Max-Lukas Hundelshausen (MAXIMEDES) is a composer, tonmeister (recording engineer & music producer), and sound designer shaping bold sound worlds between contemporary classical, cinematic storytelling, and electronic innovation. His works have been performed at venues like the Berlin Philharmonie and the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, and he has created music for award-winning films and immersive theater productions. Balancing precision and raw energy, MAXIMEDES moves seamlessly between concert hall, studio, and stage: from electroacoustic explorations to powerful live experiences. Based in Frankfurt am Main, he works internationally as a recording artist, editor, mixing&mastering engineer, and composer with leading ensembles, artists, and institutions, while developing his own visionary projects under the MAXIMEDES brand. His academic background: 2015: BA Mus. at Erich-Thienhaus-Institut (Detmold) – 2016: MA Mus. at Erich-Thienhaus-Institut (Detmold) – 2020: Additional studies with Wolfgang Rihm (Karlsruhe) – 2025: examination of his doctoral thesis (University of Paderborn).

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Max-Lukas Hundelshausen (MAXIMEDES) is a composer, tonmeister (recording engineer & music producer), and sound designer shaping bold sound worlds between contemporary classical, cinematic storytelling, and electronic innovation. His works have been performed at venues like the Berlin Philharmonie and the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, and he has created music for award-winning films and immersive theater productions. Balancing precision and raw energy, MAXIMEDES moves seamlessly between concert hall, studio, and stage: from electroacoustic explorations to powerful live experiences. Based in Frankfurt am Main, he works internationally as a recording artist, editor, mixing&mastering engineer, and composer with leading ensembles, artists, and institutions, while developing his own visionary projects under the MAXIMEDES brand. His academic background: 2015: BA Mus. at Erich-Thienhaus-Institut (Detmold) – 2016: MA Mus. at Erich-Thienhaus-Institut (Detmold) – 2020: Additional studies with Wolfgang Rihm (Karlsruhe) – 2025: examination of his doctoral thesis (University of Paderborn).

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Max-Lukas Hundelshausen (MAXIMEDES) is a composer, tonmeister (recording engineer & music producer), and sound designer shaping bold sound worlds between contemporary classical, cinematic storytelling, and electronic innovation. His works have been performed at venues like the Berlin Philharmonie and the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, and he has created music for award-winning films and immersive theater productions.

Balancing precision and raw energy, MAXIMEDES moves seamlessly between concert hall, studio, and stage: from electroacoustic explorations to powerful live experiences. Based in Frankfurt am Main, he works internationally as a recording artist, editor, mixing&mastering engineer, and composer with leading ensembles, artists, and institutions, while developing his own visionary projects under the MAXIMEDES brand.

His academic background: 2015: BA Mus. at Erich-Thienhaus-Institut (Detmold) – 2016: MA Mus. at Erich-Thienhaus-Institut (Detmold) – 2020: Additional studies with Wolfgang Rihm (Karlsruhe) – 2025: examination of his doctoral thesis (University of Paderborn).

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Sound Designer, Lead Music Designer, Brand Developing (Sound) at Regulate GmbH
September 1, 2024 - Present

Education

Bachelor of Music at Hochschule für Musik Detmold | Erich-Thienhaus-Institut
October 4, 2011 - February 28, 2015
Musikübertragung (Tonmeister)
Master of Music at Hochschule für Musik Detmold | Erich-Thienhaus-Institut
October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016
Klangregie (Sound Direction)
Pre-Qualification for Doctoral Thesis at University of Paderborn
October 4, 2016 - September 30, 2019
Musicology
Doctoral Thesis (Dr. Phil) at University of Paderborn
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2026
Thema: Archivarische Dokumentation elektroakustischer Musikproduktionen mit Echtzeitkomponenten und ihre Auswirkung auf die Aufführungspraxis.
Additional Certification (Composition) at Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe
October 1, 2018 - March 31, 2020
Prof. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Rihm

Qualifications

Master of Music (Sound Direction)
October 1, 2015 - November 4, 2025
Erich-Thienhaus-Institut
Bachelor of Music (Tonmeister)
October 4, 2011 - September 30, 2015

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE603 Demoreel Music Design | 2025
    A mix of different tracks from different projects (including work done for Regulate GmbH, Klosterlandschaft OWL, Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, and my own brand MAXIMEDES) showcasing some of my work as Music Designer. <5min.instrumental master soundtrack jingle music beat