James grew up in a small New England town, exposed to equal parts music and electronics. Like most boys in the early 80s, he had an interest in computers and video games. That plus lessons in traditional instruments like drums, piano and saxophone would combine for a love of electronic music 15 years later. In late 1999, James purchased his first proper equipment - a PC, a MIDI keyboard, and, after tying an early demo, a copy of Reason 1.0. Finding early success with his music at mp3.