Johannes Russ
About Johannes Russ
Johannes Russ is a Product Manager and Project Owner for Hardware at Ableton, where he has worked since 2017. He specializes in integrating complex technology into musical instruments to enhance musicians' creative processes.
Work at Ableton
Johannes Russ has been working at Ableton since 2017 as a Product Manager and Project Owner for Hardware. In this role, he focuses on integrating complex technology into musical instruments, aiming to enhance the creative process for musicians. Prior to this position, he served as User Research Lead from 2015 to 2017 and as User Researcher/Usability Engineer from 2010 to 2014. His experience at Ableton involves facilitating collaboration among designers, software, and hardware developers to innovate in the field of musical instruments.
Previous Experience at Native Instruments
Before joining Ableton, Johannes Russ worked at Native Instruments. He was a Master Thesis Student from 2009 to 2010 for eight months and previously held an internship in the Guitar Division for six months in 2007. His time at Native Instruments contributed to his understanding of music technology and product development.
Education and Expertise
Johannes Russ studied Music Technology at the University of the West of Scotland, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree from 2008 to 2009. He also studied Medientechnik at HTWK Leipzig, earning a Diplom from 2004 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in integrating technology with musical instruments.
Focus on Musical Instruments
Johannes Russ aims to sustain the flow experience for musicians through the development of new hardware products. His work emphasizes the importance of integrating technology in a way that enhances creativity and usability for musicians, reflecting his commitment to improving the user experience in music production.