About Mikel
Background
Mikel grew up near Seattle in a French-American family, able to share and experience both cultures. He played the piano as a child for nine years and appreciated soothing and orchestral music.
While working on his Bachelor's in computer science, he discovered electronic bass music, quickly became enthralled with its sounds, and starting producing his own music. After working in software development for a year, he decided to pursue a career in audio design and became certified in Audio Production Techniques by the University of Washington.
Mikel is constantly influenced by modern electronic music and SFX design, allowing his abilities in each to support the other. His Sound is best described as a combination of rich ambient textures and futuristic hard-hitters.
Skills
- Proficient with working with DAW (Ableton, Pro Tools) and plugins: Synthesizers, EQ/Stereo, tambre-enhancing FX, and lots of creative filters!
- Field recording & foley
- Able to analyze and recreate sonic character
- Able to design unique character for desired context
- Favorite tools: Xfer Serum, Minimal Audio Current, S-layer, Valhalla reverbs, Ableton stock FX