I happen to think that computers are the most important thing to happen to musicians since the invention of cat-gut which was a long time ago.

I had been building electronic musical instruments since I was a kid.

To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off.

My training as an engineer has enabled me to design the stuff, but the reason I do it is not to make music but for the opportunity to work with musicians.

I'm an engineer. I see myself as a toolmaker and the musicians are my customers... They use my tools.

What inspires me is not so much the music as the opportunity to interact with composers. I think that has driven everything I've done.

Other kids went out and beat each other up or played baseball, and I built electronics.