[4] Blank considers himself as a constructor of music, starting composing with manipulation of self-recorded samples and finishing the tracks with the participation of invited professional musicians.

He never learned to read musical notation but always was interested in producing new sounds and samples.

[citation needed] Blank began experimenting with tape loops and echo effects as a teenager.

He also composes and produces solo music, under the name Avant Garden, for licensing to the film and TV production industry.

[citation needed] Blank is married to Italian-Swiss restaurateur Patrizia Fontana.