Pictured (L-R) are Frank Filipetti, Phil Ramone, Al Schmitt, Elliot Scheiner, Chuck Ainlay, Ed Cherney, and George Massenburg. Photo by Leah Lee.
Sit in the Console Sweetspot “In Session with The Guys”
The METAlliance is presenting the inaugural METAlliance Academy event on March 20 & 21 in Hollywood at the historic studios in the Capitol Records tower. “In Session with The Guys” attendees will participate and interact with the METAlliance founders in live recording and mixing sessions. By special arrangement, The METAlliance Academy will occupy Capitol Studios for the entire weekend.
Every attendee will participate in four sessions, each designed to provide different experiences in the recording process led by the founding members.
Recording:
• Phil Ramone and Al Schmitt in Studio A, Musicians TBA
• Chuck Ainlay and Ed Cherney in Studio B, Musicians, TBA
Mixing:
• Elliot Scheiner in Studio C
• “In the Box” home studio mixing with Frank Filipetti and George Massenburg in the Studio A lounge.
Amenities include catered lunches, a special dinner provided by renowned Marino Ristorante, and a special private party (for those who register by February 19). Space is extremely limited.
For more information and registration forms visit: http://www.metalliance.com
The METAlliance is comprised of a group of globally-recognized, award-winning audio engineers and producers who have been deeply involved in establishing techniques and technical standards that are the foundation of modern music recording. The METAlliance founders are Chuck Ainlay, Ed Cherney, Frank Filipetti, George Massenburg, Phil Ramone, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt.
The METAlliance is a collaborative community that allows producers, engineers and audio technology manufacturers to work together to ensure the highest standards of audio production. Recognizing the industry’s success in bringing products offering convenience and low cost, the METAlliance is dedicated to the passionate commitment of securing the art of music through recording technologies that best deliver the music in all its many modern forms. To accomplish this goal, quality requires recognition and support.
Alongside platforms for research and development, standardization and education, METAlliance also works closely with manufacturers to evaluate and certify products that offer the highest levels of quality in the recording chain. To date, only a handful of products have achieved this accolade.
METAlliance : strategic union of music producers and engineers dedicated to the highest standards of audio and delivery of music, securing the art through recording technology in all its evolving modern forms.
