Meet up with the guys at PreSonus and check out StudioLive, Studio One Pro, Capture, their Eureka preamp/channel strip & FireStudio Mobile portable recording interface. Larry the O will also be on hand to discuss the sound-design and engineering projects he recently did using Studio One Pro.

Visit our website to get more information on the agenda at Flux Summit 004 and if you haven’t already, be sure to RSVP to guarantee entry. It’s going to be a great night.

The 13-hour event will share the music, spread the word, garner hope, and raise funds for the construction of a “green” workshop and multipurpose facility for a youth-run business providing positive opportunities in a Kenyan slum, as well as, fund the educational pursuits of orphaned and vulnerable South African youth who participate in an inspiring grandma-led national support network.

Arrive early for a special 3hr CityDeep Session with Halo, David Harness, and Brendon Boden (AfrodesiaMP3.com).

Stay late for Moniker (DJ Set) (Auralism)

Local Favorites Playing Throughout the Day on 2 Stages

Outside:
Cali (ThePeople Oakland)
Chris Smith (Om Records)
Galen(PacificSound)
Marissa Guzman (live vocals) (Jucy Lucy)
Miss Watkins & DJ 4AM (Twin Flames)
M3 (Green Gorilla)

Inside:
Adnan (Forward
Fil Latorre(Staple)
Little John(Raindance)
Michael Anthony (supperclub)
Sammy D(Kontrol)
Solar(PacificSound)

Door $10 b4 2pm, $15 after
$10 Pre-sales at http://nextaid-for-the-future.eventbrite.com

Support a great cause while getting your groove on at a great party. For more information on NextAid, visit their website at http://nextaid.org.

We’re excited about our discussion topic for the upcoming Flux Summit 004 on July 29th. We’ll be focusing the discussion on opportunities in music licensing and original composition for tv/film & video games.

“Making money with your music: Music licensing for TV/film & video games” will bring together industry professionals including music supervisors and producers as they talk about how to expand revenue through licensing and original composition. Learn how tracks are selected for movies, games & TV, what the best ways to get in are and much more. Highly recommended for anyone who makes music or owns a label.

The panel will be moderated by Jeff Straw, the Director of Licensing and Partnerships at digital distributor, INgrooves. Jeff handles the creative and business side of the sync licensing business for thousands of labels on the INgrooves roster and has placed music in a wide array of tv shows, commercials and video games. Some highlights include placements in Superbowl commercials, CSI:Miami and video games for the iPhone. He is also a DJ, remixer, saxophonist and runs the record label, Breakshop Studios.

The list of speakers for the discussion includes:

Brooke Wentz, an award-winning music supervisor and seasoned intellectual property rights executive with more than 20 years experience working in the television, cable, film and recording industries. Her career includes six years as the Music Director for ESPN, five years as A&R Manager at Arista Records, ten years as on-air radio host of new music on NPR and licensing work with New Media and Music Direction at TechTV. As a music supervisor, Brooke has a diverse and extensive list of credits, including work in television (ESPN, HBO, Discovery) and film (The Devil and Daniel Johnston/Sony Pictures Classics, American Hardcore/Sony Pictures Classics, Ballets Russes/Zeitgeist Films and Academy Awards®-nominated documentary The Weather Underground). Brooke is also the author of the book “Hey, That’s My Music: Music Supervision, Licensing and Content Acquisition” (published by Hal Leonard Corporation, 2007), a comprehensive guide to music licensing and copyright issues.

Brian & Laurence Trifon, the SF-based electronic duo behind the company Trifonic. Their unique sound has helped them license tracks for a number of forms of media, including TV (”Top Gear”, “CSI”, “90210″), film (”Staunton Hill”, “Stealth”) and games (Sony PlayStation Home).  Brian’s guitar work has also been featured on the award-winning score for Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed 2″, and also Gearbox’s surprise smash hit “Borderlands”.

Test Press, the music review session, is just lining up reviewers now and submissions are open. If you are a producer and have a track you want to submit, head over to their site here. Submission deadline for 004 is Monday, July 26th.

There’s also plenty of time for you to ready your tracks for submission for Test Press at Flux Summit 005 on September 30th (Special LovEvolution edition). Submissions for 005 will open up soon.

See you at Flux Summit 004!

The night kicked off with a great discussion on music production workflow entitled “Creativity in Electronic Music: How Do Your Beats Flow?”.  Pyramind’s own Greg Gordon lead panelists Alland Byallo (KONTROL Liebe*Detail, Nightlight Music), Chris Smith (Producer, DJ Fluid / Founder, Om Records), David Earl (SFLogicNinja) and Gerry Bassermann (Director of North American Markets, Propellerheads) on a discussion about their creative process and how they navigate through the growing number of tools available. Check out the discussion in full below:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Photos from the event are coming soon. If you’ve uploaded any photos or videos to the web, please let us know so we can check them out. Remember to tag them fluxsummit so we can easily find and share them with others.

Propellerhead/Line 6 showcased their new software “Record” in the HD studio. We were excited to have them as a part of the 003 event. If you didn’t get a chance to catch a demo or would like to know more about “Record“, check out their website.

We also brought on board our newest partner, the non-profit organization NextAid. They kicked off their new online auction “Bids Build Hope” earlier this month and have an amazing selection of items available. Check out their website to bid on items that include the Richie Hawtin Gear Package (supported by Native Instruments, Ableton, and Minus), several DJ tutorial and music education classes from Dubspot, a cruise for two aboard the infamous Groove Cruise and other items by NextAid supporting artists such as Louie Vega, DJ Rap, Barbara Tucker, DJ Colette, Bassnectar, Andy Caldwell, Mr V, D:FUSE, Nickodemus, Fred Everything, and Gene Farris. The Auction runs until May 31st. Don’t miss your chance to snag some of these amazing items!

Thanks again to our sponsors and partners: Propellerhead, Line 6, Oola, Cycling ‘74 and NextAid, LovEvolution & Pyramind.

We’re already planning Flux Summit 004 which is set for July 29th. Submit your ideas for discussion topics and who you’d like to see reviewing tracks for Test Press by emailing us at info@fluxsummit.com and RSVP now to guarantee entry to our next event. Test Press submissions will open soon.

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We’re happy to announce the addition of Chris Smith (Founder, Om Records & Producer, DJ Fluid) & Gerry Basserman (Director of North American Markets, Propellerheads) to the discussion “Creativity in Electronic Music: How Do Your Beats Flow?”.

We’re also excited to have Alvaro G. Velilla, A&R Production Manager from Om Records, added as a reviewer for Test Press.

As always, Flux Summit is free, but RSVP is recommended. If you haven’t already RSVP’d, there’s still time. Just visit http://fluxsummit003.eventbrite.com/.

Cycling ‘74, a software company that specializes in the needs of artists, educators and researchers working with audio, visual media and physical computing, will be giving away a Max MXP software package at the upcoming Flux Summit 003 on Thursday, April 29th.

In order to guarantee entry into Flux Summit, RSVP now. Only attendees will be eligible to win.

Our favorite non-profit partner NextAid, an organization that uses the power of dance music to affect change in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa, will launch its 3rd Annual Online Auction BIDS BUILD HOPE in honor of World AIDS Orphans Day.  Kicking off on May 7th, 2010 and closing on May 31st, BIDS BUILDS HOPE will raise awareness and funds for NextAid’s projects in Kenya and South Africa. Auction items reflect NextAid’s strong foundation within the dance music community and commitment to sustainable and “green living.”

Auction item highlights include the Richie Hawtin Gear Package: supported by Native Instruments, Ableton and Minus w/ products from Traktor Pro, Allen & Heath, Roland, Rimowa, and Midi Solutions, DJ tutorial and music education classes from Dubspot, and an unforgettable cruise for two aboard the infamous Groove Cruise. Other donors include Louie Vega, Putumayo Records, OM Records, ESDJCO, Strange Invisible Perfumes, Nau, Cielo, Natural High Lifestyle, Bodega Wine Bar (LA), Nook Bistro (LA), supperclub (SF), and Hollywood Improv. Items will continue to be added up until the launch of the auction, as more donors jump on board.

Visit their website to learn more about the auction and how to bid.

Flux Summit 003 attendees will have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win a very special item from NextAid and learn more about their organization and upcoming auction. RSVP for Flux Summit now to ensure entry.

Also, NextAid is still accepting donations from companies for the upcoming auction. Join donors Richie Hawtin, Ableton, Native Instruments, Dubspot, Groove Cruise, Louie Vega, OM Records, supperclub, ESDJCO and promotional partners Flux Summit, Fusicology, URB Magazine, The MML, Big Up Magazine and Green Galactic.

To learn how you can be a part of this opportunity to promote your business to a international audience of socio-conscious music lovers, while supporting a great cause, please email bidsbuildhope@gmail.com.  Deadline for items donations is May 1st.

• Alland Byallo (KONTROL Liebe*Detail, Nightlight Music)
• Chris Smith (Om Records)
• Kush Arora (Dread Bass)

Find out more about Test Press and the rest of the Flux Summit 003 agenda + RSVP here.

Producers: There’s still time to submit your tracks and be heard at the next Test Press. The Deadline for submissions is April 26th at 5:00pm PST. Click here to submit your tracks now.

Created with musicians in mind, Record lets you create record ready channels in an instant, minimizing the steps between idea and actual recording. The result equals more music – and less dialog boxes. Simply plug in, breathe out and you’re ready to go.

Check out the full Flux Summit agenda and RSVP to attend on our website at http://www.fluxsummit.com.