Earlier this year, DWR Distribution had the pleasure of welcoming DiGiCo’s Tristan Mazire and Ian Staddon to South Africa for an exclusive DiGiCo Masterclass. DWR’s Kyle Robson, who has represented the DiGiCo brand, helped coordinate the visit and share his expertise with attendees.
The Masterclass took place at DWR’s Johannesburg offices in June and at the GrandWest Arena in Cape Town, with both sessions fully booked. Tristan shared his insights from over 20 years of experience in live sound, post-production, and recording, with a focus on DiGiCo consoles, KLANG, and Fourier Audio integration.
“My experience in South Africa was amazing,” said Tristain. “It’s a beautiful country, and I met so many talented technicians. The training sessions were packed, and delegates were highly engaged, asking thoughtful questions about workflows and processes. The level of knowledge here is really impressive.”
Ian Staddon added, “It’s been a wonderful trip. Everyone has been so welcoming, and it’s always a highlight to meet people who generously share their time and passion for audio.”
Kyle Robson also loved the experience. “What really blew their minds was that we had over 40 attendees in Johannesburg and more than 30 in Cape Town! I think everyone took something valuable away from it, which was great. We had a mix of entry-level engineers and highly respected professionals, and each person was able to learn something new.
“Tristan was a bit nervous at first because of the crowd, but it was great for him to see how eager people in South Africa are to learn — he really enjoyed that. Having Ian with us felt like welcoming him back into the family. It turned into a wonderful bonding experience between DWR and DiGiCo, and our relationship has become even stronger. What made it even more powerful was that Tristan didn’t just focus on DiGiCo — he also covered Klang, Fourier Audio, and Sound Devices, showing how everything connects within one ecosystem. The ‘shock factor’ with DiGiCo has worn off in the best way because they continue to innovate and surprise — now it’s all about seeing how the products integrate and where they’re headed next. Things are only going to keep getting bigger, better, and more seamless. This really feels like the start of even more exciting things to come.”
On behalf of everyone at DWR, a heartfelt thank you to Tristan and Ian for making this visit so memorable and to all the delegates for joining us. Thank you also to the team at GrandWest Arena for your hospitality.
