Soundcation Amsterdam 2026

Soundcation offers a rare opportunity to learn side by side with world-class DJs and producers in some of the most inspiring destinations out there. Our Amsterdam edition is no exception -set in one of the most dynamic cities in the world. And with the event taking place just before ADE, it’s the perfect moment to be there.

The sessions are kept intentionally small and personal, giving you a close look into each instructor’s creative process and honest insight into what it really takes to grow as a producer.

While this Amsterdam edition is focused on seminars, alongside an interactive jam session and challenge, you will still have plenty of opportunities to connect. Whether it’s hanging out between sessions or asking questions directly, access to the instructors remains open and real throughout.

And Soundcation is much more than that. It’s about the people you’ll meet. You’ll connect with other producers who share your drive and passion. Many leave with new friends, collaborators, and networks that completely change their path in music.

What a way to kick off ADE week!

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Instructors

Protoculture

DAW(s): Bitwig, Cubase Pro.

Greatest Career Achievement(s): SAMA (South African Music Awards) Nominated Artist. Multiple Beatport Trance and UK Buzz Chart number ones. Sound Designer for UVI, Brainworx, Sonic Academy, u-he. Remix credits include Bryan Adams, Armin van Buuren, BT, Paul Oakenfold.

Specialties: Sound Design, Mastering, Mixing, Modular Effect, Instrument Design and Drum Programming.

Dennis Sheperd (founder of Soundcation)

DAW(s): Cubase Pro, Ableton Live, Bitwig.

Greatest Career Achievement(s): Mixing ‘In Search Of Sunrise 18’. Collaborating with Markus Schulz, York, Sunlounger + Rank 1. Remixing Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Above & Beyond + Markus Schulz! Playing ASOT Festival, Ministry Of Sound, Space Miami, Stereo Montreal etc. 100 million streams across all platforms, more than 1 Million Shazams. Sound designer for Vengeance and Black Octopus Sound.

Specialties: 1-on-1 coaching, mixing & mastering, fast workflow, vocal processing, sound design.

What You Will Learn

At Soundcation, you’ll get hands-on with all the areas that truly matter as a producer.

Mixing & Mastering

Learn how to make your tracks sound balanced and ready for release. We’ll show you step by step how to control dynamics, EQ each element clearly, and add the finishing touches that make your music shine on any system.

Sound-Design

Create sounds that are truly yours. You’ll learn how to build unique synth patches, shape samples, and add the textures that bring your tracks to life.

Workflow

Produce faster and smarter. We’ll focus on strategies to stay organized, avoid creative blocks, and finish more tracks with less frustration.

Track Breakdowns

Watch us pull apart finished tracks and explain exactly how they were built. You’ll see why certain decisions were made and how you can apply the same ideas to your music.

Vocal Production

Work with vocals from start to finish. You’ll cover recording techniques, editing, tuning, and processing so your vocals cut through the mix naturally.

Music Industry A-Z

Understand how the business side works. From releasing music to building connections and growing your audience, you’ll learn how to make real progress as an artist.

Schedule

Sunday (October 18, 2026)

Meet the instructors and other participants for dinner and get to know each other. This is an icebreaker and highly recommend everyone to take part!

7:00 PM

Group dinner