Open Labs - Open Labs Artists

Karl "Charlie" Steinberg »

Karl "Charlie" Steinberg the father of Cubase uses his NeKo to play his favorite plug-ins live with his band (see the video here).

Timbaland »

Superproducer Timbaland has been using Open Labs' products for years on records by Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Missy Elliot, and Fat Joe.

Bo Koster »

My Morning Jacket keyboardist Bo Koster uses his NeKo to replicate the band's reverb-heavy sound and eclectic mix of styles.

Jesse Carmichael »

Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5 uses his MiKo and MimiK keyboard-cloning software to cut down the number of keyboards the band has to travel with on the road.

Lil Jon »

Lil Jon uses his MiKo to make beats, produce, and record. Lil Jon has thousands of sounds and with his MiKo and MimiK he now can access them with ease.

Keith Emerson »

Hailed as a keyboard legend, Keith Emerson has been one of the most important figures to emerge from the thriving UK rock scene of the 1960's and 70's.

Morris Hayes »

Morris Hayes (keyboardist, song writer, producer and visual artist) uses his MiKo & NeKo in the studio and while he travels - live on stage with Prince.

Prince »

Prince, iconic artist for the past three decades, is always on the forefront of music technology. See the NeKo and MiKo keyboards on stage at the Superbowl.

Renato Neto »

For the past three years Renato has been on tour playing with Prince and The New Power Generation.

Teddy Riley »

Teddy Riley is a musician and record producer who uses a NeKo LX. He has produced Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, The Jacksons, and James Ingram.

Dave Cohen »

Dave Cohen, nominated for 2007 Canadian Country Music Keyboard Player of the Year, tours with Amanda Marshall and Johnny Reid.

Jonathan Davis »

Jonathan Davis of KoRn doesn't go anywhere without his MiKo LX. MiKo's portability allows Jonathan to write music no matter where he is.

Polow Da Don »

Congrats to Multi-Platnium Producer Polow Da Don for winning "Best Producer" and "Club Banger of the Year" at the Ozone Awards held recently in Houston, TX.

Poke »

Multi-Platnium Producer Poke of The Track Masters has sold over 130-million records and worked with virtually everyone, admits building a NeKo is no easy task.

Scott Spock »

Scott Spock is a member of The Matrix, a one-stop music production shop that has produced hits for Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, and Hilary Duff.

Keith Levenson »

ASCAP winner Keith Levenson has conducted many Broadway shows: Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, and the Tony and Grammy winning Dreamgirls.

Katreese Barnes »

Katreese is the Music Director of Saturday Night Live (SNL) where she uses her MiKo to produce music and sounds for the show.

Jimmy Nichols »

Jimmy Nichols, musical director and keyboard player for Faith Hill & Reba McEntire has toured the world with his NeKo LX. Night after night the NeKo held its own.

Tim and Bob »

Responsible for the early boom of the Atlanta music scene along side their mentor Dallas Austin; they began their careers working with artists TLC, 112 and Monica.

Greg O'Quin »

Greg O'Quin is an inspired songwriter, producer, keyboardist, and preacher who knows all about faith and staying focused on a vision.

Denaun Porter »

Denaun Porter of the multi-platinum selling group D12 has worked with Eminem, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Method Man and Snoop Dogg, just to name a few.

Fab »

Fab has produced and mixed music all over the world for such artist as, Queen Latifah, Babyface, Jennifer Lopez, Bon Jovi and Marc Anthony.

Mo B Dick »

The 11 time multi-platinum artist, and producer, Mo B Dick is known by his fans as the "beatsmith" and or "hooksmith" for the infamous No Limit Records.

Ringling Bros »

Gabe Romero of the Ringling Bros. & Barnum Bailey Circus has performed 800+ road shows with his Open Labs production stations.

Mysto & Pizzi »

Platinum producers Mysto & Pizzi gained notoriety for their groundbreaking video-blogs. They use their NeKo as an all-in-one studio for music and video production.

Sounds Under Radio »

Sounds Under Radio uses their MiKo to replicate their sounds while on the road. See video from 'Cinematica' CD release party here.

DJ Affect »

Known for mixing and mashing unsuspecting genres, DJ Affect is in high demand touring across the US and internationally.

Happy Perez »

Platinum producer Happy Perez has polished his Texas-style producing skills on his MiKo LX. Happy has worked with Ludacris, Ruben Studdard, and Chamillionare.

Richard Devine »

Richard Devine uses his NeKo for sound design for companies such as NI, as well as commercials for Nike and Touchstone Pictures.

Fat Man »

Fat Man has scored music and sound effects for over 250 video games, including The 7th Guest and Star Trek. His MiKo has become a part of his customized studio.

The Heavyweights »

Producers for Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Corbin Bleu and Christina Milian - The Heavyweights recently launched a new MUST SEE website!

The Beat Factory »

The Beat Factory from Philly is an Open Labs brand facility that offers production and arrangement using four Neko's and a MiKo (click for slideshow).

Cheese Beats »

Cheese Beats who was responsible for the 2006 summer smash "Do It To iI," uses his MiKo with an MPC to build mad beats.

William K »

William K creator of WusikStation uses his MiKo in the studio and to create VSTi (Virtual Instruments) for musicians world-wide.

Matt Maher »

Often referring to himself as a “musical missionary,” Maher serves as part of the worship team at his home church in Mesa, Arizona.

Rocky Searan »

Rocky Searan, who has been playing piano since the age of ten, uses his MiKo TSE to "open up his musical creativity."

Robbie Seay »

Robbie Seay Band leads worship at Ecclesia church in the Montrose area of Houston, TX where Robbie's brother, Chris is the teaching pastor.

Nicholas O'Toole »

Nicholas O'Toole is a Film Composer who has worked with KoRn, Maroon 5 and Richard Gibbs. He uses his NeKo to score for film and television.

Dave Schulz »

Dave Schulz has played with an interesting spectrum of artist, including the Goo Goo Dolls, Fuel, and Bo Diddley. He also composes for various TV and film projects.

David Williams »

David Williams, an avid musician and writer, has worked with Herbie Hancock, Jungle Brothers, and Melle Mel.

Tristan Decamps »

Tristan Décamps is most well known as the keyboardist for the French Progressive Rock band, Ange; he also enjoys a solo career and works as a Producer in Europe.

Dan Delaney »

Dan Delaney is an up and coming Hip Hop and R&B Producer who is a music producer at MTV/Viacom and recently inked a deal with Loud.com.

Joe Macre »

Joe Macre, founder of Cuppajoemusic, has worked with Wild Cherry, Jim Croce, David Sanborn and Marie Osmond.

Nu-Clear »

Nu-Clear, based out of Dallas TX, is led by vocalist J DuMaine, who owns the VERY first NeKo 64.

Alan Chambers »

Alan Chambers is an experienced saxophonist turned producer who creates unique movie scores with his NeKo SE.

Justin Stewart »

Justin Stewart is the lead singer and keyboardist for “Groovethang” a tribute band for Steely Dan, Earth Wind & Fire, and The Doobie Brothers.

Recorder »

Recorder makes robot dance music and sad robot lullabies - "made by robots for robots." They won their NeKo from Famecast.com earlier this year.

David Breaux »

David Breaux is a Producer/Musician from Austin, Tx. He is currently recording Buzz Guerra for the Austin Tejano Music Compilation CD.

Vince Jones »

Vince Jones, keyboardist for Damaged Goods described as ‘the new nostalgia’ in the UK, relies on his NeKo to give the multi-layered textural sound that is unique to his style.

Chris Thibodeaux »

Chris Thibodeaux, session and live performer, expects to play over 300+ performances this year on his NeKo which replaced his B3 and Rhodes in a single keyboard.

J Troup »

Versatility is the name of the game for this producer / songwriter, and he's the ultimate musical chameleon capable of changing his sound on demand.

Ace’lo »

Ace’lo is a combination rapper, producer and engineer who uses his NeKo to produce artist in his hometown of New Orleans.

Hollywood FLOSS »

Hollywood FLOSS uses his MiKo to help musicians who do not have the ability or monetary means to record their music.

Mucka »

MLMG brainchild Mucka has worked with artist such as Fat Joe, Joel Ortiz, Crystal and DJ Khaled.

The Drama King »

Ahmed learned to play the drums and sang with the family choir. But, that still wasn’t enough. He wanted to be the guy who produced the music.

Jazzric »

Jazzric is a songwriter, producer who counts on his Open Labs gear for portability, as well as being able use a guitar interface to plug right into his MiKo.

The Mile After »

TMA has managed to pioneer a new genre of vocal-driven pop rock that balances meaningful lyrics with an endless supply of ear-catching hooks.

Illa Noize »

From R&B singer to music producer, Illa Noize is part of the premier production network called Tracks Galore. He uses his MiKo as a one-stop-production shop.

Coen Molenaar »

Coen Molenaar works as a full-time musician and composer all around the globe in Jazz, Fusion, Dance, Funk, R&B, Rock, and New-soul.

Phireworx Ent »

Phireworx level of production has risen both in quality and quantity since they recieved their MiKo.

Sinista »

Sinista has been the beat doctor with every instrument necessary to make a hit. His production style is often copied, but seldom matched.

Imagine »

Imagine is the band that gives a little something different - they "sound like six, but cost like two" thanks in-part to their NeKo and MiKo workstations.

JS Krillz »

JS Krillz is an up-and-coming producer who is one of the producers and DJ for the hip-hop group BullyMouth. His MiKo has streamlined his entire work process.

Slapboyz »

Making hits for local legends such as Messy Marv, Mistah Fab, Yukmouth - The Slapboyz are blowing up the Bay Area music scene.

A.I. Music »

Suffering from the frustrations of unreliable musicians, Brad Nagle of A.I. Music took it upon himself to translate his visual art into audio master-pieces.