Bass Modulators

Rick Buijtenhek has been shaping the sound of hardstyle as Bass Modulators since 2007. With 150+ tracks, nearly half a million monthly Spotify listeners, and a career built across the world's biggest stages — Defqon.1, Qlimax, Tomorrowland, Decibel Outdoor, Mysteryland — he stands as one of the most consistent and enduring forces in the genre.

Known for euphoric melodies, next-level sound design, and an emotional depth that cuts through the noise, Rick has always led with feel over formula.

After fifteen years building Bass Modulators as a duo alongside Roland Evers, they went their own ways in 2022, both ready for the next chapter. The following year, Rick returned to Scantraxx — where it all started — with a fresh chapter and a sound that reflects everything he has learned across two decades in the scene.

Twenty years in the game and still accelerating, Bass Modulators is nowhere near done.