History of Audio Recording — Online Masterclass with Ilya Mazaev
April
06
7PM - 9PM | Online Masterclass or Attend In Person in Dubai Knowledge Park, Block 13
Explore the evolution of audio recording from its earliest inventions to today’s digital and AI-driven landscape in this in-depth masterclass led by Ilya Mazaev.
The session will guide you through key milestones that shaped modern music production:
• From Thomas Edison’s phonograph and the first recordings
• The birth of stereo and early publishing
• Vinyl era and multi-microphone techniques
• Magnetic tape, editing, and overdubbing innovations
• The rise of multi-tracking and legendary producers
• Digital revolution: MIDI, sampling, and CDs
• DAWs, DSP, and the rise of hip-hop and electronic music
• Streaming era, loudness wars, and plugin expansion
• Spatial audio, AI, and the modern production landscape
Monday, April 6th
7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
This is a hybrid event:
• Attend online via private Google Meet (link shared on the same day)
• Or join us in person at Digital Renaissance Music Institute, Dubai Knowledge Park — Block 13
Perfect for producers, engineers, and anyone interested in the history and future of sound.
Join Online or Attend In Person in Dubai
We’ll send the private Google Meet link on the day of the event.
You can also attend physically at Digital Renaissance Music Institute, Dubai Knowledge Park — Block 13.