Marc Mann

Marc Mann grew up with an insatiable love for music, always requesting tunes in the car and teaching himself guitar after buying one from a vendor on a Mexican beach. Early piano lessons with a neighbor sparked a lifelong connection to keyboards, which later became central to his career. After starting as a math major at UCLA, Marc switched to music, earned his master’s, and immersed himself in the university’s electronic music lab, mastering synthesizers, sound physics, and emerging computer music technologies. His innovative programming for artists, including Oingo Boingo, and collaborations with legends like Stanley Clarke, Danny Elfman, and Jeff Lynne cemented his reputation as an LA “computer music guru.” In 1985, Marc bought a booth at the NAMM Show to debut his computer-driven instrument, attracting major attention despite a truck breakdown en route. Over his career, he has contributed to iconic projects with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and even shared the stage with Prince. Bridging artistry and technology, Marc helped shape modern film, TV, and recording production through his deep expertise in MIDI, synthesis, and digital audio.