Timothy Levy
"Timothy is a great songwriter and producer. He has the skill and knowledge to write, record and produce in the studio. His vast musical influences allow him to convey all styles fluently. While working with Timothy on many sessions, I find it very easy to convey whatever session requirements are needed due to his keen sense as a producer and songwriter. I highly recommend Timothy in any studio production or songwriter/producer environment." Mike Scott (Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Prince)
Timothy A. Levy is a Producer/Songwriter/Singer and Multi-instrumentalist. He started out in 1995 to pursue a record deal as an artist. Timothy soon discovered that his passion was not in performing, it was in the production and songwriting. In 2003 he was able to finally get his own studio after hard work, dedication and perseverance paid off. No more paying for studio time, no more rushing to get your ideas out and no more wishing your stuff could sound exactly like you wanted it to. In 2008 Timothy started Tuff'n Up Productions LLC. His goal is to eventually be an imprint of a major one day. In order for this to happen he has to put out high caliber music on a consistent basis, this is a challenge that he welcomes with open arms. As 2010 approaches Timothy will continue to be on his "A" game. Tuff'n Up Productions will continue to produce high quality music, realize dreams and pursue success.
Artist Q&A:
1.)How did you first hear about Open Labs?
Searching the web for gear.
2.)What Production Station do you have?
The Miko LXD.
3.)How has the gear changed your method of work?
It's let me be more creative instead of worrying about the technical side of things.
4.)What is your production station's primary function, live or studio?
Studio.
5.)What is your favorite software on the board?
Reaper.
6.)How do you use it?
I love Reaper..I do all the music production with it and then dump it into Pro-Tools for the vocals! I'm still figuring everything out though tomorrow it could be something new!
7.)Which kind of equipment have you owned in the past and how do they compare to your Open Labs equipment?
Lots of different keyboards......and they don't compare at all!!!
8.)Has the gear changed the way you write songs?
Yes...creatively I find myself just writing on the fly while still producing the track because it's so fast and easy to get ideas with the Miko!
9.) How different is the composition process compared to the standard computer or laptop system?
Everything I need is directly in front of me and within the same program!
10.) Do you think the quality of your production now would be possible with another keyboard?
Sure if I won the lottery so I could purchase about 80 new keyboards and countless racks...but the answer is NO not at all!!!
11.) Have you had any experience with our Tech Support and how does it rate with you?
They are amazing, friendly and very quick about resolving any issue's you might have!
12.) What is next for you and your Production Station?
I'm working on signing a couple artists to my production company and pursuing success regardless of any obstacles that come across my path!!!
Equipment used:
Purchased MiKo LXD
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