Otisto 23

Biography

Pianist with a classical background, Dominique Poutet is the co-founder, producer and sound engineer of both labels DTC Records and Breakz.

His experience of electro-instrumental fusion gives him today the opportunity to participate to many projects of records and live shows in France (Laurent de Wilde, Mekanik Kantatik, Sam Karpienia...) and abroad (Ti'Fock, Arambol Experience, Hos Hayas).

Dominique Poutet is also a M.A.O instructor certified by Ableton. He led many training courses and master classes for professional of the entertainment business in France and abroad.

Beside his production activity, he develops his musician career. He plays solo live under the name of Otisto 23.

In the other hand, since 2006, he performs in duo with the pianist Laurent de Wilde with who he composed three records.

Distinctions and awards

Record of the year Jazz Magazine for Over the clouds album with Laurent de Wilde (2012)

Nominated at Victoires du Jazz for the production and directing the album Electric Epic (Guillaume Perret) (2011)

Composition of albums under "Otisto 23" (in duo with the pianist and composer Laurent de Wilde)

Productions and producer

Production and producer of: Nicolas Cante Piano Mekanik Kantatik, Sam Karpienia trio (l'Autre distribution), Loan (DTC records/IOT Records), Abraxxxas (IOT Records). Production of PC Pieces and double remixes album (Nocturne/DTC records) in duo (Laurent de Wilde vs Otisto23). TV jingles Champions League (L'Équipe 21). Composition of the soundtrack for sports TV production Paris Dakar. Live performance in France and internationally (festivals and artistic exchange with Mongolia, China, India and Mexico).

Production of the third album for Arambol Production. Many productions as sound engineer and producer: Cosmik Connection "grand panache", Laurent de Wilde Trio et NHX II.

Production of two albums for Arambol Production in Goa (India) and Paris.

Studio production (Sound recording, Mixing, Mastering) and tour with Laurent de Wilde & Gaël Horellou on Organics. Tour in France, Brazil, Canada, Spain, United Kingdom.

Working composition for the video game industry in Paris, Museum of Natural History, and EMME Interactive.

Recording and mixing the album of Anne Ducros / Produced in collaboration with Didier Lockwood.

Trainer and Speaker in MAO

Creation of three years training courses to the Music Profession, Cours Florent « Florent Musique », various Master class in India, French institute and French alliance, Conservatory of St Denis at la Réunion, Trempolino at Nantes and Sciences Po Paris.

Conference on « Digital and Imaginary » with Aurélie Filippetti, technical advisor on writing for the book of Laurent de Wilde Les fous du son (publishing Grasset).

Artistic audit for several music band (Kabbalah, Glück, Géraud Portal Quintet)

« Beta Tester » and « Product Owner » for the software company MAO Ableton « Live », first French « Certified Trainer » at Ableton « Live ».

Main instructor for "masterclass" on Ableton Live, Paris, Ircam, Marseille, Rennes, Lille, Lyon, Pekin, La Réunion. Applied research for synchronisation of music, video and movement. Producer trainer for the organism.

Creation and setup of the MAO training courses at CIFAP Montreuil MAO Trainer. Demonstrator for Steinberg, Magix, Sonic Foundry, Emagic, Ableton, Sonic Solution, Digidesign, MOTU. Speaker in others multimedia and video editing courses.