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I am Roel Funcken, an acclaimed electronic music composer, sound designer, and multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of experience pushing the boundaries of sonic and visual art. My creative output spans IDM, ambient, hip-hop, dubstep, and experimental pop, with hundreds of releases on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms. My work is known for its complex structures, layered textures, and distinctive sonic identity—frequently compared to artists like Autechre and Aphex Twin. I’m also a painter who integrates audio and visual forms in conceptual and emotional ways, exploring fragmentation, abstraction, and movement that mirror my production aesthetic. As a sound designer and audio engineer, I work across commercial and artistic domains. I’ve created audio branding, soundscapes, and jingles for international clients, and engineered live shows and studio sessions for various bands and venues. I am deeply involved in education, teaching music production, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and modular synthesis at institutions such as the Herman Brood Academy.…I am Roel Funcken, an acclaimed electronic music composer, sound designer, and multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of experience pushing the boundaries of sonic and visual art. My creative output spans IDM, ambient, hip-hop, dubstep, and experimental pop, with hundreds of releases on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms. My work is known for its complex structures, layered textures, and distinctive sonic identity—frequently compared to artists like Autechre and Aphex Twin. I’m also a painter who integrates audio and visual forms in conceptual and emotional ways, exploring fragmentation, abstraction, and movement that mirror my production aesthetic. As a sound designer and audio engineer, I work across commercial and artistic domains. I’ve created audio branding, soundscapes, and jingles for international clients, and engineered live shows and studio sessions for various bands and venues. I am deeply involved in education, teaching music production, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and modular synthesis at institutions such as the Herman Brood Academy.

Roel Funcken

Musician, Sound Designer, Mixing Engineer, +2

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I am Roel Funcken, an acclaimed electronic music composer, sound designer, and multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of experience pushing the boundaries of sonic and visual art. My creative output spans IDM, ambient, hip-hop, dubstep, and experimental pop, with hundreds of releases on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms. My work is known for its complex structures, layered textures, and distinctive sonic identity—frequently compared to artists like Autechre and Aphex Twin. I’m also a painter who integrates audio and visual forms in conceptual and emotional ways, exploring fragmentation, abstraction, and movement that mirror my production aesthetic. As a sound designer and audio engineer, I work across commercial and artistic domains. I’ve created audio branding, soundscapes, and jingles for international clients, and engineered live shows and studio sessions for various bands and venues. I am deeply involved in education, teaching music production, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and modular synthesis at institutions such as the Herman Brood Academy.…I am Roel Funcken, an acclaimed electronic music composer, sound designer, and multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of experience pushing the boundaries of sonic and visual art. My creative output spans IDM, ambient, hip-hop, dubstep, and experimental pop, with hundreds of releases on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms. My work is known for its complex structures, layered textures, and distinctive sonic identity—frequently compared to artists like Autechre and Aphex Twin. I’m also a painter who integrates audio and visual forms in conceptual and emotional ways, exploring fragmentation, abstraction, and movement that mirror my production aesthetic. As a sound designer and audio engineer, I work across commercial and artistic domains. I’ve created audio branding, soundscapes, and jingles for international clients, and engineered live shows and studio sessions for various bands and venues. I am deeply involved in education, teaching music production, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and modular synthesis at institutions such as the Herman Brood Academy.

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I am Roel Funcken, an acclaimed electronic music composer, sound designer, and multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of experience pushing the boundaries of sonic and visual art. My creative output spans IDM, ambient, hip-hop, dubstep, and experimental pop, with hundreds of releases on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms. My work is known for its complex structures, layered textures, and distinctive sonic identity—frequently compared to artists like Autechre and Aphex Twin. I’m also a painter who integrates audio and visual forms in conceptual and emotional ways, exploring fragmentation, abstraction, and movement that mirror my production aesthetic.

As a sound designer and audio engineer, I work across commercial and artistic domains. I’ve created audio branding, soundscapes, and jingles for international clients, and engineered live shows and studio sessions for various bands and venues. I am deeply involved in education, teaching music production, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and modular synthesis at institutions such as the Herman Brood Academy.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Dutch

Fluent

English

Fluent

German

Advanced

Work Experience

Musician, Sound Designer, Mixing Engineer, Educator at Roel Funcken (Freelance / Self-employed)

January 1, 2010 - Present

Composer and performer of electronic music across multiple genres; sound design for products, branding, installations, and media; mixing and mastering services for artists and commercial clients; field recording and modular synthesis-based productions; teaching creative workflows in modular synthesis, composition and software.

Head Sound and Light Technician at Volkshotel, Amsterdam

November 1, 2022 - Present

Technical planning and execution of sound and light setups; maintenance and management of all AV equipment across the venue; support of diverse cultural and club events throughout the building.

Music Technology Instructor at Herman Brood Academie, Utrecht

January 1, 2022 - Present

Teaching Pro Tools fundamentals and production techniques; guiding students in audio recording, composition, and sound design.

Mixing Engineer at Stemharmen.nl, Muiden

January 1, 2022 - Present

Mixing radio jingles for German broadcasters.

Sound Technician at De Helling, Utrecht

January 1, 2010 - Present

Live sound engineering for concerts and club events.

Sound Technician at TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

January 1, 2008 - Present

Sound engineer for live music performances across various halls.

Musician, Sound Designer at Funckarma (duo/music project)

January 1, 1998 - Present

Pioneer in IDM/experimental electronic music; numerous international releases and live performances; collaborations with visual artists, choreographers, and independent labels.