Sound Source Unlimited Programmers Team
Profiles (as published by SSU in their 1992-93 catalogue):
Dr. Manny Fernandez
Manny is one of Yamaha America's "top guns". He has designed factory sounds for the TX81Z, TX802, DX7IID/FD, SY77 and TG77. He has been to Yamaha Japan and usually works from the prototype stage on up to the production model. He has also programmed for Kawai and Peavey and, at this printing, is designing a factory card for Korg's Wavestation (he already did one for us).
SSU sounds: SY99, SY77/TG77, TX81Z, DX7IID/FD/E!, TX802, Wavestation, K1, V50, K2000.
Mike Peake (Technosis)
Mike is a well-respected programmer in manufacturer circles. He has programmed sounds for Yamaha, Ensoniq and Kawai in the U.S. He has mastered classic analog synthesis and is also well-versed with newer digital synthesis techniques. Beware: Mike is delightfully twisted and his sounds are not for the squeamish!
SSU sounds: Wavestation and Wavestation A/D, M1, K1, K4, SY77/TG77, JD-800, S3.
Vincent Penny
Vince is a well-respected programmer in the Los Angleles studio scene. Very often he gets called in to program "on the spot" and is always in high demand. His speciality is atmospheric-type sounds designed for film scoring and New Age work.
SSU sounds: M1, M3R, SY77/TG77, SY22, SQ-1, XD-5.
Andrew Schlesinger
Andrew routinely programms for Ensoniq, Korg, Casio, Eventide, Peavey, Sony and Waldorf (PPG designer). He has been programming synthesizers and studio effect devices for over 16 years. His style is highly original and useful hybrid textures dominates his work.
SSU sounds: 01/W, Wavestation, M1, K1, K4, DX100/21/27, VZ Series, CZ Series, EPS 16+, EPS Series, JD-800, SC-55, SQ-1, K2000.
Terrill Graves
Terrill is a working musician - his nightbeat is The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He is an aficionado of digital synthesis techniques, such as Linear Algorithmic and Dynamic Component Synthesis. His sounds range from emulations to unique in style and substance.
SSU sounds: D-50, D-20, SY55/TG55, VFX.
Rob Campanella
Rob is a favored programmer for E-MU Systems, Korg, Casio, Ensoniq, Kawai and Digidesign. He has benn programming synthesizers for over 10 years. His sounds are highly inventive and stylistic in nature.
SSU sounds: Wavestation and Wavestation A/D.
Pedro Eustache
Pedro studied in Paris at the H. Berlioz Conversatory and Asnières School of Music. He is an accomplished classical flutist and wind synth player. His most recent adventure was with Morton Subotnik, and he's currently involved in projects at the Center for Experimentation in Arts & Computer Technology. Overall, his experience with synthesis alone covers over 12 years. All his sounds are very expressive and eminently useful for a wide variety of applications.
SSU sounds: TX81Z, TX802.
Dave Polich
Dave is a fulltime programmer - he eats, drinks and sleeps parameters. Here at SSU, Dave's sounds are appreciated as staples. Whether they are basic sounds (pianos, guitars or strings, etc...) or no-holds-barred electrifying Fairlight simulations, his sounds have that "I gotta write a song based around this sound!" vibe. He's a natural synthesizer freak!
SSU sounds: SY99, SY77/TG77, V50, DX7II, SY22,TG33, JD-800, D-50, D-20, XD-5, 01/W, M1REX, VFX-SD.
Bob Frye
Bob knows the architecture of modern synthesizers better than most, and his programming techniques show it. His claim-to-fame is with FM and RCM technology-band machines. He is also our sampling specialist and spends most of his day "watching" sounds while manipulating them onscreen.
SSU sounds/samples: Star Trek soundwave, SY77/TG77, TX81Z, TX802, V50, SY99, 01/W, T-Series.
Vincent Bitetti
Prior to forming Sound Source, Vincent was a consultant for Yamaha Corporation her in the U.S. and has consulted on the RX5, DX7II, G10, SY77, V50 and more. His programming type is rock/pop and soundtrack oriented,
SSU sounds: VFX, M3R, DX100/27/21, DX11, TX81Z, V50, RX5, RX7.
Andrew Olson
Andrew is a professional musician and his programming style reflects it. He is tuned in to the working's musician mind set. His synth programming ranges from the basics to the totally unique. He is currently programming factory sounds for Ensoniq's EPS16 and has written an article on sampling with EPS in Keyboard magazine.
SSU sounds: D-70, U-20, EPS16+, EPS Series, SY77/TG77, S3.
Mark Lane
Besides being vice president of Sound Source, Mark is a great guitar player and like all of us digi-heads, he programms. Mark's speciality is guitar effect signal processors. Our first entry into this area is the Korg A Series devices (A1, A2 and A3). His guitar sounds range from exact imitations of some of the most well known and respected guitarist's tones, to his own unique textures. Variety and usefulness best describe his sounds.
SSU sounds: A1, A2, A3.
Robert Higgins
Robert has programmed for Yamaha U.S., Akaï, Dynachord and Ensoniq. He has an extensive proprietary library of sample source material. He has also scored several moderately budgeted films and industrial scores. His sounds range from Bach to rock, with a little industrial and sci-fi effects thrown in for good measure.
SSU sounds: TX16W, EPS Series, T Series, SY99.
Michael Marans & Jan Chaffin
Michael spent three years at E-mu Systems in their engineering and marketing departments. He is currently an assistant editor for Keyboard Magazine. Jan worked for four years as a sound designer for E-mu Systems, and now owns a sound development company. They share a firm group of Top40, Jazz and film music concepts.
SSU sounds: EMAX.
Simeon Spiegel & Brian Fedirko
Simeon and Brian are well-known L.A. studio wizards. They've had extensive hands-on experience with the Synclavier workstation and other advanced digital gear. Their high standards are reflected in their expert teamwork. They excel at everything from Top40 to post production sound FX.
SSU sounds: Wavestation, SY22, Proteus 1/XR.
John McEnary
By day, John teaches computer music at Orange Coast College. At night, Dr. Jekyl comes out. His evening hours are spent programming synths, his twilight hours spent programming computers. His sounds are not only consistently musical, but they have a life of their own.
SSU sounds: Proteus 1/XR.
Tom Hackl
Residing in New Zealand, Tom truly gives our vast library an international flavor. His dreamy bank for the SY77 revealed a new approach to ethereal soundscape programming.
SSU sounds: SY77, SY99.
James Reynolds
James introduced his talents to us in 1991 with his starting D-50 bank of atmospheric textures. Others may know him as a composer for "The Mind's Eyes", a cutting-edge compilation on computer animation available on video and CD.
SSU sounds: D-50, Wavestation.
Ivan Coleman
Ivan's R&B bank for the SQ-1 won rave reviews in Ensoniq circles. He has a knack for programming sounds that don't need controller effects to truly stand out. Still, use the modwheel at your own risk!
SSU sounds: SQ-1.
Ralph Hooper
Historical pipe organ simulations aren't exactly the industry rave, but Ralph's stunning and comprehensive collection of classical organs was too hard for us to resist. Our customers agreed. The performance notes alone are in achievement.
SSU sounds: T-Series, M1, M1Rex.
Raphael DiGiorgio
Raphael's extensive studio work and professional experience makes him more than qualified to produce killer stage and studio sounds. He is an expert synthesis with an ear for quality.
SSU sounds: K4, U-20.
Jerry Basserman
Jerry was the last programmer to sign on in 1991, and what a way to end a year! His sounds for the new Proteus MPS are sure to leave their mark in this demanding industry.
SSU sounds: Proteus MPS.
Denver Smith
Denver has been a professional musician in the Los Angeles area for 17 years. He has been a composer and orchestrator for numerous jingles, TV series, popular hit records and films. He is a progressive artist and has a musician's instinct, which is the perfect combination to be our technical coordinator.
SSU sounds: SY22, MT-32, D-110, A1.
Manny is one of Yamaha America's "top guns". He has designed factory sounds for the TX81Z, TX802, DX7IID/FD, SY77 and TG77. He has been to Yamaha Japan and usually works from the prototype stage on up to the production model. He has also programmed for Kawai and Peavey and, at this printing, is designing a factory card for Korg's Wavestation (he already did one for us).
SSU sounds: SY99, SY77/TG77, TX81Z, DX7IID/FD/E!, TX802, Wavestation, K1, V50, K2000.
Mike Peake (Technosis)
Mike is a well-respected programmer in manufacturer circles. He has programmed sounds for Yamaha, Ensoniq and Kawai in the U.S. He has mastered classic analog synthesis and is also well-versed with newer digital synthesis techniques. Beware: Mike is delightfully twisted and his sounds are not for the squeamish!
SSU sounds: Wavestation and Wavestation A/D, M1, K1, K4, SY77/TG77, JD-800, S3.
Vincent Penny
Vince is a well-respected programmer in the Los Angleles studio scene. Very often he gets called in to program "on the spot" and is always in high demand. His speciality is atmospheric-type sounds designed for film scoring and New Age work.
SSU sounds: M1, M3R, SY77/TG77, SY22, SQ-1, XD-5.
Andrew Schlesinger
Andrew routinely programms for Ensoniq, Korg, Casio, Eventide, Peavey, Sony and Waldorf (PPG designer). He has been programming synthesizers and studio effect devices for over 16 years. His style is highly original and useful hybrid textures dominates his work.
SSU sounds: 01/W, Wavestation, M1, K1, K4, DX100/21/27, VZ Series, CZ Series, EPS 16+, EPS Series, JD-800, SC-55, SQ-1, K2000.
Terrill Graves
Terrill is a working musician - his nightbeat is The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He is an aficionado of digital synthesis techniques, such as Linear Algorithmic and Dynamic Component Synthesis. His sounds range from emulations to unique in style and substance.
SSU sounds: D-50, D-20, SY55/TG55, VFX.
Rob Campanella
Rob is a favored programmer for E-MU Systems, Korg, Casio, Ensoniq, Kawai and Digidesign. He has benn programming synthesizers for over 10 years. His sounds are highly inventive and stylistic in nature.
SSU sounds: Wavestation and Wavestation A/D.
Pedro Eustache
Pedro studied in Paris at the H. Berlioz Conversatory and Asnières School of Music. He is an accomplished classical flutist and wind synth player. His most recent adventure was with Morton Subotnik, and he's currently involved in projects at the Center for Experimentation in Arts & Computer Technology. Overall, his experience with synthesis alone covers over 12 years. All his sounds are very expressive and eminently useful for a wide variety of applications.
SSU sounds: TX81Z, TX802.
Dave Polich
Dave is a fulltime programmer - he eats, drinks and sleeps parameters. Here at SSU, Dave's sounds are appreciated as staples. Whether they are basic sounds (pianos, guitars or strings, etc...) or no-holds-barred electrifying Fairlight simulations, his sounds have that "I gotta write a song based around this sound!" vibe. He's a natural synthesizer freak!
SSU sounds: SY99, SY77/TG77, V50, DX7II, SY22,TG33, JD-800, D-50, D-20, XD-5, 01/W, M1REX, VFX-SD.
Bob Frye
Bob knows the architecture of modern synthesizers better than most, and his programming techniques show it. His claim-to-fame is with FM and RCM technology-band machines. He is also our sampling specialist and spends most of his day "watching" sounds while manipulating them onscreen.
SSU sounds/samples: Star Trek soundwave, SY77/TG77, TX81Z, TX802, V50, SY99, 01/W, T-Series.
Vincent Bitetti
Prior to forming Sound Source, Vincent was a consultant for Yamaha Corporation her in the U.S. and has consulted on the RX5, DX7II, G10, SY77, V50 and more. His programming type is rock/pop and soundtrack oriented,
SSU sounds: VFX, M3R, DX100/27/21, DX11, TX81Z, V50, RX5, RX7.
Andrew Olson
Andrew is a professional musician and his programming style reflects it. He is tuned in to the working's musician mind set. His synth programming ranges from the basics to the totally unique. He is currently programming factory sounds for Ensoniq's EPS16 and has written an article on sampling with EPS in Keyboard magazine.
SSU sounds: D-70, U-20, EPS16+, EPS Series, SY77/TG77, S3.
Mark Lane
Besides being vice president of Sound Source, Mark is a great guitar player and like all of us digi-heads, he programms. Mark's speciality is guitar effect signal processors. Our first entry into this area is the Korg A Series devices (A1, A2 and A3). His guitar sounds range from exact imitations of some of the most well known and respected guitarist's tones, to his own unique textures. Variety and usefulness best describe his sounds.
SSU sounds: A1, A2, A3.
Robert Higgins
Robert has programmed for Yamaha U.S., Akaï, Dynachord and Ensoniq. He has an extensive proprietary library of sample source material. He has also scored several moderately budgeted films and industrial scores. His sounds range from Bach to rock, with a little industrial and sci-fi effects thrown in for good measure.
SSU sounds: TX16W, EPS Series, T Series, SY99.
Michael Marans & Jan Chaffin
Michael spent three years at E-mu Systems in their engineering and marketing departments. He is currently an assistant editor for Keyboard Magazine. Jan worked for four years as a sound designer for E-mu Systems, and now owns a sound development company. They share a firm group of Top40, Jazz and film music concepts.
SSU sounds: EMAX.
Simeon Spiegel & Brian Fedirko
Simeon and Brian are well-known L.A. studio wizards. They've had extensive hands-on experience with the Synclavier workstation and other advanced digital gear. Their high standards are reflected in their expert teamwork. They excel at everything from Top40 to post production sound FX.
SSU sounds: Wavestation, SY22, Proteus 1/XR.
John McEnary
By day, John teaches computer music at Orange Coast College. At night, Dr. Jekyl comes out. His evening hours are spent programming synths, his twilight hours spent programming computers. His sounds are not only consistently musical, but they have a life of their own.
SSU sounds: Proteus 1/XR.
Tom Hackl
Residing in New Zealand, Tom truly gives our vast library an international flavor. His dreamy bank for the SY77 revealed a new approach to ethereal soundscape programming.
SSU sounds: SY77, SY99.
James Reynolds
James introduced his talents to us in 1991 with his starting D-50 bank of atmospheric textures. Others may know him as a composer for "The Mind's Eyes", a cutting-edge compilation on computer animation available on video and CD.
SSU sounds: D-50, Wavestation.
Ivan Coleman
Ivan's R&B bank for the SQ-1 won rave reviews in Ensoniq circles. He has a knack for programming sounds that don't need controller effects to truly stand out. Still, use the modwheel at your own risk!
SSU sounds: SQ-1.
Ralph Hooper
Historical pipe organ simulations aren't exactly the industry rave, but Ralph's stunning and comprehensive collection of classical organs was too hard for us to resist. Our customers agreed. The performance notes alone are in achievement.
SSU sounds: T-Series, M1, M1Rex.
Raphael DiGiorgio
Raphael's extensive studio work and professional experience makes him more than qualified to produce killer stage and studio sounds. He is an expert synthesis with an ear for quality.
SSU sounds: K4, U-20.
Jerry Basserman
Jerry was the last programmer to sign on in 1991, and what a way to end a year! His sounds for the new Proteus MPS are sure to leave their mark in this demanding industry.
SSU sounds: Proteus MPS.
Denver Smith
Denver has been a professional musician in the Los Angeles area for 17 years. He has been a composer and orchestrator for numerous jingles, TV series, popular hit records and films. He is a progressive artist and has a musician's instinct, which is the perfect combination to be our technical coordinator.
SSU sounds: SY22, MT-32, D-110, A1.
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