Luigi Lazareno (musician, producer, certified Pro Tools instructor)

CITY: Houston, TX / Mexico City, MX

WEBSITE: www.midilandia.com 

FAVORITE MUSIC SOFTWARE: Pro Tools

Namba Gear: Big Namba Studio Backpack

Luigi Lazareno is an honor graduate of the Berkee School of Music, with experience of over 35 years in the music industry as a Director, Producer, Composer, Arranger and Pianist for the most important record labels in the industry: Polygram Records, Peerless, Musart, Melody, Sony, and BMG/Ariola. He has participated as Producer, Musical Director with artists such as: Vicky Carr, Ricky Martin, Luis Miguel, Lucero, Jorge Muñiz, Rocío Banquells, Wilfrido Vargas, Manoela Torres, Lorenzo Antonio, Emanuel, Alberto Vázquez, Cesar Costa, Napoleón, Trigo Limpio and Frank Pourcel among others.

Luigi has also participated as a producer, arranger in the most popular music festivals in Latin America, Festival OTI, Valores Juveniles, Juguemos a cantar and Talento Grupero. He was selected as musical director of theater musicals like The Fantastiks and Kumán Rock Opera and has performed as pianist and keyboardist for different types of bands of Latin Music, Jazz and Pop.

Producer and Musical director for Latin TV series like: Somos (with news broadcaster legend Jacobo Sabludowsky), and Soap operas like: Al filo de la muerte, Muchachitas, and The Show of the Stars with Cesar Costa, Luigi has received several nominations, awards and gold records throughout his 35 year career.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR LATEST PROJECT.

I just moved to Texas and I opened an Official Digidesign Certification Training Facility, I always liked to share my knowledge and this new adventure gives me the chance to do it teaching Pro Tools users in English and Spanish and living full time in the USA; it’s a one time life experience.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?

As a computer freak I’d like to have my computer and portable recording with me at all times, and especially when I go on the road or to teach on site, My Big Namba Studio Backpack allows me to take my stuff effortlessly, due to the fact that it’s so well designed that the weight is evenly distributed, so my back doesn’t get hurt even in long walks in airport aisles. And it fits perfectly on the upper bin over the passenger seat.

My Mobile DAW contains a Mac PowerBook, Oxygen8 V2, Profire 610, a external HD to accommodate sound data and all the goodies and cables and more cables… …the Studio Backpack has plenty of room to accommodate all that and much more, writing pads, cell phone, etc…can’t move without my Big Namba.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE REMOTE RECORDING LOCATION.

Well, Well..I’d certainly like to use my mobile Pro Tools DAW and do programming at the pool, nothing more relaxing and inspiring than the sound of water and the breathing of fresh air.

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George Whittam (voice-over studio & services)

CITY: Los Angeles, CA

WEBSITE: www.vostudiotech.com

FAVORITE MUSIC SOFTWARE: Twisted Wave

NAMBA GEAR: Shaka Laptop Messenger

George M. Whittam is owner and founder of ElDorado Recording Services. George is a 1997 graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Audio Technology with a Minor in Communications. George went on to acquire considerable expertise in music recording by working with various musicians and artists in the Philadelphia area. He also gained broadcast engineering experience working at a radio station in Philadelphia as the remote engineer for the NFL Eagles Radio Network.

George was introduced to the world of voice-overs through a producer at the station, Howard Parker, who asked the station’s engineer to help him build a home studio in New York City. George came along to assist. George later followed Parker to Los Angeles and furthered his already diverse experience by working on over 15 film projects in 3 years as a sound mixer and boom operator.

From a handful of satisfied clients, George has now built a business that works solely with voice-over studios and clients. His extensive knowledge of computers, software, equipment, and troubleshooting abilities makes him a sought after expert and indispensable on-call technician. He is globally considered a top authority in voice-over recording technology. He has invested thousands of hours researching studio design, recording equipment, and creating training materials for voice actors. In so doing, he has also become an industry innovator by developing specialized services that cater exclusively to voice-over professionals.

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At ERS we use the NAMBA bags to create custom portable recording packages called VO2GO for the traveling voice-over artist. VO2Go’s are portable recording kits built to order for the traveling voice-over actor, using exactly what the individual needs. A typical VO2Go kit includes a Dell Mini 10 or Macbook, Rode NTG1 or NTG3 mic, CEntrance MicPort Pro USB preamp, Source Connect Standard, recording software of choice, Sennheiser PX100 headphones, Stage Ninja Scorpion mic arm, and Namba Gear Shaka or Lil Namba Remix bag.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?

I first saw Namba Gear at the NAMM show in Jan. 2009 and was immediately impressed with the bags. The color, design, features, sizes, and coincidentally very close proximity to my office, has made a very welcome, convenient, and cost effective addition to my modest but focused portfolio.

Personally, I use a the Shaka Laptop Messenger bag and I put a lot of stuff in there. Typically it’s just my Macbook Pro 15″, a small toolkit, a MicPort Pro (just in case), power supply, and various small cables. Today I had my Powerbook 12″ in there along with the Macbook Pro. The Shaka bag holds everything securely and safely, looks attractive, is comfortable to carry, and the price is right!

TELL US ABOUT YOUR VOICE-OVER CLIENTS AND THEIR NEEDS.

My clients take their mic, mic mount, audio interface, laptop, printer, and other items when they travel the world, so the Shaka Bag is a nature fit. They can never be completely unavailable to record a spot for a national TV campaign.

Sometimes a client may prefer the extra space to carry additional mic accessories, a compact printer, or even a change of clothes for an overnight. In these circumstances we recommend the Lil Namba Remix Backpack. It creates a nice step up in protection for your gear, and a lot more compartments to fit it all neatly.

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Christian Martirano (keyboards, Broadway sound designer)

CITY: New Milford, CT

WEBSITE:  http://www.designsounds.com

FAVORITE MUSIC SOFTWARE: Digital Performer 6.02, Logic 8; Melodyne Studio 3; Synthogy Ivory, Upright Pianos, Italian Grand; Arturia, Native Instruments, and Waves Plug-ins.

NAMBA GEAR: Big Namba Studio Backpack

I’ve had a pretty varied career with one of the highlights as Director of Product Development for Kurzweil Music Systems for more than 12 years during their heyday. I created many of the sound programs used on their award winning products.

Earlier on, I had a band called Voices (Atco Records) and handled all keyboards, synth arranging and programming. After Voices I was in The Solution (Last Kingdom Records/Vision Records). In addition to playing keyboards, I programmed all synths and drum tracks. The group performed live for BET on the Bobby Jones Gospel Hour in Nashville, TN.

Currently, and in addition to my other projects, I perform live with Higher & Higher Band.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR LATEST PROJECT, RECORDING, OR PERFORMANCE:

Recently I had the pleasure of working with a long time friend, David Rosenthal (famed keyboardist with Billy Joel’s band) programming for A Tale of Two Cities that ran on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theater. We used Muse Receptors, and Kurzweil K2600XS to supplement acoustic instruments and produce an rich orchestral score. These projects require an intensive amount of work reducing the score, deciding which player gets what instrumental parts, creating complex split and layered programs, and creating new notated musical parts for each keyboardists to play.

I just completed recording an impressive choir at a private high school for the gifted (Canterbury School) that was also filmed for a new promotional piece the school will use to attract new students.

As part of my regular business, I am the choir director/keyboardist for St. Francis Xavier Parish in CT. I had the pleasure of recording our Christmas concert that consisted of selections by Bach, Vivaldi and others. I continue to play weekly in an Open Door Band at the United Methodist Church, also in CT.

I routinely program synthesizers for all major manufacturers and just completed programming custom patches for Nord for their Wave instrument. Nord will release these patches to their customer base.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?

I love my Big Namba Studio Backpack! When I am programming for Broadway shows, due to equity rules, I am not allowed to be ‘on the stage’ programming during breaks. The stage must be clear. This means that often the programmers must have a duplicate setup in an available room somewhere in the theater. As budgets are very tight, often I will use a USB keyboard controller and my laptop to make musical changes to the newly notated keyboard parts and print them from a local printer, and we may ask for rack versions of the keyboard models for the duplicate setup (racks are cheaper) and I will use my USB keyboard and laptop to make musical sound changes. We will store these changes to a drive and transfer them to the pit gear when we are allowed to.

My Namba Studio Backpack allows me to bring a 25 note USB keyboard, my MacBook Pro a small USB to MIDI interface, some cables and music notation paper or printing paper, and a few pedals. In major cities, parking is always a problem and frequently I must drag my gear for many blocks to reach the theater to avoid the over priced parking that is closer to the theater districts. I am able to grab my Namba Backpack and go. It is comfortable, protects my gear and allows me to bring what I need in one package making life so much easier! In the past, I had my laptop case, another bag with pedals, cables, headphones, and USB to MIDI interface, and a briefcase with paper, the score, pencils etc. I had to use a small luggage hand truck to cart it to the theater. Now I just grab my Namba. Very cool!

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE REMOTE RECORDING LOCATION.

My favorite remote recording location is in my car! I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 12V to AC adapter and can work for hours regardless of battery life. I even use the audio output of my laptop (when not doing critical listening work) and plug it into my car stereo system as that is frequently where I listen to my mixes anyway. Bringing my Namba Studio Backpack assures me that I have everything I need, and that my gear is well protected when I am on the move. Sometimes, I get out and do some work in a coffee shop when I need an energy boost and a change of scene. I always attract a lot of attention when flying, but that is another story!

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Mark Zonder (drummer, recording artist, studio owner)

CITY: Encinitas, California

WEBSITE: www.markzonder.com,  www.myspace.com/markzonder  

FAVORITE MUSIC SOFTWARE: Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo

NAMBA GEAR: Big Namba Studio Backpack

I played drums in the school bands all the way from elementary school through high school. I was also jamming with other guys I could find. I sued to play with a friend of mine who played the sax. We used to play really bad versions of Chicago’s first album. I loved the sound, but we were horrible.

I played with various cover bands playing a few originals. We did everything from heavy stuff to commercial music. This was a big learning experience. While playing in a local band, I met Bill Tsamis and I joined him with the Warlord band. We would spend hours of just playing guitar and drums.

Bill and I decided to move to L.A. to follow our dreams. We moved into a small part of a big building in N. Hollywood. We auditioned singers for what seemed like years and could never find our man. We recorded a couple of albums and a self-produced video and things just sort of fell apart.

As things fell apart, I sort of wound up with our building/rehearsal studio. Since I played the drums, I needed the space. One day a friend of mine asked me to use the space and pay me $20. A light bulb went off and within a year I had taken over the entire 10,000 sq. ft. building. This is how my original rehearsal and recording studio known as Bill’s Place was born. We have had some of the biggest bands in the world as well as some of the smallest bands, and everything in between. Bill’s Place is still going strong.

One of the best musical educations I got is when I played with Charles and Astrid of the band Animotion. They were coming from an entirely different musical place than I was. But I was willing to learn and they were willing to teach. This was a situation where I was playing all pads through an interface that was triggering a very early Akai unit. I was getting the click with the keyboard player that was also tied to a couple of sequencers.

I got a call from Jim Matheos of Fates Warning. As things worked out, I started working on material and before I knew it I was in Connecticut at the Carriage House Studios recording the Perfect Symmetry album. Fates made several American and European tours and toured with Dream Theater and Queensryche. I am very thankful for all my experiences with Fates. The music has been challenging as well as I have gotten to see the world doing what I love to do.

Currently I am involved with several recording projects and plan to continue releasing albums and touring the world.

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I’ve been doing a lot of drum clinics with Guitar Center sponsored by DW Drums, Zildjian, Remo, Vater and Toca, and starting to record the new Slavior record. Slavior includes Michael Schenker Group guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay, ex-Tribe of Gypsies singer Gregg Analla, and ex-Steve Vai/Ring of Fire bassist Philip Bynoe. Also been doing session work in my own recording studio.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?

I like the way I can get both a computer, sampler and i/0 box along with cables into the bag. The Big Namba Studio Backpack also keeps everything very organized. This bag has been great with these drum clinics as it keeps all of my computer stuff in the same place and makes it very easy to pack and go.

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Thiago Pinheiro (composer, performing & recording musician)

CITY: São Paulo, Brazil

WEBSITE: www.thiagopinheiro.com 

FAVORITE MUSIC SOFTWARE: ProTools

NAMBA GEAR: Big Namba Studio Backpack

Thiago Pinheiro began playing the piano at the age of 2. When four years old, he composed his first song. Within the 20 years of his career, he has played with people as distinct as Men at Work, Danilo Perez, Billy Cobham and Toninho Horta and Stevie Wonder.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR LATEST PROJECT, RECORDING, OR PERFORMANCE?

I am very active and my projects range from electronic and experimental music, to jazz, pop, world music and more. Everything happening at the same time. There’s a trio which I play drums on, three electronic music projects on tour (much better experience thanks to the backpack!), two duos with guitar players, the piano solo works, clinics and workshops, mixing and producing other bands too.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?

Versatility! My Mac and my controller fit in, if instead I want a rack-unit soundcard and some extra cables, it also fits in with ease. I could spend lots of time just describing how great this backpack is. From the measures that never got me in trouble checking-in on airports, to the light blue color inside that contrasts with the cables and parts so I can quickly find what i need. Also the cable managemment system is very nice and lets you setup really fast! The construction is great which makes it perfect for the road. I can even be a little bit evil and say: I love showing it to people and looking at how much they want one just like mine as soon as they see it!

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE REMOTE RECORDING LOCATION?

Touring with the electronic music projects often gets me to remote locations that are completely unusual. July 2009 I played at a week long festival that took a whole river island that appears 3 months every year when the level of the water goes down for the Brazilian winter (which isn’t cold at all at this place!). My Namba goes on with me and makes the whole experience much better because I know the equipment is safe and that setting things up will be as easy as opening the bag and finding everything in it’s place. Another very interesting project the Namba will be used for, is an expedition to record the remanescent music of a native brazilian tribe. Instead of a few bags to keep things separate, the Namba is intelligently designed so everything is kept where it should be. I often compose music during flights too. How could I do that without my Namba?! I just cannot describe how happy I am with this backpack!

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Corey Wallace a.k.a. Coreysan (Composer, Performing & recording musician)

CITY: Tacarigua, Trinidad

WEBSITE: www.coreysan.com

Namba Gear: Big Namba Studio Backpack

Corey Wallace a.k.a Coreysan has been involved in music since 1987. This self-taught musician’s musical explorations are as diverse as Trinidad and Tobago, the country from which he comes.

As a Trinidadian musician/artiste, observing his global/universal nature, Coreysan continues to expand upon the scope of multicultural influences available in the Caribbean with the musical culture of both the modern and old worlds, through the fusion of live and electronic elements that find a common ground in his music. He creates music that reaches out to all walks of life, conjuring different ways of projecting a universal message that is mysterious and adventurous, yet digestible by all. He calls this music “Electronic Caribbean World Fusion”.

Coreysan has produced, arranged, recorded and mastered two CD albums, Coreysan (2004) and Light and Shadow (2006) at Khongharhee studios, his studio in Tacarigua, Trinidad. These two CDs featured his original compositions including collaborations with Trinidadian poets and a special collaboration with international recording artiste Remo Fernandes (Goa, India) who graciously plays the Indian bamboo flute on the instrumental Track “Varem” (Coreysan 2004).

In February 2008, Coreysan performed for the first time out of his homeland as a solo artiste at the 12th Millennium Music Conference (MMC 12) held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where he left a lasting impact with his Electronic Caribbean World Fusion.

In August 2008, he also had the opportunity to open for the Trinidadian Rapso/World Fusion band “3 Canal” at their concert held at The Cobden, London, England while they were on their European Summer Tour 2008 of France, BelgiumEngland. and

This year (March 2009) Coreysan had the honour of being selected to perform at South by South West 2009 held in Austin, Texas which presented yet another opportunity for him to showcase his work on an international stage. Those present at the showcase thoroughly enjoyed Coreysan’s “off the beaten track” performance, so much that he is planning to do a follow up performance in Austin in the near future.

He has also performed with Trinidadian groups as a session bassist at numerous international music festivals like Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland 2000), Caribbean Roots (N.Y.C 2000), Le Printemps de Bourge, (France 2001), Womex 2007 (Seville, Spain) and France (2008).

WHAT IS YOUR LATEST PROJECT? WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON?

Presently, I’m working on new material featuring my recently acquired Theremin, which was given to me by J. Fred Brillhart of Fredrico Percussions while attending/performing at MMC 12 in Pennsylvania, February 2008. My third CD album “In Transit” will be released in the summer of 2009.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?

“Yes! The Big Namba swallowed my entire mobile set up (E-mu Xboard25, Edirol UA-25EX, Audio Technica M50 headphones, mic & cables, USB and other cables and the list goes on.) I got a little fight with my laptop (17″ Dell Inspiron 9400) which is kinda big for a laptop/desktop replacement these days. It just took a little angling and that was it. Everything fits inside…. WOW! What was more mind blowing was the weight distribution of the backpack. When I lifted it up from the handle, it felt like I had the whole set up in the bag (literally) but when I put it on my back it suddenly felt light, comfortable and well balanced. I am thoroughly impressed with this bag and think that it is an engineering masterpiece.”

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NAME: Mike Acosta aka DJ Michael Trance (dj/producer)

CITY: Los Angeles, CA

WEBSITE: www.djmichaeltrance.com

FAVORITE MUSIC SOFTWARE: Ableton Live 8, Pro Tools LE8

NAMBA GEAR: Lil Namba Remix Backpack

Having played across the U.S. and over-seas, Michael Trance is a name that is no stranger to the electronic music scene. From Hollywood’s trendiest spots, such as the Vanguard & Avalon to his current residency on Saturday nights at Circus in Hollywood, Michael has a long history in the LA club scene. Under the names Mike Acosta and Michael Trance, he has done production work and remixes for many big artist names. His sound design and content creation skills have been featured in many keyboard workstations, samplers and groove box musical instruments from Roland U.S.

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Currently has been working on new sound sets for the Roland flagship workstation keyboard, the Fantom-G, along with content development for future products. Michael just finished remixing tracks for such artists as Kid Cudi and The Paradiso Girls.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?

I love the design and comfort of the Lil Namba Remix Backpack. It’s very flexible for me as a DJ/producer with all the traveling I have to do at times and club gigs. I can fit my Macbook Pro 15″ with cables, hard drive, 12″ vinyl and Serato box when it’s club time and a mini keyboard or pad controller when it’s producer time.

It is ergonomically correct for my back and the super cushy shoulder straps make it even better. I also love the fact that the Lil Namba Remix bag does NOT make my back sweat like some other bags I have tried before. There’s plenty of space inside for all kinds of things and it does not look big at all when wearing it and walking into the club (it’s very stylish). I can unpack quickly to set up to play my set and I can quickly pack up once the club is over and security is rushing all the djs to get out. This is a great bag and I would highly recommend it to any dj using their laptop as part of their show. Great job Namba!

WHERE DO YOU PREFER TO RECORD?

As far as a favorite remote location to record, I would have to say outside by my pool or in the airplane. The only thing I hate about working on music during a flight is the nosey person next to me grilling me with 50 million questions about what I’m doing and how is it all possible. So I think outside by my pool would be #1.

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Famed drummer Mauricio Claveria of La Ley and Los Concorde recently got a Big Namba Studio Backpack and noticed that we didn’t have much information about our products in Spanish. So our new amigo Mauricio volunteered to give us a video in espanol to help us get our point across.

For those that do not speak Spanish, Mauricio arrives at the studio in Mexico City on his motorcycle with his aerodynamic Big Namba, and proceeds to explain all of the equipment he carries in his Namba Gear backpack. (Watch for the part where he puts his headphones in the front pocket and the bag just swallows them.)

Muchos gracias, Mauricio!

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NAME: Igor Len (composer/producer)

CITY: Los Angeles / Moscow

WEBSITE: www.igorlen.com

FAVORITE MUSIC SOFTWARE: Logic Pro, Bias PEAK, Native Instruments KOMPLETE.

NAMBA GEAR: Big Namba Studio Backpack

Igor Len is a pianist, keyboardist and composer. He was born in Riga, Latvia. After receiving a masters degree in Classical Piano from prestigious Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and touring with leading Soviet rock bands around the world he relocated to United States in the early 90’s. Since then, he works as a composer, producer, arranger, remixer, pianist, recording and mixing engineer, focusing on producing orchestral and electronic music soundtracks for video and audio advertisement, television and film. Igor is also working for Roland US as Audio Projects Manager composing and producing demos and soundtracks for video advertising, leading recording and sampling sessions, designing sounds and sound effects.

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Working for Roland US, there is always a lot on my plate. One of my recent projects was a trailer for the groundbreaking new instrument V-Piano which was released at NAMM 2009. It was a great challenge, since it had to be scored exactly as a movie trailer.

My most recent solo project begins with another opportunity to collaborate with legendary guitarist Neal Schon (Journey). This time it is based on ethno-cinematic drumbeds that I am developing in my studio. We’re aiming for a bit more aggressive material and possibly a live set. We will see how many directions it will go.

At this time it’s already a lot a fun!

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?

Working in several studios at the same time means you drag a lot of gear around. I was attracted to this backpack not just for its looks, but with the inside design - lots of clever pockets, dedicated areas for cable management, great space for my MacBook or a keyboard controller. It is also solidly constructed, which I know will endure over time. Once I purchased and used the backpack, I realized that the coolest thing about it is how it distributes weight evenly on the back. Since I tend to put so much stuff in my bags to the studio, I was concerned it would kill my back, but it’s just fine - it feels lighter then it actually is. The Big Namba is my only backpack now. Anyone who makes music and uses a laptop or keyboard-controller should check this great backpack out!

WHERE DO YOU PREFER TO RECORD?

If I’m not recording at Roland US or my home studio, then I’m most likely at Martinsound Studio in Alhambra, CA. This studio is owned by the creator of the first motorized faders - “Flying Faders”, Joe Martinson. It has that good ol’ feeling - vintage mixing board, solid outboard equipment, awesome sounding room and a great chief sound engineer Dan Blessinger is a joy to work with!

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NAME: Jeff Rona (award-winning film composer)

CITY: Santa Monica, CA

WEBSITE: www.jeffrona.com

FAVORITE MUSIC SOFTWARE: Logic

NAMBA GEAR: Shaka Laptop Messenger

Jeff Rona is a contemporary film composer and recording artist who has worked on numerous film and television scores, including Homicide: Life On The Street, The Lion King, Traffic, The Net, Toys, Mission: Impossible II and many, many others. Prior to becoming an established composer, Rona was active in the creative and technical aspects of electronic music, and was one of the architects of the MIDI standard. He is author of The Reel World, a guide to the art and business of film scoring, and which grew out of a column of the same name which he regularly writes for Keyboard Magazine.

His projects have received numerous awards including Oscar, Peabody & Emmy awards, and countless film festival awards around the world. He is a two time recipient of the ASCAP film and television music award. He was commissioned to compose a concert for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which toured throughout China.

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I spent a lot of 2008 traveling thru China as part of my composing, recording and performing for the 2008 Olympic games. I’m back in the studio now scoring the horror/thriller ‘The Tortured’,  and the video game God Of War 3.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?

My laptop is a portable studio as well as my lifeline away from the studio. I carry demos, record sessions all from my laptop and audio interface. I put my gear thru a lot, and safety counts! I’m a “bag guy” and I’ve gotta have a great bag. That’s why I chose the Shaka Laptop Messenger bag.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE REMOTE RECORDING LOCATION?
In the homes and personal studios of some of the best musical artists on the planet.

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