Video: DUTCH MODULAR FESIVAL 2025 by DivKid

Yeah… I’m honestly a bit bummed that this year I had to miss what would have been my first Dutch Modular Fest.
But luckily, DivKid made the trip to the Netherlands and captured it all in his own unique way.

One of the people guiding him around the venue was Bart Wolff from Voltage Control Amsterdam. 

Bart is not only one of the hosts of Dutch Modular Fest, but he also organizes inspiring modular music events at Paradiso Amsterdam. In the video you can see how he leads DivKid through the WORM space, sharing the spirit of the festival.

DivKid’s report is a quick walkthrough of the festival location WORM in Rotterdam. It really gives you a feel of the atmosphere: the modular makers, the synth and soldering studios, and of course all the lovely people who make this community so inspiring.

Video:DUTCH MODULAR FESIVAL 2025 

// a wondrous collection of modular makers, synth studios + lovely people, by
DivKid

"Here's a video all about the Dutch Modular Festival for 2025 that's just happened with a huge collection of modular makers, synth studios, great people and plenty more. This is the first year the festival moves to Rotterdam into the venue WORM which is a cultural spot in the Netherlands with a whole range of related activity already going on before the festival moves in for the day. Check out some of the gear, people and stories in the video and links below to things mentioned in the video."

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Amsterdam Dance Event ADE Lab 2025

Amsterdam Dance Event is just around the corner.
Every year it transforms the city into a buzzing mix of conference, festival, and networking hub, where more than 2,500 international artists come together.
For me, the highlight will probably be the ADE Lab — four inspiring days at the cosy Westergas terrain in Amsterdam.

ADE 2025 takes place from October 22—26, 2025
This year, ADE Lab is expanding into its very own Lab Village, a creative playground dedicated entirely to sound. It’s a multi-day program where sound synthesis, audiovisual art, and innovative ways of making music are shared, demonstrated, and developed. Expect everything from artist and engineer talks, to immersive AV installations, live performances, DIY workshops, and the unveiling of new gear.

The program spreads across several spots at Westergas:
WestWeelde is the industrial heart of it all, where big ideas stick. Here you’ll catch plenary talks and masterclasses, then retreat into the cosy Lab Living area to recharge, meet peers, or simply take it all in.
Radio Radio, the iconic nightclub, will transform into a workshop playground. You can roll up your sleeves in the hands-on sessions or drift into the vinyl listening bar, where the turntable itself becomes the teacher.
Pacific Amsterdam is the place to dream big. This studio-like club will host intimate talks with some of the most influential names in the game. Plus, the Gear Test Lab and Workshop Room will let you try the newest tools yourself — brand reveals are still under wraps, but I can’t wait to see what’s coming.

Me on the Verbos system

The last time I visited ADE Lab was back in 2016, when it was still called ADE Sound Lab and took place at De Brakke Grond and the Compagnietheater. 

I went with my good friend (DJ) Guido, and had fun wandering through booths from brands like Ableton, Moog, Pioneer DJ, and Roland. 

That year, Roland had just introduced their Boutique series — the TB-03 Bass Line, VP-03 Vocoder, and TR-09 Drum Machine. 

The VP-03 really stuck with me... I even own one now...

With Daniel from
LiveStock Electronics

The European eurorack distributor Alex4 was also there, showcasing Doepfer, AQA, and BirdKids, among their other brands, while Elektron and Erica Synths brought their gear-heavy setups, including an impressive Eurorack system.

I played with the Verbos system and had a great chat with Daniel from LiveStock, a Dutch modular manufacturer that sadly closed its doors in 2022. 

To close the day, I headed back to the Compagnietheater for a showcase of Dutch modular artists — an unforgettable night of sound exploration.

And now, years later, ADE Lab is bigger than ever. I can’t wait to dive back in.

👉 Get your tickets and i hope to see you at Westergas!

Allert from SonarTraffic performed in the evening

Modular On The Spot, 3rd of August, Maarssen NL

Another modular synth-event that is taking place soon is the Summer edition of Modular on The Spot NL.

Modular on The Spot-NL is the Dutch version of the much acclaimed (open air) event for all modular music performers and their audiences.

Originally Modular On The Spot was an outdoor modular synth performance event that was started in Los Angeles by modular artist and skateboard photographer Eric “Rodent” Cheslak with bass player and modular musician Bana Haffar.

The idea came about on a camping trip to Arizona in 2014 where they set up a generator, speakers, and a modular synth at an off grid location in the middle of the desert. 

Since then, that version has grown into a free, monthly, picnic-style gathering that has been adopted by modular aficionados across the US (...and beyond (red.))

It's open to the public and offers a laid back and expansive listening environment... 

Modular on The Spot events are now taking place all over the world and the community keeps on growing. 

I believe this is already the third edition of MoTS on this location, an old Fortress/ Bunker near Utrecht. A beautiful spot... I hope the weather will be nice.

The line-up will be announced later.

Keep an eye on their social media for more: https://www.instagram.com/mots.nl/

August 3, 2025
Fort Maarsseveen
Herenweg 3, Maarssen

Free Entrance

The aim is at playing in the open air but can move inside if there’s a chance it might rain.

Wanna play? Send an email to (tectonia@live.nl) 

Solar Vibes Festival NL, 26th of July, Leusden NL

There are a lot of interesting Modular events coming up in the Netherlands this summer, and since I recently moved to Hilversum, this event near me caught my attention.

I might go and have a look if I have the time and the right autistic moodset. the line-up looks promising and it's a cool looking location. Well they even name it 'SuperChill'...

Line-up: (Times are subject to changes)

13:00 - Skoulaman
13:45 - Estroe
14:15 - Ron Boots
15:30 - MAHU
16:00 - Raaf
16:45 - Tectonia
17:45 - The Soulmade System
18:45 - Robotpoolparty


Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00PM CEST 

Langesteeg 2, 3831 RZ Leusden, Nederland

Admission is Free! 

More info at:
www.facebook.com/people/Solar-Vibes-festival-NL

and on their Instagram