie Harmon, Hayden Tumlin and Trent Woodman to talk about what they know, what they need and what they can teach the rest of the industry about immersive music production.

Tom Kenny George Massenburg Trent Woodman Hayden Tumlin Maddie Harmon
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CDT)

Lunch

 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM (CDT)

Mix Session: Entering Phase 2 of Immersive Music Production: What's Next?

Chuck Ainlay Ben Fowler Ceri Thomas Davey Rieley
5:00 PM (CDT)

Closing Remarks

Tom Kenny
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Studio Crawl and Listening Sessions 

The Berry Hill neighborhood of Nashville features the highest concentration of immersive music mix studios in the country. All studios will be within a three-block radius of Blackbird. The party starts at Blackbird Studio!

 
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

API AXS Console 

API will be on-site at the Curb Studios control room, offering demos and information on their 48 Channel AXS Console. The API AXS Console is a powerhouse of functionality. With both 500- and 200-Series integration, Final Touch Automation®, an included 2500C compressor/limiter, and up to 80 Channels, it can accommodate almost any workflow.

Presented by API

 
Saturday, May 17, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (CDT)

Immersive from the start

Presented by Custom House at Guitar Center in collaboration with Apogee Electronics, Genelec, and IK Multimedia

J Clark Ryan Ulyate Rob Burrell
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (CDT)

Dolby Atmos Creation Spaces

Presented by Custom House at Guitar Center in collaboration with Apogee Electronics, Genelec, and IK Multimedia

Ben Givarz Greg “Stryke” Chin
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (CDT)

Mastering Immersive - Before and After

Presented by Custom House at Guitar Center in collaboration with Apogee Electronics, Genelec, and IK Multimedia

Michael Romanowski J Clark
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM (CDT)

Mixing Rush in Atmos

Presented by Custom House at Guitar Center in collaboration with Apogee Electronics, Genelec, and IK Multimedia

Richard Chycki
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Sony 360 Virtual Mixing Environment Personal Measurements

You're invited to get your personalized measurement for Sony's 360 Virtual Mixing Environment (360VME)! 

Now, with 360VME and Sony MDR-MV1 headphones, you can edit, design, and pre-mix your sound anywhere! Register for your preferred demo time slot (you can only sign-up for one time-slot). Please provide your full name, mobile number, and email address. Come join us and learn about 360VME! Sign Up!

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What is 360VME?

360VME is a game-changing remote sound creation technology, providing incredibly accurate reproduction of sound room acoustics, proven by four years of commercial title post production sound.

Sound professional user’s voice: 360VME user interview

MDR-MV1 Open-Back Studio Monitor Headphones have been designed for spatial sound professionals and fully tested with 360 VME technology.  The 360 VME free trial program uses only MDR-MV1 headphones to provide a consistent sound experience.

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Location:
BlackRiver Entertainment
10 Music Cir S, Nashville, TN 37203

Please call or e-mail sec-360vme-contact@sony.com if you need assistance. 

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By submitting your RSVP, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in order to create your personal 360 Virtual Mixing Environment profile. Additionally, please be aware that photographs and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional or marketing materials.

Programming presented by Sony Corporation of America

 
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Starstruck Immersive Mix Studio

Programming presented by Solid State Logic, Harrison Audio and ATC Loudspeakers

 
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Immersive Music Masterclasses

Neumann will captivate audiences with immersive presentations utilizing Neumann KH monitors as well as Merging Technologies’ Anubis and Hapi MK II audio interfaces configured in a 7.1.4 immersive sound setup. The Neumann Soundstage will feature masterclasses by renowned music producers and engineers: Michael Romanowski, George Massenburg and Chuck Ainlay. Attendees will also get hands-on demos of Neumann's new Reference Immersive Monitoring Environment plugin for DAWs — RIME, experiencing firsthand how it transforms immersive audio production.

  • 10:30 AM - Belmont Students w/Michael Romanowski
  • 11:30 AM - Michael Romanowski
  • 2:00 PM - George Massenburg
  • 3:30 PM - Chuck Ainlay

Programming presented by Neumann Berlin 

Chuck Ainlay George Massenburg Michael Romanowski
Saturday, May 17, 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CDT)

Avid Open Sessions - Solving immersive problems with S6, MTRX, and Pro Tools with Jeff Komar

Come join us for a hands on workshop with MTRX family devices for immersive loudspeakers, binaural headphone monitoring and comprehensive routing of audio streams from the Mac and into the Pro Tools environment. Get a deep dive with applications and use cases for listening to Dolby Atmos immersive audio streams on tuned loudspeakers, binaural headphones, apple spatial, and virtual monitoring environments from Audiomovers, Sony VME and more. Learn how to route and distribute system audio for monitoring Apple Music, Sound Librarians, Zoom, and Listento. Explore monitor profiles for immediately switching between master file playback, re-renders from the Pro Tools internal renderer for binaural, stereo direct and multichannel streams for immersive metering. 

Programming presented by Sweetwater and Avid

Jeff Komar
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)

Building Mixes that Translate: Immersive Audio that works Everywhere

Hosted by Audiomovers’ Matt Soczywko, guests Mirek Stiles (Abbey Road Studios) and Shawn Dealey (Sweetwater Studios) will discuss techniques for successful translation in Atmos mixes. Sharing their knowledge of software and hardware tools in the mixing process, this will be a deep dive into mixing techniques that yield consistent results across all listening systems and devices. Programming presented by Sweetwater and Avid

Matt Soczywko Shawn Dealey Mirek Stiles
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Avid Open Sessions - Solving immersive problems with S6, MTRX, and Pro Tools with Jeff Komar

Come join us for a hands on workshop with MTRX family devices for immersive loudspeakers, binaural headphone monitoring and comprehensive routing of audio streams from the Mac and into the Pro Tools environment. Get a deep dive with applications and use cases for listening to Dolby Atmos immersive audio streams on tuned loudspeakers, binaural headphones, apple spatial, and virtual monitoring environments from Audiomovers, Sony VME and more. Learn how to route and distribute system audio for monitoring Apple Music, Sound Librarians, Zoom, and Listento. Explore monitor profiles for immediately switching between master file playback, re-renders from the Pro Tools internal renderer for binaural, stereo direct and multichannel streams for immersive metering. 

Programming presented by Sweetwater and Avid

Jeff Komar
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Addiction Sound Studios

Legendary console designer Paul Wolff will be showing the new Wolff console and discussing its analog immersive mixing options and capabilities.

Wolff Audio will be demonstrating the ProPatch 128R, a fully analog, relay based digitally controlled patchbay. See how users like Vance Powell, Pete Lyman, and Greg Wells have added the ProPatch to their mixing workflow.

Also on display will be a selection of Wolff’s other products including the MeMore and Collaborator headphone amps and cue systems, and their 500 series modules.

Programming presented by Wolff Audio

 
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Unlock Your Creative Potential with KRK Systems

KRK Systems continues to lead in multichannel and immersive audio solutions, delivering top-tier monitoring equipment to meet the diverse needs of creators—whether it's for performance precision, artistic vision, or space optimization. Join us at Studio 6, CURB Studios @28 to discover our latest products and accessories designed to elevate your immersive music production and mixing experience. Meet the team, explore our gear, and let’s take your creativity to the next level!

Programming presented by KRK Systems

Craig Hockenberry Anthony Pascuzzo
Saturday, May 17, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Berry Hill Studio Crawl 

The hugely popular Studio Crawl begins with food, drink and immersive music listening sessions at the world-renowned facilities of Host Partner Blackbird Studio, from the second-story Birdhouse to the 9.1.4 Studio F. 

After checking in at Blackbird, attendees will be free to visit:

  • East Iris Studios. UMG’s Nashville production hub, which, along with Capitol Studios, kick-started the immersive music revolution from its three immersive mix studios.
  • Custom House by GC Pro. The revamped, remodeled facilities will play host to a full slate of food, drinks and curated immersive music listening sessions.
  • Gold Pacific Studios. Come check out the studio and see a one-of-a-kind, 48-channel, white API AXS Legacy console and our custom PMC MB2 XBD SE speakers. Reps from API will be on hand to talk about the console. 
Mix Magazine will provide a "looping" shuttle service that will run from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Berry Hill Studio Crawl, with stops at Blackbird Studio, Custom House by GC Pro, East Iris Studios, and Gold Pacific Studios. 

Each studio is approximately a 5-minute walk from one another, but the shuttle is available for anyone who prefers to ride.