AES Carolinas

04/02/2025

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It’s with full hearts and deep gratitude that we share some big news:

Echo Mountain Recording will be closing at the end of 2025.

This decision wasn’t easy, but after almost two decades of making music in this incredible space, we feel this is the right time to step away and close this chapter with intention and pride.

We will remain fully staffed and open for sessions through October 1, 2025. After that, we’ll begin winding down, taking care of our team, liquidating equipment, and preparing the space for its next chapter under GBX Group, who purchased the property in early 2024.

We welcome you to read the full statement on our website.

Echo Mountain has been more than just a recording studio: it’s been a creative home for artists, producers, engineers, and music lovers from all over the world.

We’re beyond proud of the music made within these walls, the Grammy-winning projects, the independent breakthroughs, and the countless moments of magic that happened here.

To our staff, industry friends, and the city of Asheville:
we are incredibly grateful to have worked alongside you to make something special and raise up our music community.

To every artist who trusted us with their music, every team member who helped make this place special, and every supporter who has been part of our journey: thank you.

We’ll be sharing more in the coming months as we celebrate Echo Mountain’s incredible legacy.

Until then, our doors remain open, so contact us to book your sessions.

We look forward to making music with you until the very last note.

-- the Echo Mountain crew

03/18/2025

The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce a masterclass by lauded music technologist, author, and musician Craig Anderton.

03/15/2025

We would like to extend an invitation to you for a special educational event hosted by the Audio Engineering Society (AES) Carolinas Section, titled "Day of Audio Education", focusing on Audio for Visual Media. The event will take place on Saturday, April 5th at Benedict College from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

This event will feature insightful sessions and hands-on demonstrations from industry-leading sponsors, including Splice, Ableton, Eventide, Dolby, and The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. It’s a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of audio engineering in the context of visual media, and we would love for you to join us.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Benedict College, 1600 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29204
Registration: Please register by scanning the QR code attached to this email.
We encourage you to secure your spot early as space is limited. The registration fees are as follows:

Non-Member: $20
AES Member: $10
Student Non-Member: $5
AES Student Member: $0
High School Students: Free
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact Andrew Hutchens at [email protected].

We look forward to your participation in what promises to be an engaging and educational experience!

03/08/2025

03/08/2025

Hey All,

One of the first bowling match has concluded. You have time to get your team together and go bowl before thw window closes. Come and take a shot at the chair. Howie has a high score of 102 (you all should beat me).

Remember this for a good causes, Musicares and our own AES Carolinas. Go out and have a great time with friends and family.

03/05/2025

**🎳 AES Carolina Bowling Tournament – March 7-16! 🎳**

Time to **lace up, roll deep, and bowl for a cause!** The **AES Carolina Bowling Tournament** is happening **March 7th - 16th** across **North & South Carolina**, and it’s all for a great cause! 🌎🎳

🏆 **How It Works:**
✔️ Any **AES Carolina member** can **organize a team** and bowl at any location!
✔️ Want to set up a tournament site? **Contact Scott Wynne** at 📞 (828) 260-5784.
✔️ Compete for awards in the following categories:
🏅 **Highest Bowling Game** (Strike master!)
🏅 **Highest Bowling Average** (Smooth and steady!)
😂 **Lowest Bowling Game** (Gutter balls count too!)
😂 **Lowest Bowling Average** (Participation trophies exist for a reason!)

💙 **Bowl for a Purpose!**
All proceeds from the tournament will support **AES Carolinas** and **MusiCares.org** in relief efforts for the **LA fires.** So every pin you knock down helps someone in need! 🎶🔥

🎯 Grab your teammates, hit the lanes, and **let’s make a difference—one roll at a time!**

📢 **Tag your bowling crew and share this post!** Let’s make this tournament one for the books!

01/30/2025

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01/10/2025

LA FIRES - we are praying for you all
I just heard from a reliable source that Betty Bennett of Apogee Inc and Bob Clearmountain, sadly, have lost their beautiful home and Bob's historic studio in the apocalyptic wildfires. I cannot imagine how they are coping.

We just published our SOS Podcast "Behind The Brand" interview with the couple, which was recorded prior to Christmas.
https://www.soundonsound.com/music-business/apogee-electronics-behind-brand-sos-podcast?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=zohosocial&utm_content=LAFIRESwea

Everyone at SOUND ON SOUND is praying that our friends and colleagues in the industry (plus all other Los Angelinos) are all safe. We feel your pain and can only offer our sympathy.

11/28/2024

Hi all, this is Nailah, your new AES Carolinas Secretary. Here are the election results from the last meeting.

Chair: Howie Ledford
Vice-Chair: Jelani Harris
Secretary: Nailah Ware
Treasurer: Scott Wynne

We are having our monthly Zoom meeting on Dec. 4th at 7 PM. We look forward to seeing you there.

10/03/2024

09/28/2024

AES Carolinas is Sending thoughts to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. In times like these, it's important to come together and support each other. Let's do what we can to help those in need, whether it's through donations or volunteering! Check into local relief funds! Links below for local relief funds and supply drop off points

https://www.facebook.com/share/pWAaQemVYqxB3dz6/?mibextid=WC7FNe

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/DS9ca7iayobXXb27/?

09/22/2024

We had a blast seeing everyone at the Mics to Masters event that was hosted by the AES carolinas education committee! Thanks to them, our presenters & panelists and everyone who attended the event! Special shout out to the students of GTCC who volunteered to help this event go as fantastic as it did!

09/21/2024

09/21/2024

AES kick off was a blast!

09/19/2024

🎤introducing the Mics to Masters workshop presenters!!🎤 join us this Saturday at GTCC in High Point North Carolina.
🔗 https://www.evite.com/event/03CFNMJA2XFGNMYZMEPPNZAVF6GTXA
AES Students Free
Non AES Students $5
AES Members $10
Non AES Members $20

09/17/2024

Please join us for this social event on Sept. 20th Friday, at the fantastic Ovation Sound Studio from 6-8 PM. This will be a fun event that is part of the Sept. 21st event. We ask that you please RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf54ByzpXg7r6XzDR9SbCUT9GN14sNGRhhvb95EwQKLBEjFZw/viewform?usp=sf_link

09/15/2024

AES Carolina’s presents: Mics to Masters! (And everything in between) take a dive into the various stages of developing a song concept all the way to distribution at this audio intensive weekend! Join us September 21 from 9 to 4:30 for discussions, workshops and lunch with industry professionals. Link below to register!

PRICING
AES Student: Free
Non AES Student: $5
AES Member: $10
Non AES Member: $20



https://www.evite.com/event/03CFNMJA2XFGNMYZMEPPNZAVF6GTXA

09/13/2024

We have been waiting for this to drop. 🫳 🎤

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