About:

Trained in classical violin from the age of three and continuing to perform regularly throughout his university years, the foundation was created for a career as a Classical Musician.  However, after obtaining a mismatched pair of turntables and a dusty crate of early 80’s Electro Pop and Classic house, his addiction to the rich sounds of Electronic Music was formed.   Johnstone chose to further his understanding of the production process by obtaining an Audio Engineering and Technology diploma. Upon graduating, he has taken extensive post-graduate courses, specializing in the implementation of MIDI controllers and human interface design using Max/MSP allowing him to explore the endless capabilities of sound created through electronic circuitry and computers.

Composing music for Broadcast has proven an easy transition for Johnstone as his understanding of Music Theory and performance coupled with a deep understanding for the technical side of recording equipment and computer use have made taking the stage show to the studio a seamless move.   In addition to composing for clients such as RIM, Cadillac, Buick, Avon, Keihls and Mclaren Group, he can be found on stage performing as a soloist Mason Bach fusing electronic music with live violin and electronic gadgetry as well as one half of electronic music duo Gridmode.