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March Madness continues this Mon & Tue, 3/15 & 16 in NYC – our 5-year anniversary w/special guests Rockwilder, Dame Grease, Sean C. & LV, and more

Friday, March 12th, 2010
iStandard Producer Showcase - NYC Edition March 2010
What’s Happening?

iStandard’s March Madness is in full effect at the top of next week, as this Monday, March 15th & Tuesday, March 16th, the iStandard Producer Showcase returns to its birthplace – NYC.  This won’t be just any event, but a 2-Night extravaganza filled with live interviews with the likes of Rockwilder & Dame Grease, 22 amazing new producers from all over the US, a star-studded judge panel, and networking galore.   Oh yeah, March 15th also marks the 5-Year Anniversary of iStandard, so you need to come celebrate with us!

As always, any past producers that have been in the iStandard Producer Showcase are FREE at the door, as well as any iStandardProducers.com members.

Full event details are below, including the judges, prize package, sponsors, and more.

We’ve just announced a string of 2-Night events in Los Angeles, Chicago, & Atlanta, plus the can’t-miss ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO.

Any producers interested in being considered for these events, simply upload 2 tracks and the required information at www.istandardproducers.com/index.php?t=show_submit

Come celebrate with us, and we hope to see you next week in NYC, and anytime on iStandardProducers.com

iStandard Producer Showcase - NYC Edition 3/15 & 3/16
The word “iStandard” has become synonymous with Music Production over the past 5 years, and it’s easy to see why.  iStandard has showcased over 2000 producers worldwide in front of millions, both at the live iStandard Producer Showcase series and online via iStandardProducers.com.  iStandard is a platform that the Producer can spotlight their creations in front of packed crowds and individuals that can potentially change their careers.  Starting countless relationships, acting a catalyst for some of today’s hit records, and providing the utmost in knowledge and education, iStandard and has been branded internationally to become the #1 coalition in the world for the music producer.

This show is our 5-year anniversary, so come out and celebrate with us!

Details for March 15-16 NYC Showcase
- For a Map of Don Hill’s, Click HERE
- For Industry Guest List, Click HERE
- To Purchase an Advance Ticket for Both Nights via PayPal to save $5, Click HERE
- For All Sponsorship Inquiries, Click HERE

NYC March 15 & 16 Judges, Producers, and Artists

Prize Package for Winning Producer:

Ableton Live IntroABLETON LIVE INTRO: Ableton Live Intro gives you the essentials of Ableton Live at a
great price. Whether you’re a talented newcomer or a seasoned
professional, Live Intro has got what you need for writing songs,
making beats, recording, remixing, DJing and performing your music live
on stage.
If you’re just starting out, Live’s fluid workflow, real-time audio
manipulation and an impressive 7 GB audio content package provide a
smart step into the world of music production and digital DJing.


SampleTronIK Multimedia’s SAMPLETRON: SampleTron is a new virtual instrument from IK Multimedia and Sonic
Reality that combines the authentic recreation of “Tron” sounds such as
Mellotrons, Chamberlins, and Optigans with the powerful SampleTank
engine to take those nostalgic sounds into the new millenium. No other
product allows you to manipulate, process and stretch such gritty,
emotional and quirky lofi sounds like SampleTron. It’s a virtual
instrument made for many styles from hip hop to electronic to classic
rock and offers some of the most unique musically useful tones you can
imagine.

TRackS 3IK Multimedia’s T-RackS 3: has all the tools you need to create superb, tube-toned or
digital-tuned, mixes and masters. Its rich, warm sound combines new
tube-modeled and state-of-the-art digital processors on top of its
classic top-notch analog classics. A new modular chain gives you full
control and easy navigation/compare features. A new complete metering
section keeps all the most important variables of your sound under
control. A truly superior mastering and mixing system that will put a
polish on your tracks you may have never thought possible. All this,
while adding the beautiful warmth and space of the tube devices it
emulates. No other plug-in offers this kind of dedicated environment
for such an important task, and nothing sounds like T-RackS 3.

Kicks and Snares
KicksandSnares.com: Anindustry leader in helping music producers reach their fullest potential by providing the best music sample library material available online. Catering specifically to Hip Hop and R&B producers, K&S with thousands of  sounds from drums, loops, effects, instruments and vinyl record samples, with years of experience in the making.


Asylum RecordsMeeting with Asylum/Warner Music Group A&R Eric Beasley, and much more!


E-Powered By:

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Sponsored By:

Ableton ASCAP IK Multimedia BLAP

Weapon X Promotions Coast2Coast Mixtapes Mic Fiend Promo
IllRoots Hip Hop Lives Midi Monsters East Coast Digital Radio
iStandard March (into April) Madness & The ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO
- To see a full listing of our events, CLICK HERE

- To be considered for an iStandard Producer Showcase in your city,
CLICK HERE

iStandard Producer Showcase - LA Edition 3/23 & 3/24

iStandard Producer Showcase - Chicago Style - 3/30-31

iStandard Producer Showcase - ATL Edition

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iStandard ‘Next Top Single’ Artist Showcase Dec 14th @ Don Hill’s – Prize includes 5 Tracks from Platinum Producers Including The ‘J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League’

Monday, November 30th, 2009

iStandard "Next Top Single" Artist Showcase


15 Artists will perform what they believe is their radio ready single and compete for an unbelievable and possibly life changing prize package including tracks from 5 Platinum Producers such as The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Rick Ross, Jeezy, Mary J Blige), Jimi Kendrix (Jay Z, Ja Rule, G Unit), Amadeus (50 Cent, Jim Jones, Danity Kane), Illmind (Eminem, 50 Cent, LL Cool J) and Vinny Idol (D Block, Tupac)

NTSProducers

Plus, the winner will also receive a digital distribution deal and Marketing Push from Coalmine Records, 5 Placements on major artist hosted Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes, their winning single serviced to 60k DJ’s Worldwide via Digiwaxx.

Confirmed Judges include Mega Platinum, Grammy Award winning producer, The legendary Rockwilder.


Rockwilder will also be honored and awarded with the iStandard ‘iNfluence’ award for his countless contributions to the world of production. This event will also be streamed LIVE through iStandardProducers.com (more info coming soon)

To be considered for the Dec 14th ‘Next Top Single’ Artist Showcase, send your single, name, cell and MySpace to iStandardPublicity@gmail.com (if selected there is a $400 fee at meeting, 40 tix will be given, all will be included on Compilation CD)

Sponsored by Coalmine Records, Thatshiphop.com, Digiwaxx, Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes

iStandard Producer Showcase this Wed. 11/11 Judges include Def Jam A&R Steve Owens, Virgin A&R Ian Pollard, and more…

Monday, November 9th, 2009
iStandard Producer Showcase - NYC Edition 11/11

The iBat Signal is up NYC!.
Good Morning iStandardProducers.com,

So “Beast of the Beats III” is now history.  Over 1000 TR Productionspeople witnessed 30 Producers showcase their tracks in front of some of the most influential people in the music industry.  But only one could take it.  Once again, big congratulations for TR Productions from Connecticut, and don’t be surprised if you see that name in the credits of your favorite artist’s next album.  Check them out at www.iStandardProducers.com/TR_Productions

RsonistComing soon – an official Beast of the Beats III wrap-up video trailer, as well as the official mixtape featuring music from all the producers in the event!

And if you missed the celebrity Beat Battle, then you missed one of the most exciting moments in production history.  Big shout outs to Rsonist.  Check out some of t

he clips HERE.

Also check out The Source’s coverage of the event HERE!
The Source

Last week in Philly, the road to “Beast of the Beats IV” officially began, as J.F.K. and Young CAB became its first 2 contestants.  Who will be next?  Find out this Wednesday at the iStandard Producer Showcase – NYC Edition, Wednesday November 11th at Don Hill’s.  All the details you need to know about are below.

Plus we are still accepting submissions for the iStandard Producer Showcase – Miami Edition, so see below on the details as well as information on the Miami Music Festival!

Thank you as always for reading, and hope to see you this Wednesday Night in NYC, and anytime on iStandardProducers.com

iStandard Inc.
Don Di Napoli & J Hatch of iStandard, Inc.
DETAILS ON THIS MONTH’S iSTANDARD EXPERIENCE:
iStandard Producer Showcase pic

DATE

:  Wednesday, November 11, 2009

TIME:  Doors & Networking Hour at 8:30PM
Show at 9:30PM

VENUE:  DON HILL’S
511 Greenwich St. (@ Spring St.)
New York, NY 10013: MAP IT HERE
$6 Long Island Iced Teas & $5 Vodka Cranberries all night!

AGE/PRICE:  21+, NEED I.D. OR YOU WILL NOT BE LET IN, $15 @ the door

JUDGE PANEL: Troy Oliver (Multi-Platinum Producer for J. Lo, Lenny Kravitz, 50 Cent, and more)
Steve Owens (A&R for Island / Def Jam)
Ian Pollard (A&R for Virgin Records


Dakota
Plus September’s NYC winner Dakota will be coming back to set the night off right with his well-rounded and energetic production skills.



TO SUBMIT
for an upcoming iStandard Producer Showcase simply upload 2 tracks and the required information at:
http://www.istandardproducers.com/index.php?t=show_submit

We are now booking for 12/1 & 12/2 in Miami (details below), 12/15, 1/20, & 2/17 in NYC, & TBD March/April in Philly)


PRIZE PACKAGE
:

Ableton Live Intro*NEW – ABLETON LIVE INTRO: Ableton Live Intro gives you the essentials of Ableton Live at a
great price. Whether you’re a talented newcomer or a seasoned
professional, Live Intro has got what you need for writing songs,
making beats, recording, remixing, DJing and performing your music live
on stage.
If you’re just starting out, Live’s fluid workflow, real-time audio
manipulation and an impressive 7 GB audio content package provide a
smart step into the world of music production and digital DJing. Start
as you mean to go on.
For established DJs and producers, Intro provides studio-quality
sound and an opportunity to plug Live’s renowned composition and
performance features into your current setup. A whole new way to write
and perform for less than the price of a plug-in.

SampleTronIK Multimedia’s SAMPLETRON: SampleTron is a new virtual instrument from IK Multimedia and Sonic
Reality that combines the authentic recreation of “Tron” sounds such as
Mellotrons, Chamberlins, and Optigans with the powerful SampleTank
engine to take those nostalgic sounds into the new millenium. No other
product allows you to manipulate, process and stretch such gritty,
emotional and quirky lofi sounds like SampleTron. It’s a virtual
instrument made for many styles from hip hop to electronic to classic
rock and offers some of the most unique musically useful tones you can
imagine. From the nostalgic sounds used by The Beatles, Moody Blues,
Genesis, Yes and other rock bands of the 60’s and 70’s to the modern
production of artists like Kanye West, Ken Lewis, Smashing Pumpkins and
Beck to new sonic creations now possible only with SampleTron, the
sounds in this package are diverse, powerful and inspiring!


TRackS 3IK Multimedia’s T-RackS 3: has all the tools you need to create superb, tube-toned or
digital-tuned, mixes and masters. Its rich, warm sound combines new
tube-modeled and state-of-the-art digital processors on top of its
classic top-notch analog classics. A new modular chain gives you full
control and easy navigation/compare features. A new complete metering
section keeps all the most important variables of your sound under
control. A truly superior mastering and mixing system that will put a
polish on your tracks you may have never thought possible. All this,
while adding the beautiful warmth and space of the tube devices it
emulates. No other plug-in offers this kind of dedicated environment
for such an important task, and nothing sounds like T-RackS 3.

PLUS:  – Meeting with Bad Boy Records A&R Senator Skid @ Daddy’s House Bad Boy Records

Bob Celestin – Meeting with Entertainment Attorney Robert A. Celestin
- Interview on Hip Hop Lives (www.hhlo.net)
Hip Hop Lives


iStandard Producer Showcase – Miami Edition /
Miami Music Festival

iStandard Producer Showcase - Miami Edition 12/1 and 12/2

iStandard is proud to announce it will be holding a 2-Night Producer Showcase in South Beach on December 1st and 2nd at Heathrow Lounge, and the Top 4 Finalists from each night will come back to the Miami Music Festival on Thursday, December 10th at Ecco PizzaTecca and Lounge.

Producers submit to be considered for this iStandard event NOW at www.istandardproducers.com/index.php?t=show_submit

To register for the Miami Music Festival, and to learn more about this 3-day conference, showcase, and more, go to www.MiamiMusicFestival.org

iStandard Producer Showcase tomorrow Wed. 8/19 Judges include Bink, Ariel Borujow, & more…

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
June09Newsletter

8/19 Judges

Yes iStandard World, it’s that time of the month again…  The stage is set…  The producers are filled with anxiety as to which 5 tracks to play…  The judge panel prepares to bestow its sage wisdom upon them….  As we have every 3rd Wednesday for the past 4+ years, the world-famous iStandard Producer Showcase returns to NYC this week on August 19th.

The Road to Beast of the Beats III continues, and oh yeah, the date for the aforementioned is confirmed!  It will all happen on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Club Touch in NYC! Details to come, plus there will be a Celebrity Beat Battle :-O

The iBat Signal is up NYC!As we hope you know by now, iStandard events are THE PLACE to come check out the world’s hottest new producers, as well as network with our diverse music
industry crowd, all while as rubbing shoulders with our established
panelists.  This month is no different.  Producers from all over the world will ascend upon the Big Apple to showcase their tracks in front of not only the panel, but a crowd full of industry folk and beat heads as well….  See below for full details.

iStandardProducers.comBefore you check that out, make sure you log on iStandardProducers.com, THE Online Production Shopping Experience.  We are diversifying by the hour, as we currently have Placement Opps from Eminem (no need for explaination, just send beats for Relapse 2!), DREAM (Clockwork/Bad Boy Pop group feat. Jordan McCoy), Affix Music (Film/TV/Video Games Licensing), plus a slew of Indie Opps from artists like Emilio Rojas & Frank Lucas.  Producers join simply by clicking HERE.

Plus every day our Blog Master MediK updates you with the hottest news related to production, hence making

iStandardProducers.com stand alone as the #1 Source for All Things Production-Related.  Again, this site is NOT ONLY just for producers, but for those who need production and/or are looking to rep producers.  So labels, film/TV music supervisors, artists, managers, and attorneys – to learn how to search tracks HERE, and to join for 100% FREE CLICK HERE

Hope to see you in NYC tomorrow night and ANYTIME on iStandardProducers.com!


iStandard Inc.
Don Di Napoli & J Hatch of iStandard, Inc.
DETAILS ON THIS MONTH’S iSTANDARD EXPERIENCE:
iStandard Producer Showcase pic

DATE

:  Wednesday, August 19, 2009

TIME:  Doors & Networking Hour at 8:30PM
iStandard Producer Showcase at 9:30PM

VENUE:  DON HILL’S
511 Greenwich St. (@ Spring St.)
New York, NY 10013: MAP IT HERE

AGE/PRICE:  21+, NEED I.D. OR YOU WILL NOT BE LET IN, $15 @ the door

JUDGE PANEL: Bink (Multi-Platinum Producer for Jay-Z, Ludacris, Meth & Red, and more)
Ariel Borujow (Multi-Platinum Engineer/Mixer for T.I., Diddy, Black Eyed Peas, and more)
David Wander (Coordinator of Digital Inventory at Universal Music
Distribution / manager of Panama – artist)


Plus July’s NYC winner The Northstarz will be coming back all the way from Michigan to set the night off right with their pure pop ecstasy tracks, as well as last month’s Philly winners Cardiak and MPIII battling it out for a grand prize!



TO SUBMIT
for an upcoming iStandard Producer Showcase simply upload 2 tracks and the required information at:
http://www.istandardproducers.com/index.php?t=show_submit

We
are now booking for 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, & 12/16 in NYC, 9/19 in Connecticut (@ NEMS), 10/1 & 10/2 in Atlanta (A3C Hip Hop Festival), 10/14 & 10/15 in Dallas, TBD Oct in Boston, 11/4 & 11/5 in Philly, and TBD December in Miami!


PRIZE PACKAGE
:


Ableton Live 7-LEABLETON LIVE 7-LE: Step
into computer-based music with more fun and less hassle. Ableton Live 7
LE gives you an intuitive interface and pro features for recording,
songwriting, remixing and DJing. Live LE offers two main views-the
Session View and the Arrangement View-that interact in a powerful and
unique way, allowing you to create, produce and perform your music all
in a single application



SampleTronIK Multimedia’s SAMPLETRON: SampleTron is a new virtual instrument from IK Multimedia and Sonic
Reality that combines the authentic recreation of “Tron” sounds such as
Mellotrons, Chamberlins, and Optigans with the powerful SampleTank
engine to take those nostalgic sounds into the new millenium. No other
product allows you to manipulate, process and stretch such gritty,
emotional and quirky lofi sounds like SampleTron. It’s a virtual
instrument made for many styles from hip hop to electronic to classic
rock and offers some of the most unique musically useful tones you can
imagine. From the nostalgic sounds used by The Beatles, Moody Blues,
Genesis, Yes and other rock bands of the 60’s and 70’s to the modern
production of artists like Kanye West, Ken Lewis, Smashing Pumpkins and
Beck to new sonic creations now possible only with SampleTron, the
sounds in this package are diverse, powerful and inspiring!

TRackS 3IK Multimedia’s T-RackS 3: has all the tools you need to create superb, tube-toned or
digital-tuned, mixes and masters. Its rich, warm sound combines new
tube-modeled and state-of-the-art digital processors on top of its
classic top-notch analog classics. A new modular chain gives you full
control and easy navigation/compare features. A new complete metering
section keeps all the most important variables of your sound under
control. A truly superior mastering and mixing system that will put a
polish on your tracks you may have never thought possible. All this,
while adding the beautiful warmth and space of the tube devices it
emulates. No other plug-in offers this kind of dedicated environment
for such an important task, and nothing sounds like T-RackS 3.


PLUS:  – Meeting with Bad Boy Records A&R Senator Skid @ Daddy’s House Bad Boy Records

Bob Celestin – Meeting with Entertainment Attorney Robert A. Celestin
- Interview on Hip Hop Lives (www.hhlo.net)
Hip Hop Lives


OTHER EVENTS YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS!

C2c


NEMS
A3C

June 09 iStandard NYC Producer Showcase

Monday, July 27th, 2009

OnDaBlock

LiveWire

Audio Narcotics

Superb

Tse

Chris Jones

Conyak

Knock Dolo

E Money VS Street Orchestra (Philly Finals)