Techno Artisan – over three decades of techno DNA from Northern Germany's underground scene.
From the early Techno Tracks (EGMA, The Hypnotist, D.J.P.C., Speedy J,...) to Hardcore and Gabber (Nordcore G.M.B.H.,
Chosen Few, Gabba Nation, DJ Cut-X, ...) through Hardgroove Techno (BVen Sims) and Schranz (Robert natus, Boris S., O.B.i,
Felix Kröcher, ...) to modern Hard Techno (Yetti Meissner, Triptykh, Mental Crush, Marco Leckbert, Holy Priest, ...).
Strongly shaped/influenced by Chris Liebing, The Advent, Ben Sims, Jeff Mills, Thomas Schumacher, Gayle San and
the raw energy of the early 90s.
More than just a DJ:
Sound designer with own set-intros, -openers, and productions. Pioneer XDJ/DJM system, Rekordbox workflow, analog
trained by ear on Technics 1210 MK2.
The vision: bridging analog craftsmanship and digital precision.
From the Decks to the Design – Creating new Sounds, not just playing Tracks
In the early 1990s, when synthetic sounds conquered Northern German youth culture, the initial spark ignited. Tracks
like WestBam's "I Can't Stop", Interactive's "Who Is Elvis", and D.H.S.' "House Of God" were more than just music –
they were portals into a new sonic world. Especially the raw energy of The Hypnotist's "This is My House", D.J.P.C.'s
"Inssomniak", and EGMA's "Let the Bass Kick" became the DNA of a musical identity that would develop over three decades.
The formative years of scene exploration: Hardcore and Gabber at "Hall of Fame", later "T&S" and "T.B. - The Box",
shaped the understanding of electronic music's extreme side. Names like Nordcore G.M.B.H., Chosen Few, DJ Cut-X, and
Speed Freak defined this era. In parallel, the rave and hard trance temples of the city: the legendary "Voilá" with
Gary D., DJ Yanny, and Mellow-D, as well as the mythical "Tunnel", where DJ Dean, DJ Shoko, and DJane Aurora made the
nights shake.
Beat-matching by ear – no sync, no BPM counter, just hearing and infinite patience. This purist approach built the
technical foundation. The stylistic shift followed organically: away from euphoric rave, toward harder, more minimal,
raw techno. Chris Liebing, The Advent, Jeff Mills, Adam Beyer, Thomas Schumacher, Ben Sims, and the female pioneers
Monika Kruse and Natalie de Borah became new guiding stars.
The professional setup manifested in two Technics 1210 MKII with Ortofon Concorde Club MKII Twin cartridges – the
professional standard. When Evosonic Radio opened a new sonic dimension, the darker, grittier, Chris Liebing-influenced
Schranz became an obsession. DJ Rush, Thomas Krome, Felix Kröcher, O.B.I, Marco Remus, UMEK, and Surgeon expanded the
spectrum. Clubs like Phonodrome and Unit III became pilgrimage sites where legends like Jeff Mills, Carl Cox, and
Pascal F.E.O.S. celebrated.
The return to the decks wasn't nostalgia, but reinvention. The transition from vinyl to digital workflows brought new
creative possibilities. The track library was rebuilt from scratch, technology became a tool, not an end in itself.
The current setup – Pioneer DJ system (2x XDJ 1000 MK2 + DJM 750 MK2) with Rekordbox – combines the tactile feel of
analog DJing with modern technology's possibilities.
The decisive step was expanding into the third dimension: sound design. "Little Dreamland" – two self-organized festivals – became the catalyst for original productions. The first self-produced intros and openers emerged, the DJ became an artisan, a craftsman and creator of his own sonic identity. Since then, Techno Artisan is not just a curator of others' tracks, but a creator of original sonic signatures.
Techno Artisan operates in the world of modern techno and hard techno, equipped with over three decades of scene experience, professional equipment, and the ability not just to play, but to create. The synthesis of analog craftsmanship and digital precision, of vinyl-era DNA and contemporary production technology.
The future lies in fusion: developing a distinctive sonic signature that combines the essence of 90s rawness with
modern precision. Custom intro/opener production – every set begins with its own sonic calling card. Signature
sound development – creating a recognizable, authentic sound that carries the journey from hardcore through Schranz
to modern hard techno. Live performance evolution – integrating live elements and original productions into DJ sets.
Techno Artisan isn't a guardian of the past, but a bridge builder – someone who carries the lessons of three decades
of electronic music into the present and translates them into new contexts.
The vision: creating spaces where generations come together, where the energy of the early rave days meets today's
production standards.