Onweremadu Gogoh
A born again Christian.
Having over ten years in the music industry, Mr Gogoh (pronounced go go) has three professionally recorded albums and a wealth of knowledge and experience aiding in the development of artists. As a songwriter, he tells a story with his words and paints pictures with a song. As a producer, he draws emotion out of melody. As an arranger and recording engineer, he glues tempo, rhythm and harmony together.
"I don't have many influences in music but, the few I do have were major blessings for me. While working with Young Lord from the Hitmen, he taught me industry standards and a lot of the business side. In Michael (Melodic) Walker and Ryan Leslie, I found others who loved and were as passionate about music as I was. I'd have to say though, that Pete Rock was one of the most influential producers in my life. I never met him but, his tracks were all I wanted to hear growing up."
Still working along side of main stream producers, as of 2010 Mr Gogoh has been using his Miko LXD to provide small companies and non-profits with free music for their websites, radio and tv shows. "I was surprised when I found out how many small businesses wanted quality music but, either didn't know where to get it or hadn't had the money to afford it".
Mr Gogoh is committed to being a platform for artists and musicians who can both encourage and be role models with their life in and out of the spotlight.
Artist Q&A:
1.) How did you first hear about Open Labs?
Melodic, a Producer from New York, first told me about the company and the products.
2.) What Production Station do you have?
I currently own a Miko LXD.
3.) How has the gear changed your method of work?
It helped to consolidate my work routine. Now, I can create a track from top to bottom in under an hour and that's no exaggeration
4.) What is your production station's primary function, live or studio?
I used my Miko LXD in studio.
5.) What is your favorite software on the board?
My favorite software? I'd have to say Reaper. It makes it very easy to put tracks where and when I want them.
6.) How do you use it?
I use it with Guru, the Bump MP, and the keys to quickly build a melody in my head.
7.) Which kind of equipment have you owned in the past and how do they compare to your Open Labs equipment?
In the past, I have had a triton key board and an MPC 2000 running through a mix board and then dumping into Protools on a Mac G4. That was tedious and I would often lose Creative ideas. The Miko does everything my old setup did faster, smoother, and has a lot more sounds and capabilities.
8.) Has the gear changed the way you write songs?
No, not really but, the ease of use helps relax the mind and that helps in writing songs.
9.) How different is the composition process compared to the standard computer or laptop system?
No comparison. My Miko blows my old setup out the water. It's like a breath of fresh air. I can setup templates so I can create beats quickly and without the arduous tasks my other equipment needed. That means 1 hour in the zone as opposed to 3 hours of headaches.
10.) Do you think the quality of your production now would be possible with another keyboard?
I think it is possible to get the same results however; the time it would take to get those results would be maddening. Working with my old setup would have added countless hours on the production side.
11.) Have you had any experience with our Tech Support and how does it rate with you?
The techs you guys have are awesome. I don't think I've had a question they haven't had an answer or solution.
12.) What is next for you and your Production Station?
A lot more production and song writing.
Equipment used:
Purchased the MiKo LXD.
Artist Link:
http://gogoh-mrgogoh.blogspot.com