Here we are – the final part of the series! There is so much more that could have been written about the luminary Stephen Howell. One of the things that drew me to his story was the conjunction of creativity, business dealings, high art and the explorative world of synthesizers and sampling. Ultimately leading to the […]
So far in this six part series, we have covered Stephens earlier years: growing up in Wales and achieving a scholarship. Singing for composer Benjamin Britten in one of his operas to working at the local live scene. From writing for magazines to a serendipitous meeting that developed into a long term working relationship with AKAI! […]
This could be an article on the legendary Yamaha DX1. Or it could just be an excuse to show off these wonderful photos, which if it weren’t for SampleNerd.com could well be lost for all time. Many of the images you will find on this site (unless amended with a copyright notice) are taken from […]
Put on your white coat and don’t forget your pen for Part 4 of this exclusive retrospective of Stephen Howell. SampleNerd.com takes a look at Music Laboratory Machines!
Stephen Howell, after exploring his love of synthesis during his teens, worked on classic releases like the AKAI Headrush and Alesis Fusion in his early twenties due to a fortunate encounter with an AKAI executive. However, exhausted from business dealings and frequent travel, he chose to strike out independently.
This is part two of a series on Stephen Howell, founder of Hollow Sun. Known for his unique ability to connect the seemingly disconnected, he achieved professional success through a chance meeting with an AKAI executive, leading to a long-term collaboration and the development of an innovative sound library.