Jaap Mol on SoundBetter

Hi, I'm Jaap. I'm specialised in synth pop and indie pop production.I have a studio full of analog synths, can program drums and complete the whole production of your song and mix it into a radio-ready release.

I come from a very diverse musical background of rock bands, close harmony, classical piano and pop. I love producing synth based indie pop music. I'm obsessed with analog synths and have quite a nice collection in my studio ready to light up your music.

I can play and program synths for you, or complete 100% of the productions with (analog) drum programming, tape saturation, 80's synths, bass, piano and vocal production. If you need additional instruments, I have a great network of great musicians that we can hire.

Sometimes it's good for the track if I mix it myself, but depending on the genre or specialistic needs, we can also outsource the mixing process.

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Dutch
English

3 Reviews

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by W. Jonker
Six stars hands down. Produce wise, arrange wise, synth wise and above all creative wise. This mastermind has got it all!
by Stella Warden
Working with Jaap is an absolute pleasure. He produced my latest songs and upcoming album. He is a wizard when it comes to production. His philosophy on music makes that he connects with you while catching the right vibe. He knows how to sprinkle that magic dust on your tracks, turning them into something truly special.
He has a really good ear for picking sounds. He works a lot with synthesisers, has a whole bunch of them in his studio.
Jaap's not just a producer; he's a musical genius. If you want your project to sound better than you ever imagined, hit up Jaap, you won’t be disappointed!
by Koen
Jaap Mol is a heck of a producer. Jaap helped me and walked me trough the entire proces of making, producing and releasing my song In The Music, and i really enjoyed working with Mr Mol! We are currently working on more stuff and he learned me how to be a producer. I produce my own songs now, all because of his input. I am sp gratefull for Jaap and i think he is the reason I got into music!

Interview with Jaap Mol

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A record for Stella Warden, a series of singles for JUNCKER and remixes for my solo project.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Mix engineer Nick Jongejan.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Analog synths and instruments, I just like the sound better. Mixing in the box: it's less fancy, but you get so much control and possibilities and if you do it right it sounds just great.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Never hold back in asking quesions, it's ok to be really clear and direct (I'm Dutch :)) and the ultimate goal is always to create something that deeply resonates with you/
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, Ableton, Slate VSX, a Juno 6 and a Roland Space Echo haha. :)
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been creating music since I was a kid, but the path to a professional career started 10 years ago when I accidentally got into a successful act and knew: this is what I want to do.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Nostalgic, a bit dramatic and full of surprising elements.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Create what you feel in the moment and never be scared to throw it away if it needs something else.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Mostly synth and indie pop, but I have a solo project that is more neo-classical and focusses a lot on piano & strings.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Creating creatively and intuitively.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Creativity, life and funny details, but I also find it important to zoom out and keep the whole in view.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: For production & creation I like to work very intuitive. I like to throw a lot at the canvas and carve it into a wel worked out painting later on. I work mostly from intuition and feeling. In the mixing process I will make more technical decisions, but for me it's most important that I keep feeling a track, regardless if it's technically 'perfect' or not.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a studio at home were I spend most of my time and where all my synths are located. My piano is located at a studio close by, and that's the place where I also record vocals, strings or any acoustic instruments when necessary.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm usually very inspired by musicians that create without being limited in creativity. It's not specifically in the genre I usually work with, but I love to listen to Jon Hopkins, Sufjan Stevens, Fred Again.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do a lot of synth programming and overall song production: programming drums, playing (synth) bass, playing and programming (analog) synths and overall arrangment, like guitar, piano, strings or anything needed to create a killer track. I also do mixing.