ONDULAR: Where Rhythm Meets Experimentation

A new collaboration between two seasoned producers, ONDULAR emerges from the intersection of groove, experimentation, and live energy. With their debut EP I–IV out now on Heisenberg, the duo dives deep into modular textures and rhythmic movement. We caught up with them to learn more about their creative process, sound, and live evolution.

Q1. ONDULAR is a new collaboration between two established artists. How did the project come about, and what inspired you to start working together?

We met in Berlin a while ago and quickly realized we shared similar interests in music: live performance, rhythm, and experimentation. At some point, we started jamming in the studio without much of a plan, and the energy felt natural. That was the seed for ONDULAR.

Q2. Your debut EP I–IV was born out of intuitive jam sessions before becoming structured compositions. Can you tell us more about that creative process and how you balance spontaneity with refinement?

Each time we met, we recorded a batch of loops and elements that felt good together—layers of percussion, harmonies, modular textures, and shifting drum patterns. Later, we shaped this material into full tracks by sending the projects back and forth until we were both satisfied.
This process allowed us to balance the spontaneity of jamming with a coherent structure that holds the groove.

Q3. The EP blends modular synthesis, minimal house, and percussive club energy. How would you describe the ONDULAR sound to someone hearing it for the first time?

Rhythmic, hypnotic, and alive. It’s minimal at the core, but with a lot of movement and detail—layers of percussion, modular textures, and subtle harmonic shifts.

Q4. Both of you come from strong individual backgrounds. How do your individual influences and experiences shape the ONDULAR project?

Alejandro brings a long history of melodic minimal and house, while Mad Dim’s work leans more toward abstract modular and dub-informed sounds. Together, those influences collide in a way that feels balanced—groove-driven but also textured and unpredictable.

Q5. Why did you choose Heisenberg as the home for your debut EP I–IV? What makes the label the right fit for ONDULAR’s sound and vision?

Heisenberg has a strong reputation in the minimal scene and a catalogue that resonates with our sound. It felt like the right home to introduce ONDULAR—underground, focused, and connected to the audiences we believe will enjoy our music.

Q6. ONDULAR is also a live act, bringing these tracks to life in the club. What can audiences expect from your performances, how do they differ from the recorded versions on the EP, and do you have any future plans where we can hear ONDULAR live?

The live show is more raw and unpredictable than the recordings. We use the same modular gear and drum machines, but everything is flexible—we can extend grooves, reshape tracks on the fly, and respond to the energy in the room.
Right now we’re planning shows for later this year, so people can expect to hear ONDULAR in clubs soon.