We are going to have a huge presence at the AES Live Sound Training Expo in Nashville, TN, 24-25 February 2026.
We will host daily DADman and Control | Pack training sessions from 10AM – plus a special session with monitor sound engineer Salim Akram on the 24th.
NOTE! All sessions are hosted in the NTP Room – 4C.
Tuesday 24 Feb:
9:00 AM: DADman & Dante Workflow
10:00 AM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
10:30 AM: DADman & Dante Workflow
11:00 AM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
1:30 PM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
2:00 PM: DADman & Dante Workflow
3:00 PM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
4:oo PM: Salim Akram Special Session
Wednesday 25 Feb:
9:00 AM: DADman & Dante Workflow
10:00 AM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
10:30 AM: DADman & Dante Workflow
11:00 AM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
1:30 PM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
2:00 PM: DADman & Dante Workflow
3:00 PM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
4:00 PM: Open Session: Q&A with DAD
Salim Akram (Billie Eilish, Finneas, Dijon, etc.)
Session Details
DADman / Dante Workflow Session
Presented by Jon Schumann and Kurt Howell
An in-depth discussion on working with Dante audio networks inside the DADman control environment.
This session will cover:
- System setup and network configuration
- Routing workflows between Dante devices and DAD hardware
- Monitor control, speaker management, and cue workflows
- Practical real-world applications for live sound, studio, and broadcast environments
- Tips for efficient system design and troubleshooting
Whether you’re new to networked audio or looking to streamline complex routing, this session will show how DADman becomes the command center for Dante-based systems.
Control | Pack — Redundant Playback & System Control
Presented by Jon Schumann
A live demo and workflow deep dive into Control | Pack, the powerful redundancy and playback management software from DAD.
Jon will explain key features and show practical examples of how Control | Pack increases reliability and flexibility in modern production systems.
Key Use Cases Include:
- Redundant playback systems for tours and live productions
- Effects processing / hardware inserts integrated with native DAW systems
- Playback of virtual instruments and plug-in effects from host computers
- Show control and scene change management for live performances and installations
- Automatic backup source switching, such as microphone or input failover
Control |Pack: Jon Schumann will explain, demo and show workflow examples of this amazing redundant Playback software explain the key features set.
There are a variety of use cases for the Control | Pack functionality, including:
- Redundant playback computer back track interface system
- Effects processing / Inserts on native systems
- Playback of computer VST instruments /effects
- Show control / scene change management
- Backup of source selection e.g. Microphones
- DAD/Junior
Register Now!
We hope to be seeing you in Nashville soon! Scan the QR code or click the below link to learn more about the event and register.