While many musicians fit easily into a single category Daniel Piquê's unique musical vision remains unclassifiable. At only 21 years of age he is showing the world that age isn’t a prerequisite to be a mature talent and win your place in music history. Graduated in Music Production at 19 years, as a guitar player and producer, he has an impressive curriculum. Billy Sheehan (Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr Big e Talas), Mike Mangini (Extreme, Berklee Teacher, Steve Vai), Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius, Revolution Renascence), etc are some of the many musicians with which DP has worked, ranging in Productions / Recordings CDs, DVDs and Tours.
“I am a great hunter of sounds and music, and I have always been very satisfied with the products from TC Electronic. Besides an incredible sound quality they have a flawless finish” – Daniel Piquê
Having achieved getting his face on covers of specific magazines around the world, being ranked number one in Myspace for six months as an independent artist in three styles and receiving musical reviews reaffirming his unique talent, he won the confidence of those within the most respected musical industries in the world.
“Today, to be part of the TC Electronic family gives me an opportunity to enjoy the latest technology in favor of my art.” – Daniel Piquê
It’s no surprise to know that there are many people trying to imitate the timbre that Daniel Pique draws on his guitar, because it really is synonymous with quality!
“For the Tours where I brought my instrumental project named Boo!! to the public, I chose to have G-System in my set for its ability to meet all my needs as controller, right under my foot.” – Daniel Piquê
From sessions with George Benson and the Temptations to a seven-week number one, Nils Jiptner has certainly had a varied musical career. Here he discusses his many sides with some top tips on using TC gear and writing music along the way...
For the past seven years, Grammy Nominated Guitarist Doc Powell has been the featured guitarist for the BET Awards and the record-breaking Celebration of Gospel show.
Gary Nuttall may have played with some of Pop and Rock's greatest names over the years, including the likes of John Entwistle and Ringo Starr, but it's as long-time guitarist for Robbie Williams that he's best known.
David Perraudin has been playing as a pro guitarist for the past 15 years. He has released his first album Racines (Roots) back in 2001, and his second opus Comme Des Loups (Like the Wolves) was released back in 2005.
Lead guitarist Greg Mackintosh has been with Paradise Lost since the beginning, and in that time has turned his hand to many different types of effects to drive his sound further into the red. Recently he tried TC's G-System, and is now a convert to convenience, flexibility, control... and tone.
“The easy-to-use and the great sounding presets are the features that stand out,” Lentz adds. “They are very inspirational, and are great starting points when you shape your own sounds or effects."
Stef Burns has been playing top level guitar for more than three decades alongside some of the biggest stars in the music world including Alice Cooper, Michael Bolton, Vasco Rossi, Huey Lewis and Sheila E. Here he tells us about the TC Electronic effects that he uses on the road and in the studio.
