Overview

I am an Australian (Melbourne) musician with deep technical knowledge of musical instruments and production technology. I have an endless interest and diverse capability set within electronic music technology.  My areas of expertise are:

  • Eurorack modular technology, especially in a DAW connected and hybrid environment
  • Synthesis hardware including monophonic and polyphonic synthesisers
  • Drum machines and Sampling technology
  • Guitar - performance, recording and composition at an advanced level
  • Vocal ability - I am a decent tenor with a bnit of high range

My Services

If you are a music technology designer, I can help you… 

If you would like my assistance to test your product, provide actionable feedback and improvement suggestions, hit me up via email or the contact page on this website.  I will need a production version of your product (or prototype, with production version later if there are changes) and time to communicate with you to understand your vision and intention. All going well, I will:

  • Produce one or more YouTube videos explaining your product and features and benefits
  • Publish a blog page on my website explaining the product from a users perspective
  • Supply ongoing feedback and improvement / UI ideas 
  • Complete a video interview with you to help users understand who you are and what you are trying to achieve 

There are no charges, just supply of the product and ongoing communication as a mutual network opportunity.  I am not a programmer or engineer.  My feedback will be based on musical application, user experience, and product integration in a mixed technology environment.  I have had really positive feedback on the interview videos I have completed so far.  I take time to learn about who you are, and lead the conversation appropriately to show the best of your vision.  

Contact me via EMAIL with any questions or submit a query via the CONTACT page

Interview Feedback

“Steve brought a refreshing combination of technical expertise plus egoless enthusiasm to the interview he did with me. There was no hidden agenda or self-aggrandization; just a joyous celebration of what he thought would also be of interest and use to others as well.” Chris Meyer (Learning Modular, Alias Zone) 

"I was apprehensive about doing an interview. Some of us from the engineering world are often reluctant to talk about themselves. Steve has a very natural, relaxed and informed manner. He made me feel totally at home and certainly made the chat roll freely down its path. Thanks Steve. It was fun."  Warren McAlister (Phase Engineering, Innerclock Systems) 

Activities of note

As a Product Tester, Feature Scope Designer and Interviewer

As a Musician

  • Electronic music production (since 2018 or so) primarily with Eurorack, synths, drum machines, Cubase etc
  • Steve Turner Trio - guitarist, singer, keyboardist and sole song writer (with Greg Limberis and Evan Harris)
  • Guitarist and primary song writer for Archeus (mid 90s speed and technical metal)
  • Cover band work which I don't rate as noteworthy beyond this one line
  • A lot more music to come…

Releases

As an Educator and Product Specialist

  • Five12 Vector Sequencer User's Facebook Group - administration and Level 1/2 support
  • YouTube - I record short learnings and deep dives into Eurorack products and features
  • Guitar - I have taught many guitar players technique and music theory and helped them reach their goals

Qualifications

  • Grad Diploma in Humanities - Music, La Trobe University, Bundoora.  Completed 1999
  • Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and History double major.  Monash University, Clayton.  Completed 1995
  • Customer Experience Design - RMIT.  Completed 1999 (this is my professional background)
  • ITIL V4 Foundations - which actually helps frame how all of the above works.  Completed 2024

I'm also just a man standing in front of a modular system asking it to play the music I hear in my head.