THE TEAM

Darren Sher
Darren Sher is a top-tier, charting music producer, songwriter, and engineer with over two decades of experience creating professional, release-ready records. Known for his precision, creative discipline, and commitment to execution, Darren has built a reputation for guiding artists through the process of translating strong ideas into fully realized records that compete at the highest level. Darren’s foundation as a musician began early, with formal training on piano and a deep understanding of composition and arrangement.
As his career evolved from musician to producer, he worked closely with established figures across multiple genres, gaining firsthand experience in high-level songwriting, production, and studio workflow. These early collaborations helped shape the production philosophy that defines his work today: intentional decisions, attention to detail, and respect for the song above all else. Today, Darren is recognized as a trusted creative partner for artists ready to move beyond demos and into professional-grade production.
His work spans pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, and country, with credits that include Billboard-charting releases as well as music created for film, television, and live productions. He has written, produced, and engineered records for both emerging artists and established talent, consistently delivering work designed to translate across platforms and audiences. As the founder of Omnitone Productions, Darren leads a hand-selected network of elite writers, producers, engineers, and mixers.
His role extends beyond production into strategic oversight, ensuring that every project is matched with the right creative team and executed to true industry standards. Artists who work with Darren often continue collaborating with him long-term, not out of convenience, but because of results. Every project is approached with the same focus: clarity, execution, and creating records built to last.

Edrick Miles
Edrick Miles is a multi-Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and recording engineer whose career spans the highest levels of Country, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Rhythmic music. Few songwriters in the industry can claim six Top-10 hits across multiple genres, a distinction that places his catalog in a truly elite class.
Raised in a deeply musical family, Miles’ instincts for melody, harmony, and song structure were shaped from an early age. Long before entering the professional ranks, he developed the rare combination of musicality, discipline, and creative range required to compete at the highest level. That foundation led to many years as a staff songwriter at Universal Music Publishing, where he worked full-time as a hired hit writer, crafting records for major artists and labels in one of the most competitive writing environments in the world.
His catalog includes Trey Songz’ biggest crossover hit, “Bottoms Up,” as well as Breland’s breakout single “My Truck” featuring Sam Hunt, and the follow-up hit “Horse Ride.”
These records not only achieved major chart success, but also helped define modern crossover sounds between Country, urban, and pop markets.
Known for his rare ability to work authentically across genres, Miles is a true multi-instrumentalist and writing-camp veteran who moves seamlessly between songwriting, production, and engineering. His multi-Grammy-nominated work reflects both technical excellence and a deep understanding of what translates at the highest commercial level.
Beyond hit records, Miles is widely respected as an artist developer with a long track record of shaping careers, not just songs. He is equally effective building records from the ground up, refining elite toplines, or guiding emerging artists into fully realized, market-ready acts.
With decades of experience, multiple Grammy nominations, and a proven catalog of chart-topping records across multiple genres, Edrick Miles stands as one of the most accomplished and versatile creatives working in modern music.

Sam Polizzi
Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Sam Polizzi discovered his passion for music at the age of 9 when his father sat him down in a professional recording studio and said, “Don’t say anything to anyone. Just watch.”
Sam did as he was told. He sat down intently in an almost dream-like state as he observed none other than world-renowned Mixing Engineer, Mick Guzauski work his magic. That was it. From that day forward, Sam knew his calling.
He was going to be a world-renowned and recognized Producer/Mixing Engineer. Sitting there in awe, watching every move Mick made, Sam’s future literally materialized right in front of his face.Fast forward and as life would have it, Sam eventually came full circle. He was allowed the opportunity to mix for the legendary Lou Gramm.
Today Sam is working with some of music’s most elite. His work as both a producer and mixing engineer span across the globe and he has built a respected portfolio working with the industries top-charting artists.Outside of pure passion and his love for music, Sam makes it a priority to stay ahead of the technological curve in music.
He is a passionately skilled mixer utilizing the most cutting-edge, comprehensive audio equipment the industry has to offer.
He has recently upgraded his studio to accommodate the latest musical crave utilizing Atmos. With Sam’s 20+ years in the business, he offers a truly unique, hands-on approach to his work.
Blending his experience as a musician, producer and mixer, he covers the complete spectrum of sound with three-dimensional depth to his mixes. His delivery is a superior, expensive sound like no other.
Some of Sam’s credentials include that of RCA, Atlantic, Nettwerk, Sony, numerous independent labels, Lou Gramm (Foreigner), Chris Daughtry and Roses Revolutions (Lyell). His extensive cross-pollination in genres allows him to tackle any mix in any genre authentically with a heartbeat.
Sam’s exceptional ears and refined sonic judgment allow him to shape mixes that are both technically flawless and emotionally impactful. His attention to detail and deep musical instincts have earned him a reputation as a trusted, go-to mixing engineer for artists and producers who demand world-class results. In short, Sam consistently delivers some of the best-sounding mixes you’re likely to hear in your career — his work sets a standard few engineers have the privilege to ever reach.

Brad Blackwood
Grammy and Pensado-award winning mastering engineer Brad Blackwood started his career at the legendary Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN, where he resurrected Ardent Mastering, a division which had closed years before.
Since 2003, has worked at Euphonic Masters. His client base followed his move, allowing him to continue to work with a wide variety of artists including Dave Mathews Band, Maroon 5, Fleetwood Mac, MammothWVH, Korn, Alison Krauss & Union Station, the Black Eyed Peas, Jane’s Addiction, Alter Bridge, Saving Abel, Sara Bareilles, Tremonti, Snoop Dogg and many more.
Over the course of his career, Brad has had the opportunity to work on a number of acclaimed projects, and eventually became the first mastering engineer ever awarded a Grammy for Best Engineered Album, Non Classical (Alison Krauss & Union Station – Paper Airplane).

Tony Carboney
Multi-Instrumentalist
Tony Carboney is a recognized and established songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist specializing in the genres of pop, rock, R&B and hip hop. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Tony migrated to Las Vegas in the late 90’s and has been recording and touring professionally at an international level since 2006.
Upon arriving in Las Vegas, amongst other accolades, Tony was immediately recognized for his talents and asked to perform with some of Las Vegas’ most elite players and shows on the strip, some of which include that of the award-winning show Blue Man Group.
In addition, Tony joined up with the successfully recognized hard rock band “Otherwise” in 2014. He wrote, toured and performed across the globe with the band while recording 2 full length albums that garnered huge success for the group.
Recently, in 2021, Tony was recognized for his contributions and was asked to join forces with Billboard charting and Grammy-nominated production team, The Omnitone Recording Studios. This led to an opportunity to write alongside well known producer/owner of The Omnitone Recording Studios, Darren Sher and artist Rosalee on her newest, upcoming project. Rosalee is best known for her hit, “Just My Thang” featuring the legendary Snoop Dogg, which reached top 20 on the Billboard charts.
Tony’s strength has always been his keen ability to create modern-day, relevant and cutting edge music that resonates with today’s sound. As a jazz-trained player with an emphasis on music/rhythm theory, Tony can confidently tackle any musical challenge that is put before him making him a force to be reckoned with.


Mike Lasaponara
(records in Atmos)
In the heart of October 1980, Michael Lasaponara's story began. From an early age, nestled in a home where music was as natural as breathing, Michael discovered his love for drumming. His father, not just a parent but a mentor with profound musical roots from the Eastman School of Music, introduced young Michael to the world of rhythms and beats.
Michael's journey with the drums transformed from a childhood fascination to a serious pursuit at SUNY Fredonia, where he initially studied Sound Recording. It was here, amidst the technicalities of sound and music, that Michael's true passion surfaced: not behind the soundboard, but behind the drum kit, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances.
This passion led to his first significant break with "Roses Are Red." His involvement in this band marked the beginning of a promising career, highlighted by their appearance on the Warped Tour compilations in 2005 and 2006 and the earning of two gold records — a testament to his emerging talent.
As his reputation grew, Michael found himself collaborating with some of the music industry's respected names, including The Goo Goo Dolls, Lou Gramm, and Cute is What We Aim For. His rhythmic journey also took him across oceans, touring extensively through the United Kingdom and Europe, sharing his unique drumming style with a global audience.
Beyond his performance accolades, Michael has embraced the evolving music industry. He's adept in Atmos recording, offering artists the latest in recording technology. His studio is a treasure trove of rare and distinctive drum sets, each piece handpicked to provide the perfect sound for any project.
Michael Lasaponara stands out in the music world not just for his skillful drumming but for his professionalism and dedication to every project. His journey is not just about beats and rhythms; it's about a relentless pursuit of musical excellence and a deep commitment to the art of drumming.

