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ADE picks
Here are some free ADE picks—just register first.Sources: Gear Test Lab - Wednesday · Amptec Hub - Wednesday · Get Into: NEXTSTAGE - The Power of Aftermovies · Technics Hub
Gear Test Lab - Wednesday
Wed 21 · 10:00 · Het Ketelhuis · Cafe & Entresol · Amsterdam
Welcome to the Gear Test Lab! Step into the Gear Test Lab: a no‑barrier playground for sound hunters and button‑pushers. Get your hands on the freshest controllers, synths, DJ rigs and production toys, then grill the teams who actually build them. From first bedroom sketches to full live‑set overhauls, this is where you break in new gear, hack your workflow and leave with ideas you can’t wait to try tonight. Featuring: 1. AlphaTheta 2. Arturia 3. Geeky Punks 4. Hercules 5. Howler Audio 6. KORG 7. Technics 8. Telepathic Instruments 9. Roland 10. Union Audio 11. Yamaha 12. Amptec 13. Audeze 14. ATGR 15. Decksaver 16. NAP Works 17. Vinylify 18. SAE 19. VOLT Music Store 20. Ecler 21. Bjooks 22. AIAIAI 23. Reloop
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Amptec Hub - Wednesday
Wed 21 · 11:30 · Amsterdam Flavours · Amsterdam
Amptec Hub x Trinnov Audio Takeover Trinnov Audio develops advanced room correction and speaker optimization technologies that empower producers and mixing engineers to work with precision and confidence. Through live demonstrations, immersive listening experiences and insights from industry professionals, discover how Trinnov transforms monitoring environments and opens up new creative possibilities in sound. 11:30 – 12:3 0 | Experience the Optimizer From measurement to calibration: experience the Optimizer in real time and hear the before & after. 13:00 – 14:00 | Why Trinnov? with Carmen Rizzo Join two-time Grammy-nominated producer, mixer and electronic musician Carmen Rizzo, known for his work with artists such as Coldplay, Paul Oakenfold and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Carmen shares his experience, his workflow, and why Trinnov has become part of his life. 14:00 – 15:00 | NOVA Immersive 7.1.4 Discover NOVA Immersive and experience a full 7.1.4 setup. 15:30 – 16:30 | Inside Carmen Rizzo’s Work Q&A A closer look at Carmen’s work and workflow, followed by an open Q&A. 17:00 – 18:00 | Experience the Optimizer One last chance to experience Trinnov, listen, compare, ask questions… and enjoy!
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Get Into: NEXTSTAGE - The Power of Aftermovies
Wed 21 · 11:45 · Het Ketelhuis · Room 3 · Amsterdam
Speaker: Charly Friedrichs (Final Kid) The Power of Aftermovies An aftermovie can make people feel a festival they never went to. Charly Friedrichs, founder of Final Kid, talks about the craft behind festival aftermovies and why they matter so much to how events grow their audience. About NEXTSTAGE NEXTSTAGE connects young people with the event industry and helps them uncover where their talents truly shine. From festivals and concerts to sports and corporate events, participants learn directly from industry professionals, complete online training, and get hands-on experience in the field. In doing so, we match talent with opportunity, help young people build real-world experience and a valuable network, and set them on a clear path toward an internship or job.
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Technics Hub
Wed 21 · 11:45 · Pacific Amsterdam · Amsterdam
For 55 years, the Technics SL-1200 Series has been at the heart of DJ culture. Since 1972, it has powered generations of artists, influenced the evolution of club culture and become a symbol of craftsmanship, creativity and authenticity. In 2026, Technics celebrates this milestone by honouring the legacy of the SL-1200 while looking to the future of DJing. Through innovation, artist collaborations and experiences that bring people together, Technics continues to support the culture that has grown around the turntable for more than five decades. At ADE, experience the world of Technics up close and explore the culture and innovation shaping the future of vinyl DJing. 11:45 – Doors open 12:00 – 55th Anniversary: Announcement Moment Some moments mark an anniversary. Others mark the beginning of something new. For 55 years, Technics has been part of a culture defined by sound, craft, creativity and an enduring connection between DJ and music. But heritage is not only about looking back. It is about carrying forward what matters, refining it, challenging it and allowing it to evolve for another generation. At 12:00, past and future meet for one special moment. A legacy continues. A new chapter begins. Learn, share and play: the afternoon programme Join Technics for an afternoon dedicated to learning, sharing and experiencing the art of vinyl DJing. Together with Ladies Love Vinyl by Tia Turntable and Vinyl Bitch by MADDØG, the programme creates an open space around vinyl culture, bringing together hands-on discovery, workshops and open decks. Whether you’re touching vinyl for the first time, making the move from digital, or simply want more time behind the turntables, this is a place to learn, connect, exchange and play. 12:10 – Test Stations Open Get hands-on with Technics DJ equipment. 12:30–14:00 – Open Stations: Come and Try Get behind the Technics decks, explore vinyl DJing and ask questions in an informal, hands-on setting. Facilitated by MADDØG, MARY GEHNYEI, Tia Turntable, DJ Preacher and the Technics team. Supported by Union Audio, Jico, Algoriddim Djay Pro and Yoyaku Records. 14:00–15:30 – Technics Vinyl DJ Workshop For beginners and digital DJs looking to make the move to vinyl. Learn the fundamentals of vinyl DJing and experience the feel, technique and craft of mixing with records. Hosted by MADDØG (Vinyl Bitch) and Tia Turntable. 15:30–17:00 – Technics x Ladies Love Vinyl: FLINTA DJ Workshop A dedicated FLINTA workshop focused on learning, practising and connecting through vinyl DJing. Hosted by MADDØG (Vinyl Bitch) and Tia Turntable. 17:00–17:45 – ADE Panel: 55 Years of the SL-1200 Series and Its Future – Japanese Engineering Q&A For 55 years, the SL-1200 Series has existed at the intersection of engineering, music and DJ culture. What began as a turntable became part of the language of clubs, record stores, studios and DJ booths around the world, continually shaped by the people who play on it and the engineers behind it. At ADE, Technics opens that conversation. This special session goes behind the design with Yui Takenaka from Technics Engineering, exploring the thinking, details and engineering philosophy that continue to shape professional vinyl performance. The conversation moves beyond words with a live sound session, bringing engineering and listening together in the room, followed by an open Q&A and perspectives from special guests. It is not simply a look back at 55 years. It is a conversation about how an icon continues to evolve, how heritage and progress can coexist, and what the next chapter of the SL-1200 story could sound and feel like. Hosted by Stefanie Baron, with Yui Takenaka (Technics Engineering) and special guests. 18:00–19:00 – Open Decks Time to play. Step behind the decks, put your records on and be part of the session. Hosted by Ladies Love Vinyl by Tia Turntable. Programmed with Ladies Love Vinyl by Tia Turntable and Vinyl Bitch by MADDØG. Supported by Ortofon. ADE x Technics Celebration Event At the heart of DJ culture is the connection between the artist, the turntables and the records. For this special ADE celebration, Technics brings together MADDØG, MARY GEHNYEI and MATISA for three vinyl-only sets, celebrating the creativity, individuality and craft that make playing records such a unique art form. Rooted in Technics’ turntable heritage and driven by today’s DJ culture, the night is simply about what happens when great artists get behind the decks. Line-up | Vinyl Only 20:00–21:00 – MADDØG 21:00–22:00 – MARY GEHNYEI 22:00–23:00 – MATISA
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Get Into: SAE Institute’s Courses
Wed 21 · 12:00 · Het Ketelhuis · Room 2 · Amsterdam
Speakers: Giacomo Piscitelli (SAE) Creative Sampling for Beginners: Field Recording and Foley Discover how everyday sounds can become unique musical material. This beginner-friendly masterclass explores how field recordings and Foley sounds can be captured, edited and transformed into rhythms, textures and instruments. Through expert insights and creative demonstrations, attendees will learn to hear their surroundings differently and find inspiration beyond conventional sound libraries.
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Brand Demo: NAP’s Devious Pocket Digital Vinyl System
Wed 21 · 12:15 · Het Ketelhuis · Room 1 · Amsterdam
Speaker: Carsten Goertz (Team Lead for Devious Pocket) Get to know Devious Pocket – Digital Vinyl System This session focus on Devious Pocket’s Digital Vinyl System a standalone laptop free setup that allows anyone to play digital music via their turntables. In this session you will get to learn abot the history of DVS from its experimental roots through to today’s integrated corporate ecosystems as well as discovering NAPs new groundbreaking technology. Devious Pocket is an intervention from this place: A standalone system that affords people to play digital music from their turntables, at a fraction of the cost of established digital DJ tools. It values the home session, the hybrid b2b, the afters, the practice room, and the listening space as much as the headline set. An invitation to give more people the means to build taste, share technique, and shape the culture and politics of the dancefloor.
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Get Into: Bjooks' Beat Gems
Wed 21 · 13:15 · Het Ketelhuis · Room 2 · Amsterdam
Speaker: Oli Freke (Author, BEAT GEMS) How Drum Machines Changed Modern Music From home organs to house and techno: the machines that defined genres and the sound of electronic music today. From hip-hop and electro to house, techno and contemporary electronic music, drum machines have done far more than keep time. Their sounds, quirks, interfaces and limitations have inspired new ways of writing, producing and performing, and helped give entire genres their identity. In this workshop, BEAT GEMS author Oli Freke explores the machines, ideas and accidents behind some of electronic music’s most influential rhythms. Expect iconic beats, surprising stories and a closer look at how technology and creativity collide, from the studio to the dancefloor.
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Brand Demo: Arturia - Explore the Power of the Freak
Wed 21 · 13:30 · Het Ketelhuis · Room 1 · Amsterdam
Speakers: Benoit Weidert (Product Manager, Arturia), Martin Rabiller (Sound Designer, Arturia) Join Arturia at Het Ketelhuis for an exclusive 45 minutes deep dive into sound with Arturia's Product Manager and Sound Designer. Share ideas with the community and get a firsthand listen to what's next in the Freak universe.
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