Subbass Launch Aira Academy

Our friends at Subbass DJ Academy are about to launch the world’s first AIRA Academy! Read on for more details…

Press Release
We have teamed up with Roland to launch the world’s first AIRA Academy! Taught using Roland’s acclaimed range of AIRA production and performance gear, students will progress through a 16-hour course covering essential production techniques including synthesis, beat creation, sequencing, arrangement and effects. The inaugural course – AIRA 101 – will be taught by Fabio Lendrum, the fast-rising DJ/Producer whose work has been championed by key music industry players including Pete Tong and MistaJam. Fabio’s busy DJ schedule has seen him play sets at Fabric, Matter and XOYO, along with radio airplay on BBC Radio 1 and Kiss FM.

The AIRA range of music production equipment includes the TR-8, the reimagined versions of Roland’s classic TR-808/909 drum machines, the SYSTEM-1 which recreates some of Roland’s classic analogue synths that are still used by producers all over the world, the TB-3 which is a remake of the very famous 80’s acid house TB-303, and the VT-3 – the Vocal Transformer which is a descendant of the Roland BOSS VT-1.

Launched last year, the AIRA family was an immediate hit with producers thanks to flexible, hands-on control and easy integration in DJ sets. The students will be learning on the same AIRA gear used by artists ranging from Todd Terry and DJ Pierre to SBTRKT, Eats Everything, Goldie and of course, the legendary Afrika Bambaataa.

SubBass Academy of Electronic Music is located in Westminster, London, and delivers a variety of DJ and music production courses for students of all levels. The SubBass roster of tutors are all active DJs and producers so they offer a unique perspective that only comes with the experience of working in the industry.

Roland’s education consultant, David Barnard, commented;

“Roland’s AIRA range is an exciting platform for developing the next generation of electronic music producers. I‘m delighted to welcome SubBass as the world’s first AIRA Academy and look forward to developing a range of courses that balance technical knowledge with musical know-how. The first course, AIRA 101, is designed and delivered by SubBass’s Fabio Lendrum and covers the essentials of electronic music production. Students will graduate with a deep understanding of how to build their own tracks from the ground up. Our aim is to unlock the creative process and give musicians the freedom and confidence to bring their ideas to life.”

The AIRA Academy will be officially launched WC Monday 30th March 2015 where you will be able to view the range of Aira weekend courses on www.subbassdj.com/courses/music-production-courses/Roland/AIRA

Aira 101 course mid year schedules:

23rd & 24th May
13th & 14th June
22nd & 23rd June
More to be confirmed.

For more information or to book any of the courses please call SubBass at +44 (0) 20 7593 0435 or email info@subbassdj.com