Scott Hampton
New York, NY
buttons and bows
Scott Hampton, aka exaltron, is a versatile trumpeter, guitarist, music technologist, and composer whose career spans live performances, scoring, and music for major brands like Nestea and Petco. His work has appeared in feature films, TV shows on networks such as NBC, Bravo, and HGTV, and branding campaigns. Recently, he gained attention for the Rotobow, a motorized bow inspired by the hurdy-gurdy, set for a 2025 crowdfunding launch. Combining instruments, looping, and visuals, Scott has performed at iconic NYC venues like The Knitting Factory and toured nationally with acts like Moldover. In 2016, he built a mobile looping rig, featured in The Moving Stage. A passionate educator, he teaches Ableton, Logic Pro, and music production at institutions like NYU Steinhardt, inspiring the next wave of creators.