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DJ Ray Vales, es el experto latino del equipo de Soundwave.  Con más de 800 bodas con Soundwave desde 2007, numerosas críticas entusiastas y elogios de clientes en Wedding Wire y otras publicaciones, Dj Ray Vales es conocido en la industria de bodas de Orlando como “THE LATIN DJ and MC” y está altamente respaldado por Venues del area de la Florida Central al igual que proveedores de otros servicios.

La carrera de veinticinco años del joven DJ Ray Vales comenzó como Club DJ de Formato Abierto y Locutor de Radio con residencias temporeras en algunos de los Clubes Privados más prestigiosos de su Isla Natal de Puerto Rico y luego continuó en Bares y Clubes en Ft Lauderdale y Miami mientras asistía a la universidad en el sur de la Florida; experiencia que lo convierte en un hábil mezclador de ritmos con la capacidad de “encender la fiesta” para los clientes que buscan ese ambiente de club nocturno de alta energía.

Después de tomarse un descanso para servir como Policia Militar en el Ejército de los Estados Unidos, DJ Ray Vales se mudó permanentemente a la Florida para laborar con Disney en lugares como Pleasure Island, Spoodles y The Atlantic Dance Hall.  También se desempeñó como DJ de cruceros con Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, donde funcionaba como DJ Exclusivo a bordo varias de sus naves, tocaba música en los clubes nocturnos, brindaba entretenimiento en las areas communes y conducia los anuncios diarios a travels del barco.  incluso ayudaba como técnico audiovisual para espectáculos a bordo.  De vez en cuando también se le veía actuar en algunos de los actos de entretenimiento abordo de los distintos cruceros donde trabajaba.

Debido a la diversidad de lugares, clientes e invitados en su trayectoria, su conocimiento musical abarca todos los géneros desde los años 60 hasta la música actual; música latina clasica al igual que nueva, así como los ritmos brasileños y caribeños, con un enfoque muy versátil que se nota fácilmente en bodas y eventos Anglos al igual que Latinos…y su favorito… La combination y mezcla de Ambos.  DJ Ray Vales es un experto en “HORA LOCAS” y ha trabajado con muchas de las compañías de entretenimiento, bailarines y bandas de mariachis más populares en eventos de Soundwave.

Ingeniero en audio y técnico licensiado de bajo voltaje como profesión, DJ Ray Vales tiene una amplia experiencia en sonido e iluminación y trabaja en estrecha colaboración con el propietario de Soundwave, DJ Les Kopasz, para garantizar que nuestras parejas y sus invitados tengan una experiencia visual y auditiva insuperable, siempre utilizando el mejor y más actualizado equipo en el mercado.  Por esa razón, no es raro que incluyamos a Ray en eventos corporativos o aquellos que necesiten necesidades especiales de audio o requieran un intrincado diseño de iluminación LED.

Todo el mundo en la industria de las bodas de Orlando ama a DJ Ray Vales; ¡De verdad, lo hacen!  Se le conoce por ir más allá en cada boda o evento corporativo.  Es extremadamente carismático y apasionado por garantizar el éxito de cada celebración.  Se adapta fácilmente a los cambios en el momento y siempre lo hace con una sonrisa; una tarea a veces desafiante pero muy gratificante porque, al mismo tiempo, debe actuar como DJ, toca música, garantiza un audio exitoso y anuncia en el micrófono.

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DJ Ray Vales is Soundwave’s Latin Expert.  With more than 800 Weddings with Soundwave since 2007, numerous glowing reviews from clients on Wedding Wire and other publications, DJ Ray Vales is known in the Orlando Wedding Industry as “THE LATIN DJ and MC” and is highly endorsed by Orlando Venues and Vendors.

DJ Ray began as an Open Format Club and Radio Jock with temporary residencies at some of the most prestigious private dance clubs of his native ssland of Puerto Rico and later continued in bars and clubs in Ft Lauderdale and Miami while he attended school in South Florida; experience that makes him a skilled beat mixer with the ability to “Turn it on” for clients looking for that high energy nightclub vibe.

After taking a break to serve as an MP in the United States Army, DJ Ray Vales permanently relocated to Florida to work with Disney at spots such as Pleasure Island, Spoodles and The Atlantic Dance Hall.  He also served as a Cruise Ship DJ with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines where he would DJ weddings on board the ship, spun music at the clubs, provided poolside entertainment, make daily ship wide announcements, and even assist as an audio/visual technician for on board stage shows.  Occasionally, you would also see him perform on some of the Cruise Staff Skids across his ships.

His music knowledge spans across all genres from the 60’s to Current Top 40 music, old and new Latin, as well as Brazilian and Caribbean beats, with a highly versatile approach that performs easily at weddings and events featuring All-American, Latin, and his favorite…MIXED demographics.  DJ Ray Vales is highly skilled at “HORA LOCAS” and has work with many of the most popular entertainment companies, dancers, and Mariachi Bands at Soundwave weddings.

An Audio Engineer and Licensed Low Voltage Engineer by trade, DJ Ray Vales has extensive audio and lighting background and expertise, and works closely with Soundwave Owner DJ Les Kopasz to ensure our couples and their guests have a visual and auditory experience second to none, always using the most updated and best equipment on the market.  For that reason, it is not uncommon for us to include Ray on corporate gigs or events that need special audio needs or require intricate LED Lighting Design.

Everyone in the Orlando wedding industry loves DJ Ray Vales; Really, they do!  He is known for going above and beyond at every single wedding or corporate event.  He is extremely charismatic and passionate about Soundwave and ensuring the success of every celebration.  He easily adapts to changes on site and always does so with a smile; a sometimes challenging but very rewarding task because at the same time, he is performing as a DJ, playing music, ensuring successful audio, and announcing on the microphone!

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DJ Les Is Orlando’s Most Recognized Wedding DJ & MC

Soundwave Owner Les Kopasz IS Orlando’s most sought after Wedding DJ and MC.  His reputation among industry experts throughout Central Florida is second to none. As the leader and mastermind of Soundwave, he’s credited with setting the standard for DJ excellence for Orlando weddings.  He continually strives to push the bar higher for the Soundwave DJ team, in a constant effort to provide clients with unparalleled weddings and corporate events. His unrivaled expertise is why he is booked well in advance.

DJ Les Kopasz resume can not be matched by ANY OTHER wedding jock locally. Beginning in Buffalo and transferring to Orlando, DJ Les’ expertise spans nightclub, live to air DJ, weddings, corporate and convention events. A DJ since the age of 16, he began working in nightclubs where he served as Head DJ with residencies at the largest clubs throughout Buffalo, NY, and Niagara Falls from 1987–1997. Some of the clubs included Bayview Beach Club, Mickey Rats, The Late Show, Fusions and LaBoom. Throughout his clubbing years in Buffalo, Les also served as a live DJ on pop radio station KISS 98.5.  Les has provided entertainment for more than 2,500 Orlando weddings and 1000s of corporate and convention events.

As an Open Format DJ, he is able to adapt to just about any music vibe. Les excels in various decades and genres, from throwbacks to current, pop, hip hop and rap, electronic and house. Les is an incredibly smooth music mixer. He excites guests with his creative mixing skills, and packs dance floors with mashups and remixes.  With his unique ability to read a crowd, Les will get even the most challenging guests dancing!

His DJ philosophy is simple—every Soundwave wedding, social or corporate is unique and deserves creativity, not cookie-cutter formats. He understands the importance of looking at the big picture to ensure entire event success whether it be a small 20 guest wedding, highly choreographed 200 guest wedding, or 1000 attendee convention or school prom.

Soundwave DJ Les Kopasz is regarded for amazing attention to intense details.  Wedding planners turn to Les to host their client’s most highly customized celebrations.

He has an amazing voice on the microphone and excels as a top notch emcee.  His charisma and presence engages and captivates guests’ attention, a skill not easily crafted.

DJ Les is a skilled audio engineer. He has extensive knowledge of sound and audio equipment and ensures the team is using the most up to date and technically advanced equipment.

After working the club scene for 10 years, Les and his wife Wendy began Soundwave Entertainment Systems. In 2001, Les and his family moved from Buffalo to Orlando. Since that time, Soundwave has become Orlando’s most award winning DJ and LED Lighting Design company.

Under his leadership, Soundwave is Orlando’s most decorated entertainment company.  We have been honored with a plethora of the most distinquished wedding awards ~ Vendor’s Choice each of the 4 years of its existence, The Knot Best, Wedding Wire Choice, and Bride’s Choice.

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Wendy Goelz Kopasz is Owner of Soundwave Entertainment along with her husband DJ Les Kopasz. As Office Manager, she coordinates the details of every wedding and corporate event.

Wendy is also responsible for working closely with wedding and corporate clients to conceptualize Soundwave lighting design. She works with Orlando wedding coordinators and florists to create beautiful ballrooms with Soundwave Lighting. On weekends, Wendy assists on Soundwave weddings and can be found overseeing lighting design and set up.

The Soundwave Wedding Reception and Ceremony Planning Guides, as well as our Corporate Planning Guides, have been developed by Wendy utilizing her extremem attention to details and knowledge of customs and up-to-date trends.

Prior to joining forces with her husband DJ Les Kopasz, Wendy worked more than 10 years in public relations, event management, and advertising and marketing.

Shaina Windsor, known as “DJ Lady Shay,” recently joined the Soundwave team as the company’s first female DJ. She has an unparalleled reputation in Tampa / Clearwater and now we are thrilled to bring her DJ talent back in Orlando with Soundwave Entertainment.

DJ Lady Shay has overcome the barriers of a male dominated profession and become a driving force that is spearheading a new chapter for female DJs.  Soundwave Entertainment is thrilled to add her amazing talent to our Orlando DJ team.

DJ Lady Shay is a Mix/Blend Turntablist DJ, not a button pusher.  She understands the true art of mixing and is incredible to watch, and hear, as she spins on turntables. Her music repertoire spans disco to current pop, hip hop, dancehall, calypso and soca. She has an incredible presence on the microphone as a professional MC.

DJ Lady Shay was born and raised in Delray Beach, FL, from Jamaican parents.  Her music talents are deeply rooted to her father who was a well-respected house DJ  who drew popularity in the Jamaican house party scene.

DJ Lady Shay graduated from the University of Central Florida. While in Orlando, she was a recipient of the industry’s most coveted internships at Orlando’s premiere radio stations, 102 Jams and Power 95.3, where she served as radio promotions and DJ.  She was a frequent DJ at Orlando’s clubs from 2006 – 2011 at Firestone, Tabu, and Element, and Orlando Magic pre-game events.

In 2011, DJ Lady Shay moved to Tampa where she has really made a name for herself and gained quite a following on the corporate and convention side, schools, and club scene. She was a resident DJ at TGI Fridays in New Tampa, Club Applebees near USF, and at summer pool parties at Island Walk Apartments. She also worked popular clubs in Ybor City such as Gaspar’s Grotto, Double Decker, and Tequilas Ybor.

Currently DJ Lady Shay is a resident DJ at MacDinton’s Soho & Jamminz Beach Bar in Clearwater.  Additionally, DJ Lady Shay has become an annual DJ of choice for department stores Macy’s and Dillards for their special events.

She is also a Preferred Wedding DJ and entertainer for The Don Cesar, Grand Plaza, Old McMickey’s Farm, and Hilton St Petersburg. She has provided wedding entertainment in the Orlando market at Bella Collina, Rosen Plaza and many others.

She has dee jayed for grade schools in Tampa & Orlando, such as: University High School, Freedom High School, Hillsborough High School, Newsome High School, Brooks DeBartolo High School, to name a few.

DJ Lady Shay has opened for Grammy Award Winning artist Mary J Blige. Her corporate clients include Ford, Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, Victoria Secret, Macys, Dillards, Ashley Stewart and Sprite.

Check out DJ Lady Shay on SoundCloud ~ Keep in mind that these mixes are from some of her club gigs and special mixes created in DJ Lady Shay’s studio.  These are designed to show the level of her mixing expertise and repetoire of music and not what would be typically played for discerning weddings.

Soundwave DJ David Regueiro brings 15+ years of DJ expertise to the Soundwave Entertainment team. He is a skilled Beat Mix DJ who excels at smooth music transitions. He has an extensive music knowledge spanning Disco and Funk, 80-90s Throwbacks, Current Radio Pop & Hip Hop and Rap. Additionally, he is very comfortable with Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and Reggaeton due to his Cuban ancestry.

DJ David has a warm smile and is extremely charismatic. Brides and Grooms, and corporate clients, will find him to be attentive to details, flexible with small curve balls and changes on event day, comfortable on the microphone, and genuinely a down to earth guy. He has a unique ability to feel the crowd, and play the right song at the right time.

He is very flexible with his style, whether a client seeks a club feel with heavy mixing, a more relaxed style of blending songs, or something in between.

DJ David was very active on the Orlando club scene having previous spun at The Other Bar, Hooch and Shine. He has dee jayed at The Medieval Times, Orlando Eye, Guess and Victoria Secrets Retail Stores, Caddy Shacks and Mesa ’21.

He has also provided DJ entertainment and emceeing for the Children’s Miracle Network and Howard Johnson Charities.

DJ David is born and raised in the United States. English is his primary language, although he does speak some Spanish.

David was previously a dog trainer; so if you need a few tips with your fur baby, feel free to ask him! He is always willing to give a few dog training tips here and there! He loves to travel and has visited some amazing destinations across the globe. He possesses strong family values and takes pride in all his personal endeavors.

DJ Dennis Michael is one of Orlando’s most recognized DJs and MCs, bringing a level of expertise to Soundwave that is second to none. DJ Dennis joined the team during the hardships of Covid which really impacted his hotel and corporate entertainment contracts. We are thrilled to have him representing the Soundwave brand!

His amazing DJ & MC resume includes serving as a Disney Fairtytale Wedding DJ, Universal Studios entertainment, and Westgate Events. He has celebrated more than 500 weddings! He has hosted extensive corporate events for IBM, HP, Verizon, Ford, Chevy and National Tours for ENYCE Clothing & Pepsi.

DJ Dennis Michael is a familiar face in Orlando with some of the biggest charity events including The World’s Largest Black & White Weekend for BASECamp Children’s Cancer Foundation, Victoria’s Voice, & multiple charities for the Knights of Columbus.

The Orlando DJ has opened for several well-known artists including John Mayer, Earth Wind and Fire, Tiffany, The Cure, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean.

Dennis has an exceptional music knowledge spanning the decades and unique genres. He is ideal for highly customized weddings, themed events and corporate functions. Soundwave clients will find DJ Dennis Michael to be extremely professional, commanding of an audience yet super charismatic, and can really throw a party.

He was born and raised in Long Island where he studied musical theatre before transferring to Orlando to pursue his entertainment and hospitality career. He was a radio host and on-air personality for ESPN and TV68

A S.A.G Actor, professional singer, stuntman and even accomplished dancer, Dennis currently teaches salsa, merengue, & bachata! (No he will not jump out from behind the tables to dance at your wedding…lol!)

DJ Dylan Kopasz, aka DJ D., is a familiar face in Downtown Orlando on the club scene. He is an Open Format DJ who excels in holding long beats with seamless transitions. He is well versed in current pop, EDM, house, techno, rap and hip hop, 80-90s throwbacks, disco and reggaeton.

On weekends, you can find DJ Dylan at The Office Bar, Dapper Duck, or PourHouse. He has also spun at Wall St. Plaza, and Sideshow.

DJ Dylan is the perfect jock for edgy Orlando wedding couples who really want to throw it down on the dance floor. Ideal for the 20-30s audience, Dylan is best suited for weddings that desire a club vibe. Dylan is definitely NOT your Grandma’s top choice for music! Dylan celebrates weddings alongside with a Soundwave MC (Master of Ceremonies). He prefers to stay focused solely on the music and mixing, while our MC handles all the announcements and flow of the wedding. (As a Soundwave policy, we avoid songs with extreme cursing, or songs that are highly sexually explicit. We realize some club music, especially rap and hip hop, does push the envelope, so to speak.)

Dylan services all of Soundwave’s proms and homecomings, corporate events and after parties. He also is one of Soundwave’s LED Lighting Design experts.

When he is not dee jaying, Dylan is the owner of D’s Detail & Pressure Washing, a well-established mobile detailing, and commercial and residential pressure washing company. He and his girlfriend have several fur babies including 2 dogs and 3 cats. They reside in Winter Garden.

Ruben Mercado is a dynamic DJ bringing 18+ years of expertise to Soundwave. A career jock, his experience spans night clubs, radio and weddings. Downtown Orlando club goers know him as DJ Rubonix.

Ruben is an open format DJ.  His repertoire of music spans Pop, Hip Hop and Rap, Country, Latin, and House music. An exceptionally smooth mixer, he also throws in an occasional scratch here and there.

As DJ Rubonix, he has a current residency at Stagger Inn. He has spun at Wall Street, Devany’s Too, Jake ‘n Mickeys, Makos Downtown, to name a few. Additionally, he currently performs with Cox Media Group / K92.3 at various events and concerts throughout Orlando.

DJ Ruben has a keen ability to read a crowd whether it be a wedding or corporate event. No matter the age of the group, he excels at mixing up genres and decades of music keeping guests engaged and energized for the next song he mixes in. He’s an impeccable beat mixer who can make rock to country to hip hop all come together perfectly…a skill only highly experienced DJs can do seamlessly.

As Master of Ceremonies, MC, Ruben has a strong presence on the microphone keeping what needs to be said concise and professional. He has a charisma and energy that is exciting to watch when behind the decks. He is a stickler for timing and communication, skills essential to every wedding and event.

DJ Ruben is the proud father to Valentina, an elementary schooler. He was born in Manhattan and followed in his father’s footsteps in pursuing a lifetime of dee jaying. He moved from NY to Orlando in 1998 with his parents. He’s a committed family man, but when behind the sound system, DJ Ruben is in his element and delivers unparalleled celebrations time and time again.