The annual Dutch Modular Fest (DMF) is happening this Saturday September 6th, at WORM in Rotterdam.
This festival, a cornerstone for the modular synthesizer community in the Netherlands, is a celebration of sound, technology, and creativity.
What started in 2017 as Ginkofest, organized by Jan Willem Hagenbeek of Ginkosynthese, has grown into a vibrant event that brings together makers, musicians, and artists from the modular synth world.
This year's festival is packed with activities for everyone, from beginners to seasoned pros.
You can attend talks and masterclasses, browse the Makers Market, or get hands-on with a DIY-workshop where you can build your own modules. And of course, there will be plenty of live performances to inspire you.
One of the most anticipated events at the festival is the Mutable Challenge, a special tribute to the groundbreaking Eurorack company Mutable Instruments, which closed its doors in 2022.
This unique competition honors their legacy by showcasing the enduring power of their modules.
Participants will start with a rack full of only Mutable Instruments modules and have just one hour to create whatever they want—a tune, a soundscape, or even pure noise.
The challenge is to demonstrate the unique and creative potential of these iconic modules.
The festival is excited to welcome Gaz Williams to host this special project and already announced the four artists who will take on the challenge: Jungle of Wires, Yonga Sun, Paul Tas and Oğuz Büyükberber.
Each of these artists will bring a unique perspective on sound, improvisation, and expression.
Tickets are still available at https://www.dutchmodularfest.com/
The Makers Market will be filled with some already established brands like Erica Synths, This is Not Rocket Science and ErrorInstruments, but there's also place for lesser known brands that will showcase their latest inventions...
