Artist description The Digital Bitphonic Orchestra is the name of a media production house created by Ashif Hakik. The DBO creates Music and sound effects for different applications, from Video Games, to toys, to Internet presentations.

Music Style Many different styles

Musical Influences Hans Zimmer, NIN, Dr. Awesome(Bjorn Lynne), Alan Silvestri, Stabbing Westward, Tommy Tallarico, John Williams, Dream Theater, James Horner, Jeremy Souelle, Tim Clark (Score Music), Andrew Barnabas, Nobuo Uematsu, Chris Huelsbeck, Barry Lietch, and about everything I can listen to.

Similar Artists Hopefully everyone at some point.

Artist History Ashif had been creating sound effects and producing music for a few years, both as a hobby and as a freelancer for various companies. During this time he was also part of the video game industry in various positions ranging from R&D to Press and even Quality Assurance. Finally, after a bit of time building up equipment, he decided to make the plunge into forming a production house and creating music for a living. In doing so The DBO has been lucky enough to work with some of the bigger names in the entertainment industry, including Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Hasbro, and Disney.

Group Members Ashif Hakik

Instruments GigaStudio 160, XP-30, 9 different guitars, various bits an pieces of software, whatever instruments I need to rent, my voice, VS-1680 (hey its an instrument to me!!), my fridge (it makes some odd noises), my dog's barking...ok..I think you get the picture.

Press Reviews "...outstanding music that captures the atmosphere of every level and every situation.", "A soothing symphony of well-thought-out music captures the mood or theme for every area Tomba must explore" -Gamepro Magazine in regards to the game Tomba 2: the Evil Swine return, with music composed by Ashif Hakik,= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = "...a well orchestrated soundtrack..." -Tyrone Rodriguez -Gamefan Magazine, in regards to the game Tomba 2: the Evil Swine return, with music composed by Ashif Hakik = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = "...the music is great.." -Antagonist Games Network, in regards to the game Tomba 2: the Evil Swine return, with music composed by Ashif Hakik

Location Daly City, CA - USA

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