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'''Lawrence G. Ryckman''' (born August 28, 1959, [[Toronto]]) is a music industry executive known for his knowledge of [[Sound recording and reproduction|audio production]] and [[Audio mastering|mastering]] and the development of patented audio and video technologies used in the music and entertainment industries.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/timberlake-owner-audio-tech-company-27018434|title=Entertainment News, Celebrity and Pop Culture - ABC News|author=ABC News|work=ABC News|accessdate=25 July 2015}}</ref> He is president and CEO of [[AfterMaster Audio Labs and Recording Studios]] in [[Hollywood, California]], part of [[Scottsdale, Arizona]]-based [[Aftermaster, Inc.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/6320024/justin-timberlake-co-owner-audio-tech-aftermaster|title=Justin Timberlake Becomes Co-Owner of Audio Company AfterMaster|work=Billboard|accessdate=25 July 2015}}</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissamdaniels/2017/08/07/aftermaster-blends-tradition-and-tech-at-hollywood-studios/3/#709bdbf8131c. "AfterMaster Blends Tradition And Tech From Hollywood Studio"]. ''Forbes'', November 19/2014. Melissa Daniels.</ref> In November 2014, recording artist [[Justin Timberlake]] joined Ryckman as a co-owner of [[AfterMaster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/9c96c1b5c409421fb40c6d3390d7c2fa/timberlake-becomes-co-owner-audio-tech-company|title=Timberlake becomes co-owner of audio tech company|work=The Big Story|accessdate=25 July 2015}}</ref>
'''Lawrence G. Ryckman''' (born August 28, 1959) is a Canadian music industry executive known for his knowledge of [[Sound recording and reproduction|audio production]] and [[Audio mastering|mastering]] and the development of patented audio and video technologies used in the music and entertainment industries.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/timberlake-owner-audio-tech-company-27018434|title=Entertainment News, Celebrity and Pop Culture - ABC News|author=ABC News|work=ABC News|access-date=25 July 2015}}</ref> He is president and CEO of [[AfterMaster Audio Labs and Recording Studios]] in [[Hollywood, California]], part of [[Scottsdale, Arizona]]-based [[Aftermaster, Inc.]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/6320024/justin-timberlake-co-owner-audio-tech-aftermaster|title=Justin Timberlake Becomes Co-Owner of Audio Company AfterMaster|magazine=Billboard|date=19 November 2014|access-date=25 July 2015}}</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissamdaniels/2017/08/07/aftermaster-blends-tradition-and-tech-at-hollywood-studios/3/#709bdbf8131c. "AfterMaster Blends Tradition And Tech From Hollywood Studio"]. ''Forbes'', November 19/2014. Melissa Daniels.</ref> In November 2014, recording artist [[Justin Timberlake]] joined Ryckman as a co-owner of [[AfterMaster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/9c96c1b5c409421fb40c6d3390d7c2fa/timberlake-becomes-co-owner-audio-tech-company|title=Timberlake becomes co-owner of audio tech company|work=The Big Story|access-date=25 July 2015}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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==Career==
==Career==

===American Artists===
===American Artists===
In 1982, Ryckman served as vice president, development, of the film and TV production company [[American Artists]], Inc. He became president and CEO in 1984 and produced several feature films including ''[[The Virgin Queen of St. Francis High]]'',<ref>TV Guide page for The Virgin Queen of St. Francis High http://movies.tvguide.com/virgin-queen-st-francis-high/cast/12644 {{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> {{citation needed span|text= ''Snowballs'', and ''Crime of the Century''.|date=July 2015}} At about this time Ryckman produced, hosted and narrated a one-hour documentary, ''The Aryan Nation'',<ref>Spokane Chronicle article about The Aryan Nation (https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1345&dat=19870122&id=8qQVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2fkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7031,1064591)</ref> an exposé of the [[Aryan Nations]] and the growing [[Neo-Nazism|neo-Nazi movements]] in North America, filmed partly inside the Aryan Nations Hayden Lake Idaho compound.
In 1982, Ryckman served as vice president, development, of the film and TV production company [[American Artists]], Inc. He became president and CEO in 1984 and produced several feature films including ''[[The Virgin Queen of St. Francis High]]'',<ref>[http://movies.tvguide.com/virgin-queen-st-francis-high/cast/12644] {{dead link|date=December 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> {{citation needed span|text= ''Snowballs'', and ''Crime of the Century''.|date=July 2015}} At about this time Ryckman produced, hosted and narrated a one-hour documentary, ''The Aryan Nation'',<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1345&dat=19870122&id=8qQVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2fkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7031,1064591] {{dead link|date=November 2023}}</ref> an exposé of the [[Aryan Nations]] and the growing [[Neo-Nazism|neo-Nazi movements]] in North America, filmed partly inside the Aryan Nations Hayden Lake Idaho compound.


===Music===
===Music===
In 1986, Ryckman co-founded [[Archer Communications]], Inc./[[QSound]], Ltd., an audio technology company which developed proprietary audio technologies for the music, film, TV, computer and video game industries. QSound developed the first patented three-dimensional audio process for playback through traditional stereo.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1990/12/24/arts/recording-process-puts-the-listener-amid-the-music.html "Recording Process Puts the Listener Amid the Music"]. ''New York Times'', Dec 24, 1990, Stephen Holden</ref> Ryckman assembled a team of entertainment industry professionals to assist in building the company, including CAA co-founder [[Michael Ovitz]], music industry veterans [[Jimmy Iovine]], [[Shelly Yakus]], music producer [[Bob Ezrin]], film producer, [[George J. Folsey]] and Warner Bros. director [[Salah Hassanein]]. Todd-Ao/Glen Glenn Studios then the world's largest motion picture and television sound studios became a large stakeholder which led QSound to be utilized in various feature film productions including, Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.
In 1986, Ryckman co-founded [[Archer Communications]], Inc./[[QSound Labs]], Ltd., an audio technology company which developed proprietary audio technologies for the music, film, TV, computer and video game industries. QSound developed the first patented three-dimensional audio process for playback through traditional stereo.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1990/12/24/arts/recording-process-puts-the-listener-amid-the-music.html "Recording Process Puts the Listener Amid the Music"]. ''[[The New York Times]]'', December 24, 1990, Stephen Holden</ref> Ryckman assembled a team of entertainment industry professionals to assist in building the company, including CAA co-founder [[Michael Ovitz]], music industry veterans [[Jimmy Iovine]], [[Shelly Yakus]], music producer [[Bob Ezrin]], film producer, [[George J. Folsey]] and Warner Bros. director [[Salah Hassanein]]. Todd-Ao/Glen Glenn Studios then the world's largest motion picture and television sound studios became a large stakeholder which led QSound to be utilized in various feature film productions including, Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.


In 1990, Ryckman and music attorney [[Allen Grubman]] negotiated a deal in the music industry with Polygram NV, then the world's largest record company, for the payment of a mechanical royalty on all albums sold that were mixed with QSound. Ryckman oversaw the engineering of several albums using QSound including [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]'s "The Immaculate Collection", [[Michael Jackson]]'s "Dangerous', [[Paula Abdul]]'s "Spellbound", [[Sting (musician)|Sting]]'s "The Soul Cages" and [[Julian Lennon]]'s "Help Yourself". In addition, three music recordings engineered with QSound during Ryckman's tenure won [[GRAMMY]] awards including the motion picture soundtrack, Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. The Company achieved a market capitalization approaching $500 million and was covered in Barron's, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and [[The Hollywood Reporter]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Larry Ryckman - LinkedIn|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryryckman1|url-status=live|access-date=October 23, 2021|website=[[LinkedIn]]}}</ref>
In 1990, Ryckman and music attorney [[Allen Grubman]] negotiated a deal in the music industry with Polygram NV, then the world's largest record company, for the payment of a mechanical royalty on all albums sold that were mixed with QSound. Ryckman oversaw the engineering of several albums using QSound including [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]'s "The Immaculate Collection", [[Michael Jackson]]'s "Dangerous', [[Paula Abdul]]'s "Spellbound", [[Sting (musician)|Sting]]'s "The Soul Cages" and [[Julian Lennon]]'s "Help Yourself". In addition, three music recordings engineered with QSound during Ryckman's tenure won [[GRAMMY]] awards including the motion picture soundtrack, Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. The Company achieved a market capitalization approaching $500 million and was covered in Barron's, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and [[The Hollywood Reporter]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Larry Ryckman - LinkedIn|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryryckman1|access-date=October 23, 2021|website=[[LinkedIn]]}}</ref>


After the Company's first profitable quarter, Ryckman moved from CEO to Co-Chairman of QSound and teamed up with QSound VP of Music, Jimmy Iovine, to start a music label which was the impetus for Interscope Records. Shortly thereafter Ryckman was approached to purchase the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL and left the music industry to pursue the ownership of the team.<ref name=":0" />
After the company's first profitable quarter, Ryckman moved from CEO to co-chairman of QSound and teamed up with QSound VP of Music, Jimmy Iovine, to start a music label which was the impetus for Interscope Records. Shortly thereafter Ryckman was approached to purchase the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL and left the music industry to pursue the ownership of the team.<ref name=":0" />


===Sports===
===Sports===
In 1991, Ryckman purchased and privatized the [[Calgary Stampeders|Calgary Stampeders Football Club]]<ref>Ryckman Purchase of Calgary Stampeders in 1991 http://www.historyorb.com/day/october/24?p=2</ref><ref>[https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i20161023222400312 "Today in History"] ''Red Deer Advocate'', October 24, 2016</ref> of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). At the time the team was struggling financially and Ryckman was widely credited for saving the team.<ref>[http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0001177 Ryckman retires Stampeder Debt]. Historica Canada. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204133247/http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0001177 |date=2010-12-04 }}</ref> Many changes took place under his ownership, including the signing of Heisman Trophy winning quarterback [[Doug Flutie]],<ref name=notsofriendly>{{cite web |url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1995-07-23/sports/1995204204_1_season-tickets-season-ticket-holders-grey-cup |title=Not-so-friendly persuasion selling tickets in Canada |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=July 23, 1995 |accessdate=February 5, 2014}}</ref> {{citation needed span|text=quarterback [[Jeff Garcia]] from San Jose State and future pro wrestling superstar [[Dwayne Johnson|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]] and in team management and player personnel. A new marketing campaign was built around "The New Calgary Stampeders". During his tenure the Stampeders broke a number of league and team records, participated in five [[Grey Cup]] Championship games, and won the [[80th Grey Cup|Grey Cup in Toronto in 1992]], for the first time in 21 years.|date=July 2015}} Part of the marketing campaign was one of extortion: at one point he demanded that Stampeders fans buy 16,000 season tickets or else he would [[San Antonio Texans|move the team to San Antonio, Texas, USA]].<ref name=notsofriendly/>
In 1991, Ryckman purchased and privatized the [[Calgary Stampeders|Calgary Stampeders Football Club]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onthisday.com/day/october/24|title=What Happened on October 24|website=OnThisDay.com|access-date=November 23, 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i20161023222400312 "Today in History"] ''Red Deer Advocate'', October 24, 2016</ref> of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). At the time the team was struggling financially and Ryckman was widely credited for saving the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0001177|title=Calgary Stampeders|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050325043122/http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0001177 |access-date=November 23, 2023|archive-date=March 25, 2005 }}</ref> Many changes took place under his ownership, including the signing of Heisman Trophy winning quarterback [[Doug Flutie]],<ref name=notsofriendly>{{cite web |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/1995/07/23/not-so-friendly-persuasion-selling-tickets-in-canada/ |title=Not-so-friendly persuasion selling tickets in Canada |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=July 23, 1995 |access-date=February 5, 2014}}</ref> quarterback [[Jeff Garcia]] from San Jose State and future pro wrestling superstar [[Dwayne Johnson|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-11 |title=Dwayne Johnson reflects on the CFL's impact on his life |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/11/dwayne-johnson-reflects-cfls-impact-life/ |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=CFL.ca |language=en}}</ref> and in team management and player personnel. A new marketing campaign was built around "The New Calgary Stampeders". During his tenure the Stampeders broke a number of league and team records, participated in five [[Grey Cup]] Championship games, and won the [[80th Grey Cup|Grey Cup in Toronto in 1992]], for the first time in 21 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2002-10-14 |title=Official site of the Calgary Stampeders as powered by SLAM! Sports |url=http://www.stampeders.com/StampedersHistory/home.html |access-date=2024-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021014041802/http://www.stampeders.com/StampedersHistory/home.html |archive-date=October 14, 2002 }}</ref> Part of the marketing campaign was one of extortion: at one point he demanded that Stampeders fans buy 16,000 season tickets or else he would move the team to [[San Antonio, Texas]].<ref name=notsofriendly/>


{{citation needed span|text=During his five years in the CFL, Ryckman co-chaired the CFL expansion committee with late actor [[John Candy]] and served on the Executive Committee of the CFL Board of Governors. In 1993, he purchased the rights to host the 1993 Grey Cup game for the City of Calgary. That year, he declined the playoff bye the Stampeders had earned in order to get another playoff home game and the ticket sales that resulted from it. The [[81st Grey Cup|1993 Grey Cup]] festival drew a capacity crowd of over 50,000 spectators. Ryckman constructed and donated new private luxury boxes at the Stampeders home field, McMahon Stadium in Calgary. Ryckman was subsequently awarded the CFL's Outstanding Contribution Award for his contributions to both the league and as a Governor.|date=July 2015}} Ryckman was a major advocate of the CFL's [[Canadian Football League in the United States|American expansion]], with part of the rationale being that the expansion fees could serve as a source of revenue for the existing franchises.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://leaderpost.com/sports/book+Willes+explores+American/9203850/story.html |title=New book by Willes explores the CFL's American era |date=November 23, 2013 |location=Regina, Saskatchewan |publisher=Leader Post |accessdate=December 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202105604/http://www.leaderpost.com/sports/book+Willes+explores+American/9203850/story.html |archive-date=February 2, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
{{citation needed span|text=During his five years in the CFL, Ryckman co-chaired the CFL expansion committee with late actor [[John Candy]] and served on the Executive Committee of the CFL Board of Governors. In 1993, he purchased the rights to host the 1993 Grey Cup game for the City of Calgary. That year, he declined the playoff bye the Stampeders had earned in order to get another playoff home game and the ticket sales that resulted from it. The [[81st Grey Cup|1993 Grey Cup]] festival drew a capacity crowd of over 50,000 spectators. Ryckman constructed and donated new private luxury boxes at the Stampeders home field, McMahon Stadium in Calgary. Ryckman was subsequently awarded the CFL's Outstanding Contribution Award for his contributions to both the league and as a Governor.|date=July 2015}} Ryckman was a major advocate of the CFL's [[Canadian Football League in the United States|American expansion]], with part of the rationale being that the expansion fees could serve as a source of revenue for the existing franchises.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://leaderpost.com/sports/book+Willes+explores+American/9203850/story.html |title=New book by Willes explores the CFL's American era |date=November 23, 2013 |location=Regina, Saskatchewan |publisher=Leader Post |access-date=December 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202105604/http://www.leaderpost.com/sports/book+Willes+explores+American/9203850/story.html |archive-date=February 2, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>


In 1995, the [[Alberta Securities Commission]] levied a large fine on Ryckman after he was convicted of [[stock manipulation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://caselaw.findlaw.com/az-court-of-appeals/1369255.html |title=Arizona Court of Appeals: Alberta Securities Commission v. Ryckman |work=FindLaw |date= |accessdate=February 5, 2014}}</ref> He was forced to place the team into receivership, where on April 3, 1996, [[Sig Gutsche]] purchased the franchise.<ref>{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8s3CgAAQBAJ&q=ryckman+1996+stampeders&pg=PT29 | title=Home Again| isbn=9781312745476| last1=Cosentino| first1=Frank| date=2014-12-17}}</ref> Whereas Ryckman had restored interest in the Stampeders, Gutsche was able to rectify the team's debts and make it profitable again.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://calgaryherald.com/sports/former+stamps+owner+gutsche+dies/8915635/story.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130918055419/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Former+Stamps+owner+Gutsche+dies/8915635/story.html| archive-date = 2013-09-18| title = Former Stamps owner Sig Gutsche dies at 64}} </ref>
In 1995, the [[Alberta Securities Commission]] levied costs of its investigation on Ryckman after he was found guilty of [[stock manipulation]] in a regulatory hearing, that despite Ryckman's objections, was conducted outside of Alberta civil and criminal courts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://caselaw.findlaw.com/az-court-of-appeals/1369255.html |title=Arizona Court of Appeals: Alberta Securities Commission v. Ryckman |website=Caselaw.findlaw.com |date= |access-date=February 5, 2014}}</ref> Ryckman chose to place the team into receivership to eliminate over $5 million in government debt that he had assumed in his purchase of the team, in order to sell it to Sig Gutsche of Calgary, which was announced and arranged a year before the sale. The final sale of the team was made on April 3, 1996, to [[Sig Gutsche]].<ref>{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8s3CgAAQBAJ&q=ryckman+1996+stampeders&pg=PT29 | title=Home Again| isbn=9781312745476| last1=Cosentino| first1=Frank| date=2014-12-17| publisher=Lulu.com}}</ref> Whereas Ryckman had restored interest in the Stampeders and made it a Championship team after 21 years, Gutsche was able to rectify the team's debts and make it profitable again.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://calgaryherald.com/sports/former+stamps+owner+gutsche+dies/8915635/story.html| url-status = dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130918055419/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Former+Stamps+owner+Gutsche+dies/8915635/story.html| archive-date = 2013-09-18| title = Former Stamps owner Sig Gutsche dies at 64}}</ref>


===MyStudio===
===MyStudio===
In 2004, Ryckman founded [[MyStudio]], Inc., a private company established to develop MyStudio<ref>{{cite news|title=Mall Mini-Studios Offer New Route to Auditions|publisher=Associated Press|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id%3D13494082%26page%3D1%29 |accessdate=December 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110505060559/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13494082 |archivedate=May 5, 2011 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2010/12/03/studio-one-media-to-install-recording.html "Studio One Media to install recording booths at malls nationwide"] ''Phoenix Business Journal'', By Lynn Ducey, Dec 3, 2010</ref> interactive recording studios, Mystudio.net and related technologies. MyStudio was the world's first self-contained, interactive audio and video recording studio available for consumer use.
In 2004, Ryckman founded [[MyStudio]], Inc., a private company established to develop MyStudio<ref>{{cite news|title=Mall Mini-Studios Offer New Route to Auditions|publisher=Associated Press|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id%3D13494082%26page%3D1%29 |access-date=December 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110505060559/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13494082 |archive-date=May 5, 2011 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2010/12/03/studio-one-media-to-install-recording.html "Studio One Media to install recording booths at malls nationwide"] ''Phoenix Business Journal'', By Lynn Ducey, Dec 3, 2010</ref> interactive recording studios, Mystudio.net and related technologies. MyStudio was the world's first self-contained, interactive audio and video recording studio available for consumer use.
{{citation needed span|text= In 2007, Ryckman sold his interest in MyStudio to public company, [[Studio One Media]], Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at $30 million and became the largest shareholder of Studio One.|date=July 2015}} {{citation needed span|text= As CEO of MyStudio, Ryckman negotiated multi-year deals with [[Simon Cowell]]'s "The X Factor," [[Mark Burnett]] Productions, The GRAMMY Foundation, EMI Music Publishing, [[Universal Music]], [[Sony/ATV]], [[Hard Rock International]], [[Warner Music Nashville]] and the [[Queen Latifah]] Show.|date=July 2015}}{{citation needed span|text= Multiple patents have been issued and filed relating to MyStudio and its underlying processes and technologies.|date=July 2015}}
{{citation needed span|text= In 2007, Ryckman sold his interest in MyStudio to public company, [[Studio One Media]], Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at $30 million and became the largest shareholder of Studio One.|date=July 2015}} As CEO of MyStudio, Ryckman negotiated multi-year deals with [[Simon Cowell]]'s "The X Factor," [[Mark Burnett]] Productions, The GRAMMY Foundation, EMI Music Publishing, [[Universal Music]], [[Sony/ATV]], [[Hard Rock International]], [[Warner Music Nashville]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE PARTNERS WITH MYSTUDIO HD RECORDING STUDIOS - Wayback Machine |url=http://mystudio.net/Press/MyStudio-and-Warner-Music-Nashville-101612.pdf |access-date=2024-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220234018/http://mystudio.net/Press/MyStudio-and-Warner-Music-Nashville-101612.pdf |archive-date=February 20, 2015 }}</ref>{{citation needed span|text= and the [[Queen Latifah]] Show.|date=July 2015}} Multiple patents have been issued and filed relating to MyStudio and its underlying processes and technologies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=STUDIO ONE MEDIA RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR SECOND PATENT MYSTUDIO HD RECORDING STUDIOS - Wayback Machine |url=http://mystudio.net/Press/MyStudio-Second-Patent-Approved-12-12-11.pdf |access-date=2024-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505211325/http://mystudio.net/Press/MyStudio-Second-Patent-Approved-12-12-11.pdf |archive-date=May 5, 2012 }}</ref>


{{citation needed span|text=In 2008, Ryckman negotiated a music license with publishing giant [[EMI]] which allowed consumers for the first time to legally create music videos in a publicly accessible venue using popular music for unlimited online posting. The EMI license was followed up with multi-year licenses with Universal Music, Sony ATV and BMG.|date=July 2015}}
In 2008, Ryckman negotiated a music license with publishing giant [[EMI]] which allowed consumers for the first time to legally create music videos in a publicly accessible venue using popular music for unlimited online posting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=STUDIO ONE MEDIA FINALIZES GROUNDBREAKING AGREEMENT WITH EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING - WayBack Machine |url=http://mystudio.net/Press/EMIreleaseLR.pdf |access-date=2024-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505222223/http://mystudio.net/Press/EMIreleaseLR.pdf |archive-date=May 5, 2012 }}</ref> The EMI license was followed up with multi-year licenses with Universal Music, Sony ATV and BMG.<ref>{{Cite web |title=STUDIO ONE MEDIA INKS MUSIC LICENSING DEAL WITH SONY/ATV - WayBack Machine |url=http://mystudio.net/Press/Sony-ATV-Licensing-Agreement-with-MyStudio-6-7-11.pdf |access-date=2024-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505222707/http://mystudio.net/Press/Sony-ATV-Licensing-Agreement-with-MyStudio-6-7-11.pdf |archive-date=May 5, 2012 }}</ref>

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In April, 2011, Ryckman finalized a multi-year agreement involving stakeholders Fox, Freemantle, Sony and Simco for the use of MyStudio's for Simon Cowell's "[[The X Factor]]."<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118035139?categoryid=4076&cs=1] {{Dead link|date=May 2019|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> {{citation needed span|text=The 2012 MyStudio auditions resulted in the discovery of top four X Factor finalists "Emblem3" and "Carly Rose Sonenclar". In September, 2013 a MyStudio was installed at [[SONY Pictures Studios]] for use on The Queen Latifah show. In September 2014, MyStudio merged with bBooth, Inc.|date=July 2015}}


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In April, 2011, Ryckman finalized a multi-year agreement involving stakeholders Fox, Freemantle, Sony and Simco for the use of MyStudio's for Simon Cowell's "[[The X Factor]]."<ref>Variety - X Factor/Simon Cowell http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118035139?categoryid=4076&cs=1 {{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> {{citation needed span|text=The 2012 MyStudio auditions resulted in the discovery of top four X Factor finalists "Emblem3" and "Carly Rose Sonenclar". In September, 2013 a MyStudio was installed at [[SONY Pictures Studios]] for use on The Queen Latifah show. In September 2014, MyStudio merged with bBooth, Inc.|date=July 2015}}


===AfterMaster Audio===
===AfterMaster Audio===
In 2006, Ryckman and audio engineer [[Shelly Yakus]] embarked on a multimillion-dollar, multi-year development effort to create [[AfterMaster HD Audio]] through AfterMaster Audio Labs. Inc. The award-winning and proprietary <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-adv.htm&r=2&p=1&f=G&l=50&d=PTXT&S1=Ryckman-lawrence-g&OS=Ryckman-lawrence-g&RS=Ryckman-lawrence-g|title=United States Patent: 10483934 - Audio leveling and enhancement device}}</ref> AfterMaster hardware and software process creates an audio process and [[master recording]] with a loudness, fullness and clarity which AfterMaster claims is unachievable through traditional mastering techniques.<ref name="auto"/>
In 2006, Ryckman and audio engineer [[Shelly Yakus]] embarked on a multimillion-dollar, multi-year development effort to create [[AfterMaster HD Audio]] through AfterMaster Audio Labs. Inc. The award-winning and proprietary <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-adv.htm&r=2&p=1&f=G&l=50&d=PTXT&S1=Ryckman-lawrence-g&OS=Ryckman-lawrence-g&RS=Ryckman-lawrence-g|title=United States Patent: 10483934 - Audio leveling and enhancement device|website=Patft.uspto.gov}}</ref> AfterMaster hardware and software process creates an audio process and [[master recording]] with a loudness, fullness and clarity which AfterMaster claims is unachievable through traditional mastering techniques.<ref name="auto"/>
{{citation needed span|text=The first major music releases using MyStudio AfterMaster HD Audio process were [[Janet Jackson|Janet Jackson's]] "[[Make Me (Janet Jackson song)|Make Me]]" produced by [[Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins]], and [[Lady Gaga]]'s multi-platinum "Telephone."|date=July 2015}}
{{citation needed span|text=The first major music releases using MyStudio AfterMaster HD Audio process were [[Janet Jackson|Janet Jackson's]] "[[Make Me (Janet Jackson song)|Make Me]]" produced by [[Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins]], and [[Lady Gaga]]'s multi-platinum "Telephone."|date=July 2015}}


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AfterMaster took over the former production offices of [[Alfred Hitchcock]] at the Crossroads of the World complex, establishing six recording and mastering studios.<ref>[http://www.audiomediainternational.com/recording/studio-profile-aftermaster-studios-hollywood/06695 "Studio Profile: Aftermaster Studios Hollywood"]. ''Audiomaster International''. Colby Ramsey Jul 24, 2017</ref>
AfterMaster took over the former production offices of [[Alfred Hitchcock]] at the Crossroads of the World complex, establishing six recording and mastering studios.<ref>[http://www.audiomediainternational.com/recording/studio-profile-aftermaster-studios-hollywood/06695 "Studio Profile: Aftermaster Studios Hollywood"]. ''Audiomaster International''. Colby Ramsey Jul 24, 2017</ref>


{{citation needed span|text=Ryckman serves as Chairman of the AfterMaster Advisory Board which includes music producer, [[Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins]], songwriter, [[Diane Warren]], music producer, [[Richard Perry]], media investor, [[Ted Field]], former Atlantic, Capitol and Virgin music CEO, [[Jason Flom]], casting director, [[Sheila Jaffe]], former Lucasfilm CEO, Charles Weber, music producer and engineer, [[Jack Douglas (record producer)|Jack Douglas]], former Interscope CEO of Urban Music, [[Ron Gillyard]], film producer, [[Gary Goldstein]] and former Virgin and Warner music CEO, [[Phil Quartararo]].|date=July 2015}}
Ryckman serves as Chairman of the AfterMaster Advisory Board which includes music producer, [[Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins]], songwriter, [[Diane Warren]], music producer, [[Richard Perry]], media investor, [[Ted Field]], former Atlantic, Capitol and Virgin music CEO, [[Jason Flom]], casting director, [[Sheila Jaffe]], former Lucasfilm CEO, Charles Weber, music producer and engineer, [[Jack Douglas (record producer)|Jack Douglas]], former Interscope CEO of Urban Music, [[Ron Gillyard]], film producer, [[Gary Goldstein]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-31 |title=Board {{!}} Aftermaster {{!}} Audio Labs |url=http://aftermaster.com/board/ |access-date=2024-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831001849/http://aftermaster.com/board/ |archive-date=August 31, 2018 }}</ref>{{citation needed span|text= and former Virgin and Warner music CEO, [[Phil Quartararo]].|date=March 2024}}


On April 1, 2014, [[ON Semiconductor]], a multinational developer and manufacturer of semiconductors partnered with AfterMaster Audio Labs to incorporate AfterMaster Audio in [[Integrated circuit|semiconductor chips]] for use in consumer electronic products.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/12/02/timberlake-part-owner-scottsdale-audio-firm/19735107/|title=Justin Timberlake part owner in Scottsdale audio firm|date=2 December 2014|work=azcentral|accessdate=25 July 2015}}</ref> In November 2014, superstar [[Justin Timberlake]] joined AfterMaster Audio Labs as a co-owner.<ref name="auto"/> In 2016, mastering engineer Pete Doell joined as head of Aftermaster's music mastering.
On April 1, 2014, [[ON Semiconductor]], a multinational developer and manufacturer of semiconductors partnered with AfterMaster Audio Labs to incorporate AfterMaster Audio in [[Integrated circuit|semiconductor chips]] for use in consumer electronic products.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/12/02/timberlake-part-owner-scottsdale-audio-firm/19735107/|title=Justin Timberlake part owner in Scottsdale audio firm|date=2 December 2014|work=Azcentral.com|access-date=25 July 2015}}</ref> In November 2014, superstar [[Justin Timberlake]] joined AfterMaster Audio Labs as a co-owner.<ref name="auto"/> In 2016, mastering engineer Pete Doell joined as head of Aftermaster's music mastering.


In 2017, Ryckman and his partner Shelly Yakus took over and renovated the 40-year-old Graham Nash recording studio in Hollywood, at which many well-known artists had recorded. The studio was upgraded to include an 80 track SSL 4000 G+ console and up-to-date gear and instruments.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicconnection.com/aftermaster-renovates-studio|title = Aftermaster Renovates Legendary Hollywood Studio - Music Connection|date = 12 April 2017}}</ref>
In 2017, Ryckman and his partner Shelly Yakus took over and renovated the 40-year-old Graham Nash recording studio in Hollywood, at which many well-known artists had recorded. The studio was upgraded to include an 80 track [[Solid State Logic SL 4000|SSL 4000 G+]] console and up-to-date gear and instruments.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicconnection.com/aftermaster-renovates-studio|title = Aftermaster Renovates Legendary Hollywood Studio |website=Musicconnection.com|date = 12 April 2017}}</ref>


=== Honors and awards ===
=== Honors and awards ===
Aftermaster was awarded the Technical Achievement Award at the 2010 [[Hollywood Music and Media Awards]]<ref>Hollywood Music and Media Awards (http://www.hmmawards.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=197&Itemid=77)</ref> for its MyStudio and AfterMaster HD Audio technologies developed by Ryckman and his engineering team. Aftermaster's patented technology and products were recognized with three awards at the 2016 CES show in Las Vegas.<ref>https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2016/01/13/justin-timberlake-backed-scottsdale-audio-company.html {{Bare URL inline|date=November 2021}}</ref>
Aftermaster was awarded the Technical Achievement Award at the 2010 [[Hollywood Music and Media Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hmmawards.com/|title=Home Page|website=Hollywood Music In Media Awards|access-date=November 23, 2023}}</ref> for its MyStudio and AfterMaster HD Audio technologies developed by Ryckman and his engineering team. Aftermaster's patented technology and products were recognized with three awards at the 2016 CES show in Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite news |author=Hayley Ringle |title=Justin Timberlake-backed Scottsdale audio company wins 3 awards at CES |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2016/01/13/justin-timberlake-backed-scottsdale-audio-company.html |access-date=6 May 2023 |work=Memphis Business Journal |date=January 13, 2016}}</ref>


Ryckman received Canada's Vanier Award Vanier Award for Outstanding Young Canadian in 1993 for his business and community accomplishments.<ref>[http://www.jcicanada.com/docs/vanier%20history%20and%20listing%20%20en%20rev%2009.09.pdf "List of Vanier Award winners"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713093135/http://www.jcicanada.com/docs/vanier%20history%20and%20listing%20%20en%20rev%2009.09.pdf |date=2011-07-13 }}. JCI Canada</ref>
Ryckman received Canada's Vanier Award for Outstanding Young Canadian in 1993 for his business and community accomplishments.<ref>[http://www.jcicanada.com/docs/vanier%20history%20and%20listing%20%20en%20rev%2009.09.pdf "List of Vanier Award winners"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713093135/http://www.jcicanada.com/docs/vanier%20history%20and%20listing%20%20en%20rev%2009.09.pdf |date=2011-07-13 }}. JCI Canada</ref>


===Discography===
===Discography===
Mastering<ref>All Music-Mastering Credits http://www.allmusic.com/artist/larry-ryckman-p2210364/credits</ref> (partial list):
Mastering (partial list):<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/larry-ryckman-mn0002506966|title=Larry Ryckman Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=November 23, 2023}}</ref>
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* Aerosmith - We All Fall Down

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* Aerosmith - We All Fall Down
* Akon - One In The Chamber (Single release on 2014 GRAMMY nominated album)
* Akon - One In The Chamber (Single release on 2014 GRAMMY nominated album)
* Alice Cooper - Madhouse Rock Tour
* Alice Cooper - Madhouse Rock Tour
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* Lady Gaga - Telephone (Multi-platinum, ''Billboard'' #1 Pop)
* Lady Gaga - Telephone (Multi-platinum, ''Billboard'' #1 Pop)
* Nick Cannon - White People Party Music
* Nick Cannon - White People Party Music
* Mack Wilds - Own It (Single release on 2014 GRAMMY nominated album)
* Mack Wilds - Own It (Single release on 2014 GRAMMY nominated album)
* Ray J - 1 Thing Leads To Another
* Ray J - 1 Thing Leads To Another


QSound mixing credits:
QSound mixing credits:

* [[Michael Jackson]] - Dangerous (multi-platinum)
* [[Michael Jackson]] - Dangerous (multi-platinum)
* [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] - The Immaculate Collection (multi-platinum)
* [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] - The Immaculate Collection (multi-platinum)
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
{{citation needed span|text=He married Elaine (Howes) Ryckman and together they have three children, Lauren, Aaron and Kiera.|date=July 2015}}
He married Elaine (Howes) Ryckman and together they have three children, Lauren, Aaron and Kiera.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Obituary of Magda Ryckman {{!}} McInnis & Holloway, Fish Creek |url=https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/34049/Magda-Ryckman/obituary.html |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=mhfh.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Charity===
===Charity===
Ryckman has been active with several charitable organizations including the Easter Seals, [[Uncles at Large]], Cystic Fibrosis and Cancer Society. Ryckman currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Felix Organization whose principals include Sheila Jaffe, [[Darryl McDaniels]] and [[Mark Wahlberg]].<ref>(http://thefelixorganization.org/The_Felix_Organization/WHO_WE_ARE.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219025628/http://thefelixorganization.org/The_Felix_Organization/WHO_WE_ARE.html |date=2015-02-19 }})</ref> Ryckman was the [[Executive Producer]] of the Felix PSA video "Walk This Way" which was directed by [[Penny Marshall]] and featured [[Aerosmith]] and 25 celebrities. The Felix Organization sends hundreds of underprivileged inner-city foster kids to summer camp every year.
Ryckman has been active with several charitable organizations including the Easter Seals, [[Uncles at Large]], Cystic Fibrosis and Cancer Society. Ryckman currently serves on the advisory board of the Felix Organization whose principals include Sheila Jaffe, [[Darryl McDaniels]] and [[Mark Wahlberg]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thefelixorganization.org/The_Felix_Organization/WHO_WE_ARE.html|title=Who We Are|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219025628/http://thefelixorganization.org/The_Felix_Organization/WHO_WE_ARE.html |access-date=November 23, 2023|archive-date=February 19, 2015 }}</ref> Ryckman was the [[Executive Producer]] of the Felix PSA video "Walk This Way" which was directed by [[Penny Marshall]] and featured [[Aerosmith]] and 25 celebrities. The Felix Organization sends hundreds of underprivileged inner-city foster kids to summer camp every year.


==References==
==References==
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Larry Ryckman
Larry Ryckman
Born (1959-08-28) August 28, 1959 (age 65)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Music industry executive
President and CEO of Aftermaster Audio Labs[1]
Known forMusic Mastering, Audio Technologies, Hollywood recording studios, Entertainment Executive
Notable workJanet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Sting, Empire, RayJ, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Nick Cannon, Emmy Awards

Lawrence G. Ryckman (born August 28, 1959) is a Canadian music industry executive known for his knowledge of audio production and mastering and the development of patented audio and video technologies used in the music and entertainment industries.[2] He is president and CEO of AfterMaster Audio Labs and Recording Studios in Hollywood, California, part of Scottsdale, Arizona-based Aftermaster, Inc.[3][4] In November 2014, recording artist Justin Timberlake joined Ryckman as a co-owner of AfterMaster.[5]

Early life and education

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Ryckman was born in Toronto, Canada, on August 28, 1959, to Claude and Magdeline (Gallo) Ryckman.[citation needed]

Career

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American Artists

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In 1982, Ryckman served as vice president, development, of the film and TV production company American Artists, Inc. He became president and CEO in 1984 and produced several feature films including The Virgin Queen of St. Francis High,[6] Snowballs, and Crime of the Century.[citation needed] At about this time Ryckman produced, hosted and narrated a one-hour documentary, The Aryan Nation,[7] an exposé of the Aryan Nations and the growing neo-Nazi movements in North America, filmed partly inside the Aryan Nations Hayden Lake Idaho compound.

Music

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In 1986, Ryckman co-founded Archer Communications, Inc./QSound Labs, Ltd., an audio technology company which developed proprietary audio technologies for the music, film, TV, computer and video game industries. QSound developed the first patented three-dimensional audio process for playback through traditional stereo.[8] Ryckman assembled a team of entertainment industry professionals to assist in building the company, including CAA co-founder Michael Ovitz, music industry veterans Jimmy Iovine, Shelly Yakus, music producer Bob Ezrin, film producer, George J. Folsey and Warner Bros. director Salah Hassanein. Todd-Ao/Glen Glenn Studios then the world's largest motion picture and television sound studios became a large stakeholder which led QSound to be utilized in various feature film productions including, Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.

In 1990, Ryckman and music attorney Allen Grubman negotiated a deal in the music industry with Polygram NV, then the world's largest record company, for the payment of a mechanical royalty on all albums sold that were mixed with QSound. Ryckman oversaw the engineering of several albums using QSound including Madonna's "The Immaculate Collection", Michael Jackson's "Dangerous', Paula Abdul's "Spellbound", Sting's "The Soul Cages" and Julian Lennon's "Help Yourself". In addition, three music recordings engineered with QSound during Ryckman's tenure won GRAMMY awards including the motion picture soundtrack, Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. The Company achieved a market capitalization approaching $500 million and was covered in Barron's, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter.[9]

After the company's first profitable quarter, Ryckman moved from CEO to co-chairman of QSound and teamed up with QSound VP of Music, Jimmy Iovine, to start a music label which was the impetus for Interscope Records. Shortly thereafter Ryckman was approached to purchase the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL and left the music industry to pursue the ownership of the team.[9]

Sports

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In 1991, Ryckman purchased and privatized the Calgary Stampeders Football Club[10][11] of the Canadian Football League (CFL). At the time the team was struggling financially and Ryckman was widely credited for saving the team.[12] Many changes took place under his ownership, including the signing of Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Doug Flutie,[13] quarterback Jeff Garcia from San Jose State and future pro wrestling superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson[14] and in team management and player personnel. A new marketing campaign was built around "The New Calgary Stampeders". During his tenure the Stampeders broke a number of league and team records, participated in five Grey Cup Championship games, and won the Grey Cup in Toronto in 1992, for the first time in 21 years.[15] Part of the marketing campaign was one of extortion: at one point he demanded that Stampeders fans buy 16,000 season tickets or else he would move the team to San Antonio, Texas.[13]

During his five years in the CFL, Ryckman co-chaired the CFL expansion committee with late actor John Candy and served on the Executive Committee of the CFL Board of Governors. In 1993, he purchased the rights to host the 1993 Grey Cup game for the City of Calgary. That year, he declined the playoff bye the Stampeders had earned in order to get another playoff home game and the ticket sales that resulted from it. The 1993 Grey Cup festival drew a capacity crowd of over 50,000 spectators. Ryckman constructed and donated new private luxury boxes at the Stampeders home field, McMahon Stadium in Calgary. Ryckman was subsequently awarded the CFL's Outstanding Contribution Award for his contributions to both the league and as a Governor.[citation needed] Ryckman was a major advocate of the CFL's American expansion, with part of the rationale being that the expansion fees could serve as a source of revenue for the existing franchises.[16]

In 1995, the Alberta Securities Commission levied costs of its investigation on Ryckman after he was found guilty of stock manipulation in a regulatory hearing, that despite Ryckman's objections, was conducted outside of Alberta civil and criminal courts.[17] Ryckman chose to place the team into receivership to eliminate over $5 million in government debt that he had assumed in his purchase of the team, in order to sell it to Sig Gutsche of Calgary, which was announced and arranged a year before the sale. The final sale of the team was made on April 3, 1996, to Sig Gutsche.[18] Whereas Ryckman had restored interest in the Stampeders and made it a Championship team after 21 years, Gutsche was able to rectify the team's debts and make it profitable again.[19]

MyStudio

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In 2004, Ryckman founded MyStudio, Inc., a private company established to develop MyStudio[20][21] interactive recording studios, Mystudio.net and related technologies. MyStudio was the world's first self-contained, interactive audio and video recording studio available for consumer use. In 2007, Ryckman sold his interest in MyStudio to public company, Studio One Media, Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at $30 million and became the largest shareholder of Studio One.[citation needed] As CEO of MyStudio, Ryckman negotiated multi-year deals with Simon Cowell's "The X Factor," Mark Burnett Productions, The GRAMMY Foundation, EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music, Sony/ATV, Hard Rock International, Warner Music Nashville[22]and the Queen Latifah Show.[citation needed] Multiple patents have been issued and filed relating to MyStudio and its underlying processes and technologies.[23]

In 2008, Ryckman negotiated a music license with publishing giant EMI which allowed consumers for the first time to legally create music videos in a publicly accessible venue using popular music for unlimited online posting.[24] The EMI license was followed up with multi-year licenses with Universal Music, Sony ATV and BMG.[25]

In April, 2011, Ryckman finalized a multi-year agreement involving stakeholders Fox, Freemantle, Sony and Simco for the use of MyStudio's for Simon Cowell's "The X Factor."[26] The 2012 MyStudio auditions resulted in the discovery of top four X Factor finalists "Emblem3" and "Carly Rose Sonenclar". In September, 2013 a MyStudio was installed at SONY Pictures Studios for use on The Queen Latifah show. In September 2014, MyStudio merged with bBooth, Inc.[citation needed]


AfterMaster Audio

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In 2006, Ryckman and audio engineer Shelly Yakus embarked on a multimillion-dollar, multi-year development effort to create AfterMaster HD Audio through AfterMaster Audio Labs. Inc. The award-winning and proprietary [27] AfterMaster hardware and software process creates an audio process and master recording with a loudness, fullness and clarity which AfterMaster claims is unachievable through traditional mastering techniques.[2] The first major music releases using MyStudio AfterMaster HD Audio process were Janet Jackson's "Make Me" produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, and Lady Gaga's multi-platinum "Telephone."[citation needed]

AfterMaster's music mastering process for independent artists, "ProMaster", became the first online independent music mastering service. with marketing partners Guitar Center and later Tunecore. AfterMaster also entered into an agreement wherein its ProMaster division remastered 6,000,000 songs for independent artists for the online independent music website, ReverbNation.

AfterMaster took over the former production offices of Alfred Hitchcock at the Crossroads of the World complex, establishing six recording and mastering studios.[28]

Ryckman serves as Chairman of the AfterMaster Advisory Board which includes music producer, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, songwriter, Diane Warren, music producer, Richard Perry, media investor, Ted Field, former Atlantic, Capitol and Virgin music CEO, Jason Flom, casting director, Sheila Jaffe, former Lucasfilm CEO, Charles Weber, music producer and engineer, Jack Douglas, former Interscope CEO of Urban Music, Ron Gillyard, film producer, Gary Goldstein[29]and former Virgin and Warner music CEO, Phil Quartararo.[citation needed]

On April 1, 2014, ON Semiconductor, a multinational developer and manufacturer of semiconductors partnered with AfterMaster Audio Labs to incorporate AfterMaster Audio in semiconductor chips for use in consumer electronic products.[30] In November 2014, superstar Justin Timberlake joined AfterMaster Audio Labs as a co-owner.[2] In 2016, mastering engineer Pete Doell joined as head of Aftermaster's music mastering.

In 2017, Ryckman and his partner Shelly Yakus took over and renovated the 40-year-old Graham Nash recording studio in Hollywood, at which many well-known artists had recorded. The studio was upgraded to include an 80 track SSL 4000 G+ console and up-to-date gear and instruments.[31]

Honors and awards

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Aftermaster was awarded the Technical Achievement Award at the 2010 Hollywood Music and Media Awards[32] for its MyStudio and AfterMaster HD Audio technologies developed by Ryckman and his engineering team. Aftermaster's patented technology and products were recognized with three awards at the 2016 CES show in Las Vegas.[33]

Ryckman received Canada's Vanier Award for Outstanding Young Canadian in 1993 for his business and community accomplishments.[34]

Discography

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Mastering (partial list):[35]

  • Aerosmith - We All Fall Down
  • Akon - One In The Chamber (Single release on 2014 GRAMMY nominated album)
  • Alice Cooper - Madhouse Rock Tour
  • Diddy - I Hate That You Love Me (Platinum)
  • Donna Summer - To Paris With Love (Billboard #1 Dance)
  • Emmy Awards - Born To Run - Jimmy Fallon
  • Janet Jackson - Make Me (Billboard #1 Hot Dance Club Songs Platinum)
  • Jill Scott - From The Vault
  • Jordin Sparks - It Ain't You.
  • Kerli - Army Of Love - (Billboard #1 Hot Dance Club Songs)
  • Lady Gaga - Telephone (Multi-platinum, Billboard #1 Pop)
  • Nick Cannon - White People Party Music
  • Mack Wilds - Own It (Single release on 2014 GRAMMY nominated album)
  • Ray J - 1 Thing Leads To Another

QSound mixing credits:

Patents

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Patents issued: Audio Process, Live Broadcast Interview, Low/High Resolution, Studio Booth - United States Patents: 8,508,572, 8,169,548, 8,144,257, 8,089,564, 9,390,698.[36]

Personal life

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He married Elaine (Howes) Ryckman and together they have three children, Lauren, Aaron and Kiera.[37]

Charity

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Ryckman has been active with several charitable organizations including the Easter Seals, Uncles at Large, Cystic Fibrosis and Cancer Society. Ryckman currently serves on the advisory board of the Felix Organization whose principals include Sheila Jaffe, Darryl McDaniels and Mark Wahlberg.[38] Ryckman was the Executive Producer of the Felix PSA video "Walk This Way" which was directed by Penny Marshall and featured Aerosmith and 25 celebrities. The Felix Organization sends hundreds of underprivileged inner-city foster kids to summer camp every year.

References

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  4. ^ "AfterMaster Blends Tradition And Tech From Hollywood Studio". Forbes, November 19/2014. Melissa Daniels.
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  11. ^ "Today in History" Red Deer Advocate, October 24, 2016
  12. ^ "Calgary Stampeders". Archived from the original on March 25, 2005. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  13. ^ a b "Not-so-friendly persuasion selling tickets in Canada". The Baltimore Sun. July 23, 1995. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  14. ^ "Dwayne Johnson reflects on the CFL's impact on his life". CFL.ca. March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  15. ^ "Official site of the Calgary Stampeders as powered by SLAM! Sports". October 14, 2002. Archived from the original on October 14, 2002. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  16. ^ "New book by Willes explores the CFL's American era". Regina, Saskatchewan: Leader Post. November 23, 2013. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  17. ^ "Arizona Court of Appeals: Alberta Securities Commission v. Ryckman". Caselaw.findlaw.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  18. ^ Cosentino, Frank (December 17, 2014). Home Again. Lulu.com. ISBN 9781312745476.
  19. ^ "Former Stamps owner Sig Gutsche dies at 64". Archived from the original on September 18, 2013.
  20. ^ "Mall Mini-Studios Offer New Route to Auditions". Associated Press. Archived from the original on May 5, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  21. ^ "Studio One Media to install recording booths at malls nationwide" Phoenix Business Journal, By Lynn Ducey, Dec 3, 2010
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