
SonarPro, the meeting point for professionals in the music industry and technologies applied to audiovisual art and new media has been attended by more than 1.200 professionals from 530 companies from 32 countries.
A total of 74,481 people came to Sónar 2009 - a figure that confirms the public's loyalty to the festival and the appeal of the line-up and attractions this year.
Of particular note were the high attendance levels at Sónar by Day, where the Professional Fair and new Demo Area are located. A total of 35,429 people attended the 3 day journeys: 9,318 on Thursday 18, 13,580 on Friday 19 and 12,531 on Saturday 20.
The improvements made at SonarPro this year were also a resounding success. The new Demo Area, a key part of the Fair's new professional perspective on Floor -2 of the CCCB, helped to raise the profile of many products by companies in the technological sector, and it was very highly rated among those attending.
Spectators: 74.481
SonarPro professionals 2009: 1.200
Companies participating in SonarPro: 530
Demos: 24
Artists: 283 (71 concerts /
49 dj sessions / 25 new media installations)
- Sónar 2009 | 22.05.2009 | Demos on Saturday 20th
- Sónar 2009 | 22.05.2009 | Demos on Friday 19th
- Sónar 2009 | 22.05.2009 | Demos on Thursday 18th
- Sónar 2009 | 18.05.2009 | The Digital Music 2.0/09 conferences at Sonar 2009
- Sónar 2009 | 18.05.2009 | DM 2.0/09 conferences and workshops programme
- Sónar 2009 | 13.05.2009 | Sonar & Mobile 2.0
- Sónar 2009 | 15.04.2009 | Demo Area: a new area for demonstrating and raising the profile of new products, services and ideas
- Sónar 2009 | 06.04.2009 | Accommodation: Exclusive advantages SonarPro
- Sónar 2009 | 16.03.2009 | On the 1st May ends the early-bird rates for the Professional Fair stands
- Sónar 2009 | 02.03.2009 | Purchase your SonarPro Accreditation
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NATIVE INSTRUMENTS presents Traktor Scratch Pro / Duo featuring Sergio Patricio & DJ Turco
A demonstration of the most advanced and professional digital DJ system on the market. Using the two versions - SCRATCH PRO and DUO - professional DJs will captivate us with their music and with the amazing possibilities of these Native Instruments systems. You can play the way you always have enjoyed doing, but without compromising on all the music possible with the highest sound quality as a result.
STEINBERG presents LoopMash featuring Maarten De Boer, Fokke de Jong & Guillamino
LoopMash is an innovative tool that works within Cubase 5, for creating loops by analysing and splitting loops.
This instrument will be presented by its creators, Maarten de Boer and Fokke de Jong, of the Music Technology Group at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, and will include the exclusive participation of Guillamino, a highly renowned and talented Catalan musician.
CARAVAN presents FreeMix
Featuring Luis de Bethencourt
“Free video live with Freemix”
Presentation of open source software for Vjs. A demonstration of Freemix in operation and an explanation of the project.
PIONEER presents DVJ Clinic featuring Geordi Lafunk
A cutting edge artistic solution for synchronised mixing of audio and video. New types of creativity for the Dj and DVJ.
Audiovisual, monitoring and control effects.
PROPELLERHEAD presents Reason/Record
Featuring Simon Grey “Musical creation and audio editing with synthesisers and virtual effects”
The creative tools, synthesisers and effects included in Propellerhead's software solutions will be on display.
RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY featuring Carl Craig
Under all kinds of monikers, like 69, Innerzone and Paperclip People, Detroit's legendary producer Carl Craig didn't just spear head techno's 'second wave', he's delved deep in analog, samplers like the SP1200, and computer sequencing, and regularly works with jazz groups, orchestras and other live instrumentation. With all these tools, no wonder he's the king of the remix! Come get some Logic and analog (in)tuition from the don of electronic jazz.
STANTON SC SYSTEM3 featuring Mischa Völzke
A presentation of the new STANTON SC3 tactile MIDI controller system, with a short demonstration session with Mischa Völzke, a Barcelona-based DJ and producer from the Canary Islands, who has worked for labels including Real State (USA), IIgel (SWE) and BCNREC (ES) and who is equipment analyst for Deejay magazine.
STEINBERG presents LoopMash featuring Maarten De Boer & Fokke de Jong
LoopMash is an innovative tool that works within Cubase 5, for creating loops by analysing and splitting loops.
This instrument will be presented by its creators, Maarten de Boer and Fokke de Jong, of the Music Technology Group at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona.