Tag: Songwriting

Welcome to ATOMICSUSHI Land!

Short Introduction

For the last 30 years, I have produced a blend of Rock, Pop, and Electronic Music. Since 2007, I have also been producing techno, electro, minimal, and experimental music under the artist name Nevada Kid™. I’m always interested in commissioned work for advertising and computer games and would be happy to assist with your music and production needs—just email me. Visit my Flash site for older examples and references—if you still have Flash installed (dsgn/prgm: thanks to Peter Ruschel).

Check out Music projects.

In addition to my work as a musician, I have over 15 years of experience in the music software industry, holding key roles at companies like Ableton, Native Instruments, u-he, and MAGIX Software GmbH.

Read more about me in the About section.


I’m open to work full/part-time and freelance

Product Owner, QA Manager, QA Engineer, Software and Hardware Tester

Customer Support Agent, Customer Support Manager, Project Manager

Composer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Musician

SONGS, MUSIC, SOUNDS, AND SFX

Songwriter and Music Production Services

Demo Recording: High-quality recording and mixing services.

Songwriting: Complete songwriting for a song, tune, or track.

Arranging: Fine-tune your song with creative arranging.

Co-writing: Need another verse or a bridge? Have lyrics but need a tune? Co-writing services are available.

Production: Creative direction and complete project management to fulfill your vision.

Mastering: Affordable pre-mastering and mastering services.

Remixing: A-side/B-side remixes, radio edits, club mixes.

Soundtrack Services

Creative Sound Design: Custom sounds for film, video, games, multimedia, theater, and animation. Commercial and industry film services also available.

Find some of the latest examples in the Music Projects section.

About me

Michael Dühr

Songwriter | Composer | Musicproducer in Berlin


Michael is a versatile musician and music producer with over 30 years of experience in the music and software industries. He composes, produces, and arranges music across diverse fields, styles, and formats. Since the early 1990s, Michael has been deeply involved in music production, composing, and performing across genres like rock, pop, and electronic music, as well as creating music for games and advertising. As a musician (vocals, bass, guitar) and songwriter, he has contributed to various projects and bands.


With his former band Venus Hype Machine, he earned the Rockförderpreis Trier in 1997, the Rockbuster Winner Rhineland-Palatinate in 1998, and the Rosebud Red – Songs Of Goethe And Nietzsche VW Soundfoundation Newcomer in Weimar in 1999. The band’s album, Console 5001, was published by Universal Music (UMP) in early 2000.


Since then, he has worked with clients including AudioBerlin.com, Flow Snowboards, ZDF, RTL, Becks, Playmobil, Nintendo, Sparkasse S-Broker, Zplane Development, u-he, Universal Music, Mina Harker, Ira Losco (Eurovision Song Contest, ESC), and more. Under the artist name Nevada Kid™, he has been producing techno, electro, minimal, and experimental music since 2002.


In 2007, Michael began working in the music software industry, holding various roles, including Product Specialist, 2nd-Level Technical Supporter, and QA Tester at Ableton AG until 2012. He then served as a QA Engineer at Native Instruments GmbH from 2012 to 2014, followed by a QA Engineer role at Heckmann Audio GmbH (u-he) from 2014 to 2016. From 2017 to 2019, he worked as a QA Engineer and Project Manager at Mike Daliot & Max Zagler GmbH, and in 2021, he became the Product Owner for the SOUND FORGE family at MAGIX Software GmbH.


At Ableton AG, Michael played a key role in product quality and user support, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and product reliability. At Native Instruments, he oversaw the QA process for flagship products like Maschine 2. His work at u-he involved managing QA for 16 complex plug-ins and contributing to major product releases. At Mike Daliot & Max Zagler GmbH, he led the QA efforts for Massive X, a successful Native Instruments product. As Product Owner at MAGIX Software GmbH, he led a team to define and execute the roadmap for SOUND FORGE 16, which launched successfully in early 2022. Michael was born in 1974 in Trier and has been residing in Berlin since 2001.


ATOMICSUSHI  |  Michael Dühr  -  Musicproduction |  Music Software Development  -  BERLIN
ATOMICSUSHI | Michael Dühr – Musicproduction, Music Software Development – BERLIN

Michael Dühr 

QA Engineer / Manager, Product Owner, Customer Support


From 2007 to 2012, Michael worked at Ableton AG as a Product Specialist, 2nd-Level Technical Supporter, and QA Tester. In his role as a 2nd-Level Technical Supporter, he provided in-depth technical assistance to users worldwide, resolving complex issues and contributing to the development of a knowledgebase system that significantly improved response times and customer satisfaction. As a QA Tester, he played a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Ableton Live and PUSH hardware, leading initiatives that significantly reduced critical defects and enhanced product stability.

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From 2012 to 2014, Michael served as a QA Engineer at
Native Instruments GmbH
, where he meticulously tested and ensured the successful release of Maschine 2, its hardware controllers, and the iMaschine app. His efforts in identifying and resolving over 1,200 bugs were critical to the stability and success of these products, which culminated in the successful release of Maschine 2 and its hardware controllers in early 2014.

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From 2014 to 2016, Michael served as QA Engineer/Manager at Heckmann Audio GmbH (u-he), where he managed QA for 16 complex plug-ins, including Diva, Zebra, and Hive. He played a key role in the successful release of three major products: Bazille, Presswerk, and Hive. His responsibilities extended beyond QA; he provided continuous input to improve product design and usability, conducted internal alpha and public beta tests, maintained test systems, provided 2nd-level technical customer support, and composed music for promotional videos showcased at international music fairs.

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Between 2017 and 2019, he worked as a QA Engineer and Project Manager at Mike Daliot & Max Zagler GmbH, collaborating closely with software engineers Max Zagler, Niklas Klügel, and Tobias Ludwig, as well as with Product Designer Mike Daliot, on the development and release of Massive X for Native Instruments GmbH. His responsibilities included creating and executing test plans, managing cross-functional team communication, and ensuring the product met the highest quality standards. Massive X was successfully launched in June 2019.

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In 2021, Michael took on the role of Product Owner for the SOUND FORGE family at MAGIX Software GmbH. In this capacity, he led a team of seven professionals, including developers, QA engineers, and support staff. His responsibilities included defining the feature set and roadmap for SOUND FORGE 16 Audio Studio, Pro and Suite, and Pro and Suite 365, prioritizing development tasks, and ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders. He played a crucial role in enhancing the user experience, restoring and refining core features, and addressing customer feedback. SOUND FORGE 16 launched successfully in early 2022, with Michael’s leadership being pivotal to its market success.

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I’m open to work full / part-time and freelance

  • Product Owner, Project Manager
  • QA Engineer / Manager, Soft / Hardware-Tester
  • Customer Support Agent / Manager
  • Composer, Songwriter, Musicproducer, Musician

Contact

For booking, questions or production inquiries, write to: michael ( a t ) atomicsushi.de
or use the social media connection: Michael Dühr LinkedIn.


Impressum

Inhaltlich Verantwortlicher gem. § 55 II RStV

michael ( a t ) atomicsushi.de

Musicprojects and Musicproductions

Raumzeitkruemmer – Realitaet

DurchauSKaputt | raumzeitkruemmer - realitaet (prod. by atomicsushi) [official video]

Released 11.9.2020
[ Stem Master Nikolaj Vinten @ heytiger.dk ]

Music | Michael Dühr, Janus Sprenger
Lyrics | Janus Sprenger, Michael Dühr
Music Production | Michael Dühr
Stem Mix & Mastering | Nikolaj Vinten

raumzeitkruemmer - realitaet (prod. by atomicsushi) [Paul Schal Master]

Released 11.9.2021
[ Stem Master Paul Schal @ 432STUDIOS ]

Music | Michael Dühr, Janus Sprenger
Lyrics | Janus Sprenger, Michael Dühr
Music Production | Michael Dühr
Stem Mix & Mastering | Paul Schal


Songs for MINA HARKER (Composer Michael Dühr)

Mina Harker - Tiefer
Tiefer

Tiefer (Symphonic Version)
Tiefer (Symphonic Version)

Mina Harker - Bittersüß.
Bittersüß

Songs for Ira Losco (ESC, Eurovision Song Contest)

( If you say – Composer Michael Dühr )

1I’m In Love Again (Original Mix)
2I’m In Love Again (Radio Version)
3I’m In Love Again (Summer Radio Mix)
4I’m In Love Again (Dali Mix)
5I’m In Love Again (Instrumental Version)
6If You Say

Label : White Rec. (Sony Music)


Project Name: Nevada Kid™

Nevada Kid™ – Playlist 1

Techno, Electro, Psychedelic, Minimal, Experimental

Nevada Kid™ – Playlist 2

Micha Meinhardt & Nevada Kid™ – Wir müssen auf die Autobahn (EP) (c+p 2012)


Project Name: Venus Hype Machine

Venus Hype Machine – Console 5001 (Album) (c+p Universal Music 2000)

ROCK / POP / ELECTRONIC


Review

Venus Hype Machine – Console 5001 (Visions Review Erschienen in: VISIONS Nr. 91)

Venus Hype Machine – Mr.Volcano (Remixes) (c+p 2000)

Venus Hype Machine – Rockbuster Winner Rheinland Pfalz (c+p 1998)

Venus Hype Machine - Rockbuster 1998 CD Cover
Venus Hype Machine - Rockbuster 1998 CD Cover
Venus Hype Machine - Rockbuster 1998 CD Cover
Venus Hype Machine - Rockbuster 1998 CD

Venus Hype Machine – rOck buSter’ 98 (Discogs)

Venus Hype Machine – Galaxy for no one (Remastered edition) (c+p 1996)

Venus Hype Machine – VW SOUNDFOUNDATION NEWCOMER WINNER, Weimar 1999

Craved for more – Songs of Goethe And Nietzsche – RosebudRed (c+p 1999) re-Recorded at Peppermint Park Media Music Studios GmbH, Hannover

read more on www.musikwoche.de - 'Rosebud Red - Songs Of Goethe And Nietzsche' von VW Sound Foundation und SPV

CD 1
##ArtistTitle
1Orpheum Feat. LuckeWas Er Kann
2Joachim WittJetzt Und Ehedem
3X-PerienceBlessed Longing
4Hypnotic Grooves Feat. Jo van NelsenDer Erlkönig
5Anger 77Nähe Des Geliebten
6Such A Surge Feat. O-TonVermächtnis
7VanmondDer Fischer
8TanzwutZauberlehrling
9Die ArtVereinsamt
10Hateful Birthday Feat. Louisa StrouxGretchen
11GrooveministerAch Das Wort (Zauberlehrling)
12The Syndicate Feat. I.N.A.Um Mitternacht
13MenschenfischerZiblis
14André HerzbergMädchen-Lied
15PuhdysSeelige Sehnsucht
16Konstantin WeckerAn Den Mond
CD 2
##ArtistTitle
1Ben Becker & Alexander HackePrometheus
24 GekochtDie Faust
3Die PrinzenHeideröslein
4MagnificatThe Fisherman
5Blind PassengersWelcome And Farewell
6Blixa BargeldEin Gleiches
7Fast Good CannibalsAlso Sprach Zarathustra
8SpanxDas Ist Die Welt
9Bürger Lars DietrichGoethe Der War Dichter
10BüttelSchlußpoetik
11Stoned FishFrech Und Froh
12Freak 7Schattenmacha
13ZentrifugalFaust Geballt
14Venus Hype MachineCraved For More
15Männer Am MainAlles Goethe Zum Geburtstag


Review by musikwoche.de of ‘Rosebud Red – Songs Of Goethe And Nietzsche’ von VW Sound Foundation und SPV

VENUS HYPE MACHINE – Craved for more – VIVA 2 LIVE VIDEO


Project Name: FLOW Snowboarding Guide CD for Flow (2000) (c+p Michael Dühr)


Venus Hype Machine – Console 5001

Produced by George Kaleve

Songs written and preproduced by Michael Dühr

Voice, Bass by Michael Dühr

Lyrics by Michael Dühr and Trevor B. Lewis

Guitars played by Jörg Sander

Acoustic Guitars played by Mark Smith on “Cocaine, Pepsi rain in a silver aeroplane” and “Internal Jesus”

Drums played by Bela Brauckmann and Martin “Dog” Kessler

Mixed by Peter ‘Black Pete’ Schmidt

Engineered by Marc Schettler

Mastered by Greg Calbi, Sterling Sound, NY

(c) (p) 2000

Mr. Volcano – REMIXES

Remixes by Rob Dust (Warp Acht), Josef Bach, Junkie Chase, Myom, and King Mo.

Rockbuster 1998 [Winner Rheinland Pfalz]

All songs written and produced by Michael Dühr

All instruments played by Michael Dühr

(c) (p) 1998

Galaxy for no one (Remastered edition) (c+p 1996)

All songs written and produced by Michael Dühr, except “Caribbean Queen” (c) Billy Ocean

Instruments played by Michael Dühr

Guitar on “Dead Bad”, “Punk Song”, and “Higher Sky” played by Peter Ruschel

Guitar on “Caribbean Queen” played by Daniel Reiter

(c) (p) 1996