Brighton Music Conference (BMC) has revealed the full exhibitor programme and details on Native Instruments’ ‘Native Sessions’ for the 2016 event at Brighton Dome on Thursday 14th April and Friday 15th April.
In addition to housing the BMC Demonstration Igloo installation, the exhibition floor will feature brands, organisations, and education providers including Korg, the Gak Playground (with Pioneer, Steinberg, SCV, Focusrite, Novation, Native Instruments, Ableton, and Focal), Roland, Yamaha Music Europe, DJ Mag, Northbrook College, Dubzoo, Horus Music, ACS Custom, Mansworld, BIMM, CM Sound, PRS For Music, Element 5, Next Audio Labs, Sound On Sound magazine, Wax Unity, Traction Sound, Help Musicians UK, Nova Distribution, Eve Audio, Warm Audio, Dreadbox, Chandler, Fredenstein, EMTO, Evolution Domes, and K&S Technology. Further details below.
Native Instruments’ will use their Native Sessions platform to run Production Seminars in the Founders Room and Production Workshops in the Mezzanine Bar on both days, with workshops, demonstrations, and talks covering Maschine, Komplete Kontrol, Loopmasters, Moog, SSR’s Reaktor course, and much more. Interviewees include electronic music legend, Tom Middleton, Henry Cross - the technical mastermind behind live stage shows from Massive Attack and the Chemical Brothers, and Pete Boxsta, while further artists giving an insight into their creative process include Kirk Degiorgio, Icicle, Prolix, Ulterior Motive, Capsun, Hannah V, and Prime Cuts.
‘Native Sessions’ topics include Maschine Roulette, Loopmasters Present: Using Maschine Expansion Packs, Working With Classic Chords Structures, Pete Boxsta Martin: Contemporary Music Production in Maschine and Komplete, SSR Present: Integrating Modular With Blocks, Moog Present: A Mother of a Maschine with Prime Cuts.
Learn how semi-modular analogue synths can be integrated with Maschine to create exciting sound design and live performance setups, A life in Stems, Integrating Technologies: NKS, HID, VST, MIDI, and more
BMC 2016 – EXHIBITION FLOORA1 DJ MAG
A2 NORTHBROOK COLLEGE
A3 DUBZOO
A4 HORUS MUSIC
A5 KORG
A7 ACS CUSTUM
A8 MANSWORLD
A9 BIMM
A10 CM SOUND
A12 PRS FOR MUSIC
A13 ELEMENT 5
A14 YAMAHA MUSIC EUROPE LTD
A15 NEXT AUDIO LABS
A18 GAK PLAYGROUND / PIONEER / STEINBERG / SCV / FOCUSRITE / NOVATION / NATIVE INSTRUMENTS / ABLETON / FOCAL
A26 ROLAND
A27 SOUND ON SOUND MAGAZINE
A28 WAX UNITY
A29 TRACTION SOUND
A30 HELP MUSICIANS UK
A31 NOVA DISTRIBURION / EVE AUDIO / WARM AUDIO / DREADBOX / CHANDLER / FREDENSTEIN
A33 EMTO
A34 EVOLUTION DOMES
A36 K&S TECHNOLOGY / HIFI HEADPHONES
FOUNDERS ROOM: NATIVE SESSIONS SEMINARS
MEZZANINE BAR: NATIVE SESSIONS WORKSHOP
THURSDAY 14TH APRIL – NATIVE SESSIONS SEMINARS
11:00-12:00
Maschine Roulette x Shogun Audio
Shogun Audio's Icicle, Prolix and Ulterior Motive collaborate in rotation to create three D&B grooves in a fast-paced game of music chairs. Gain valuable insight into their Maschine workflows as they each lay down drums, bass and a hook in less than 30 minutes. We'll be eavesdropping in on their workstations to gain a close-up view on their techniques and see how they adapt to each new track, with plenty of time to pick their fizzing brains.
13:00-13:45
Loopmasters Present: Using Maschine Expansion Packs with Icicle and Capsun
Loopmasters and Producertech present D&B mastermind, Icicle and Chill Trap connoisseur, Capsun to unravel the logic behind their Maschine Expansion Packs. Icicle will be unveiling his second Loopmasters release 'Drum & Bass Tech', while Capsun will be talking through the creation and use of our very own 'Crystal Daggers' pack and his various Loopmasters offerings on his 'Capsun Pro Audio' Label.
14:00-14:45
Working With Classic Chords Structures with Hannah V
Learn how to apply classic music theory to build melodic hooks and layers using Maschine and Komplete Kontrol Smart Play features. Hannah will dissect go-to chords for your genre and show how to layer melodies to build a thick composition and convey emotion. This is your perfect introduction to creating more musical music in Maschine and Komplete Kontrol.
15:00-15:45
Pete Boxsta Martin: Contemporary Music Production in Maschine and Komplete
Learn Pete's ground-breaking Maschine workflow that will change the way you feel about traditional DAWs. Discover vast sonic landscapes from simple sounds using Komplete Kontrol’s mapping features and experience new techniques for editing and transforming vocals for modern productions. Pete will also be extracting synthetic textures from organic elements to create futuristic instruments and show how to create elastic arrangements and speed up your workflow in Machine Studio.
16:00-16:45
Live Rig Rundown: Massive Attack, Chemical Brothers
Tap into the technical mind behind ground-breaking stage shows from Massive Attack, Chemical Brothers and Purity Ring in this live rig expose. Henry Jo Cross will share valuable insight into technical strategies for keeping the beat going in the most challenging of environments and how they go about transforming studio albums into a dazzling live experience.
17:00-17:45
Tom Middleton Interview
From his early work with Aphex Twin and Mark Pritchard through to curating Big Chill and his continued inspired productions. Tom Middleton is a true legend and pioneer of electronic music, consistently half a decade ahead of the curve. Join us for insights into his creative mind along with a very special announcement.
FRIDAY 15TH APRIL – NATIVE SESSIONS SEMINARS
11:00-11:45
SSR Present: Integrating Modular With Blocks
SSR Tutor Phelan Kane gives a taster of their Reaktor short course in this seminar revealing how the new Blocks can be integrated with Eurorack modular equipment.
12:00-12:45
Moog Present: A Mother of a Maschine with Prime Cuts
Learn how semi-modular analogue synths can be integrated with Maschine to create exciting sound design and live performance setups.
13:00-13:45
Music Education In The Modern Era: What's The Best Way To Learn
There has never been a better time to start learning all of the facets of the music industry. We set out to navigate the ever-changing landscape of music education in the UK and how innovative new services and courses could accelerate your career like never before with SSR, Point Blank, BeatCamp, Toolroom and more.
14:00-14:45
A life in Stems
From creation to distribution and performance, hear how this innovative new music format for DJs is bedding in with guest speakers from Beatport, Toolroom, Scratch Perverts, Tom Middleton and Default Position.
15:00-15:45
Integrating Technologies: NKS, HID, VST, MIDI and more
Exploring the benefits of integrated technologies. Find out how manufacturers are working together to improve the user experience. We talk through a history of collaborative protocols, formats and certification. Learn more about HID, Controller Mappings, Stems, NKS, Traktor Certified mixers and more under-the-hood insight.
16:00-16:45
Start Succeeding: The Three Essential Secrets for a Successful Career in Music Production
Learn how to finish more tracks, get signed faster and create original sounding music by developing your skills in productivity, networking and collaboration. BeatCamp provides talent development for music producers through innovative workshops and coaching. Using these exact skills, we’ve helped producers get into Beatport charts, release albums and work with hit writers and vocalists through a leading publisher.
Thursday 14th April – Native Sessions Workshops
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Time
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Workshops
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Native Academy
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11:00
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Workflow Clinic: Maschine Studio
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Traktor 101
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12:00
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Default Position Present: Stems
Creation and Performance Workshop
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Kirk Degiorgio: Maschine
Masterclass
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13:00
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Workflow Clinic: Traktor
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SSR Present: Maschine 101
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14:00
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SSR and E-RM Present: Syncing
Maschine with Hardware
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BeatCamp Drop-In Session:
Collaborate and learn
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15:00
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SSR Present: Creative re-sampling and sequencing in
Maschine and Traktor
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SSR Present: Sound Design with
Traktor & Maschine
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16:00
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Traktor x Maschine: Tempo and
Audio Sync
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BeatCamp: Apply at www.thisisbeatcamp.com/bm
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Friday 1 Friday 15th April – Native Sessions
Workshops
Time
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Workshops
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Native Academy
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11:00
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Workflow Clinic – Maschine Studio
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BeatCamp: Apply at
www.thisisbeatcamp.com/bmc
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12:00
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Default Position - Stems Creation
and Performance Workshop
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BeatCamp: Apply at
www.thisisbeatcamp.com/bmc
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13:00
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Prime Cuts: Maschine x Moog
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SSR Present: Blocks 101
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14:00
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SSR Present: Creative re-sampling and sequencing in
Maschine and Traktor
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BeatCamp Drop-In Session:
Collaborate and learn
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15:00
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Prime Cuts: Maschine Drum Synths
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SSR Present: Sound Design with
Traktor & Maschine
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16:00
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Traktor x Maschine: Tempo and
Audio Sync
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SSR Present: Maschine 101
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BMC2016
BMC has quickly established itself as a vital meeting point for the electronic music industry, bringing together leading organisations and figures for two days of master classes, panels, and talks. Key execs for 2016 include Facebook/Instagram, Twitter/Periscope/Vine, Kobalt, Native Instruments, Coda, Sound On Sound, AEI, and more, who will join industry figures from Beatport, PRS, AFEM, Toolroom, Hospital Records, NTIA, DJ Magazine, Shogun Audio, BIMM, Mobilee Records, Skint Records, Believe Digital, Safehouse Management, Intec Digital, Critical Records, Wunderground, Music Worx, Republic of Music and GAK Audio.
Brighton Music Conference tickets are now on sale: Academy £15 and Professional £99. http://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
BMC Professional aims to connect music with business, bringing together industry thought leaders through a series of panels to discuss the future sustainable growth of the Electronic Music Industry, targeted networking events and access to an evening schedule of events and parties across Brighton. BMC Academy is about plugging in the next generation and fostering new talent via a series of master classes, panels and talks. Both tickets give access to a two-day exhibition with tech showcases panels and interviews.
This year’s event charity partner will be Last Night A DJ.
BMC2016 NIGHTTIME EVENTS
THURSDAY 14TH APRIL
Take & BMC Present The Official BMC16 After Party with Seth Troxler @ The Arch (11pm – 5am)
http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?813645
FRIDAY 15TH APRIL
Wiggle & On The House Official Brighton Music Conference Party at Al Duomo (4pm-6am)
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Mute presents Mala, Commodo & Foamplate in association with BMC @ Patterns (11pm – 4am) click here
English Disco Lovers & BMC present Crazy P Soundsystem @ Komedia (11pm - late)
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BACKGROUND TO BMC
Aimed at industry professionals, students and the next generation of creative and business talent, BMC 2015 welcomed representatives from YouTube, BPI, Kiss, Beatport, DJ Mag, Music Week, Kobalt, Defected Records, Coda, Ibiza Rocks, Back To Basics, Native Instruments, Involved management, Dave Clarke, BBC Radio 1/BBC 1Xtra, Ableton, AFEM, Novation, Hospital Records, Icicle, Robert Owens, Mobilee, BIMM, Point Blank, PRS For Music, PPL, AIM, MPA, Access to Music, Youth Music, SoundCity Brighton & Hove, and many more.
Additional info:
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