Our Remarkable Staff
Alpha Wave Studios is home to some of the most creative minds in the industry. As a group of musicians, artists, visionaries, and industry professionals, our staff is well trained and experienced to handle any project. We value our customers’ creative vision above all else, and it's our pleasure to offer our wide array of talent and techniques to let your creativity flourish.
David Silver
CEO / Director / Producer
David attended the Hart School of Music, where he learned the art of jazz under world-famous jazz saxophonist, Jackie Mclean. After being signed with Sony & Push Records, he has shared the stage with a variety of top acts including: The Coasters, The Shirelles, The Marvelettes; to classic & 80’s rock bands: Journey, Foreigner, The Hooters, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Firehouse, Quiet Riot, Skid Row, and The Fixx.
From 1997-2002 David put out four original albums with his band Luxx (PUSH/BMG/Sony). They toured the US, playing over 200 shows a year, sharing the stage with acts like Godsmack, Henry Rollins, Fuel, 3 Doors Down, Linda Perry, and Saliva. After coming off tour in 2005, David took over his family business, forming three highly successful bands, The Rhythm Shop, The Groove Shop, and most recently, The Party Shop. Shortly after setting the bar for the entertainment industry, Mr. Silver launched Alpha Wave Studios, a full service production company. Alpha Wave Studios is honored to serve as the go-to place for well-known individuals to utilize the studio and its services to rehearse, record and film promotional materials in the privacy of our 7,000 sq ft facility.
David T
Studio Manager, Head of Video
David began his creative journey at a young age. At just 12 years old, he would play his father’s Martin Acoustic Guitar and make horror and ninja flicks on the family VHS video camera. As he grew older, he got involved with a few bands and learned how to become a professional writer and performer. He eventually acquired a writer’s deal with Sony ATV, and toured as the guitar player for the band, Ours (Dreamworks Records), and Radio 4 (EMI records, Astralwerks).
After touring for over a decade, David left the road life and began writing TV, Internet, and radio commercial music for high profile clients such as Smirnoff, Jaguar, Microsoft, Sharpie, and Vanity Fair. His music even made it into Universal Pictures’ Accepted. During this time David T began to edit video for David Silver who he had met on tour in Pittsburgh. Throughout their growing relationship, David Silver promoted David T to the Head of Video and eventually, Studio Manager.
Dan Landers
Production Manager / Head of Audio
Dan is a multi-instrumental musician, singer/songwriter, and live sound specialist. He began his musical journey at a young age, quickly adapting to any and all instruments within reach. Upon acquiring multitudes of secondhand guitars, amps, and speakers, he became fascinated with audio gear and tinkering. At the age of 15, he began soldering his own cables and “frankensteining” custom guitar amps and cabinets from old parts. Dan became immersed in a music heavy schedule at West Morris Central H.S. and continued his education at William Paterson University, where he studied music theory, ear training, and classical percussion. He currently leads a team of A/V technicians for Silver Pro Audio and studies Electrical Engineering at NJIT part-time. His newest project is a 10 piece Ska/Funk band called “The Jist”; he composes original music, arranges 5-piece horn parts, produces all audio/video promotional material, and leads the band as the main frontman and vocalist.
Ian Hatton
Head Engineer
Ian’s career started as a guitar player / songwriter recording and touring from a young age. Composing, performing, recording and producing music for over 30 years Ian was the driving force within numerous bands, such as “Bonham”, who went Gold with their debut album. He has also performed and recorded with many artists, including Paul Rodgers & Company, Robert Plant’s Honeydrippers, and Sarah Brightman. Always heavily involved in the writing, creation and production process naturally he would progress into Music Production, TV and Film Scoring. Ian has also been a consultant for Bose Corporation exploring all the possibilities of surround sound making him extremely well versed in 5.1 productions. Ian’s background includes all facets of music from playing to producing he creates unique, carefully crafted compositions with inspiring sound design, and always recorded to the utmost quality.