Überzone. What does it mean? It could mean 'Q'. It could mean 'Timothy Wiles'. However, to many it means fierce electronic beats and breaks embedded in lush analog music! 'Q' (also known as Timothy Wiles) is the man behind Überzone. A 'band' that has been stirring up the underground rave scene as well as the mainstream since 1995. Most of Überzone's releases are 12 inch singles that always top the want-lists of many DJs. Each of his releases have been featured on various compilations and DJ mix CDs. Making his music from his studio, The Institute of Gizmology in Fullerton, Uberzone is redefining a great new sound for Southern Californian electronic music.
Überzone is known not only for great music but also, incredible live performances.
'Q' prefers to actually perform his music live and in interaction with the crowd.
Thereby creating new and exciting different mixes for each performance. "I
chose to play live for integrity, not to mention the fact that
there are very few parts that are possible to play....so by playing totally live,
I get the opportunity to play the mix... It's almost more of a D.J.
set really. I also have the ability to do live tweaking on the synths, define
custom timed delays on any channel and basically re-mix the track in front of the
crowd. By playing the mix this way I can direct the intensity of the music as it
relates to the audience. So the mix almost becomes an expressionistic instrument
in of itself. I also play the live MIDI percussion and effects over the top to
try and generate some physical energy during my set."*
Creating music with technical and sonic perfection in mind, 'Q' is surrounded by
an impressive set of musical gear. Q says, "I count each piece of gear as a band member, and each one has its own personality. I couldn't do
what I do without the help of each one."**
There's also tons of outboard gear and recording equipment. Q's hi-tech sound and snappy grooves
stem from his earlier musical roots. He has long been a Drummer and Recording/Mixing Engineer.
Though he may not churn out a 14 song album every 2 years, Q of Uberzone is dedicated to
creating precise electronic beats that transcend the barriers of musical genres.
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