Hidde De Jong
About Hidde De Jong
Hidde De Jong is a Technical Principal for Max for Live at Ableton and a Software Engineer at Cycling '74. He has a Master's Degree in Pop Music and has contributed to the Max for Live community through innovative tools and devices for music production.
Work at Ableton
Hidde De Jong serves as the Technical Principal for Max for Live at Ableton since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the Max for Live platform, which allows users to create and manipulate audio and MIDI effects within Ableton Live. His contributions aim to improve the functionality and accessibility of tools for music production, benefiting both amateur and professional musicians.
Current Role at Cycling '74
Since 2019, Hidde De Jong has worked as a Software Engineer at Cycling '74. His responsibilities include developing software solutions that support the Max programming environment, which is widely used for audio and visual processing. His role involves collaborating with other engineers to enhance the user experience and functionality of the software.
Education and Expertise
Hidde De Jong obtained a Master's Degree in Pop Music from the Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Pop Drums from the same institution, completed from 2009 to 2013. Earlier, he attended Haags Montessori Lyceum, where he achieved a High School diploma in Economics & Society from 2003 to 2008.
Background in Music Education
Hidde De Jong has experience in music education, having worked as a Teacher at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam from 2018 to 2020. His teaching role involved mentoring students in music production and performance, contributing to the development of future musicians and educators in the field.
Innovative Contributions to Music Technology
Hidde De Jong co-founded the Smartphone Orchestra, a platform designed to enable large groups to perform music together using smartphones. He has also been involved in the development of Showsync, a software that integrates music and visuals for live performances. His work in these projects reflects his commitment to advancing music technology and community engagement in music.