Nashville Country Recording Artist and Arizona’s Own, Shari Rowe, to Host CD Release Party at Rustler’s Rooste in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 15, 2015
Shari Rowe, Nashville Country Recording Artist and Glendale, Arizona resident, is set for the release of her CD “Moonshine”, and will host a CD release party at Rustler’s Rooste on May 22nd.
The night will open with a private meet and greet from 7 PM to 8 PM in the Crystal Barn at Rustler’s Rooste (8383 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044). Doors will then open to the public at 8PM with Rob West performing an acoustic set. Shari and the band take the stage at 8:30 PM.
The band asks that attendees bring non-perishable food items for donations for the St. Mary’s Food Bank throughout the evening.
“Arizona’s rising country sweetheart Shari Rowe is ready to share her latest project with Lamon Records with fans everywhere. She’s been playing gigs steadily, appearing at charity events and along side such acts as Maddie and Tae and Big and Rich. She’s been back and forth to Nashville recording her EP “Moonshine” and filming the music video for her first single of the same name. Her first single with Lamon, and title track “Moonshine,” is the perfect summer party anthem and can be heard nationwide on April 27th. –Lamon Records Nashville”
“Filming the video for ‘Moonshine’ was so fun,” said Shari. “I loved the 1920’s vibe, and the cast was having fun with that, too. It was kind of surreal watching it all unfold. I kept thinking back to when I first started writing the song, and now it’s the first single! Hearing songs develop in the studio is something I always look forward to, but watching this song play out through a storyline- it took on a whole new life!”
The video for “Moonshine” was filmed at Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor in Franklin and in Lebanon TN. Lamon Records expects to release the music video on May 26th.
“Moonshine” will be available on iTunes, Amazon, and everywhere music is sold on May 26th, 2015. The title track can be heard on radio stations across the country as of April 27th.
About Shari Rowe:
Country singer-songwriter Shari Rowe has a heart for people, and family is one of her greatest values. Wife to fellow-musician Kevin Rowe and mom to 2 girls, she often performs at charity benefits and church events, and uses her life experiences to let listeners know they’re not alone. She is determined to give back what her biggest musical influences have given her: comfort, inspiration, and encouragement. The Arizona native signed with Lamon Records Nashville in 2014, and is ready to release her new EP and music video.
Born and raised in the southwest to a supportive, hardworking, blue-collar family, Shari began singing in grade school choirs and in church. They didn’t have much while she was growing up. Perhaps, she suspects, that’s what makes her music so relatable, and although she has dabbled in other genres, fans praise her country flare. This natural inclination is where she landed, where she feels most comfortable as a performer, and where she can best express her values in her songwriting. Her influences include Alison Krauss, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, and Miranda Lambert. She hopes her music will give others what these artists have given her – “music to do life to.”
“Shari Rowe is real,” says Dave Moody, President of Lamon Records Nashville. “And it shows through her music and songwriting. We were all excited about working with her in the studio!”
Today Shari travels all around Arizona performing with her six-piece band and has built a solid fan base. She is also the 2013 winner of the Independent Music Award for Best Country Song. Whether it’s at a Veteran’s benefit, Relay for Life, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, or a traditional music venue, Shari wants her music to be able to meet the everyday person right where they are. Her shows are high-energy and her songs have a distinct southwestern feel and bluegrass musicality. Her songwriting themes range from love and loss to encouragement, to long summer nights by a campfire.
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Notaviva Vineyards Launches Interactive Tasting Room Application
Purcellville, Virginia (PRWEB) May 06, 2015
Notaviva Vineyards, the pioneers of pairing wine with music, is pleased to announce the launch of Notaviva Interactive. This engaging multimedia experience provides visitors a unique opportunity to evaluate a flight of wines, and how well each pairs with various musical selections. The user is guided through a series of video instructions and multimedia exercises, where playlists are presented to accompany each blind wine tasting. The user rates their compatibility on touchscreen devices, and the resulting data set is stored in a cloud-based reporting system.
“This is a revolutionary step forward in winery tasting room experiences,” said Stephen Mackey, CEO and Wine Composer at Notaviva. “Since our launch in 2008 we have been conducting these kinds of wine and music pairing experiences in a live setting for large groups. As owners of a creative agency focused on mobile, web and video technologies, developing this interactive capability for phones and tablets was a natural evolution. Loudoun County’s wine region is adjacent to data center alley and the vibrant Dulles Technology Corridor; our customers embrace emerging technologies as a way of life.”
The pairing of wine and music is fundamentally grounded in a field of cognitive neuroscience known as cross modal sensory perception. Human beings’ ability to taste, smell and enjoy wine is directly impacted by the various forms of stimuli contributed from other senses. It has been shown in university research that various tonalities of music are actually perceived to taste differently. For example, the timbre of brass instruments has been shown to accentuate the acidity in wines, while the timbre of woodwinds makes various tannins more pronounced.
“From a winemaking and marketing perspective, the data sets collected from the application over time will provide valuable insight to guide our production runs and blending techniques,” said Shannon Mackey, CEO of Mesh Omnimedia and co-owner of Notaviva. “For the first time, we will have actionable data illustrating how different demographic groups are impacted by various auditory stimuli. Soon we will be able to provide recommendations to restaurants and other wine retailers, where they indicate which wine styles they are pouring to whom, and we can tell them the most appropriate music to play.”
Notaviva Interactive is available in the tasting room on Sundays during the pilot program throughout May 2015, then during normal business hours beginning in June.
About Notaviva Vineyards
Notaviva Vineyards is the world’s only winery that pairs wine with music. Notaviva® is the intrinsic effect of music upon human emotion, or put simply, the feeling you get when you hear your favorite song. Each wine is paired with a musical genre, which endeavors to complement the style and soul of the wine. The “Ottantotto” barrel-aged Viognier is best paired with New Age solo piano works, while the “Vierzig” Blaufrankisch is best paired with Mozart’s fortieth symphony. For more information please contact Notaviva Vineyards at Info(at)NotavivaVineyards(dot)com or visit us on the web at http://www.NotavivaVineyards.com and be sure to like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NotavivaVineyardsLLC. Wine paired with music. Pour. Listen. Believe. ®
About Mesh Omnimedia
Winner of Loudoun County’s 2014 Technology Small Business of the Year award, Mesh Omnimedia is a full service multimedia production and creative agency. Focused on mobile, web, video, interactive solutions, events and graphic design, Mesh provides creative services to a wide array of clientele, from small businesses to large government agencies. For more information, please contact Mesh Omnimedia at Info@MeshOmnimedia.com or visit http://www.MeshOmnimedia.com.
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Win a Drum Set from Cascio Interstate Music in New Drummer Sweepstakes
New Berlin, WI (PRWEB) April 30, 2015
Cascio Interstate Music’s newest Drums & Percussion Sweepstakes is now underway, in conjunction with the release of Cascio’s 116 page Summer 2015 Drums & Percussion Catalog, featuring drummer Hannah Welton of 3RDEYEGIRL/Prince on the cover.
Drummers will love the Grand Prize in this sweepstakes – a Gretsch Renown 3-Piece Rock Shell Pack with hardware and other items. First prize is a $ 100 Cascio Gift Card, second prize is a $ 50 Cascio Gift Card, and third prize is a $ 25 Cascio Gift Card.
The full Grand Prize package consists of:
Gretsch Renown 3-Piece Rock Shell Pack with 18″ x 22″ Bass Drum, 8″ x 12″ Tom, & 14″ x 16″ Floor Tom (Finish/color of drums is based on availability. Cymbals are NOT included.)
Gretsch G44164 6.5″ x 14″ Snare Drum, chrome over brass
Gibraltar 6700 Series Hardware: Snare Stand, Hi-Hat Stand, Boom Cymbal Stand, Straight Cymbal Stand
Drum Workshop (DW) 9002 Bass Drum Pedal
Latin Percussion (LP) Click Hi-Hat Tambourine, Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell, and Medium Pitch Jam Block
KAT Percussion KTMP1 Percussion Pad
Enter the sweepstakes at http://www.interstatemusic.com/hannah before January 15, 2016.
“We are pleased to continue offering our drum customers what they want,” said Michael Houser, CEO of Cascio Interstate Music. “We continuously hear from our best customers that our catalog is a comprehensive way for them to view and purchase drum products and gear from us. Drummers can choose to receive our complete drum catalog in either printed or digital formats. We wish to thank Hannah Welton (of 3RDEYEGIRL/Prince) for her great featured artist image on our catalog’s cover.”
Cascio Interstate’s Summer 2015 Drums & Percussion Catalog includes the very latest products for drummers from major manufacturers, as well as best sellers in all categories. The catalog features cymbals, drumheads, drumsticks and mallets, accessories from practice pads to muffling devices, percussion from hand-held to ethnic drums, drum sets and hardware including parts, cases and bags, electronic drums and triggers, microphones and headphones, plus DVDs and books which are helpful for learning new techniques and make great gifts for any drummer, from beginner to the pro.
Request a copy of this free 116 page catalog at http://www.interstatemusic.com/Contest/26-Drums-Catalog-Registration.aspx, or view the entire catalog online at http://www.interstatemusic.com/zmags/Drum-Catalog.html.
Cascio Interstate Music ranks in the top 15 nationally among musical instrument retailers as well as being one of the nation’s top drum retailers. Cascio provides musical instruments and accessories to musicians of all ages, including music educators at over 100,000 schools and universities, as well as music professionals worldwide. The Company started in 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and proudly remains independently owned, operated and run by musicians.
Over 100,000 musical products are marketed nationwide via catalogs and online, and locally at their SuperStore in New Berlin, Wisconsin. For Wisconsin musicians, their Milwaukee music store offers private music lessons, free educational clinics, musical instrument rentals, musical instrument and electronic repair, and more. Cascio designs, markets and manufactures proprietary brand musical instruments including Union Drums, Archer Guitars, Ravel Band Instruments and Melokia Ukuleles for consumers, the nations’s leading eCommerce retailers, and schools worldwide. Read more at http://www.interstatemusic.com.
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Sugarlands Distilling Company Launches ‘Meet the Legends’ Sweepstakes
Gatlinburg, Tenn. (PRWEB) May 14, 2015
Sugarlands Distilling Company, distillers of craft moonshine in the Great Smoky Mountains, is giving fans an opportunity to spend a weekend with legendary moonshiners Jim Tom Hedrick, Mark Rogers, and Steven Ray Tickle.
Ten lucky fans—along with a guest of their choice—will win a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where they will spend time with the members of Sugarlands Distilling Company’s “Legends Series” at the Sugarlands Distilling Company distillery.
Sugarlands Distilling Company’s partnership with legendary moonshiners Mark Rogers, Steven Ray Tickle, and Marvin “Jim Tom” Hedrick marked the creation of the widely successful Legends Series line of moonshine.
The winners will receive travel, lodging, and meal vouchers for the trip. They will also be invited to participate in their choice of several activities including: a hands-on distilling workshop, a cocktail kitchen experience, a tour of the distillery, live music, a cookout, a picnic, and a guided tour into the historic Sugarlands portion of the Smoky Mountains.
The downtown Gatlinburg distillery has become a popular destination, with nearly 1 million people visiting since its doors opened in March 2014. Guests to the distillery are able to tour the still house, watch live music on the Back Porch Stage, sample 9 flavors of moonshine, and book outdoor excursions into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
To enter the contest, participants will simply need to visit http://www.moonshinelegends.com online and register. The contest is open to people in all 50 states and the winners will be chosen randomly in August.
Contest Rules:
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Open only to persons who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States, and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry.
About Sugarlands Distilling Company
Sugarlands Distilling Company is a producer of craft quality moonshine and whiskey in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Inside the distillery, guests can taste free samples of authentic Sugarlands Shine, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the production, and purchase a variety of moonshine flavors, mountain merchandise, and apparel. To enhance their experience, guests can enjoy live music, Appalachian storytelling, and book outdoor adventure tours in the Sugarlands, an area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park historically referred to as “moonshiners’ paradise.” The company is East Tennessee-owned, with a focus on bettering the local community through a variety of events and charitable giving. Sugarlands Distilling Company’s phased strategic distribution strategy will be supported through a partnership with TAG USA, one of the most respected beverage marketing/sales organizations in the country. Sugarlands Shine is currently available in 14 states, including Tennessee.
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USO Debuts First-Ever Bilingual Every Moment Counts PSA Featuring Sony Music Latin Artists
Arlington, VA (PRWEB) May 06, 2015
The USO debuts its first-ever bilingual public service announcement (PSA) in support of their Every Moment Counts campaign to thank the millions of troops and military families stationed around the world. The 30-second USO PSA, entitled “¡Gracias!,” premiered today in celebration of Military Appreciation Month and will run throughout the year on select television, radio and digital outlets. “¡Gracias!” is also the USO’s first celebrity endorsed bilingual PSA, and features some of today’s hottest Sony Music Latin artists, including Arthur Hanlon, Carlos Vives, Diego Boneta, J Rythm, Kany Garcia, Leslie Grace, Luis Coronel, Maluma, Pedro Capo, Raquel Sofia, Regulo Caro and Yandel, among others.
“Words can’t express how grateful we are to these accomplished artists,” said Juliet Gilliam, USO Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships and Talent Relations. “Our nation is diverse, our military is diverse, and the tastes of our troops and their families are diverse. The USO strives to infuse that diversity into its entertainment programming. This PSA shows our appreciation to all of the amazing men and women who protect our freedoms around the world.”
Among the artists expressing their gratitude and encouraging fans to visit USOmoments.org is actor/singer Diego Boneta – whose uncle, Otto Boneta, is a Colonel in the U.S. Army and is currently serving his 33rd year of service as a doctor. When asked why he took time out to be a part of the USO’s Every Moment Counts PSA, Diego Boneta replied, “This is the very least I can do to thank all the brave men and women serving this nation. It is an absolute honor to lend my support any way that I can.” Taking his support of troops and their families one step further, the star also lent his recently released song, “The Warrior,” to the PSA.
“Our artists touch the lives of millions around the world,” said Jorge Sanchez, Senior Director of Sony Music US Latin. “There is something about music that brings unity, and it is inspiring to see our artists come together in support of the USO and the men and women who dedicate their lives to serve this country.”
The USO encourages the public to watch the new Every Moment Counts PSA “¡Gracias!,” share it online using #USOmoments and join them in thanking our nation’s military community. To check out behind-the-scenes video and photos, or learn more about the artists featured visit http://bit.ly/1JcUEth.
Every Moment Counts is a national campaign that rallies Americans to honor and create moments that matter for our troops and their families. The USO makes 30,000 moments every day through our USO locations worldwide. These moments are just a small part of the May “Make A Million Moments” Every Moment Counts celebration, which urges the public to share and capture moments of appreciation for our troops and families during National Military Appreciation Month. The month-long celebration will include a significant lineup of activities – to include the debut of the Every Moment Counts “¡Gracias!” PSA – as well as events led by USO centers, staff volunteers and generous partners.
For more information about Every Moment Counts and/or to join Sony Music Latin artists as they share, give and take a moment to thank our troops, visit USOmoments.org or join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter using #USOmoments.
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About the USO
The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide. We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases in the U.S. and abroad, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops, military families, wounded warriors, troops in transition and families of the fallen. The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. Our programs and services are made possible by the American people, support of our corporate partners and the dedication of our volunteers and staff.
In addition to individual donors and corporate sponsors, the USO is supported by President’s Circle Partners: American Airlines, AT&T, BNSF Railway, Clark Construction Group, LLC, The Coca-Cola Company, JCPenney, Jeep, Johnson & Johnson, Kroger, Northrop Grumman Corporation and TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Worldwide Strategic Partners: BAE Systems, BIC, The Boeing Company, ConAgra Foods, FedEx, GEICO, Harris Teeter, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Corporation, Procter & Gamble, TKS Telepost Kabel-Service Kaiserslautern GmbH & Co. KG and Wawa Inc. We are also supported through the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381). To join us in this important mission, and to learn more about the USO, please visit uso.org.
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Forest Ridge School Choir Composer Weekend Featuring Ó Súilleabháin Brothers April 25 & 26
Bellevue, WA. (PRWEB) April 18, 2015
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart will host international artists Owen & Moley Ó Súilleabháin and four Forest Ridge choirs in a weekend of Irish music and culture. On Saturday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. the Forest Ridge Middle School Choir, Glee Club, Chamber Choir and Somerset Chorale will perform. Honoured guest, Mr. John F. Keane, Irish Consul for the Pacific Northwest will attend the concert. Sunday, April 26th at 4:00 p.m. the Ó Súilleabháin brothers will perform a solo concert. Performances will be held in the Sacred Heart Chapel on the Forest Ridge Campus located at 4800 139th Ave. S.E., Bellevue, WA. Tickets for Saturday’s performance are $ 10 and $ 15 on Sunday.
Owen and Moley Ó Súilleabháin are two brothers from one of Ireland’s most musical and artistic families. They have recorded ancient sacred chant and performed internationally with their mother, singer and theologian Nóirín Ní Riain, in a trio called AMEN. Their father, Michael Ó Súilleabháin, renowned musicologist, composer and pianist, has brought traditional Irish music to the world stage, and they love to bring him on stage with them too.
The brothers Ó Súilleabháin have recorded with Riverdance composer Bill Whelan, and performed with violinist Nigel Kennedy, actor Russell Crowe, poet David Whyte, and Irish traditional music legends The Chieftains. Hollywood director Steven Spielberg is also a big fan and gave them a singing part in his 2011 movie WarHorse. Owen (32) & Moley (28) are now living in New York City, bringing their world class double act to this side of the Atlantic.
For more information about the Choir Composer Weekend at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, contact Alison Seaton, Director of Music, aseaton(at)forestridge(dot)org or call 425.641.0700.
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Summer NAMM 2015 Features ‘The Future of Audio’ Program, Presented by A3E, the Advanced Audio + Applications Exchange
Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) April 07, 2015
Sitarian™ Corporation and A3E LLC announce that 2015 Summer NAMM will feature “The Future of Audio,” a program presented in collaboration with A3E (the Advanced Audio + Applications Exchange), to add more pro audio education opportunities to the show. “The Future of Audio” is designed to provide the Summer NAMM audience of music and audio professionals with sessions on topics and trends shaping the future of music and music technology products. The program, held Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Nashville, will make up day three of TEC Tracks—a new pro audio education program at Summer NAMM.
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), is the global music products industry’s not-for-profit association. NAMM strengthens the music products industry and widely promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music through the NAMM Foundation. The association’s leading trade events including the NAMM Show and Summer NAMM gather the global music product industry to discover new products and trends, network with partners from around the world, attend educational sessions and enjoy live music.
The Advanced Audio + Applications Exchange™ (A3E™), coming off of its inaugural event in September 2014, is a trade show, conference and social network exchange dedicated for Audio Developers, Musicians + Audio Pros, and Technology + Music Manufacturers, and one which is completely focused on the development and exploration of new technologies that are transforming the music industry and the creative processes of musicians and audio professionals.
“A3E is very proud to be presenting this new program, “The Future of Audio,” at the upcoming Summer NAMM event in Nashville, TN,” states Paul Sitar, A3E Show Director. Sitar also adds “NAMM as an association and trade show, is a leading global resource for the music industry, and having A3E’s unique, dedicated focus on the future of advanced audio as part of their overall event program, only furthers their mission of industry education. We are incredibly excited to be working along side the NAMM association and team.”
A3E Conference Chair, Doug DeAngelis offers, “A3E will bring a new educational facet to Summer NAMM focused on the hi-tech trends that are reshaping music production and live performance at all levels of the industry. I believe it is a critical time for the NAMM community to gain foresight on what the industry will look and sound like in the years ahead as the power of mobile technology, cloud capability, algorithmic intelligence, and DSP technology continue to progress at exponential rates. There is no question that musicians and audio professionals are incorporating these technologies into their workflow, so this is a great time to explore the future of audio.”
“The new TEC Tracks offerings add even more value to Summer NAMM’s robust educational programming,” said Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO. “The industry relies on Summer NAMM to stay ahead of the ideas and trends that will move the market in the second half of the year and beyond. Working with experts from various specialties, including A3E, Summer NAMM will offer TEC Tracks sessions that no pro audio professional can afford to miss.”
More information will be announced soon, and complete details on “Future of Audio at Summer NAMM, in partnership with A3E, the Advanced Audio + Applications Exchange” can be found at the NAMM (http://www.namm.org) and A3E (http://www.A3Exchange.com).
About A3E
A3E aims to create greater strategic synergy between the code and apps being developed, the art and content being created, and the instruments, tools and hardware being manufactured for this highly specialized profession. Dedicated to an exchange of ideas, A3E encourages it Communities to discuss current issues as well as explore future challenges and opportunities, discuss new product development, as well as foster the creation of emerging standards for new music and audio technologies. The A3E event offers unique, tailored features such as the A3E Audio Developers Conference™, the A3E P2 Conference™: Production + Performance, the A3E Product, Market + Business Strategies Summit™, A3E Super Sessions™ and A3E Deep Dives™. For more information, please go to http://www.A3Exchange.com
About Sitarian
Using vision and creativity, Sitarian looks to create, as well as help others to create, new ideas and to innovate products and services. Sitarian’s emphasis and focus on creating and launching trade shows and conferences allows all facets of vision and creativity to be applied in the unique environment of the trade show and conference industry. Events represent a great opportunity to create a nucleus of subject expertise, vendors, attendees, buyers and sellers and associations gathered in one place to delve into important topics and business issues. A3E™ is one such Sitarian creation. For more information please visit http://www.Sitarian.com .
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FreedomHouse Church Brings Dynamic, High Quality Programming to Diverse Millennial Congregation with New Antelope Audio Zen Studio
La Habra, CA (PRWEB) March 16, 2015
Back in 2008, FreedomHouse Church began with seven people on a mission to bring hope and change their world one life at a time — with an inspiring Christian message built on principles of excellence, honor and commitment. Six years later, with a dynamic young pastor whose vision was to create a church people want to come to, FreedomHouse’s congregation has grown to just under 1,000 — mostly under 30 years old and reflecting nearly every ethnicity and background. At the center of FreedomHouse’s media production toolkit is a new Zen Studio multi-channel interface, from Antelope Audio.
FreedomHouse Church, which recently acquired its own dedicated sanctuary space, has been ‘mobile’ for six years — renting high school auditoriums, movie theaters and commercial buildings each Wednesday and Sunday. The church’s production team consists of over 25 volunteers, part of 175 total volunteers who serve throughout its different ministries.
The church’s use of technology helps create an atmosphere conducive to worship: “I have always felt that if you want to do something, you should do it well,” says Omar Reyna, Music Director, FreedomHouse Church. “This meant being intentional and inventive about when and how we use the technology. Since we acquired it a couple months ago, the Antelope Zen Studio has become an integral component in our pursuit of excellence in many different areas.”
One tool and a clear message
When Omar Reyna acquired Antelope’s Zen Studio to bolster FreedomHouse’s media capabilities, he didn’t immediately recognize all the potential uses and applications unit would have. Measuring just 16.8″ wide x 1.8″high x 5.8″ deep, the Zen is the ultimate portable device, enabling Reyna to ‘set up and go’ with his MacBook Pro.
With 20 analog inputs, 12 microphone preamps, onboard DSP and an onboard monitor controller among many other features, the Zen Studio presents a vast array of features — and professional audio quality — for just about any sized church. “One of the first things that caught my attention on the Zen Studio was just how many features are packed into this little unit and just how portable it is,” he says. “This was a big factor in my purchasing decision.”
Turning Inspiration Into Reality
On acquiring the Zen Studio, one of the first things Reyna did to begin using it to capture audio for the FreedomHouse Podcast, which has already produced no less than 50 episodes since launching in October of last year. “This is the most simple scenario we use the Zen for and it has proven to be a solid and reliable setup,” he explains. “Our podcasts are rated highly among the Christian podcasts on iTunes and have devotional content, as well as sermons and general guest Q&As.” In this application, the Zen’s portability shines, enabling the media team to interview guests in any location, or capture sermons ‘on the fly’ in the sanctuary using a pair of MXL 990 large condenser microphones plugged into the front of the Zen interface, and Logic X recording software, running on an Apple MacBook Pro.
After he became more acclimated to the quality and feature set of Zen Studio, Reyna began to use it for recordings of FreedomHouse’s band, which performs at the church each Sunday. “We’ve begun to write our own songs,” he says. “We play very dynamic music that embraces our diverse church culture: from high energy EDM style songs, to epic rock ballads, to old hymnals with a modern sound.” So far, Reyna and his band have been pleased with the sound quality: “For everything we’ve done, the sound quality of the Zen has been fantastic. I would describe the sound as very transparent, and natural. The preamps, by the way, are phenomenal.” The church band is recording a new CD with the Zen, and has already completed four songs.
Aside from podcasts and recording, FreedomHouse Church also uses the Zen Studio for playback of tracks during worship services. “After we’re done tracking vocal parts and any additional instrumentation in rehearsal, we will use between four and six tracks as part of our stems for our click tracks,” says Reyna. “The tracks enhance the overall sonic quality of the music — with the playback on the Zen, everything sounds bigger, wider, and the image is very crisp.”The church’s live performers include a drummer, bass guitarist, two guitarists, acoustic guitar and four vocalists. These are then combined with the backing tracks.
For FreedomHouse Church and Omar Reyna, the Zen Studio has not only brought about a dimension of audio quality, but has also challenged how the production team thinks about creating new content. “Our congregation is growing, and we are not afraid to go out and try new things. The Zen has really motivated us and helped us bring some of these ideas to reality.
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