SONIC TALK Podcasts SonicTALK 834 - Classic Synth Riffs, Synth Manuals + AI, Historical Sampling
Feb 20, 2025
Paulee Bow, a Magical Synth Adventurer, and Richard Nicol, founder of Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers, dive into the world of vintage synths and iconic riffs. They share stories from their travels, emphasizing the thrill of music tech releases. The duo discusses how AI enhances creativity, balancing efficiency with privacy in music creation. They also touch on innovations in FM synthesis and the importance of preserving historical instruments, ensuring their unique sounds inspire future generations. It's a sonic journey through both the old and new!
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Common Synth Riffs
- People often play the same riffs when testing synthesizers in music stores.
- These include "Blade Runner" and "Tom Sawyer", similar to guitarists playing "Smoke on the Water".
Sound Design Focus
- Richard Nicol notes that people testing Pittsburgh Modular synths often explore sound design extremes.
- They experiment until the sound stops, rather than playing specific tunes.
Paulie's Go-To Riffs
- Paulie Bow often plays "On the Run" or "De Mussolini" on step sequencers.
- He played "Tom Sawyer" on a monophonic Casio patch in a video.
