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Revolutionizing Audio Production: A Case Study on Finland’s Premier Studio and Avid

Technology Category

Processors & Edge Intelligence - Embedded & Edge Computers
Sensors - Acoustic Sensors

Applicable Industries

Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Time Sensitive Networking
Visual Quality Detection

Services

Testing & Certification

About The Customer

Established in 2004 and located in Helsinki, The Fried Music is a respected Finnish independent music company. It is founded and run by musician, composer, and record producer Jukka Immonen. The company produces award-winning music for both the Finnish and international markets. The Fried Music is not just a studio, but also the base for a record label with in-house songwriters and producers. The studio's mixing engineer, Arttu Peljo, has been mixing for The Fried Music since 2005 and has had a long-term relationship with Avid through local partner, Soitin Laine Pro Audio.

The Challenge

The Fried Music, a respected Finnish independent music company, was facing challenges in streamlining its audio production and speeding up turnaround time. The studio, which also serves as a base for a record label with in-house songwriters and producers, was in need of a more responsive and modern workflow. The mixing engineer, Arttu Peljo, was responsible for all the studio equipment and most of the mixing. He was tasked with making the music sound as good as possible, with new projects coming and going at a fast pace. The studio was looking for a solution that would not only improve the quality of output but also allow for more automated workflows. The size of the controller was also a crucial factor as it needed to fit into their small room.

The Solution

To address these challenges, The Fried Music invested in the modular, interactive Avid S6 control surface. This solution automated their workflow and enabled a fully connected studio. The Avid S6, part of the Avid Artist Suite and powered by the Avid MediaCentral platform, was chosen for its scalability, interactivity, and ability to fit into their small room. The studio invested in two M40-based configurations of Avid S6, one with 24 faders, 9 knobs per channel, and TFT displays, and the other with 16 faders, 5 knobs per channel, and TFT displays. The Avid S6 also offered EUCON-based networked connectivity, which could control up to eight audio workstations and media applications simultaneously. It could save and recall up to 96 different surface layouts instantly, at any time from the touch screen, making it easy to configure, scale, and reconfigure the control surface.

Operational Impact

The implementation of the Avid S6 control surface brought about significant operational improvements for The Fried Music. The modularity of the system allowed the studio to start with a smaller setup and expand as needed. The touch screen made the controller more modern and current, and the visual feedback allowed for faster work. The studio was also able to use more automation in mixes, resulting in better mixes and a higher quality result. The EUCON-based networked connectivity of Avid S6 enabled control of multiple audio workstations and media applications simultaneously, even across the facility. This feature, along with the ability to save and recall different surface layouts instantly, saved valuable time in the studio.

Quantitative Benefit

The implementation of Avid S6 saved around an hour each day, improving efficiency.
The improved efficiency allowed the studio to take on more projects.
The faster turnaround time increased client satisfaction.