When a Doctor and a Jam Master Walk Into a Modular Synth Meetup…
If you think Eurorack is just a playground for tech nerds and synth geeks, let me hit you with a plot twist: one of the heads at our Volt Music Store Eurorack Clinic is an actual doctor. Yep, a real-life, stethoscope-wielding, people-saving doc. His name? Ruud Kwakel. And his partner in sonic crime? Sebastiaan Haverkaamp—a dude who’s spent years working with kids while diving deep into modular madness.
These two didn’t just stumble into Eurorack; they fell headfirst into the rabbit hole. And let’s be real—once you’re in, there’s no climbing out.
Ruud’s Prescription: More Wires, Less Worries
Rewind to Ruud’s childhood, when he first heard Vangelis’ Alpha on cassette. Something clicked. Fast forward a few decades—after 25 years of shredding on guitar, he finally got his hands on a synth. Four years later, he’s knee-deep in patch cables, improvising, jamming, and connecting with people through the hypnotic chaos of modular synths. Eurorack became his ultimate sonic escape—where structure meets spontaneity, and creativity flows without boundaries.
Sebastiaan’s Playground of Sound
Sebastiaan, on the other hand, took the scenic route. With 25 years of music under his belt, he dove into Eurorack six years ago, and since then, it’s been a full-on obsession. He’s all about live improv, turning knobs, twisting sound into new dimensions, and spreading the gospel of modular synthesis. Whether it’s a solo exploration or a full-blown jam session, Sebastiaan thrives in the moment, where happy accidents turn into sonic gold.
The Eurorack Clinic: Where Wires Meet Vibes
Now, imagine putting these two in a room with a bunch of synth heads—beginners, pros, and everyone in between. That’s exactly what our Eurorack Clinic is all about. No stiff lectures. No ego battles. Just a space where anyone can bring their setup, learn, tweak, and jam. Newcomers get schooled on the basics, while veterans trade secrets and push their racks to the limits.
Ruud and Sebastiaan aren’t just here to show off their skills—they’re here to build a community, one patch at a time. And trust me, when these two get going, you can feel the energy shift. It’s not just about making music; it’s about the connection, the shared experience, and the pure, unfiltered joy of sound exploration.
Join the Madness
So, if you’ve ever looked at a modular synth and thought, what the hell does this thing even do?, or if you’re already deep in the game and just wanna vibe with like-minded souls, Volt Music Store’s Eurorack Clinic is where you need to be. Bring your rack, your curiosity, and your love for sonic chaos.
Because once you catch the bug, there’s no turning back.
See you at the first gathering this Thursday, 6th of March @ Oude Binnenweg 38, 3012 JE. We kick off at 19:00, and we don’t count the time when passion takes over—but expect around 120 minutes of pure modular bliss.
We’re bringing in dope guests, modular synth manufacturers, and live gigs, so don’t sleep on this! It’s a once-a-month sonic adventure you don’t wanna miss.
