Johan Vandermaelen (1962) is a composer, improviser, maker of instruments and installations.

Meeting Hugh Davies in the late 70's triggered the interest for making electro-acoustic instruments.

He attended the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp where he studied electronic music under Joris De Laet. As an improviser you could find him in several groups and combinations. Furthermore he composed music / sound design for films (several for Magnum Photo Agency) and played music by and worked with e.g. Alvin Lucier, George Crumb, Phill Niblock.