Summary of qualifications :A highly creative, versatile, and accomplished musician experienced in composing, performing, producing, arranging, sound design, engineering, studio and location recording, mixing and mastering. Meticulous, intensely detail-oriented professional devoted to producing the finest quality audio elements possible, on deadline and within budget.• Over fifteen years experience in the gaming industry.• Excellent management skills of contractors including musicians, composers, voice-over talent and others.• Working familiarity with a large number of software tools, including the following: Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Reason, Logic Studio, Spitfire, East West Quantum Leap and other orchestral libraries, DSP Quatro, Sibelius, Waves and VST plug-ins, etc. Current on all industry software advances, adding new software skills when appropriate. • Exceptional interface skills with game producers. Cooperative, tactful, resourceful and interested in turning out a product that meets all expectations, takes full advantage of platform advantages and minimizes limitations. • Broadly experienced with many types of music including jazz, dance and techno, world, country, R & B, funk, rock, show and theatrical, classical, chamber and big band. • Ability to compose for small groups, bands, orchestras, choral groups, films or individual artists.• Familiarity with master use and synchronized licensing contracts.For examples of my work and other vital information, please visit: http://www.stevekirkpop.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/stevekirkpopSpecialties: Music composition, arranging, recording, mixing and mastering, as well as sound design and project management.