Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CDT)

Attendee Check-in 

 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (CDT)

Bringing the Music Back to Music Row

There’s a buzz running up and down Music Row these days, a recording industry Renaissance that has seen world-class studios pop up, new talent emerge, and legendary producers and artists stake their claim at the heart of Nashville’s music industry. In this special Keynote Conversation, Mix sits down with representatives from three major studios—one a long-established facility, one songwriter/producer-owned, and one that’s part of a global enterprise—to talk about the Resurgence on the Row, and why they made the moves they did.

Moderator: Tom Kenny David Bates Danielle Engen David Kalmusky
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)

Breaking In: Launching a Career in Music & Recording

It takes a lot of people to make a hit record. And even more to bring that music to the world. Designed for students and emerging professionals, this panel offers real-world insights into what it takes to enter and succeed in the music and recording industry. Hear from a range of voices—including representatives from Blackbird and East Iris studios, MTSU and Belmont Universities, and Warner Bros.Records—who will share their experiences, challenges and advice on turning a passion for audio into a career in music.

Panelists:

Moderator: Karen Dunn Michael Janas Kelly King Shannon Sanders Clarke Schleicher Rolff Zwiep
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CDT)

Lunch

 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM (CDT)

Monitoring the Immersive Mix: Speakers and Headphones

Nothing beats the experience of listening to an immersive mix on a properly tuned 7.1.4 or 9.1.6 monitor system, but statistics show that more than 90 percent of consumers will be listening through headphones, soundbars or two-channel playback. For the mix engineer, headphones have become much more than a tool to “check” an immersive mix or keep an ear on the binaural version, they’ve become an integral part of the production process.

Panelists:

Rob Burrell Ben Fowler Jeff Huskins Alan Litten Gabe Simon Moderator: Tom Kenny
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Rethinking Space at the Immersive and Stereo Mix

Now that producers and engineers have gained a few years of experience mixing immersive music, they’re developing creative new ways to apply reverb—as well as delay, limiting, compression, EQ—throughout the 3D space. Sometimes on individual objects and other times across full groups. Traveling front to back with an instrument or ascending to the height channels when the guitar solo hits its peak. Of course, there can be challenges with a fold-down to stereo, but the opportunities can far outweigh the risks. In this special presentation, top Nashville mix engineers reveal the many creative ways they’ve learned to play with effects when mixing immersive music.

Panelists:

Richard Chycki Nick Mac Vance Powell Bryce Roberts Moderator: Tom Kenny
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Berry Hill Studio Crawl

The Studio Crawl kicks off at Blackbird Studio. After checking in here attendees are free to visit the following studios:

Gold Pacific Studio
East Iris Studios
Sputnik Studio
Soultrain Sound Studios

 
Saturday, May 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Inside BMG's Mix/Mastering and Atmos Studio

An immersive listening and Pro Gear Showcase. Drop in throughout the day for an open-studio experience featuring continuous Dolby Atmos playback from projects with artists like Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Wiz Khalifa, Dave Matthews Band, Mammoth, and more. Meet the studio team and explore a curated lineup of high-end gear. A relaxed, come-and-go session to hear immersive mixes and talk shop. 

Jeff Huskins
Saturday, May 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Programming Presented by Sony

More info coming soon. 

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:45 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

API AXS Console Demo with Dan Ballard of Gold Pacific Studios

Join Dan Ballard of Gold Pacific Studios along with API product specialists, in the Curb Studios control room for demo sessions throughout the day, showcasing the process of recording and mixing on the renowned API AXS console. Learn industry techniques and gain hands-on experience with this powerful console in a real-world studio setting.

Panelists:

  • Dan Ballard, Owner/Producer/Engineer, Gold Pacific Studio, Nashville
  • Larry Droppa, Owner, API
  • Dave Hintze, Sales Manager, API
  • Mark Seman, Sales, API
 
Saturday, May 16, 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Neumann Presents: Behind the Glass at RCA Studio with Phillip Smith

Step inside the sound of RCA Studio A with engineer, Phillip Smith, for a conversation on craft, character, and capturing performances in this iconic room. Phillip will share stories from behind the glass, his approach to shaping records in a space rich with musical history, and the Neumann microphones he reaches for when the moment matters. The discussion will also feature session playback, offering a closer listen to the sounds, choices, and creative instincts behind his recordings.

Moderator: Joshua Estock

Phillip Smith
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Product Demos and Studio Visit

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to visit the historic RCA Studio A. Representatives from Avid and Neumann will be on site to showcase the latest products, provide live demonstrations, and answer your questions.

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about IO Setup* But Were Afraid to Ask

Gain a better understanding of how to wrangle the I/O Setup window in Pro Tools - whether working in Stereo, Surround, or Immersive Audio formats like Dolby Atmos. Explore new functionality in Pro Tools 2026.4, including Track Pinning, Speech to Text, Dolby Atmos improvements and more. Click less, mix more with the S4 tactile control surface - powering creative and instantaneous control.

Jeff Komar
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Sweetwater Airstream Debut at Mix Nashville

Be among the first to experience the debut of a first-of-its-kind immerisve mobile recording studio. Built inside a custom Airstream trailer, the state-of-the-art creative space brings professional immersive audio production on the road, combining advanced studio design with mobile flexibility. Step inside for demos, listening experiences, workflow showcases, and a closer look at how immersive production is moving beyond the traditional studio environment.

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:45 AM - 5:00 PM

All-Day Demos

SSL, Harrison, Genelec, and Audio-Technica are pleased to welcome MIX Music Production attendees — stop by anytime throughout the day to meet the team for hands-on demos and explore the latest gear:

  • SSL Oracle, SSL Origin EVO, and Harrison 32 Classic – studio recording consoles
  • Genelec Ones – smart active monitors
  • Audio-Technica 40 and 50 Series – studio microphones 

Team:

Gary Boss, Audio-Technica

CJ Lewis Rick Naqvi Phill Scholes Paul Stewart Gary Thielman
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Live Recording Sessions with SSL, Harrison Audio, Genelec, and Audio-Technica

Experience live recording sessions featuring Nashville artist Claire Ernst, captured simultaneously and showcasing three distinct recording solutions—SSL ORIGIN EVO, SSL Oracle, and Harrison 32C consoles, along with SSL's powerful outboard gear. Presented in partnership with SSL, Harrison, Genelec, and Audio-Technica. Featured gear:

  • SSL Oracle, SSL Origin EVO, and Harrison 32 Classic – studio recording consoles
  • Genelec Ones – smart active monitors
  • Audio-Technica 40 and 50 Series – studio microphones

Speakers:

Gary Boss, Audio-Technica

Rick Naqvi Phill Scholes Paul Stewart Gary Thielman
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Live Recording Sessions with SSL, Harrison Audio, Genelec, and Audio-Technica

Experience live recording sessions featuring Nashville artist Claire Ernst, captured simultaneously and showcasing three distinct recording solutions—SSL ORIGIN EVO, SSL Oracle, and Harrison 32C consoles, along with SSL's powerful outboard gear. Presented in partnership with SSL, Harrison, Genelec, and Audio-Technica. Featured gear:

  • SSL Oracle, SSL Origin EVO, and Harrison 32 Classic – studio recording consoles
  • Genelec Ones – smart active monitors
  • Audio-Technica 40 and 50 Series – studio microphones

Speakers:

Gary Boss, Audio-Technica

Rick Naqvi Phill Scholes Paul Stewart Gary Thielman
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Live Recording Sessions with SSL, Harrison Audio, Genelec, and Audio-Technica

Experience live recording sessions featuring Nashville artist Claire Ernst, captured simultaneously and showcasing three distinct recording solutions—SSL ORIGIN EVO, SSL Oracle, and Harrison 32C consoles, along with SSL's powerful outboard gear. Presented in partnership with SSL, Harrison, Genelec, and Audio-Technica. Featured gear:

  • SSL Oracle, SSL Origin EVO, and Harrison 32 Classic – studio recording consoles
  • Genelec Ones – smart active monitors
  • Audio-Technica 40 and 50 Series – studio microphones

Speakers:

Gary Boss, Audio-Technica

Rick Naqvi Phill Scholes Paul Stewart Gary Thielman
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Drop in Demos Throughout the Day

 

 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wireless Control of Immersive Systems with KRK Mesh

With the growth of immersive mixing, KRK Mesh presents an elegant wireless app control solution that slots seamlessly into the user's workflow. KRK Mesh solves issues surrounding installation, setup, and regular use, allowing users to change over 64 available commands and compare fully customizable voicing presets. In this technical demo, we will show how to wirelessly control EQs to correct for unique boundary conditions caused by immersive installations. Join us to learn how KRK's new V-Series Five family of speakers can be controlled at a single speaker, group, or even an entire studio level, all done wirelessly from the app.

Emily Cheng
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Wireless Control of Immersive Systems with KRK Mesh

With the growth of immersive mixing, KRK Mesh presents an elegant wireless app control solution that slots seamlessly into the user's workflow. KRK Mesh solves issues surrounding installation, setup, and regular use, allowing users to change over 64 available commands and compare fully customizable voicing presets. In this technical demo, we will show how to wirelessly control EQs to correct for unique boundary conditions caused by immersive installations. Join us to learn how KRK's new V-Series Five family of speakers can be controlled at a single speaker, group, or even an entire studio level, all done wirelessly from the app.

Emily Cheng
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Gemini Remote Production Experience

Step inside a state-of-the-art immersive audio production truck featuring dual 7.1.4 mix environments, expansive networked audio infrastructure, and precision immersive monitoring. Attendees will get an up-close look at a fully integrated remote production workflow designed for high-end live broadcast, recording, and Atmos mixing applications. A rare opportunity to explore advanced mobile production capabilities in a hands-on setting.

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Wolff Audio will be showing the 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.

Wolff Audio will also be demonstrating a console in Studio 6.

Programming presented by Wolff Audio