Wout de Kruif is a Dutch sound engineer, music producer and founder of Dutch Tape Transfers where he specializes in digitizing and preserving old master tapes, particularly from bands from the 1970s to the 1990s. In doing so, he has contributed to the preservation of musical heritage, including work from bands like Ten Sharp, Focus, and Golden Earring. His work extends further into remastering and producing various music projects, making him a versatile figure in the Dutch music scene.