AES Student Membership

Being a Student Member of the Audio Engineering Society has never been more important, as technology whips forward and many segments of our industry literally reinvent themselves. A successful career in audio must be built on future-proof knowledge and skills, supported by a community of professionals who share your passion for audio and commitment to the highest audio quality.

Student Member

See Criteria Below
  • Partake in standards development
  • Free access to all E-library
  • Journal of the AES
  • AES Inside Track
  • AES Live Access
  • Vote in Society elections
  • Hold office (e.g. Board of Governors, Board of Directors)
  • Can appear in “Find an engineer” Search (optional)

Membership for Educators

See Criteria Below
  • Partake in standards development
  • Free access to all E-library
  • Journal of the AES
  • AES Inside Track
  • AES Live Access
  • Vote in Society elections
  • Hold office (e.g. Board of Governors, Board of Directors)
  • Can appear in “Find an engineer” Search (optional)

A Student Member may be any student interested in audio engineering and enrolled in an audio program at a school, college, or university. Students may claim status as Student Members during any period(s) of academic training. These need not be consecutive but cannot exceed a total of 10 years. After 10 years a current Student Member will be converted to Associate Member according to the Recent Graduate fee schedule below.

 

Recent Graduate Fee Schedule – only available to current AES Student Members:

First year post-graduation: $50 (Student rate)

Second year post-graduation: $75

Third year post-graduation: $100

Fourth year post-graduation: $125 (Associate Member rate)

 

Please note that an AES Student Member loses eligibility for the Recent Graduate discount if the membership lapses anytime within the first 3 years after graduation.

The AES has active members across the world, including educators teaching in a wide range of audio programs. Educators are encourage to sign up to AES membership. Full members are eligible to advise student sections.

Student Discounts:

Audio Engineering Society Student Members receive a number of freebies and exclusive deals from world renowned audio companies. 

Software:

Cycling 74 logo

Max Licence

Audio Fusion SoundCheck Pro

Acustica logo

Cream 2

  • 3 Months free license
Izotope logo

Insight 2

  • 3 Months free license
Lexicon by Harman

MPX-L Native Reverb

  • 3 Months free license

OTL Suite and Room Modes Acoustics Software

  • 3 Months free license

SpectraFoo Standard

  • 3 Months free license
VEVA sound

VEVA Collect

  • 3 Months free license

Hardware:

  • Exclusive Discounts
MXL Logo
  • Exclusive Discounts (US Only)

  • Exclusive Discounts from Antelope Audio

Media:

Kadenze Logo
  • 3 Months Premium Membership
  • Discounts and Educational Resources