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Meet The Makers | Arturia

Thu 22 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes Arturia, one of the most innovative names in modern music technology, known for combining the heritage of legendary instruments with new ideas for today’s musicians, producers and performers. For this special Meet the Makers session, an Arturia product specialist will be joining us to show you their latest products and developments and take you through what’s new in the ever-growing Arturia family. From synthesizers and controllers to audio interfaces, software instruments and creative production tools, you’ll get the opportunity to see the latest Arturia gear up close, discover new features and learn how these instruments can become part of your own creative workflow. But this session is not just about demonstrations. Have you always wanted to know something about an Arturia synthesizer? Need help getting more out of your setup? Curious about the technology behind their instruments or what Arturia has planned for the future? This is your chance to ask them anything. Come meet Arturia, get hands-on with their latest products, exchange ideas with a specialist and discover what’s next from one of the most creative brands in electronic music technology!
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Meet The Makers | HEDD Audio

Thu 22 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes HEDD Audio, the Berlin-based high-end audio manufacturer known for their innovative approach to professional studio monitoring and uncompromising sound quality. For this special Meet the Makers session, a HEDD Audio product specialist will be joining us to introduce you to their latest products, technologies and developments in professional studio monitoring. You’ll get the opportunity to hear what makes HEDD Audio monitors different, learn more about the technology behind their designs, and discover how choosing the right monitoring system can make a huge difference in your studio, mixing and production environment. But most importantly, this session is about getting closer to the people who really know the products. Have questions about monitor placement, room setup, mixing, HEDD’s unique technologies, or simply want to know which HEDD system would work best for you? This is your chance to ask them anything. Come meet HEDD Audio, experience their monitors for yourself and discover what high-end monitoring can bring to your music and studio!
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Meet the Makers | Audient

Thu 22 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes Audient, the British professional audio manufacturer known for bringing the sound and technology of large-format recording consoles into today’s studios. For this special Meet the Makers session, an Audient product specialist will be joining us to take you through their current range, their professional mixing console, and something particularly exciting: a first look at brand-new Audient products that are still under embargo. This is a unique opportunity to discover what Audient has been working on and to hear directly from a specialist about the ideas, technology and philosophy behind their products. Want to know more about Audient interfaces? Curious about their preamps, converters, studio workflow or mixing consoles? Or have you always had a question about Audient that you wanted answered by someone who really knows the products inside out? This is your chance to ask them anything.
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Interactive Workshop with Giulio Beja & Veronica Motta and Listening Session with Mark Knekelhuis

Thu 22 · 18:00 · café40 · Amsterdam
“What if creating a more accessible, safer, and inclusive nightlife isn’t about adding more rules — but about changing how we show up in the space?" Giulio Beja and Veronica Motta are ’Spazi Sensibili’ , a project that explores accessibility, safety, and inclusivity within club and night culture as practices of collective care. Together, we will question who gets to feel safe, visible, heard, and free on the dancefloor — and who is still being excluded. Through hands-on exercises, collective mapping, real-life nightlife scenarios, and open discussion, we will explore how discrimination and exclusion can show up in night spaces, while reflecting on our own experiences, perspectives, and capacity to intervene. Rather than offering fixed solutions or more rules, we focus on building awareness, confidence, and practical tools for collective responsibility and action: How do we notice? How do we respond? How do we look after each other? An invitation to move beyond awareness — to unlearn, challenge, experiment, and co-create nightlife where difference is actively welcomed, protected, and celebrated.” The session will be accompanied by a listening session with Mark Knekelhuis, creating space to connect the themes explored with music, sound, and collective experience. Entry is free until full capacity. For this edition of ADE, café40 welcomes (dis)comfort : a three-day programme rooted in the belief that music can, and should, create collective spaces for awareness, dialogue, and reflection. Born from a desire to reconnect with ourselves and those around us, the programme invites audiences to slow down, listen deeply, and make space for meaningful exchange. Throughout the programme, Sasha Todorovska and Virginia Gianni will present their artworks in the space. Discover the full programme at Café40 here .
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