The Ibiza Techno System: How I Create, Perform, and Live as a Techno DJ on the Island
On stormy mornings in Ibiza, I make a coffee, step outside with Bo, and listen.
Waves, wind, distant traffic, planes lifting off, the low hum of the island waking up. Before I open the studio door, I’m already composing: rhythm, tension, release.
This is my life as an Ibiza techno DJ and producer.
My name is Sebastiaan Hooft, a Dutch-born, Ibiza-based, dedicated to techno, health, and consistent creativity.
Who I Am
Before relocating to Ibiza, I founded companies that grew into the Deloitte Fast 500 Europe Top 10.
I wrote the bestselling book "Redesign" and coached entrepreneurs on achieving sustainable performance.
Today, my world is structured around three elements:
- Techno producing and playing peak-time, rolling, hypnotic techno.
- Health the foundation that fuels long studio days and high-energy nights.
- Systems structured routines that allow creativity to become a daily output, not a lucky accident.
I host:
- The Midnight Project
- In Session Ibiza
- Underground Frequencies
And I run Redesign Records, my label for modern, Ibiza-driven techno.
My Techno Sound
If I summarise it:
Peak-time pressure with a clear mind.
More technically, my sound includes:
- 4/4 mechanical drive
- rumble low-end
- rolling basslines
- percussive top-end movement
- long tension-and-release arcs
- atmospheric drones inspired by Ibiza
I want each track and set to feel like a journey through energy and clarity.
Why Ibiza Shapes My Music
Ibiza is a contrast engine.
Quiet mornings and loud nights.
Sunrise calm and peak-time chaos.
Nature, nightlife, recovery, momentum.
A typical day in my creative system:
- Early morning walk with Bo, stretch, slow coffee
- Late morning deep studio block (sound design, arrangement)
- Afternoon Redesign Records, admin, radio prep
- Evening second studio block or a set
- Late night club, Tomorrowland Rooftop Sessions, or note-taking
The climate, the colours, the people; they shape the emotional tone of my tracks.
Inside My Studio Workflow
I treat my production work like a laboratory; a structured, disciplined, and purpose-built space.
1. Kick & Bass
Everything starts with the low-end.
Rumble, weight, precision.
2. Groove & Percussion
Energy comes from movement, claps, shuffled hats, and transient layers.
3. Atmosphere & Drones
Long evolving beds that create tension and depth.
4. Structure & Energy Mapping
16/32/64-bar arcs for DJs to ride.
Build → hold → break → release.
5. Testing & Refining
Car, club, headphones, radio.
Notes, adjustments, more notes.
Every track must answer the question:
Does it move the room?
How I Use AI in Music and Creativity
AI amplifies my workflow — but doesn’t replace human taste.
I use AI for:
- arrangement suggestions
- structure analysis
- mastering references
- metadata and positioning
- visual concepts
- trend monitoring
- playlist alignment
- workflow optimisation
AI speeds up the process.
I still decide the taste.
Redesign Records
Redesign Records focuses on:
- modern, Ibiza-inspired techno
- disciplined sound-engineering standards
- emerging artists
- club-ready releases
- AI-supported A&R insights
The label connects underground energy with professional, consistent execution.
My Radio Shows
You can hear my sets and IDs on:
The Midnight Project
Peak-time, late-night energy.
In Session Ibiza
The island's pulse in one hour.
Underground Frequencies
Forward-leaning techno, early signals from the underground.
These shows serve as testing grounds for IDs and new releases.
Health & High-Performance as a DJ
A chaotic lifestyle kills creativity.
I’ve coached hundreds of entrepreneurs, and I’ve seen how burnout erodes talent.
That’s why my system is built on:
- sleep discipline
- nutrition
- movement
- sunlight
- boundaries
- time with Caroline and Bo
Techno requires clarity, not chaos.
What You’ll Find Here
This website is the centre of my creative universe.
Here you’ll find:
- new releases
- Ibiza DJ sets
- behind-the-scenes production insight
- AI tools in music
- long-form reflections
- Redesign Records updates
- creative routines
- lifestyle systems
If you’re into techno, Ibiza, high-performance creativity, or AI in music, you’re in the right place.
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If you want to stay updated on new mixes, releases, and Ibiza insights:
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This is the system behind the music.
The island provides the energy.
I provide the discipline.
Techno is where the two meet.
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