Mike Gao is by all means a part of the beat movement in LA. He produces beats, performs them live, and interacts within one of the most prolific electronic music communities in the world today. But Gao takes it a step further. He has an arguably deeper understanding of his equipment than any other producer on the scene. A programmer with a PhD in Music Technology, he sees the shortcomings of his world’s ubiquitous music-making equipment and fills in the blanks.  More...