- Jimmy Hotz
Infobox musical artist
Name = Jimmy Hotz
Background = Music Producer, Inventor, Musician, Sound Engineer
Birth_name = Jimmy Hotz
Born = October 12, 1953 inSherman, Texas .
Genre =Electronic music ,Synthpop ,Funk , Soul, Rock, R&B
Occupation =Music Producer ,Musician , Recording engineer,
Years_active = 1970–presentJimmy Hotz (b October 12, 1953) in
Sherman, Texas is a AmericanInventor ,record producer , recording engineer,electronic music pioneer, audio expert and musician. He holds 3 US Patents in music technology.Jimmy Hotz began playing guitar at the age of 7 and is most noted for his pioneering work with
electronic music synthesizer midi controller development [ [http://www.atarimagazines.com/startv5n2/hotzmidi.html THE HOTZ MIDI TRANSLATOR ] ] / programming and as a technical consultant toMicrosoft ,Intel ,Electronic Arts ,Atari , JBL and other concerns for new product development.He also plays instruments such as the guitar, keyboards, flute and drums and was in a number of bands including Jerico, Dove, Vision and the Joe Savage Band.
Jimmy Hotz lives and works in
Southern California .Inventions
He is the inventor of the "Hotz Box", Hotz "MIDI vest" and the "Atari Hotz Box", "Hotz MIDI Translator" [ [http://www.atarimagazines.com/startv3n9/hoytzsmidimagic.html JIMMY HOTZ'S MIDI MAGIC ] ] (Computer Software) which has won interest and acclaim at the annual NAMM show. Performers such as Mick Fleetwood, Jon Anderson, Paul Haslinger, Scott Gershin and others have been using Hotz products in their creative work.
As an expert in 3d computer graphics, Jimmy was the Chief Visionary behind the 3dMAxMedia "Zuma Project" [ [http://buy-cgw.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=B91322A2AE0B49F5915BFDB595B5F94D Moving to the Beat ] ] , assembling the team which developed the technology to manipulate 3D imagery in real-time with audio, MIDI and other real-time control devices).
"Zuma" won a 2001 Innovation award from Computer Graphics World Magazine and was used on the 2001 NSYNC tour.
olo Work
He recorded a solo album in the late 70's called "Beyond the Crystal Sea" [ Raised by Wolves: The Story of Christian Rock & Roll p.140 (Thompson 2000) ] considered an early example of "Art Rock" by critics and collectors. His current music project: "The Gates of Time" is his first solo recording in which his inventions are the primary instruments. As Jimmy has been very busy working with other Artists and inventing Musical Instruments.
Critics categorize Jimmy's solo recordings along with Pink Floyd, Genesis, the Moody Blues, Yes, the Alan Parsons Project and King Crimson.
Artists Collaborations
Fleetwood Mac [ [http://www.astralgia.com/webportfolio/omnimoment/archives/chats/em093096.html Jimmy Hotz on Interactive Music ] ] , NSYNC, MOBIUS8, B.B. King [ [http://www.atarimagazines.com/startv2n4/rockandroll.html Rock N Roll with Atari ] ] , Dave Mason, Leon Russell, Yes, Kitaro, Steve Winwood, Chicago, Bonnie Rait, Gary Wright, Paul Haslinger, Phoebe Snow, Kim Basinger, Dan Aykroyd, Patty Loveless, Becky Hobbs, the Association, ArkAngel, Petra, the Memphis Horns, Mason Williams, the Smothers Brothers, Ray Kennedy, Shock Therapy, Giant Killer, the Natives, Joe Savage, Maya, Speedy West, Memphis, Palamino, Dove, Vision, Scott Gershin, Haven and others.
Professional Organizations
* NAMM – National Association of Music Merchants
* NARAS – National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (Grammy's) – Voting Member
* ASCAP – American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
* MMA – MIDI Manufactures Association
* AFI – American Film Institute – Advisory Boardpeaking Engagements
* American Film Institute – Los Angeles/Hollywood California
* Comdex – Las Vegas
* E3 -Los Angeles
* Guitar Center / Rock Walk of Fame – Hollywood California
* Hackers Conference and the Think Conference – California
* Southern California Economic Development Conference – Los Angeles
* Microsoft Music Industry Briefing – Seattle
* MIDIfest – US, MIDIExpo – Canada
* Music Messe – Germany
* NAMM Shows in Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlantic City and Chicago
* Plug.In / New York Music Festival - Technology Symposium – New York City [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1996_July_10/ai_18489869 Hotz Corporation Showcases New Interactive Music Technology At Plug.In.96 ] ]
* SIGGRAPH
* State Bar of California – Intellectual Property Conference
* World of Atari – Germany and USPublications
Featured in following publication articles (about/with reference to Jimmy Hotz and/or inventions include:
* Associated Press
* Atari Advantage, Atari Artist, Atari Explorer, Atari Magazine, US, France, Atari MIDI Magazine, Atari MIDI Notes
* BAM Magazine
* Billboard
* Broadcasting and Cable
* Business Week
* BYTE
* Computer Graphics World
* ComputerLife
* Computer Shopper
* Current Notes
* Drums and Drumming
* Electronic Musician
* EQ
* Keyboard - US, Japan
* Keyboards-Germany
* Keys-Germany
* JAM Magazine
* Los Angeles Times
* Mondo 2000
* Multimedia World
* Music and Computers
* Music Connection
* Music Technology
* News Chronicle
* New York Times
* OMNI
* Option
* PC Shopping – Germany
* Roland Magazine
* Rhythm
* Sound Studio and Stage
* ST Computers, ST World, Start – the best Atari magazine
* Surround Sound Professional
* Up-Beat Daily
* Yahoo Internet LifeReferences
*Raised by Wolves: The Story of Christian Rock & Roll p.140 (Thompson 2000)
External links
* [http://www.jimmyhotz.com Jimmy Hotz the Official Website]
* [http://tamw.atari-users.net/hotz.htm Tim's Atari MIDI World - Hotz MIDI Translator - The Ultimate MIDI Mapper]
* [http://www.atarimagazines.com/startv3n9/hoytzsmidimagic.html JIMMY HOTZ'S MIDI MAGIC]
* [http://www.atarimagazines.com/startv5n2/hotzmidi.html THE HOTZ MIDI TRANSLATOR - Atari Team Redefines Electronic Instruments]
* [http://www.jimmyhotz.com/Article%20Web%20Pages/Mobius%208%20Moving%20to%20the%20Beat_CGWorld1.htm?Section=Articles&Subsection=Display&ARTICLE_ID=126972 Moving to the Beat - Mobius 8 / NSYNC]
* [http://atarimagazines.planetmirror.com/startv2n4/rockandroll.html Rock 'n' Roll with Atari - B.B. King]
* [http://www.atarimagazines.com/startv3n1/makingtrackswithmidi.html MAKING TRACKS WITH MIDI - Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac]
* [http://www.atarimagazines.com/startv3n10/newsnotesquotes.html Atari and Hotz Team Up!]
* [http://www.atarimagazines.com/startv2n5/davemason.html MAKING TRACKS WITH MIDI - Dave Mason]
* [http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2006/12/atari-hotz-midi-translator.html The ATARI Hotz MIDI Translator]
* [http://www.astralgia.com/webportfolio/omnimoment/archives/chats/em093096.html OMNI Magazine - EMedia Interview - Jimmy Hotz on Interactive Music]
* [http://www.atarimagazines.com/startv4n4/donnyosmond.html On the Road Back - Atari and Donny Osmond]
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