Jimmy Hotz

Jimmy Hotz (b October 12, 1953) in Sherman, Texas is a American Inventor, 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 / programming and as a technical consultant to Microsoft, Intel, Electronic Arts, Atari, JBL and other concerns for new product development.

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 / programming and as a technical consultant to Microsoft, 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" (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", 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.

Solo Work

He recorded a solo album in the late 70's called "Beyond the Crystal Sea" [4] 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.

His website as at: http://www.jimmyhotz.com