The International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of IMSTA FESTA Miami, taking place Saturday, August 23, 2025 at SAE Institute Miami. After a long hiatus, IMSTA FESTA is back in one of North America’s most iconic music hubs—ready to bring producers, songwriters, engineers, DJs, and students together for a full day of hands-on education, networking, and inspiration.
This year’s edition features a stacked lineup of GRAMMY-winning engineers, elite producers, industry executives, and software innovators, with programming that spans technical masterclasses, exclusive gear demos, legal workshops, immersive listening, and one-on-one song reviews.
FEATURED PRESENTERS & SEGMENTS
KEYNOTE MASTERCLASSES
- LU DIAZ — Keynote 1: Self-Titled
GRAMMY-winning mix engineer and producer (DJ Khaled, Beyoncé, Pitbull) - LEX BERRERO (NEON16) — Keynote 2: State of the Music Industry
Visionary executive reshaping the global music-business landscape
MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS
- ANGELO CARRETTA — How I Mix
GRAMMY-winning vocal producer and mix engineer - FRANKLIN “FRANKIE” SOCORRO — Engineering With Intent, Not Habit
Multi-GRAMMY-nominated engineer (Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Rosalía) - ANA PAZ — Verses & Bridges: Making a Song from the Hook
Songwriting strategies for overcoming creative blocks and writing from the core hook - ALLEN JACOBI — Protect Your Tracks
Legal rights, co-writing strategy, and IP protection for artists and collaborators - MEMO PARRA & ANDRES “SHAQ” SHAW (Warner Music Latina) — Turning Your Art Into Income
Real-world insight from two of Latin music’s most innovative strategists
BRAND SPOTLIGHT MASTERCLASSES
FABFILTER MASTERCLASSES – Presented by Nico Hamui (Dave Pensado’s Assistant)
Hands-on breakdowns and pro-level tips for music producers and engineers using FabFilter’s award-winning suite.
- FabEQ — Pro-Q 4
- DynaFab — Pro-C 2, Pro-MB, Pro-L 2
- CreativeFab — Timeless 3, Saturn 2, Volcano 3
- SpaceFab — Pro-R 2
FL STUDIO MASTERCLASSES – Presented by Edward David (Beatz Academy)
High-level demonstrations and practical instruction for beatmakers and producers inside FL Studio.
- Drum & Bass Production
- Vocal Production
- Mixing
- Mastering
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Song Reviews: Bring your track for private, one-on-one feedback from expert producers and A&Rs
- Exhibitor Demos: Hands-on access to software, plugins, and gear from top brands
- Industry Networking: Connect with fellow creatives, artists, mentors, and potential collaborators
- Raffles & Giveaways: Win exclusive plugin bundles, studio software, and music tools
- Free Entry: Admission is free with registration
- Early Bird Perks: First 100 guests receive free breakfast
IMSTA FESTA Miami 2025 is open to all music creators. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate beginner, this is your chance to learn from the best, get inspired, and move your career forward.
To register and view the growing schedule of classes and sessions, visit:
– https://imsta.org/2025_miami.php (Event Registration)
– https://events.humanitix.com/host/imsta-festa (Master Class Registration)
ABOUT IMSTA
The International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the value of music software through education and advocacy. IMSTA’s initiatives support music software manufacturers, developers, educators, and users by raising awareness about software piracy and promoting fair, legal use of creative tools.
IMSTA members include software and hardware companies, academic institutions, industry media, and leading audio brands.
CONTACT
Patrick Khatri
Director, IMSTA
📞 +1 647 383 7689
✉️ p.khatri@imsta.ca
📍 International Music Software Trade Association
1160 Ellesmere Road, Toronto, ON M1P 2X4 Canada
🌐 www.imsta.org
