Night Hawk

Hi there!

My name is Joost and i make synthesizer music (mostly synthwave) at home in the Netherlands. Feel free to listen and enjoy my music here.

My gear

Korg Kross 1 synthesizer/workstation
Kawai k4 synthesizer (from 1989)
Roland Aira tr-8s rhythm performer drum machine
Roland JU 06 a
Roland Jd 08
Roland Octapad spd-30 drumpad
Roland Juno x synthesizer

And a lot of vst's

I don’t just make music—I shape sound into emotions and journeys. Ambient is my calling, but I never let boundaries define me. Arpeggios, textures, and the occasional random plonk have become my signature, always guided by instinct and emotion.

I don’t chase trends, fame, or numbers. Music flows through me naturally, sometimes shaped by nature, sometimes by the cosmos, or just the everyday buzz and emotions—but always by feeling.

If my sounds resonate with others, that’s a bonus. But in the end, I create because I love it.

Peace 🫶 Join me on the journey.

Hi, I’m Axel.
After a longer musical hibernation, I started making music again about three years ago – and honestly, it feels amazing! I’ve been hanging around on SoundCloud for about two years now, and I’m constantly blown away by the creativity, variety, and real talent to be found here.

Music is just a hobby for me – which is exactly why I have zero ambitions to make money with it. I’m here simply because it’s fun. So, a small request: Dear annoying promoters with your shady offers – please save us both the trouble, I’m not your guy. I’m not chasing follower counts, click records, or streaming millions. Sure, I’m happy when people listen – but what I value most is connecting with a few honest musicians who feel the same way I do. Quality over quantity, you know?

One thing I do find kind of sad: there’s so much AI-generated music floating around on SoundCloud, often without being labeled. Come on, folks – if a robot wrote your track, at least give R2-D2 the credits.

I play keyboards and have already had the pleasure of creating songs together with some wonderful musicians I met right here on SoundCloud – something I’d love to keep doing. For me, collaboration and exchange are a huge part of what makes music so exciting.

Tech corner, anyone? All my tracks are produced in Cubase 13 Pro. Over time, more and more VST instruments have snuck into my setup – from Spitfire and Native Instruments to Spectrasonics and more. My go-to drum sounds usually come from Toontrack, which have become the rhythmic backbone of many of my tracks. I’ll admit it: I’ve caught a bit of a collecting bug here. Sadly, it’s eating both my wallet and my hard drive space. Will it ever stop? Probably not. 🙄

Style-wise, I love exploring different genres with no limits. For me, the goal is simple: have fun, stay inspired, and keep growing creatively. And every time I stumble upon a track here on SoundCloud that really moves me – the kind of song you’d probably never hear on the radio – it feels like discovering a hidden treasure.

I’m really glad you found my channel – and I hope my music brings you as much joy as it brings me when I create it.

Visit me also on Youtube:
 https://youtube.com/@axelmenningen?si=c01MyCiAEs39qZPZ

On Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/axel_menningen_music/




Dreamy, textured synthesizer and drum machine based music.

https://futuremoon89.bandcamp.com/

Passionné d'électro de synthwave et d’ambiance année 80's j'aime également plein d'autres influences !  - Passionate about electro, synthwave and 80's ambience, I also like a lot of other influences !

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Merci d'avoir écouté mes sons ! 🎵

Une petite mention et toujours appréciée ! 😉

Un grand Merci à vous, et à bientôt. ❤️

HikariLife

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Thank you for listening to my music ! 🎵

A small mention and always appreciated ! 😉

Many thanks to you, and see you soon. ❤️

HikariLife

Louout is a rising synthwave artist known for crafting nostalgic soundscapes that blend classic 80s synth sounds with modern production flair. Inspired by retro video games and cyberpunk culture, Louout's music is a vibrant journey through pulsating melodies and dreamy arpeggios that evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder. Join Louout on a sonic adventure as he pushes the boundaries of synthwave music with his unique blend of past and present influences.


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Progressive Metal Guitarist, Drummer, Bassist, and Keyboardist.

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I change genres from time-to-time so this profile became a label... but I'll always come back!

Night Hawk

JSA Synthesizer Project