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To the site of Dave Cain: experienced Composer, Performer, and Voice Actor. Do you have a project that needs a pulse-pounding musical score, voice over, or both? Perhaps you’re seeking a musician who can instantly perform any genre of music, or an actor who can take on any role either on or off camera? Don't worry, your search ends here with the Voice of Cain.

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Skills

  • Composer 7 years

  • Percussionist 15 years

  • Guitarist 10 years

  • Performer 10 years

  • Voice Actor 3 years

Work Experience

Song Integrator - Def Jam Rapstar (Terminal Reality) August 2009 - January 2011
  • Integrated over 65 Songs into the game using a MIDI controller to simulate precise timing and pitch.
  • Successfully and accurately replicated the exact words performed by artists in English, French, and German.
  • Synced MIDI to audio wav files using Cakewalk Sonar 7.0 to allow the scoring system to work properly.
  • Worked with the lead designer determining player roles during the game and also assisted in the lyric approval process.
  • Worked with the lead programmer on understanding the process for adding songs to the Play Menu and determining the causes for errors that may occur.
  • Provided post launch support, integrating multiple weeks’ worth of DLC content for the game.

Contributing Editor - www.gameobserver.com 2009

Wrote reviews for major game releases.

Review sample: http://www.gameobserver.com/review/inside/all-platforms/street-fighter-iv-130/

Voice Over Artist/Actor 2008

Voice actor for animation and commercials.

Recording Engineer - Jacksonville University 2005 - 2007

Sound setup and recording for various Jacksonville University concert events.

Music Performer/Composer 2004

Percussion for 2008 Production of “The Wiz”

Pit Musician for Jacksonville Film Festival, 2007

Software

  • Pro Tools

  • Sonar

  • Logic

  • Infernal Engine

  • Unreal Engine (UDK)

  • Hammer Editor

Education

Major: Music Composition/Performance - Jacksonville University 2003 - 2007
  • Trained for 7 years in music theory
  • Composed 15 instrumental pieces in various styles
  • Experienced Pop/Rock songwriter with 187 songs
  • Four years of experience with multi-track recorders

Minor: Theatre - Jacksonville University 2003 - 2007
  • Voice Over Lessons with Phyllis Day: 2009
  • Bang Zoom Voice Acting Workshop: 2008
  • Acting and Diction Classes:  2006 – 2007