John 🎵
@johnoestmannmusic.com
💿 Experiments in Digital Music
💻 Open-Source Advocate
https://johnoestmannmusic.com/
Also at https://mastodon.social/@johnoestmannmusic
💻 Open-Source Advocate
https://johnoestmannmusic.com/
Also at https://mastodon.social/@johnoestmannmusic
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John 🎵
@johnoestmannmusic.com
· Feb 19
Open-Source Tooling - John Oestmann Music
I believe that Open-Source is one of the strongest cultural movements towards diffusing power structures. I use Open-Source tooling throughout the production of my works to show that it is not only po...
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I've managed to essentially switch my entire workflow to Open-Source. Here's a page created to share the tools I use: johnoestmannmusic.com/tooling/
#opensource #gameaudio #gamedev
#opensource #gameaudio #gamedev
💿 DDA01
youtu.be/tBkQw7z7WGU?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#ambient #idm #electronica #opensource #retro
youtu.be/tBkQw7z7WGU?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#ambient #idm #electronica #opensource #retro
DDA01
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM
💿 DDA01
youtu.be/tBkQw7z7WGU?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#ambient #idm #electronica #opensource #retro
youtu.be/tBkQw7z7WGU?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#ambient #idm #electronica #opensource #retro
In 1996, Taiwan transformed from a dictatorship into a democracy.
In 2025, the US transformed from a democracy into a dictatorship.
In both of these cases, it was the ongoing support of a large % of citizens that sustained the transformation.
We must learn from both.
In 2025, the US transformed from a democracy into a dictatorship.
In both of these cases, it was the ongoing support of a large % of citizens that sustained the transformation.
We must learn from both.
January 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
In 1996, Taiwan transformed from a dictatorship into a democracy.
In 2025, the US transformed from a democracy into a dictatorship.
In both of these cases, it was the ongoing support of a large % of citizens that sustained the transformation.
We must learn from both.
In 2025, the US transformed from a democracy into a dictatorship.
In both of these cases, it was the ongoing support of a large % of citizens that sustained the transformation.
We must learn from both.
This is one of the best #retro #videogamemusic soundtracks I've come across.
How you can have a 5-hour soundtrack which is great + catchy the whole way throughout blows my mind.
Big respect to Ryu Umemoto and team!
youtu.be/pC46S1Me9KQ?...
How you can have a 5-hour soundtrack which is great + catchy the whole way throughout blows my mind.
Big respect to Ryu Umemoto and team!
youtu.be/pC46S1Me9KQ?...
[BGM] [PC-9801] [OPNA] この世の果てで恋を唄う少女YU-NO [YU-NO：A girl who chants love at the bound of this world.]
YouTube video by user6681
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 11:04 PM
This is one of the best #retro #videogamemusic soundtracks I've come across.
How you can have a 5-hour soundtrack which is great + catchy the whole way throughout blows my mind.
Big respect to Ryu Umemoto and team!
youtu.be/pC46S1Me9KQ?...
How you can have a 5-hour soundtrack which is great + catchy the whole way throughout blows my mind.
Big respect to Ryu Umemoto and team!
youtu.be/pC46S1Me9KQ?...
Can we just stop for a moment and appreciate that, today, anyone with an internet connection can get a full walking (floating) tour of the ISS?
The insane amount of knowledge just freely available is astounding.
youtu.be/nmBbcNTUkOg?...
The insane amount of knowledge just freely available is astounding.
youtu.be/nmBbcNTUkOg?...
Step Inside the International Space Station (POV Tour)
YouTube video by NASA
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Can we just stop for a moment and appreciate that, today, anyone with an internet connection can get a full walking (floating) tour of the ISS?
The insane amount of knowledge just freely available is astounding.
youtu.be/nmBbcNTUkOg?...
The insane amount of knowledge just freely available is astounding.
youtu.be/nmBbcNTUkOg?...
In other news, I am very excited to introduce the newest member of the family: @frame.work
January 6, 2026 at 7:27 AM
In other news, I am very excited to introduce the newest member of the family: @frame.work
"The United States is using its military to secure our interest unapologetically in our hemisphere. We're a superpower, and under President Trump, we are going to conduct ourselves as a superpower"
Any leader who suggests the US is going to follow law at this point is in downright denial.
Any leader who suggests the US is going to follow law at this point is in downright denial.
Venezuela latest: Nicolás Maduro tells US court 'I am still president' as he pleads not guilty to drugs charges
Nicolás Maduro and his wife, seized by US forces on Saturday, will stay in a New York jail until their next hearing on 17 March.
www.bbc.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM
"The United States is using its military to secure our interest unapologetically in our hemisphere. We're a superpower, and under President Trump, we are going to conduct ourselves as a superpower"
Any leader who suggests the US is going to follow law at this point is in downright denial.
Any leader who suggests the US is going to follow law at this point is in downright denial.
Now for something refreshingly optimistic: youtu.be/6NOjY7CaPvQ?...
walking around iraq as a gecko
YouTube video by Lyle Forever
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Now for something refreshingly optimistic: youtu.be/6NOjY7CaPvQ?...
Pacifism has to be the end goal. Otherwise, what else is?
January 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Pacifism has to be the end goal. Otherwise, what else is?
💿 VS Thunderbolt Professor
youtu.be/F11MAAOl1Ow?...
Free use for projects | Download track and project from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #electronica #hiphop
youtu.be/F11MAAOl1Ow?...
Free use for projects | Download track and project from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #electronica #hiphop
VS Thunderbolt Professor
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
January 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
💿 VS Thunderbolt Professor
youtu.be/F11MAAOl1Ow?...
Free use for projects | Download track and project from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #electronica #hiphop
youtu.be/F11MAAOl1Ow?...
Free use for projects | Download track and project from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #electronica #hiphop
This channel has created supercuts of every game released for many consoles. Incredible:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#retrogaming #videogames #retro
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#retrogaming #videogames #retro
All Games Compilation - YouTube
www.youtube.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
This channel has created supercuts of every game released for many consoles. Incredible:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#retrogaming #videogames #retro
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#retrogaming #videogames #retro
🛠️ "DigiChip Duel" - Deconstructed [ AmiSampler, Cardinal, Ardour ]
youtu.be/Og5krXPba0Y
#musicproduction #videogamemusic #electronica
youtu.be/Og5krXPba0Y
#musicproduction #videogamemusic #electronica
"DigiChip Duel" - Deconstructed [ AmiSampler, Cardinal, Ardour ]
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🛠️ "DigiChip Duel" - Deconstructed [ AmiSampler, Cardinal, Ardour ]
youtu.be/Og5krXPba0Y
#musicproduction #videogamemusic #electronica
youtu.be/Og5krXPba0Y
#musicproduction #videogamemusic #electronica
💿 DigiChip Duel
youtu.be/X1UM7jxfSI4?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #electronica #retro
youtu.be/X1UM7jxfSI4?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #electronica #retro
DigiChip Duel
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
💿 DigiChip Duel
youtu.be/X1UM7jxfSI4?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #electronica #retro
youtu.be/X1UM7jxfSI4?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #electronica #retro
Not sure if you've heard about my free sample pack that I'm continuously adding to 💿
I include the project files for everything too, so if you happen to find something you like, you can explore how it was made:
johnoestmannmusic.com/mechsounds/
I include the project files for everything too, so if you happen to find something you like, you can explore how it was made:
johnoestmannmusic.com/mechsounds/
MechSounds - John Oestmann Music
MechSounds Sound Bank by John OestmannLast Updated 12 Dec 2025 All sounds released under Public Domain / CC0All project files released under MIT License I have created straight WAV samples, as well as...
johnoestmannmusic.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Not sure if you've heard about my free sample pack that I'm continuously adding to 💿
I include the project files for everything too, so if you happen to find something you like, you can explore how it was made:
johnoestmannmusic.com/mechsounds/
I include the project files for everything too, so if you happen to find something you like, you can explore how it was made:
johnoestmannmusic.com/mechsounds/
💿 Roadtrip
youtu.be/n732LURXJA8?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#ambient #soundtrack #opensource #synthesis
youtu.be/n732LURXJA8?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#ambient #soundtrack #opensource #synthesis
Roadtrip
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
💿 Roadtrip
youtu.be/n732LURXJA8?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#ambient #soundtrack #opensource #synthesis
youtu.be/n732LURXJA8?...
Free use for projects | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#ambient #soundtrack #opensource #synthesis
💿 Thunderbolt Lab
youtu.be/BbUU8OLXtBE?...
Free use for projects! | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #retro #90s #house #opensource
youtu.be/BbUU8OLXtBE?...
Free use for projects! | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #retro #90s #house #opensource
Thunderbolt Lab
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 1:59 AM
💿 Thunderbolt Lab
youtu.be/BbUU8OLXtBE?...
Free use for projects! | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #retro #90s #house #opensource
youtu.be/BbUU8OLXtBE?...
Free use for projects! | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
#videogamemusic #retro #90s #house #opensource
If you liked "It's Time to Go Home", you'll love "Smol Penguin!"
Haydn Smith has created another tiny & super charming game, and I gladly did the soundtrack again.
Play the game at badmojoverybad.itch.io/smol-penguin
#videogamemusic #gamejam #penguins
Haydn Smith has created another tiny & super charming game, and I gladly did the soundtrack again.
Play the game at badmojoverybad.itch.io/smol-penguin
#videogamemusic #gamejam #penguins
Smol Penguin! by BadMojoVeryBad
Explore adventure, friendship, and kindness as a very smol penguin.
badmojoverybad.itch.io
December 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
If you liked "It's Time to Go Home", you'll love "Smol Penguin!"
Haydn Smith has created another tiny & super charming game, and I gladly did the soundtrack again.
Play the game at badmojoverybad.itch.io/smol-penguin
#videogamemusic #gamejam #penguins
Haydn Smith has created another tiny & super charming game, and I gladly did the soundtrack again.
Play the game at badmojoverybad.itch.io/smol-penguin
#videogamemusic #gamejam #penguins
💿 DigiChip Monastery
Free use for projects! | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
youtu.be/IV7NlOt0tFk?...
#electronica #videogamemusic #opensource
Free use for projects! | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
youtu.be/IV7NlOt0tFk?...
#electronica #videogamemusic #opensource
DigiChip Monastery
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
💿 DigiChip Monastery
Free use for projects! | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
youtu.be/IV7NlOt0tFk?...
#electronica #videogamemusic #opensource
Free use for projects! | Download from website | CC0 / Public Domain
youtu.be/IV7NlOt0tFk?...
#electronica #videogamemusic #opensource
💿 Component Workshop
youtu.be/iA-RxJTCYiA?...
_software: Cardinal + Ardour
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/component-wo...
_license: CC0 / Public Domain dedicated
#electronica #chillout #opensource
youtu.be/iA-RxJTCYiA?...
_software: Cardinal + Ardour
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/component-wo...
_license: CC0 / Public Domain dedicated
#electronica #chillout #opensource
Component Workshop
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
💿 Component Workshop
youtu.be/iA-RxJTCYiA?...
_software: Cardinal + Ardour
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/component-wo...
_license: CC0 / Public Domain dedicated
#electronica #chillout #opensource
youtu.be/iA-RxJTCYiA?...
_software: Cardinal + Ardour
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/component-wo...
_license: CC0 / Public Domain dedicated
#electronica #chillout #opensource
One of the areas of AI I am genuinely excited about, and didn't realise it was already here!
Download and run models on your phone - no cost, no data sent anywhere, and works completely offline!
I recommend starting with the Qwen 1.5B model.
github.com/a-ghorbani/p...
#ai #opensource #privacy
Download and run models on your phone - no cost, no data sent anywhere, and works completely offline!
I recommend starting with the Qwen 1.5B model.
github.com/a-ghorbani/p...
#ai #opensource #privacy
GitHub - a-ghorbani/pocketpal-ai: An app that brings language models directly to your phone.
An app that brings language models directly to your phone. - a-ghorbani/pocketpal-ai
github.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
One of the areas of AI I am genuinely excited about, and didn't realise it was already here!
Download and run models on your phone - no cost, no data sent anywhere, and works completely offline!
I recommend starting with the Qwen 1.5B model.
github.com/a-ghorbani/p...
#ai #opensource #privacy
Download and run models on your phone - no cost, no data sent anywhere, and works completely offline!
I recommend starting with the Qwen 1.5B model.
github.com/a-ghorbani/p...
#ai #opensource #privacy
💿 Starter Deck | Free use for projects!
youtu.be/LpKxXHQY40c
_software: Cardinal (VCV Rack) + Ardour
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/starter-deck/
_license: CC0 / Public Domain dedicated
#electronica #videogamemusic #opensource
youtu.be/LpKxXHQY40c
_software: Cardinal (VCV Rack) + Ardour
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/starter-deck/
_license: CC0 / Public Domain dedicated
#electronica #videogamemusic #opensource
Starter Deck
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
💿 Starter Deck | Free use for projects!
youtu.be/LpKxXHQY40c
_software: Cardinal (VCV Rack) + Ardour
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/starter-deck/
_license: CC0 / Public Domain dedicated
#electronica #videogamemusic #opensource
youtu.be/LpKxXHQY40c
_software: Cardinal (VCV Rack) + Ardour
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/starter-deck/
_license: CC0 / Public Domain dedicated
#electronica #videogamemusic #opensource
💿 CSTMSHOP
youtu.be/BwokJZDTGsA?...
_software: furnace-tracker [GBA MinMod]
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/cstmshop/
_license: public-domain / cc0
#gba #videogamemusic #opensource
youtu.be/BwokJZDTGsA?...
_software: furnace-tracker [GBA MinMod]
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/cstmshop/
_license: public-domain / cc0
#gba #videogamemusic #opensource
CSTMSHOP
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
💿 CSTMSHOP
youtu.be/BwokJZDTGsA?...
_software: furnace-tracker [GBA MinMod]
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/cstmshop/
_license: public-domain / cc0
#gba #videogamemusic #opensource
youtu.be/BwokJZDTGsA?...
_software: furnace-tracker [GBA MinMod]
_download + project: johnoestmannmusic.com/cstmshop/
_license: public-domain / cc0
#gba #videogamemusic #opensource
🎵 Megasun Horizon
youtu.be/4AQ0OZg8F3E?...
New album is all about Databending!
_software: Audacity, Gimp
_download: johnoestmannmusic.com/megasun-hori...
_license: CC0 / Public Domain
#glitch #ambient #electronicmusic
youtu.be/4AQ0OZg8F3E?...
New album is all about Databending!
_software: Audacity, Gimp
_download: johnoestmannmusic.com/megasun-hori...
_license: CC0 / Public Domain
#glitch #ambient #electronicmusic
Megasun Horizon
YouTube video by John Oestmann Music
youtu.be
October 25, 2025 at 4:36 AM
🎵 Megasun Horizon
youtu.be/4AQ0OZg8F3E?...
New album is all about Databending!
_software: Audacity, Gimp
_download: johnoestmannmusic.com/megasun-hori...
_license: CC0 / Public Domain
#glitch #ambient #electronicmusic
youtu.be/4AQ0OZg8F3E?...
New album is all about Databending!
_software: Audacity, Gimp
_download: johnoestmannmusic.com/megasun-hori...
_license: CC0 / Public Domain
#glitch #ambient #electronicmusic
It may be unconventional, but this short album is probably the truest expression of myself so far. It means a lot to me, and I hope you can find a part or few to connect with. Thank you :)
johnoestmannmusic.bandcamp.com/album/a-new-...
#electronicmusic #experimental #opensource
johnoestmannmusic.bandcamp.com/album/a-new-...
#electronicmusic #experimental #opensource
a_new_day_in_the_workshop [ Vol II ], by John Oestmann
11 track album
johnoestmannmusic.bandcamp.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM
It may be unconventional, but this short album is probably the truest expression of myself so far. It means a lot to me, and I hope you can find a part or few to connect with. Thank you :)
johnoestmannmusic.bandcamp.com/album/a-new-...
#electronicmusic #experimental #opensource
johnoestmannmusic.bandcamp.com/album/a-new-...
#electronicmusic #experimental #opensource