Joseph Hammer was a pioneering drummer, composer, and arranger specializing in drum and synthesizer programming. With expertise in MIDI and sampling techniques, Hammer established himself as a skilled engineer and producer who bridged traditional percussion with electronic music production. His career spanned decades across multiple continents, from his early work in the United States through his relocation to Paris in 1976, where he developed his distinctive approach to electronic composition.
Based in Australia from 2004 onwards, Hammer continued to contribute to electronic music production throughout his career. His technical mastery of drum programming and synthesizer arrangement made him a valuable collaborator and producer in the electronic music sphere, influencing the intersection of live percussion and digital production methods.
