Howard Klopak Audio Production Resume e:abqsjf@r.postjobfree.com c:204-***-****

P ROFILE

Howard Klopak combines an exceptional in-depth knowledge of computer and audio technology with a

proven track record in audio engineering and production techniques. Under the Groove Jungle title he

integrates the technology, business and art of music into one of Western Canada s most effective

independent music producers while also holding key positions with high-tech companies involved in

electronic design and manufacturing (see business resume).

P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Accomplished recording engineer and producer with a proven track record.

Thorough understanding of audio production processes and industry toolsets.

Experienced in music composition and arrangement.

Knowledgeable trainer adept at using computer technology.

Successful project manager for music production, business and information technology.

Experienced at program development and successful business initiatives.

Formally educated in electronics.

B ackground ( See Business Resume for other business related background)

Groove Jungle Recording Studio Winnipeg, MB. (1993-Present)

Research, design and construction of a modern recording studio.

Owner, technician, engineer and producer.

Manitoba Film and Sound accredited www.mbfilmsound.ca

Training and consulting clients on recording equipment and process.

Project planning, producing and recording of sound tracks, demo and CD productions of many

genres of music with artists from Canada and the US (See discography section).

Independent Producer and Engineer, Winnipeg, MB. (1989 1993)

Hired by artists, recording in various Winnipeg studios, as an engineer/producer.

Mix Engineer for approximately 200 music Live Radio Broadcasts featuring artists such as: BTO,

Chalk Circle, Trooper, LA Guns, John Entwisle, Hermin s Hermits; Prism, Zapacosta, Kenny Shields,

Harlequin.

Live Sound (1980 1986)

FOH mix engineer and Live Sound System Owner - employed by various recording artists such as:

The Pumps, Orphan, Kenny Shields, Queen City Kids. Recorded warehouse demos and live

performances resulting in major label signings.

Lead technician and monitor engineer working with artists such as: George Thorogood, Blue Rodeo,

BlackHawk, The Mavericks.

Contracts to design, manufacture and installations for companies such as: Sound Art Canada, Big

Deal Custom.

Musician

Played bass and sang backup vocals in bands performing at various summer fairs, community and

school events, nightclubs and outdoor festivals.

Trained in music theory and piano.

Plays guitar and composes music.

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T ECHNICAL

C urrent Personal Toolset of choice Groove Jungle Recording Studio

Digidesign ProTools HD3 System on Mac G4 with 192 i/o.

1 Terabyte of SCSI disk storage.

Yamaha O2R digital recording console.

Universal Audio - 6176 Tube Channel Strip.

Microphones by: Neumann, Electro Voice, AKG, Shure, Audio Technica

Software Samplers: SoftSampleCell, Kontakt, Stylus.

Extensive collection of licensed audio plugins such as: Sony Oxford, McDSP, Waves Masters and

Renaissance bundles, AmpFarm, SansAmp, Autotune, complete Digidesign suite, Aphex, Drawmer.

WaveLab CD Mastering software on XP.

BlueSky monitoring system.

O ther technical knowledge

Other systems such as Digidesign Mix Plus, Digi-001, Mbox, Steinberg Cubase.

Mixed on dozens of different analog and digital mixing consoles, manual and automated.

Midi device, drum and keyboard programming

Large sound system calibration and equalization.

Operated and aligned various analog and digital recorders with various media.

Analog tape restoration (baking) as well as razor blade analog tape editing.

Experienced in the operation of, with a deep understanding of the inner workings employed, in the

various types of analog and digital audio equipment.

A WARDS FOR CDS PRODUCED

Artist Hawg Wylde

Independent Group of the Year Nomination - CCMA (2001)

Independent Group of the Year Nomination - CCMA (2000)

Producer of the Year Nomination - PMA (1999)

Outstanding Country Recording PMA (1999)

Album of the Year Nomination - MACA (1998)

Album of the Year Nomination - MACA (1996)

E DUCATION

Electronic Technology Diploma Red River College

Industrial Electronics Certificate Red River College

O ther computer experience

Operating Systems: Windows95/98/2000/NT/XP, MAC OS, Linux, DOS, QNX, Novell.

Design and Configuration of computer networks/hardware/peripherals/SCSI.

Office Tools: MS Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Frontpage, Visual CAD.

Database: SQL 7, MS Access/VBA, FoxPro/dBase, Crystal Reports.

A UDIO & MUSIC RELATED CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Canadian Country Music Association Country Music Week attended twice

Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) attended once

Audio Engineering Society (AES) attended 3 times

National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) attended 3 times

National Systems Contractor Association (NSCA) attended 3 times

Member of Manitoba Association of Recording Industry Artists (MARIA)

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C D DISCOGRAPHY - EXCERPT

Living Under Venus Soul Frame (2003) Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering

Hawg Wylde Kick Off Your Boots (1995) Co-Producer, Engineer, Mixing

Wildest Dreams (1998) Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering

UPANATUM (2000) Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering

BlackStone Cherri Rumormill (2001) Engineer, Mixing, Mastering

92 Citi-FM Homegrown Crimson Garden (1991) Co-producer, Engineer, Mixing

Deadbeat Honeymooners (1991) Engineer, Mixing

Quota Stick to Your Guns (1992) Engineer, Mixing

ANJO Por Amor (1994) Engineer, Mixing

Cirque Ingenieux by Sound FX development (1995) Engineer, Mixing

NETworks

Chris Burke-Gaffney Chris Burke-Gaffney (1990) Engineer, Mixing

Hockey Rock Promotion StreetHeart One More Save (1994) Engineer, Mixing

NHL - Winnipeg Jets

Gerry Atwell Soul In Ice - Theatrical sound track (1995) - Engineer, Mixing

Orphan Lonely at Night (1984) Power Station NYNY Assistant

Salute (1986) Long Island NY Assistant

92-CITI-FM Rock & Roll Christmas (1992) Engineer, Mixing - Harlequin, The Pumps,

Queen City Kids, Chris Burke-Gaffney, Kilowatt

R EFERENCES

Industry references and samples from body of work are available on request.

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