Prism Sound is partnering with Solid State Logic, PMC and acoustic panel/diffuser maker GIK Acoustics for 8 Hours At Rockfield, an event where they will showcase their latest products and technologies as well as deliver educational seminars on the recording process and music production, slated to take place at the renowned recording studio in Wales on July 16, 2024.
Hosted by Prism Sound, 8 Hours At Rockfield is held in association with Project7, the collaborative songwriting experience, which is holding residential songwriting sessions at Rockfield immediately after the event. Rockfield has played host to some of the greatest bands in the world including Coldplay, Oasis, Queen, Iggy Pop, George Michael, and many more. Those attending the Prism Sound event can experience the Rockfield atmosphere first hand as they learn about some of the most advanced pro audio technology on the market today.
Prism Sound will be showcasing its range of audio converters, including the flagship ADA-128 modular conversion system. In addition, partner companies will have demo rooms to highlight their technologies and answer questions from attendees.
“8 Hours At Rockfield brings people together for a day of technology, and education,” says Prism Sound managing director Jody Thorne. “Participants can get hands-on with the very latest technology and learn about recording techniques from our panel of guest speakers who will host live streamed seminars. In addition, participants can soak up the unique atmosphere of Rockfield’s two state-of-the-art studios, The Coach House and The Quadrangle, both of which have undisputed places in music history for hosting some of the greatest bands in the world.”
Ross Gilbert, head of marketing at Solid State Logic, adds, “Solid State Logic is delighted to be part of the 8 Hours At Rockfield event, joining industry-leading brands and the Pro7ect team at the iconic Rockfield studio. This event provides the ideal platform for artists and producers to discuss songwriting and production techniques, as well as experience the latest production technology. Solid State Logic will showcase our award-winning range of controllers, hybrid production tools, and rack-mounted processors.”
8 Hours At Rockfield is followed by a three-day songwriting event and a one-day songwriting Masterclass organized by Project7, the UK’s leading songwriting retreat. Now in its ninth year, Project7 brings songwriters, musicians, composers, and music producers together under the Rockfield roof and gives them the space and encouragement to collaborate as part of a songwriting team.
The Pro7ect events start on July 16 and culminate on July 20 with the Masterclass, hosted by producer Julian Victor Hinton (Stormzy, Seal, Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams, Trevor Horn). Other producers involved in the retreat include Sophie Ackroyd (Kings Elliot, lleo, RØRY, Kate Wild, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Nina Nesbitt), Gethin Pearson (Badly Drawn Boy, Charlie XCX), Stew Jackson (Massive Attack & Phantom Limb), Jon Fletcher (The PFQ, Magpie Lane) and Pro7ect founder Lisa Fitzgibbon (The PFQ, The Standing, Moonshee).
Cost to attend the 8 Hours At Rockfield event is £20 per person, £10 for students, and includes a buffet lunch. Go here to purchase tickets.
