Zak Khutoretsky, known professionally as DVS1, is a Minneapolis-based DJ, producer, and curator revered for his uncompromising approach to techno. Emerging from the Midwest’s underground rave scene in the 1990s, he built a reputation for powerful, emotionally charged sets that balance precision and spontaneity. As the founder of HUSH and Mistress Recordings, DVS1 champions vinyl culture and community-driven ethics. His performances at iconic venues and festivals worldwide solidify his standing as one of techno’s most respected and boundary-pushing artists.