DJ & Producer — Berlin

Rinaldo
Makaj

Albania → Italy → Berlin
House · Techno · Minimal
20+ Years · Founder of 432HERTZ
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Biography

An ancient soul with a contemporary sound. Born in Albania, raised in Italy, based in Berlin.

With over two decades of dedication to music, his approach blends house, techno, minimal and deep into a personal language: percussive, hypnotic, always threaded with spaced ambience and melody.

Founder of the label and event 432HERTZ, he has performed across Europe alongside Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Raresh, Rhadoo, John Dimas and many others. View on RA ↗

Based
Berlin, DE
Origin
Albania · Italy
Active since
2006
Own Label
432HERTZ
Upcoming
Live At Robert Johnson 2026
Discography
2013–2015
RORA
RORA
Subvisions EP · Sickness
2015
RORA Between Space And Time
RORA
Between Space And Time EP · Stretching Out To Infinity · From Emptiness To Infinity
2014
Bleu Ciel
Bleu Ciel
Le Bleu Du Ciel EP · The Feeling
2016
Elephant Moon
Elephant Moon
To The Moon Phase I · Quasar
2018
Wax Isgud
Wax Isgud
Giorni Dispari — WISGUD006
2020
Druzhba
Druzhba
DRUZHBA010 · Shimmer · Locked Groove · Dark Light · Waterfalls
2022
IRENIC
IRENIC
IRENICSPC008 · Voyager
2024
432HERTZ
432HERTZ
Space Collective EP — 432-001 · Computational Universe
2024
YAY
YAY Recordings
YAY 017 — Ethereal
2025
432HERTZ
432HERTZ
303rd Dimensions — 432-002 · Reverse
2026
Live At Robert Johnson
LARJ — Frankfurt
Press & Reviews
Press & Reviews +
Trommel Music
Reverse — 432-002 · 2025

A no-nonsense club tool that exists only to blow up dancefloors — already given an airing by Raresh, John Dimas, and Massimiliano Pagliara at Berghain.

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Trommel Music
Computational Universe — 432-001 · 2024

A sleek club track dancing between the realms of house and techno. Sound design is pristine — you can imagine Rhadoo spinning this deep into one of his mind-music marathons.

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Juno Records
Space Collective EP — 2024

Rinaldo Makaj gets things underway with the serene grooves of 'Computational Universe', which has some of the nicest snares we've heard in some time.

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Juno Records
YAY 017 — 2024

Rinaldo Makaj closes down with a fresh party sound perfect for cosy floors. There's plenty of variety here, which makes this a great addition to your bag.

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Dancing Vinyl
Space Collective EP — 2024

Computational Universe propels you towards the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Lush soundscapes shimmer with meticulously crafted synth sequences, evoking a sense of awe-inspiring discovery.

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Decks.de
Elephant Moon — 2016

Things start off tentatively with Rinaldo Makaj's Quasar, a dreamy soundscape which envelopes you in its lush rhythms and deep, meditative bassline.

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Decks.de
Subvisions EP — 2013

Binary and percutant sounds, half way between progressive dub techno and fascinating deep techno. A brilliant kick, the finest analog sounds and a genuine layout.

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Black Round Twelve
DRUZHBA010 — 2020

Four years after its foundation, Druzhba celebrates its anniversary 10th release with four original tracks by the melody master Rinaldo Makaj.

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Deejay.de
303rd Dimensions — 2025

Rinaldo Makaj delivers a raw analog workout with "Reverse": pounding drums, sizzling acid riffs, and sensual vocal snippets collide in a late-night warehouse ritual.

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Ohmios Records
Space Collective EP — 2024

The Berlin-based 432HERTZ crew kicks on with a new various artists 12" packed with electro heat. Rinaldo Makaj delivers 'Computational Universe' with some of the nicest snares heard in some time.

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Discogs
Subvisions EP — RORA006 · 2013

Best RORA release so far... pure magic. Two tracks of driving and building techno with some seriously warm melodies mixed in. Highly recommended. Rating: 4.46/5 — 56 ratings, 235 collectors.

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Sound Shelter
Subvisions EP — RORA006 · 2013

Selected and catalogued by Sound Shelter as a key release — Subvisions remains one of the most sought-after pressings in the minimal deep techno catalogue.

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Live
Clubs & Festivals +
Berlin, DEGolden Gate
Berlin, DEKater Club
Berlin, DEAeden
Berlin, DE131
Berlin, DEAnomalie Club
Vercelli, ITFibre Club
Milan, ITTocqueville Club
Milan, ITRolling Stone
Milan, ITFucine Vulcano
Turin, ITDoctor Sax
Turin, ITCentralino
London, UKThe Lion & Lamb
Florence, ITTenax
Rome, ITMagic Bar
Lugano, CHAuberge
North ItalyMinimal Club
Nice, FRKwartz
Bucharest, ROEden Club
Timisoara, ROSaccade
Prishtina, XKZone Club
Prishtina, XKEnsomnia
Prishtina, XKPribeats
Berlin, DEKater
Berlin, DECrack Bellmer
Berlin, DEÆVE
Berlin, DEChrista Kupfer
Berlin, DEPolygon Club
Berlin, DEDSTRKT Club
Berlin, DE60waves
Amsterdam, NLA5
North ItalyCantine Coopuf
North ItalyGasolinera
North ItalyZSA ZSA Disco Club
North ItalyHullabaloo
North ItalyTwiggy Cafè
North ItalyPonderosa Music Club
North ItalySite Club
North ItalyDeep Club
Lugano, CHLido di Lugano
Lezhë, ALAlcatraz
Luino, ITLido
Shengjin, ALUNUM Festival — Pine Stage
Artists +
Aphex Twin Ricardo Villalobos Raresh Rhadoo Francesco Del Garda Francesco Farfa John Dimas Christian AB Margaret Dygas Sonja Moonear tINI John Dimas D'Julz Dyed Soundorom Lamache Vera Alex Picone Samuel Deep Youandewan Franco Cinelli Janeret Priku Praslea The Ghost Romar Shonky Craig Richards Sammy Dee Le Loup Audio Werner San Proper Tobi Neumann Alex Picone Lekë Hagel Demetrius Pumio Space Mirko Molinari Alexis Cabrera Markus Sommer Alci Boris Werner D'Julz Dyed Soundorom Vera Alex Picone Johnny D Jonny N Travis Matthew Dexter Frankie Linke Matthew Linke Kas Freddy Ray And.rea Gela Electric City Loquace Altin Boshnjaku Anitë The Reason Y
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Recorded Sets +
432HERTZ
About 432HERTZ +

Berlin-based record label and event project founded by Rinaldo Makaj. Named after the alternative tuning frequency — a philosophy rooted in harmony, depth and intentional sound.

House · Techno · Deep Minimal. Music that moves between the intimate and the infinite.

Instagram ↗ SoundCloud ↗
Catalogue +
432-001
Space Collective EP
2024
432-002
303rd Dimensions
2025
432-003
TBA
Upcoming
Booking Info
Booking Request +
Emailbooking.432hertz@gmail.com
Technical Rider +
CDJ2× Pioneer (linked)
Turntables2× Technics
Needles2× MK Concorde
MixerAllen & Heath / Rotary Mixer
Monitors2× Professional
DJ BoothMin. 120 cm height
Hospitality Rider +
FlightEconomy — to be arranged by organiser
HotelSingle room — night before & night of event
TransferAirport pickup & drop-off required
DinnerMeal provided on day of event
BackstageWater, soft drinks & snacks
Set Duration +
Minimum120 min
Maximum6 hours
6h+To be discussed
Formats & Territory +
FormatsClub · Festival · Private Event · Rave
TerritoryWorldwide
Elsewhere
Elsewhere