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Meet the Makers | Bitwig
Wed 21 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes Bitwig for a special Meet the Makers session dedicated to the release of Bitwig Studio 6 — and we have a very special guest to take us through it. We’re excited to welcome Jeroen Verheij, aka Secret Cinema, renowned producer, DJ and Bitwig Certified Trainer. As a longtime Bitwig user, Jeroen will show you how he uses Bitwig Studio as his main DAW in his own productions and creative workflow. Jeroen can guide you through Bitwig Studio 6.1, explore its new possibilities, and share some of his personal tips, tricks and production techniques. More importantly, you’ll get to see how Bitwig is actually used in the hands of an experienced electronic music producer. Of course, there will be plenty of time to ask questions, exchange ideas and discover new ways to improve your own workflow. Whether you’re already a dedicated Bitwig user, thinking about making the switch, or simply curious about what makes Bitwig different, this is a great opportunity to experience it up close.
Meet the Makers | Producely
Wed 21 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes Producely, bringing a fresh approach to hands-on music production with the Dailr — their new intelligent plugin controller designed to make working with software instruments and effects faster, easier and much more intuitive. For this special Meet the Makers session, a Producely product specialist will be joining us to demonstrate the Dailr and show how its AI-powered automatic plugin mapping can transform the way you interact with your favourite plugins. Instead of constantly reaching for your mouse and manually assigning controls, Dailr automatically maps your plugins, giving you direct hands-on access to the parameters that matter. The idea is simple: spend less time looking at your computer screen and more time actually making music. During the session, you’ll be able to see the Dailr in action, discover how it integrates into a modern production setup and learn more about the technology and ideas behind the controller. And, of course, this is your opportunity to get your questions answered. Want to know how Dailr works with your favourite plugins? Curious about its AI mapping, DAW integration, workflow or what Producely has planned for the future? This is your chance to ask them anything. Come meet Producely, get hands-on with the Dailr, and discover how intelligent automatic mapping could bring the feeling of hardware control back to your plugin collection!
Meet The Makers | Arturia
Thu 22 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes Arturia, one of the most innovative names in modern music technology, known for combining the heritage of legendary instruments with new ideas for today’s musicians, producers and performers. For this special Meet the Makers session, an Arturia product specialist will be joining us to show you their latest products and developments and take you through what’s new in the ever-growing Arturia family. From synthesizers and controllers to audio interfaces, software instruments and creative production tools, you’ll get the opportunity to see the latest Arturia gear up close, discover new features and learn how these instruments can become part of your own creative workflow. But this session is not just about demonstrations. Have you always wanted to know something about an Arturia synthesizer? Need help getting more out of your setup? Curious about the technology behind their instruments or what Arturia has planned for the future? This is your chance to ask them anything. Come meet Arturia, get hands-on with their latest products, exchange ideas with a specialist and discover what’s next from one of the most creative brands in electronic music technology!
Meet The Makers | HEDD Audio
Thu 22 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes HEDD Audio, the Berlin-based high-end audio manufacturer known for their innovative approach to professional studio monitoring and uncompromising sound quality. For this special Meet the Makers session, a HEDD Audio product specialist will be joining us to introduce you to their latest products, technologies and developments in professional studio monitoring. You’ll get the opportunity to hear what makes HEDD Audio monitors different, learn more about the technology behind their designs, and discover how choosing the right monitoring system can make a huge difference in your studio, mixing and production environment. But most importantly, this session is about getting closer to the people who really know the products. Have questions about monitor placement, room setup, mixing, HEDD’s unique technologies, or simply want to know which HEDD system would work best for you? This is your chance to ask them anything. Come meet HEDD Audio, experience their monitors for yourself and discover what high-end monitoring can bring to your music and studio!
Meet the Makers | Audient
Thu 22 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes Audient, the British professional audio manufacturer known for bringing the sound and technology of large-format recording consoles into today’s studios. For this special Meet the Makers session, an Audient product specialist will be joining us to take you through their current range, their professional mixing console, and something particularly exciting: a first look at brand-new Audient products that are still under embargo. This is a unique opportunity to discover what Audient has been working on and to hear directly from a specialist about the ideas, technology and philosophy behind their products. Want to know more about Audient interfaces? Curious about their preamps, converters, studio workflow or mixing consoles? Or have you always had a question about Audient that you wanted answered by someone who really knows the products inside out? This is your chance to ask them anything.
Meet the Makers | Eve Audio
Fri 23 · 12:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
‘Immersive Audio’ Day with EVE Audio Meet the Makers at MIDI Amsterdam – EVE Audio with Bert Smorenburg MIDI Amsterdam welcomes EVE Audio for a special Meet the Makers session dedicated to recording, mixing and Immersive Audio production with the new EVE Audio EXO monitor speakers and EVE Origin software – in collaberation with the Conservatory of Amsterdam, and their Master in Immersive Audio. For this special event, we are excited to welcome Bert Smorenburg, who will take you through the complete process and demonstrate how the right monitoring environment can make a real difference when recording, mixing and working with immersive audio and why Immersive mixing is so much fun ! Bert will introduce you to the EVE Audio EXO monitors, demonstrate their capabilities in a real-world production environment, and show how EVE Origin software can become an important part of setting up and controlling your monitoring system. Whether you are working in stereo, producing and mixing music professionally, or taking your first steps into Dolby Atmos and Immersive audio, this session is a great opportunity to see and hear how it all comes together. And, of course, there will be plenty of room for your own questions. Want to know more about studio monitoring, speaker setup, room integration, Atmos production, EVE Origin or the EXO series? This is your chance to ask them anything. Come meet Bert Smorenburg, experience EVE Audio EXO and EVE Origin in action, and discover how modern monitoring can take you from recording and mixing all the way into the world of immersive audio!
Meet The Makers | Expressive E
Fri 23 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes Expressive E, the innovative French music technology company that is pushing the boundaries of how musicians interact with electronic instruments. For this special Meet the Makers session, an Expressive E product specialist will be joining us to introduce their latest MPE controllers and instruments and take you deeper into the world of MPE – MIDI Polyphonic Expression. What exactly is MPE? How can it make electronic instruments feel more expressive and alive? And how can you use it with software instruments, hardware synthesizers or even a modular setup? This is your opportunity to see and hear what MPE can really bring to your music. The Expressive E specialist will demonstrate their latest products, explain the technology behind them and show how gestures such as pressure, movement and individual note expression can completely change the way you play and interact with sound. And, of course, this session is also about your questions. Want to know more about MPE, Osmose, Expressive E controllers, compatibility, setup or workflow? This is your chance to ask them anything. Come meet Expressive E, get hands-on with their latest MPE technology and discover a more dynamic, expressive and inspiring way to interact with electronic music!
Meet The Makers | Polyend
Sat 24 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam