Origin
From lighting technician to modular nerd
I started Optoproductions in 2017 as a home base for my freelancing work as a light technician, doing gigs for local dance clubs and pop venues in the Netherlands. That’s the ‘opto’ or ‘optical’ part of the name. Since I was also studying Music & Technology at the Utrecht School of Arts I combined it with ‘productions’ and started a blog to share my insights into music production. I bought my first synth, and soon after started soldering DIY eurorack modules leading into the start of my YouTube channel to share my newly gained knowledge with the rest of the world. My internship at Moonmusic and passion for electronic music led me to build my own hardware studio in Amsterdam.
Today
Sharing a passion for hardware production
Optoproductions specializes in electronic music production education focussed on hybrid production with a specialization in modular synthesis. Documenting the electronic music scene with in-depth interviews, online courses, and a place to ask questions in our free community.
Artist interviews
Take a look behind the Dutch electronic music scene. Interviewing artists, studio’s, manufacturers and creative hubs all over the Netherlands. Real stories, told by actual human beings.
YouTube tutorials
Simplifying complex topics without fluff. Deep dives into modular synthesis, VCV Rack, Elektron’s Digitakt or Analog Rytm and classic synths like the Yamaha DX7, Nord Lead amongst others.
Blog articles
Check our hands-on guides about hardware production aimed at beginners and intermediate electronic music producers. Written in an objective, but easy to understand fashion.
