Colin Benders is a Dutch live electronic artist who transitioned from leading the jazz-influenced Kyteman Orchestra to focusing entirely on improvised modular techno performance. Working exclusively with hardware synthesizers and real-time patching, he constructs long-form sets without pre-arranged compositions. At XRDS 2026, he presents a live modular performance on the Viaduct stage on Saturday, shaping techno in real time through hands-on synthesis and evolving rhythmic structures.

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