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
Jona Weinhofen is responsible for the hard-edged guitar eclecticism coming from Brit metalcore band Bring Me the Horizon. He’s also rocked bands like Australian based I Killed the Prom Queen and Californian group Bleeding Through.
Dubbed as generation Y’s emerging guitar rock phenomenon, Andy Wood is undeniably an instrument whiz. Ranked second in the World Championship Mandolin contest when he was only 16, as well as winner of the Guitarmagedon Competition 2003, Wood is an artist with an unfettered career before him
Commanding bass, shredding twin guitars, hard drumming and aggressive vocals is a perfect description of hit metal band, Korn. James “Munky” Shaffer is one hard-hitting guitarist that plays the strings in powerful Korn and we are very excited that Shaffer uses our TC gear to spike his sound on- and off stage.
First you take some throbbing guitar riffs and driving drums, then you add savage keyboards, sound effects and a commanding bass vocal line. Finally, you sprinkle it all with flames and explosions. This is the recipe for the German industrial metal band, Rammstein. Richard Z. Kruspe is the hard-hitting lead guitarist in Rammstein, and he uses our guitar gear to set the stage on fire.
One could say that Bobby Harrison lives and breathes Pink Floyd as he currently plays the guitar and contributes vocals to the hugely popular British Pink Floyd tribute band, Brit Floyd. He uses, amongst other, his TC Electronic G-System and Nova Drive to hone in on and emulate that perfect Pink Floyd sound.
Brett Scallions is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for post-grunge rock band Fuel. He has been a responsible for unforgettable hit songs such as 'Hemorrhage', 'Bad Day' and 'Shimmer'.
Eric Barnett is the lead guitarist and musical inspiration in Magna Carta recording artists Points North. His past has seen him work as everything from a touring and studio musician to a music instructor, composer and a producer.
Audley Freed has seen his career highlight playing and recording a bestselling live album with Jimmy Page. Over the years he has focused his time and energy as a respected session artist supporting the likes of Joe Perry and The Dixie Chicks.
Martin Gore is guitarist and songwriter in hit electro band, Depeche Mode and his amazing career spans over three decades. He has numerous classics under his belt like ‘Personal Jesus’, ‘Enjoy the Silence’ and ‘I Feel You’ just to mention a few. In 1999, Gore received the Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors for "International Achievement".
Gary Holt is the talented lead guitarist/songwriter in the American trash metal band Exodus. Right now (2011), he is touring with the legendary band, Slayer, as one of their guitarists, Jeff Hanneman, has fallen ill.
