AES Toronto @ IMSTA FESTA Toronto
AES Toronto invites you to IMSTA FESTA Toronto 2024—a must-attend event for anyone passionate about music technology! Hosted by the International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University, this free one-day celebration brings the music community together for learning, networking, and discovering the latest in music software and production.
Panels, Workshops, and Master Classes: Led by top industry professionals, gain insights and knowledge across various music production topics.
Exhibits & Giveaways: Visit exhibits to enter raffle draws for full-version software and more!
Song Critiques: Get a professional critique and a chance to win a Wild Card entry into the Songwriting Competition.
Join us at this fantastic event to network with fellow music makers, expand your knowledge, and enjoy a day filled with opportunities to grow your craft. Admission is free—just register to secure your spot.
Exhibit
Saturday – Nov 23, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Where:
TMU – Rogers Communications Centre,
80 Gould St, Toronto, ON M5B 2M7, Canada
About the Event
Admission is FREE with registration.
EVENT EXHIBITORS
MASTERCLASS PRESENTERS
Johann ‘YOGI’ Deterville
3-time JUNO Award-winning, platinum-selling music producer
Join 3-time JUNO Award-winning, platinum-selling music producer Johann Deterville, also known as Yogi The Producer, and SOCAN Creative Executive Lord Quest for a beat-making master class. Get an inside look at the creative process, the software, and the plug-ins Yogi uses to craft music for today’s top artists. You’ll also pick up essential tips on how to elevate your own music. Whether you’re an aspiring beat-maker or an industry professional, this “Cookin’ Beats” panel offers an exclusive insider perspective on the craft.
Jay Dufour
16 Billboard #1’s, received 8 Juno Award wins, 10 CCMA Award wins, worked on 32 gold and platinum selling records
Join us for an exclusive master class with the acclaimed mixing engineer, Jay Dufour, as he reveals the secrets behind mixing a number one record! Learn fresh and new techniques used today to make hit records pop. This session cannot be missed.
Paul Sanderson
Exclusively serving clients in arts and entertainment for over 40 years
Are you interested in learning how to protect your music and thrive in the modern industry? Join Paul Sanderson—one of Canada’s top entertainment and intellectual property lawyers—for an exclusive Masterclass at IMSTA FESTA. With over 30 years of experience, Paul has become a trusted legal advisor to many of Canada’s leading artists, producers, and entertainment companies. As the founder of Sanderson Law, he has been instrumental in developing legal frameworks that safeguard creators in Canada’s evolving music landscape, particularly in areas like copyright protection, contract negotiations, licensing, and royalties.
Martin Pilchner
Architectural and Acoustic Design of Media Facilities and critical listening environments
Are you passionate about music studio design? Join us for an exclusive master class on Home Studio Acoustics Design led by the renowned studio designer and acoustician, Martin Pilchner!
Neil Parfitt
Award-winning composer specializing in animation
Orin Isaacs
Veteran composer and producer with several Gold, Platinum and Juno winning albums
Join us for the Writing for Screen master class, where expert composers Orin Isaacs and Neil Parfitt will discuss the unique challenges of composing for screen projects. They’ll break down the fast-paced demands, such as handling tight deadlines, juggling multiple cues, and managing production. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools they rely on and how their studio setups help keep everything on track. Neil and Orin will present real examples of client requests and how the final score came together, complete with before-and-after clips. Stick around for a relaxed Q&A, where you can ask any questions you have.
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