Kester Hrubesch on SoundBetter

Producer & synth designer with a passion for bringing raw ideas to life—crafting unique sounds for indie, rock, and heavy music.

I specialize in indie pop, rock, and heavy synth production, helping artists craft unique, polished records that stand out. My work spans Pop Rock, Pop Punk, Post-Hardcore, and Metalcore, with additional experience in Pop and Hip-Hop production.

I work from both a treated home studio and a professionally treated recording studio in Hamburg, Germany, using a mix of analog and digital synths to create everything from lush atmospheric textures to hard-hitting, cinematic soundscapes. Whether you need full production, additional synth layers, or detailed sound design, I bring the depth and energy your track needs.

Beyond production, I have a strong background in arrangement and sound design, ensuring that every element of a song fits seamlessly together. My productions have been featured in various artist releases, and I work with both independent musicians and established bands to help shape their sound.

Let’s take your music to the next level—click the 'Contact' button above and let’s talk about your project!

Check out my work on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/user-476201855

A selection of work on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DbTT3rQI7WZ13LJyBZIns?si=b756d7c9bbc34fbb

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Credits

3 Reviews

Endorse Kester Hrubesch

by Anatoly F.
Verified
Kester is an outstanding creator with original vision and great respect for details. Our song has got new sounding and wonderful vibes. We are looking forward to starting a new project with this talented musician.
by Scott Thomas Robinson
Verified (Client)
Such a great song to work on! Very stoked to be a part of this one, had such a fun time doing additional production for Kester!
by KK
I was searching for a producer but I found so much more! Such a talented, young and pure artist - I just love to work with him. There is no idea he isn't giving a try and he puts so much afford in every single songs to make a masterpeace.

Interview with Kester Hrubesch

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I have started working with a Pop Rock Band from Canada a while ago doing synths, productions and backing tracks for them. We've completed an album and although all communication was online its great to work with cool people in a long-term!
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I have worked with Scott Thomas Robinson. He is great!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Once I have a solid foundation for a song I tend to go very experimental with sound design. This way has been proven to be very helpful for the bands and artists I'm working with.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I'm working either with my Mac Studio or MacBook Pro. I've got a Arturia KeyLab 88 and a Hydrasynth Explorer. For Monitors I use KRK Rokit. I've got an Epiphone Les Paul, as well as three more electric guitars, a bass, an acoustic guitar and a western guitar. For toplining I'm using the Rode NT1-A.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm producing a song for an Indie artist and a Hip Hop EP.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog! You can do so much with digital, but the feeling you get from analog is the best! Turning knobs, dancing around the studio. It's a great feeling!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: At all times I will give my best.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like it when clients have a vision in mind but still give me creative freedom. That creative freedom let's me sink in to my world.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: If I can deliver/redo specific sounds.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: A lot of my work is sound design for existing songs, however I also produce full songs.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: First, it's about connecting and fully understanding my client. So you will hear questions about your previous songs, previous experiences and references.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: The vibe between client and producer must be ride. The producer must deliver the right sounds, but the whole process must be enjoyable and fun as well.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Hydrasynth, Epiphone Les Paul, my incredibly powerful Mac Studio, Rode NT1-A and probably another guitar of mine (you can never have enough guitars)
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started playing guitar when I was 12, started songwriting and recording. After a while I explored my true passion - synths and sound design. I am a full-time producer now for some years and it's great!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Bring me the Horizon, House of Protection, Architects, Olivia Rodrigo. There are just too many to list.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Experiment as much as possible. I think every musician once did something random/not on purpose and it ended up sounding great!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: At the moment I'm having lots of fun with Post-Hardcore, however I've worked a lot on Rock and Pop before.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I would say that I'm always searching for sounds that "have not been invented yet" so that I can bring something unique in every production. I do that by using my analog synths paired with numerous effects for example.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First I'm chatting with my client about their past work and check out references. Once I fully understand what my clients wants/needs I start to collect ideas and stay in touch with the client during the whole process until the job is finished.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Bring me the Horizon is probably my biggest inspiration; they always try out new stuff and their sound design is on another level.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mostly I do post production and additional synth work on Rock, Metal and Pop songs. I also do full productions.

Example Pop Rock

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Every project is unique, and my goal is to exceed expectations. All quotes are all-inclusive with no hidden fees. Turnaround time depends on the project, but I always deliver efficiently without compr