Michael Scott

Senior Vice President of Sound Development | Q Up Arts | California

Michael Scott is the Senior Vice President of Sound Development at Q Up Arts and a veteran sound designer with over 30 years of experience creating industry-defining audio content. With deep roots in electronic music, rock, classical, and studio engineering, Michael has shaped the sonic identity of countless products, media campaigns, and technology platforms.

Since 1989, Michael has led and managed the production of large-scale audio and visual projects distributed worldwide. His work spans a wide range of applications including major motion pictures, TV commercials, video games, digital instruments, corporate rollouts, and theatrical releases.

Michael began his career at E-Mu Systems, where he helped define the sound of an era by creating and designing patches for the legendary Proteus, Emax I/II, Emulator III/IV, and other pioneering samplers. He later served as Director of Audio at Inhance Digital in Hollywood, specializing in high-profile advertising, broadcast media, and interactive game audio.

His extensive client list includes some of the biggest names in entertainment, technology, and aerospace:

  • Apple / Emu Systems – QuickTime Synthesizer Development

  • AMD, AT&T, Texas Instruments – Audio and Music Chip Development

  • Creative Labs, Roland, Korg, Yamaha, Alesis, Moog – Instrument and Sound Design

  • Paramount, Fox, Pixar, ILM – Film, television, and commercial music and sound

  • Cisco, BAE, Boeing, Bell Helicopter, NASA – Corporate and product launch audio

  • Guitar Center, iWin, Microsoft, Sony, S3 Corp – Sound design and interactive music content

Michael's expertise in crafting immersive sound environments and expressive instrument voices continues to influence the future of audio in both musical and multimedia platforms. At Q Up Arts, he brings decades of technical experience and creative leadership to every project.