Instituto Terciario TAMABA – October 24, 2024

Meeting Topic: VII AES-TAMABA Audio Event

Moderator Name: Brian Aras, Federico Gironelli, Fernando Castillo, Bartolomé Serra, Gustavo Gonzalez

Speaker Name: Luis Primo, Ezequiel Kosiner, Paulina Chiarantano, Lucas Romano, Pablo Sala, Federico Gironelli, Bartolomé Serra, Rocio Briga e Indio Gauvron

Meeting Location: Combate de los Pozos 146, Buenos Aires City

Summary

The seventh edition of the AES-TAMABA Scientific Dissemination Event took place from Tuesday, October 22, to Thursday, October 24, offering a hybrid format that allowed both in-person and virtual participation with over 200 attendees. This annual event reaffirms its importance as a platform for the exchange of scientific and technological knowledge in the field of audio in Argentina.

Day 1: Tuesday, October 22 — Virtual Session
On the first day, held entirely over Zoom, more than 75 attendees joined to enjoy two outstanding presentations by Luis Primo and Ezequiel Morfi, both renowned professionals in the audio field.

Talk: “Cuarteto Mixing” by Luis Primo

At 6:00 pm, producer and engineer Luis Primo, speaking from Córdoba, kicked off the day with a session focused on the intricacies of mixing in the cuarteto genre. Primo conducted a historical overview of the genre, contextualizing its evolution and cultural relevance. Throughout the session, he provided a detailed description of sound layers, panning techniques, depth, and specific processes applied to each instrument.

His technical analysis emphasized the importance of preserving the identity of each element in cuarteto, offering an educational approach for attendees interested in producing traditional genres.

Mastering Workshop with Open License and Freeware Tools

In the second session, Ezequiel Morfi conducted a mastering workshop that explored the benefits of working with open license and freeware software. Morfi demonstrated various mastering processes, providing practical examples of equalization, compression, and limiting. His approach highlighted the accessibility of these tools and how they can be effective in professional projects, promoting interest in low-cost alternatives in audio production.

Day 2: Wednesday, October 23 — In-Person Session
The second day of the event was held in a hybrid format, bringing together a diverse audience for a series of presentations and practical workshops.

Presentation: “Mixing and Production” by Paulina Chiarantano and Lucas Romano

In the first session, Paulina Chiarantano and Lucas Romano shared the production process behind a project they collaborated on. The talk detailed the various stages, from initial planning to final mixing. The speakers analyzed the decisions made at each phase and demonstrated the use of tools applied to musical production, providing a comprehensive view of the collaborative process in the studio.

Talk: Music Design for “Breaking the Wall” by Pablo Sala

In the next presentation, musician and composer Pablo Sala showcased his work on the documentary series “Breaking the Wall,” about the life of Ángel Di María. Over 90 minutes, Sala explained the composition techniques used to enhance the visual narrative, detailing how he connects the audiovisual discourse with music and sound design. His presentation included an analysis of the compositional resources used and how they were tailored to capture on-screen emotions.

Day 3: Thursday, October 24 — In-Person and Virtual Session
The event’s closing day showcased research and development projects by students and professionals, underscoring the value of education and innovation in audio.

Research Presentation: Audio Plugins by Bartolomé Serra and Rocío Briga

Bartolomé Serra and Rocío Briga, AES-TAMABA students, presented their research project, which evolved into a startup dedicated to developing audio plugins. The four plugins presented included a distortion, a compressor, a delay, and a second distortion, providing attendees with the opportunity to test each one in user experience sessions. This practical experience allowed for valuable feedback for the creators and opened an interaction space between developers and users.

Research: Affordable Microphone Design by Bartolomé Serra and Federico Gironelli

In the second presentation of the day, Serra and Federico Gironelli shared the results of their project on designing affordable microphones. They exhibited three prototypes called “Latita,” “Cajita,” and “Parlante,” tested in recordings of acoustic drums and electric guitar. The talk included a hands-on demonstration in which Gironelli disassembled a 1990s phone to build a functional microphone live, surprising the audience and showcasing creativity in the project.

Closing Talk: Recording at the Whale Hall of CCK for “The Intruder” by Indio Gauvron

The event concluded with a presentation by Indio Gauvron, who shared details of the music recording process for the film “The Intruder” at the Whale Hall in the CCK. Gauvron explained the techniques and strategies used to capture sound in a unique acoustic environment, detailing the challenges and equipment employed in each stage of the recording. The presentation culminated with an analysis of tests conducted to achieve maximum sound fidelity in this project.

Conclusions
The VII AES-TAMABA Event was not only a success in terms of attendance, with over 200 participants, but also solidified itself as an essential gathering for Argentina’s audio community. The wide variety of topics and high-quality presentations demonstrated the commitment of students and professionals to advancing audio science and technology.

We thank all speakers and attendees for their participation and enthusiasm, and we will continue working to strengthen this space for learning and collaboration. See you at the next edition!

Written By: Gustavo Gonzalez