Professional Synth/Keyboardist, Producer, and Sound Designer based in NY. I’m working with worldwide musicians under Bob Lanzetti from Snarky Puppy(USA), Virgil Donati(Australia), Anika Niles(Germany), Andre Nieri(Brazil), and Evan Marien(USA). I have over 20 years of experience and a degree in Synthesis/Electronic Production/Audio Engineering.
KEYBOARD/SYNTH EXPERTISE:
- Over a decade of keyboardist experience and collaborations with renowned musicians on recording sessions.
- Providing high-quality analog/digital keyboard and synth sounds.
- Gear includes vintage analog synths like Prophet10, Juno106, Moog, and more, along with a variety of VST/sample libraries, allowing for precise sound customization.
- Supplying high-quality audio/Stems and MIDI files.
SONG/ARRANGE & FULL PRODUCTION, REMIX
- Crafting songs/arranging and producing for Vocal for you. Covering various genres like Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, EDM, Rock, and Jazz Fusion.
- Delivering 2-mix audio and stems.
FILM, GAME, POP ORCHESTRATION:
- Composing music tracks for strings, orchestra, and soundtracks.
- Providing 2-mix audio files, stems, scores/charts, and MIDI files as needed.
SOUND DESIGN/SFX
- Creating film/game sound effects, sweeps, and other audio effects for your songs.
MIX&MASTERING
- Offering high-quality mixing and mastering for Modern music genres including EDM, Rock, R&B, and Metal.
EDIT/VOCAL PRODUCTION
- Editing your vocals and audio, including pitch correction and noise reduction, to make them sound their best.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I look forward to working on your music!
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13 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedI have been fortunate to work with Ken on several projects. It's impressive how quickly and musically he interprets the song's needs. Then, his playing is impeccable. Harmonically, and sonically, Ken is a creative and powerful collaborator.
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Ken's tasteful and creative talent was exactly the right ingredient on this project. He created subtle but layered and impactful elements that elevated a delicate track. I look forward to working with Ken again soon.
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Ken was great! Professional and knew the material and gave me an amazing solo. Would defiantly book again.
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I appreciate Ken's creativity both musically and sonically. I look forward to working with him again.
check_circleVerifiedProvided some soft, ambience synth options for an acoustic original song - all synth tracks were absolutely killer. Will be working with Ken again, highly recommend!
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Nice work by Ken. Thanks Ken.
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Ken is a pleasure to work with. His musical vocabulary and sonic palette are broad and expressive. He works quickly and efficiently. I have collaborated with Ken twice, and will do so again. I value his musicianship across genres and his creative input.
check_circleVerifiedNice to work with!
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Great musician! Very creative! Good communication! Totally recommend!
check_circleVerifiedExcellent communication, great results, he took a step forward with the requested production, provided all WAV + midi files, great quality, great taste, looking forward for the next production with him
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Enjoyed working with Ken, he went out of his way to give us different parts to chose from.
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check_circleVerifiedGreat working with Ken!
High quality work and on-time delivery! Would definitely recommend him!
Ken is an awesome player and great person to work with!
I couldn't be more happy for his work.
Interview with Ken Aihara
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on Rock/Fusion music and Electronic music both. I can combine these kind of different music and cleat new music and sounds.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Prophet 10, Moog, Nord Lead, Ableton Live, Apollo twin.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Keyboard/Synth snd Sound design. Also 10 years Experience of Produce/Arrange and Mix/mastering works.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I'm using Analog/Digital process both. Because it depend on choose style and songs.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Vintage Analog Synths and VST Synth. High quality recording set up for Universal Audio.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Piano/Keyboard and Synth recording, Producing/Beat making, Mix/Mastering and Sound Design.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I think Progressive Rock, Jazz&Fusion, EDM, Glitch hop. Jazz Electroni etc... My one client call me my style "Progressive Space Jazz-Electronic!!!"
I was the Keyboardist, Composer, Sound Design, Produer, Mix Engineer in this production
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $150 per song
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*Terms depend on the job, but generally: 1-2 revisions included, 2-3 day turnaround.
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