Held this year on the 3rd to the 5th of October at Gambir Expo, Jakarta, the Synchronize Festival is one of Indonesia’s most anticipated annual music events, featuring a diverse lineup of artists across multiple genres from traditional, indie, to modern commercial pop acts.
The festival’s District Stage featured a star-studded lineup including Efek Rumah Kaca, Barasuara, Bernadya, nostalgic 2000s icons such as Kangen Band and Letto, and a much-anticipated performance by Guruh Gipsy, who combined 96 channels of traditional and modern instruments to make it one of the most complex setups of the weekend for the sound team at Jakarta-based event services company DSS Rental.
The District Stage deployed an all-NEXO system with a Yamaha RIVAGE PM7 digital mixing system, with support throughout from members of the Yamaha Musik Indonesia Distributor (YMID) technical team.
A GEO M12 line array was configured with 12 boxes per side as the main speakers, supported by 14 x MSUB18, 4 x RS18, and 4 x LS18 subwoofers configured as sub-array, along with 6 x PS15R2 point source speakers for front and side fills.
Operating in passive mode with amplification and processing from NEXO NXAMP Powered TD Controllers, the GEO M12 system achieved exceptional clarity and uniform coverage, with the main speaker throw reaching approximately 70 meters. Measurements at the Front of House position, located 35 meters from the stage, averaged between 98–103 dBA, delivering impactful yet controlled sound for both performers and audiences.
System design and tuning were led by Ahmad Yusuf Ardisasmita and Ryan Andriesyah, working closely with Edmonds Angkawijaya, Gabriel Gunawan, and Dwivaldo Desprialdi from YMID’s technical team to ensure optimal performance throughout the three-day festival. Their expertise and meticulous preparation ensured the NEXO system delivered a natural and powerful sound experience.
According to Ryan, the NEXO NS-1 simulation software proved highly accurate when compared to the actual on-site measurements, and the GEO M12 system required only minimal EQ adjustments to achieve the desired target curve.
“The GEO M12 system proved its versatility, providing even coverage and natural sound reinforcement that met the demands of every act performing on the District Stage.”
Pictured L to R: Ryan Indra Kusumah (YMID), Ahmad Yusuf Ardisasmita (System Engineer), Ozon Amidjojo (Sync Fest’s Head of Sound), “Gam” Fajarianto (DSS Rental), Andreas Pahlanova (District Stage in-house FOH engineer), Edmonds Angkawijaya (YMID), Gabriel Gunawan (YMID), Dwivaldo Desprialdi (YMID).
