Artist description OptimizE is a one man project. He´s exploring many different electronic music styles, most of it is aimed at the dance floor but he also makes listening music.

Music Style Ambient, House, Trance, Techno, Electro, Trip-Hop and related music styles

Musical Influences Hardfloor, FSOL, Jean Michel Jarre, Biosphere, Alanïa, Ferry Corsten, Paul Van Dyk, Pink Floyd, Folk Music and things I hear here and there..

Artist History OptimizE started out in 1995, one year after he discovered the Norwegian underground House and Techno scene. He´s been making music since he was 8, but in 1995 he got hold of his first tracker. He started making downbeat techno inspired by Norwegian techno artists. Five years later, in 2000 he converted to MIDI and is now exploring its possibilities. He´s also made some tracks with g00ber and GeeStone, two of his musician friends. The only demo tape he´s made was reviewed in a Norwegian underground magazine back in 1995, and didn´t do very well... Now he´s back with improved skills!

Group Members Tor Øines

Instruments Roland XP-60, Roland SH-101, Roland MC-303, Korg Prophecy, Behringer Eurorack MX 802A, Yamaha 01V, Midiman Midisport 2x2 USB and an Apple G4 running Cubase VST, diverse VST plugins, Rebirth-338, Reason 2, PlayerPRO, D-SoundPRO, Sound Sculptor II, HyperEngine, and T-Racks.

Location Oslo, Oslo/Akershus - Norway

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