ADE Lab, ADE’s new education and talent development platform for young producers and aspiring professionals will take place from Wednesday 19th to Saturday 23rd October 2022. You can check here the program so far for Thursday 20th of October 2022.
• Gear Test Lab
Welcome to the Gear Test Lab; the place where you are allowed and encouraged to touch every piece of gear you walk into! Take a look at the newest pieces of hardware in the game and meet the key brands within electronic music production to get inspired creating new workflows and maybe even adding new pieces to you own (bedroom) studio set-up!This year, the Gear Test Lab is accompanied by the following brands:
AIMI
Alter Audio
Ableton AG
AlphaTheta (Pioneer DJ)
Amptec
Beatport
Fangage
Howler Audio
IK Multimedia
Pixelynx
Roland
• Studio Arena
This year, in fashion with the new experimental grounds of ADE Lab, we are introducing the newest edition to the mix: the ADE Lab Studio Arena! Yes, you read that right: Studio Arena!
Bring your laptop and get ready to step into the studio at ADE Lab!A one-of-a-kind experience where you as a producer have the opportunity to plug in and start creating right on the ADE grounds, with access to an extraordinary amount of top-notch hardware and software to try out and implement into your productions! A total of eight (!!!) plug and play work-stations to get creating.
To push your inspiration and creativity, the Studio Arena will be hosted by none other than the SAE Institute - firing you challenges by the hour and daring you into the studio ring. Expect hardware and software from Ableton, AIAIAI, Focusrite/Novation, Moog, Native Instruments, Roland, Teenage Engineering and Universal Audio.
• Lab Living
During the long days and longer nights at ADE, we all need a moment to recharge. So sit back, put on a record, relax… and come hang out at the ADE Lab grounds its livingroom; The Lab Living! A multi experimantal space for you to kick back and enjoy a chilled moment. Get groovin’ at the open vinyl decks and curated DJ sets, provided by Allen & Heath, who are there to let you absorb a relaxed ambience at the Lab Living. More of a cratedigger? Start digging and discover some of the most iconic records or flip through a book or two, leveling up your knowledge on the culture and colours of the electronic music scene. Feeling more creative? Together with Deepgrooves you’ll be able to customize your own vinyl sleeve at the Lab Living! For that second-hand record that you have been saving in its little paper cover for years to finally have a proper home. Accompanied by a tiny exhibition on the vinyl creation process!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 11:00 - 11:45
LOCATION Brakke Grond (Grote zaal) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
- Beatport Streaming: Optimising Your Workflow
Join us for a tech discussion and demo exploring the Beatport Streaming product ecosystem and the synergies that it offers DJs for optimising their workflow, and highlight the future possibilities for cloud-based DJing as it becomes more ubiquitous in the DJ booth.
Speakers: Joyce Muniz Matthew Friedman (Beatport)
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 11:45 - 12:30
LOCATION TOBACCO Theater (Bibliotheek) | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
- KiNK workshop Roland
It is impossible to talk about Bulgarian wizard KiNK without discussing his unreal live show. A core part of that show - and his home studio setup - is the Roland gear the experimental house and techno artist uses, from his trusty TR-909 to his TR-8S and the newest kid on the block, his Aira Compact machines. This workshop will discuss his relationship with his machines, talk about the history of Roland and why it remains so relevant in its 50th year. It is one you do no want to miss!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 12:15 - 13:00
LOCATION Brakke Grond | Nes 45, Amsterdam
- Electronic Music Industry: The VIP Experience
MissChivers, Che Leader, Tim Adnitt (Product Director, Native Instruments), Lachi, Michael Koczynski (Head of Design TRAKTOR, Native Instruments), Andre Louis (Marketing Product Specialist, Native Instruments)
The VIP Experience is a project devised and managed by DJ MissChivers and the not-for-profit company Sync Inspire CIC. The project sheds important light on the challenges faced by electronic music DJs, producers, artists, fans, club and festival goers who are blind or have low vision whilst increasing accessibility and awareness about sight loss across the dance music community. Inclusivity was at the heart of the dance scene early on, and this workshop keeps it that way!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 13:00 - 13:45
LOCATION Brakke Grond | Nes 45, Amsterdam
- Quick Guide: Bandcamp
Aly Gillani (U Label & Artist Representative, Bandcamp)
Subtitled 'How to Make Money and Build a Fanbase on Bandcamp', the title explains the importance of this workshop for you as an producer or artist looking to share and monetize your work! This interactive workshop is hosted by Bandcamp's European Artist and Label Rep Aly Gillani, who will give you the inside track on how to use Bandcamp to help you make money, connect with your audience and access the vast community of music fans the platform has built up over the last decade. This workshop offers you a crucial edge on the competition!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 13:15 - 14:00
LOCATION TOBACCO Theater | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
- Embracing randomness in Ableton Live
Some of the best music ever made came about by accident, such as the famous invention of the acid sound on a Roland TR-303 by DJ Pierre. In this masterclass, Stevie R will present many different methodologies that allows you to use Ableton as an active collaborator that generates random and ever-evolving musical and percussive phrases whilst morphing and effecting existing elements in the project. Anything could happen, and that’s what makes this one so exciting!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 13:45 - 14:45
LOCATION TOBACCO Theater | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
- Sample Breakdown of "Drugs From Amsterdam" by @realmaup
The Amsterdam native producer and DJ Mau P is currently storming the Global Viral Charts with his first ever single ‘Drugs From Amsterdam’. Combining infectious vocals with a deep, filthy bassline and the most unruly of drops, ‘Drugs From Amsterdam’ is a dancefloor weapon that is taking the world by storm. Via his TikTok, Mau P has given us some sneak peeks into his production process, in which he was heavily influenced by the samples he took right from the Amsterdam streets - who knew! During this masterclass, Mau P will take you through this 'making off' in real life. Don't miss out on all the tips and tricks!
The viral smash has already broken into the ‘Top 10’ in over 25 countries, dominating festivals and shows globally since its release and now gaining huge traction across viral charts. It currently sits at #9 on the Global Spotify Viral Chart and has racked up 10 million Spotify streams and counting.
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 14:00 - 20:00
LOCATION Lynk & Co | Rokin 75, Amsterdam
- Takeover by teenage engineering
Consumer electronics company teenage engineering host this interactive workshop at Lynk & Co and invite you to have a play with their new portable TX–6 field mixer and OP–1 field. Staff and mentors from the company will also be around to jam with you and answer any questions you may have, while there will also be a Space Invaders competition on the OP–Z - a fully portable 16-track sequencer and synthesizer - with winners picking up some new teenage engineering gear. Following all that, there will be performances by Nadia Struiwigh who plays live and a DJ set from trensum to send you home fully sold on the world of teenage engineering!
14:00 – 18:00 Workshop + space invader competition
16:00 – 17:00 Nadia Struiwigh (live set)
18:00 – 20:00 trensum (dj set)
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 14:15 - 15:00
LOCATION Brakke Grond | Nes 45, Amsterdam
- The VIP Experience Production Workshop
MissChivers, Michael Koczynski (Head of Design TRAKTOR, Native Instruments)
As a follow up on the “Electronic Music Industry: The VIP Experience” talk, The VIP Experience presents a masterclass on producing with visual impairment. ‘Cause music production should be accessible to all, right? Right! This is a workshop that works towards that goal and explains how to produce music with visual impairment with plenty of advice on what gear to use. There is a whole world of equipment out there which caters to visually impaired people and can help anyone unlock their creative potential and it’s time you knew about it.
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 14:30 - 15:15
LOCATION TOBACCO Theater (Bibliotheek) | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
- Native Instruments: Traktor Pro Hybrid Dj Set - Creative Live Performance
In this session with Sylwia Kopys, Product Evangelist at the Soundwide group, you will learn about the best ways to integrate hardware instruments into digital DJing with Traktor Pro software and dedicated controllers. Anyone who wants to experiment and expand a DJ setup or live performance or simply learn more about the possibilities of Traktor is invited along to soak up the vital knowledge!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 14:45 - 15:30
LOCATION Brakke Grond | Nes 45, Amsterdam
- Sound Manipulation & Portable Creation with Kerri Chandler
Kerri Chandler
Being one of deep house its originators, Kerri Chandler has been on the forefront of the electronic music genre since the early nineties and helped shape the house landscape in every thinkable way. Uniting the dance floor with hard hitting kicks, and heart felt grooves, Kerrie Chandler has been creating beams of energy for many decades. Though being a legend within the culture, the DJ and producer keeps on innovating himself and his musical vision while still honouring the fundementals. So whats next?
During his visit at ADE Lab, Kerri Chandler will take us through the creation process of his newly released album ‘Spaces and Places’, which has been his musical project of the past four years. With the use of a portable studio set up, Kerri created the 24 track heavy album right on the dancefloor of several clubs, to embody the true essence of these energy filled places. A look into his set-up, the ways he manipulated sound to create unique layers to his album and how he challenged himself productionally.
Don’t miss this look inside this mastermind!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 15:15 - 16:15@thomasvopstal As requested, without background music🤗 #willitmicrophone #microphone #diy #soundfx #audioengineer #thomasvopstal #telephone #musicproduction #gorillaz #drake ♬ original sound - Thomasvopstal Audio Engineer
LOCATION TOBACCO Theater | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
- Live: Will It Microphone? with @thomasvopstal
Thomas van Opstal
Did you know that you can create microphones from almost anything? Audio fanatic @thomasvopstal, with engineering and studiosession credits for artists such as Mr. Probz, Yung Nnelg, Wutang Clan & FKJ can prove it! This audio technicus with a passion for anything audio-related, has gained quite some popularity on TikTok by creatively crafting hardware such as microphones and speakers from the most odd objects. Can't believe it? Join Thomas during ADE Lab for a live masterclass by the audio wizard himself and watch the process in real life! Thomas started his career as head audio at RedBullMusic Studios Amsterdam. The same studio he now runs as studiomanager, called Atlantisstudio. He started to explore the world of social media in 2021, using Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube for his daily posts of videos about everything that has to do with recording and mixing music. From recording- and mixingtips to making microphones out of almost anything.
Check out Thomas his "Will it Microphone" TikTok series over here
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 15:30 - 16:15
LOCATION Brakke Grond | Nes 45, Amsterdam
- How This Track Was Made w/ Used
Used
Used is a multi-talented musician from Belgium, with a passion for all sounds that live in the Drum-’n-Bass realm. Being a singer-songwriter who also plays multiple instruments as well, makes him the studio master he is today. Because of this he quickly rose up through the ranks locally, and then burst onto the world stage. Alongside remixes of the likes of DJ Fresh and Skepsis & TS7, Used has experienced multiple highlights during his short career with one being his Tomorrowland 2022 show.
In this workshop, Used will take you through the production process of his soon-to-be released track “Forget”. Be there for the experience this masterpiece before the general public is able to, and learn in real time all about how he put together this special piece of music and take away some of his unique studio tricks to level-up your own game.
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 16:00 - 16:45
LOCATION TOBACCO Theater | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
- The Live Set Up of Joachim Pastor
Joachim Pastor
French artist and Hungry Music founder Joachim Pastor is one of the best live acts in the game. He is a core member of the Armada Music family and someone with an expressive yet timeless sound that always takes listeners on a real electronic journey. In this masterclass Joachim takes you deep inside his unique live setup and how all pieces of the puzzle work together. As a bonus, the artist will also be showing you how he adjusts the set-up when he has a new idea or wants to customise a track. Essential!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 15:45 - 16:30
LOCATION TOBACCO Theater (Bibliotheek) | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
- Eelke Kleijn – Producing and mixing with UAD Plug-Ins
Dutch DJ and sound designer Eelke Kleijn invites you to join him at De Brakke Grond for an exclusive and in-depth Masterclass in which he shows you his production and mix workflow using Universal Audio Spark Plug-Ins and hardware. UA Product Specialists will also be on hand to answer all your questions regarding plug-ins, audio interfaces, recording, mixing and other topics. Be sure to come and put them to the test!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 16:45 - 18:00@tantubeats Made a banger from my friend’s vocals #producertok #beatmaking ♬ original sound - tantubeats
LOCATION TOBACCO Theater | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
- Creating Beats with you as The Human Instrument by @tantubeats
Tantu Beats
Have you ever heard an electronic beat, created without the use of any traditional instruments? Well, if you ever heard a production by Tantu Beats you probably have! The multi-platinum producer who has worked with artists such as bbno$, Famous Dex, Paulo Londra, Joost, Higher Brothers and S10 is known for his creative way of sampling day-to-day sounds and using these in his productions.
Today, Tantu is even pushing the sampling game quite a bit by creating fully finished beats with only the use of the human voice, turning their hums into heavy bass and tongclicks into high kicks and sharing these creative production techniques via short videos on platforms such as TikTok. During ADE Lab, Tantu will be transforming this online concept into a real-life studio session and get working on a beat together with you as The Human Instrument! Yes, you read that right - your voice will be transformed into the next beat, fully created by only using the human voice as Tantu his instrument!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 16:45 - 17:30
LOCATION Brakke Grond | Nes 45, Amsterdam
- From The Hard & Into The Future with DJ The Prophet
DJ The Prophet
Amsterdam hero The Prophet is universally known as The Godfather of Hardstyle and he has very much shaped the genre as it is known today. Ever since he first broke through in the early 90s, he has remained at the forefront both as a solo artist but also with DJ Buzz Fuzz, DJ Dano and DJ Gizmo as The Dreamteam. He has collaborated with a who's who in the genre and his Scantraxx label is one of the most vital in the scene. In this exclusive talk following the news that he is retiring from the stage, he discusses the past, present and future of harder styles of electronic music as well as the legacy he hopes to leave behind. And what a legacy it is.
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 17:00 - 17:45
LOCATION TOBACCO Theater | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
- AI Sequence Masterclass with Albert van Abbe
Albert van Abbe
Self-proclaimed sound nerd and visual artist Albert van Abbe has taken it upon himself to integrate current and future technology in his new project SYNC - an AI-driven sequencer that creates new midi patterns based of his earlier musical works.
During this masterclass, the artist and the brain behind this AI sequence prototype will show you the versatile ways of using artificial intelligence and machine learning in future productions.
Due to the limit capacity at the Compressor Control room, pre-registration is required for this session. To claim a spot for this session, be sure to sign up at our INFO & SIGN-UP desk, located in the lobby of De Brakke Grond (address: Nes 45, when leaving the Tobacco Theater, turn right).
Sign-up opens up the moment the ADE Lab doors open on the morning of this event (10AM). Be sure to come early because we follow a first come first serve policy and full = full sign-up list.
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 17:45 - 18:30
LOCATION Brakke Grond | Nes 45, Amsterdam
- How Intercity 106's "Runaway" was Created with Modular Gear!
Intercity 106
Intercity 106 is the result of a 7-dayisolation of two creative and audio-technical masterminds, also known as Sjamsoedin & De Sluwe Vos, that only had their eagerness to experiment, a bunch of hardware and themselves. Via their vocoders, modular set-ups and Juno 106 synthesizer amongst other gear, the duo translates their exploration of new sounds, analogue synths and musical interest rooted in 80s/90s techno, wave and electro into their productions. All while playing around with different production techniques!
At ADE Lab, Intercity 106 will give you a glimpse into the creation and production of their track “Runaway”, showing how they created the track by using analogue, modular gear & digital production techniques. How do you start a creation and which steps did they end up taking to create Runaway? They’ll take you through the entire process at ADE Lab!
DATE Thu, Oct 20, 2022 18:30 - 19:15
LOCATION Brakke Grond | Nes 45, Amsterdam
- RA Exchange live: Peggy Gou
Peggy Gou
RA Exchanges are a series of conversations with the artists, promoters and labels that are shaping the electronic music landscape, now coming to ADE Lab for a special ADE x RA live recording with intermediary creative influence and electronic artist: Peggy Gou.
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