Michael Ramey
Michael Ramey
Hello!
I moved here from Bogota, Colombia where I've been living with my wife and 2 young children the past couple of years, and am originally from Columbus, Ohio. I have been working in the music industry in some capacity for over a decade now, and have done everything from playing in an internationally touring band to working at a retail store to working in a professional studio. I absolutely love to talk about gear and help people of any skill level get their hands on the perfect gear for them.
I also spend pretty much every waking moment outside of work and family time recording music, doing freelance audio editing work for a team of AI developers, and doing soundtrack work for indie films.
I absolutely love how working here enables me to be in touch with so many musicians of all different walks of life, and I can't wait to speak with you!
As your personal contact here at Sweetwater, please let me know anytime I can offer help or advice.
(800) 222-4700 ext 3994
E-mail Michael-
What was your occupation before coming to Sweetwater?
Immediately before Sweetwater, I've spent the last 3 years helping my wife run 2 family owned private grade schools in Bogota, Colombia.
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Foreign languages:
Spanish
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Technical strengths:
I've been recording in both my home studio and professional studios for over a decade now. I've owned pretty much every interface on the market at one point or another. If you have any questions about microphones, interfaces, or outboard gear I love to talk about that stuff. I am also very much into synths of all kinds and guitar pedals!
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Instruments you play:
I'm a multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience playing various instruments such as guitar (acoustic, electric, and bass), piano, synthesizer, brass (trumpet and baritone), and sitar/tanpura. If it makes sound, chances are I've at least attempted to learn to play it.
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Family info:
I am the father of three amazing boys - Lucian is 15 and literally the best keys player I have had the pleasure of hearing. Sebastian is 5 and incredibly intelligent, opinionated, and an all around cool guy. Santiago is 3 and I can't take him outside without him being mobbed by his adoring fans because he is just that cute.
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Personal motto:
Anyone could be anybody - we're all just doing the best with the hands we were dealt.
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Favorite magazine:
Tape-Op
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Real-life hero:
Bobby Womack
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Who are some of the notable artists you've worked with?
I helped write one of Javiera Mena's biggest songs (great Chilean indie-pop artist), have recorded an album with Acid Mothers temple (incredible Japanese Psychedelic Rock Band, one of my favorite bands of all time.
