Pete Hawk

Kansas City, MO USA

July 11, 2008

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Pete is a musician/recording engineer who produces ambient music in his own studio.  He also produces subliminal meditation CDs, is a published author, and is marrying the love of his life this August on 8/8/08.

Band/artist history

When I was around 5 or so I discovered that I could play the piano by ear.  I would hear a song and then pick out the notes on the piano.  In my teens I started doing this with my mom's classical guitar.  From there I bought my first synthesizer, lead guitar, and bass guitar.  My first recording experiences were "bouncing tracks" between two tape recorders and I had a blast doing that. 

Now I'm able to record with a really nice Tascam digital multi-track recorder, as well as do all sorts of editing on my computer.  As far as keyboards go I'm using a Yamaha Tyros 2 as my favorite one, and a Roland SH-201.  I recently had a Korg Triton 61 and will most likely get one again because I already miss it.  I also use Sample Tank 2.2, Prophet V (software), and some other cool programs.

Have you performed in front of an audience?

Not at the moment. If it came up for me to play live I would consider it though.

Your musical influences

I have always felt inspired while watching movies.  The sound systems are so awesome that I usually leave a theater feeling very pumped up.  After seeing "The Matrix" for the first time, I wanted to immediately see it again because the music just blew my mind.  But now I basically am into ethereal ambient music.  I love keyboards and use them more than anything else.

What equipment do you use?

Yamaha, Roland, Tascam, and several computer based sound products.

On playlists (6)

street316's station

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