Experience Sony's 360 Virtual Mixing Environment at Coast Mastering
2025-03-19 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
AES Members and community are invited to get personalized measurement for Sony’s 360 Virtual Mixing Environment (360VME). With 360VME and Sony MDR-MV1 headphones, you can edit, design, and pre-mix your sound anywhere.
Register for your preferred demo time slot directly with Sony through this link (you can only sign-up for one time-slot). Please provide your full name, mobile number, and email address. Come join us and learn about 360VME!
Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 1pm-5pm PT
Location: Coast Mastering, Berkeley, CA

What is 360VME?
360VME is a game-changing remote sound creation technology, providing incredibly accurate reproduction of sound room acoustics, proven by four years of commercial title post production sound.
Sound professional user’s voice: 360VME user interview: MDR-MV1 Open-Back Studio Monitor Headphones have been designed for spatial sound professionals and fully tested with 360 VME technology. The 360 VME free trial program uses only MDR-MV1 headphones to provide a consistent sound experience.
Please e-mail: sec-360vme-contact@sony.com if you need assistance.
By submitting your RSVP, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in order to create your personal 360 Virtual Mixing Environment profile. Additionally, please be aware that photographs and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional or marketing materials.

2200 Studios Open House for AES Members
2025-03-20 18:30 - 21:30
AES San Francisco members are invited to an exclusive tour of the iconic 2200 Studios for a one-of-a-kind open house event.
2200 Studios first opened in 1973 as Record Plant Recording Studios. Operating for many years thereafter as “The Plant” and “Plant Studios”, 2200 Studios is home to that San Francisco sound made famous by legendary artists, producers, and engineers coupled with some of the most extraordinary musical legends and antics that defined the California music scene and delivered hit after hit to the world around.
This preserved historic studio has been revitalized with a solid mix of vintage and modern technology and plenty of unparalleled vintage vibe.
You don’t want to miss this special evening for AES Members!
Date: Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Time: 6:30-9:00 pm PT
This is an exclusive event for AES Members. It’s free, but you need to RSVP using your member number in the Access Code field to book your spot for this special event.
RSVP Here
Artists who have recorded here include:
Rick James, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Deftones, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Chris Isaak, Luther Vandross, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, D’Angelo & The Vanguard, Dave Matthews, Huey Lewis and the News, Aretha Franklin, Widespread Panic, Carrie Underwood, Susan Tedeschi, Too Short, Primus, Journey, Cher, Joe Walsh, Van Morrison, Sammy Hagar, Jefferson Starship, Tracy Chapman, Los Lobos, Tower of Power, Larry Graham, Bob Marley, and Metallica.
