Jack Hotop · The Gear Spotlight w/André Cholmondeley
Jack Hotop is a performer and composer who has always had a passion for synthesizers & new music technology.
In 1983, Jack began developing keyboards, synthesizers, and music workstations for Korg, and became the Senior Voicing Manager at Korg USA.
For nearly 40 years, he's been a sound designer, synth programmer, video & NAMM demonstrator for over 100 Korg products, including the M1, Wavestation, 01/W, Poly-800, Triton and Kronos.
Hotop is also a sound designer for top global artists, and has had his music featured in films, television, and multimedia productions.
Jack is also an in-demand pianist/keyboardist and synthesist, with a long history including recordings and tours with The Drifters, Gloria Gaynor, Silver Convention, Equinox, Rat Race Choir, The John Entwistle Band, Leslie West, and The Robin Zander Band.