Jason Lim, Founder of Instruo, discusses building a successful company in the eurorack world. They explore team dynamics, collaboration, and the nature of design. The episode also touches on the music of the mushroom, parental support, and a journey from guitar to electronic music production.

Im joined by Matthew Allum (ALM/Busy Circuits) as we discuss the origins of one of the best loved and most popular eurorack modules of all time Pam’s New Workout (and subsequent PRO form) How does a person go from having a thought of an afternoon to running one of the worlds most beloved modular synth companies? All shall be revealed! For those sensitive to talk of whittling, I must warn you there is mention of carpentry but it’s short lived and most of the chips we linger on are of the silicon and not wooden variety. This is part of a 2 episode pre super booth special and I’ll be popping a few bit up on the patreon using an ALM based system to rinse it a little 🙂 Who’s coming to the booth!?!?! This episode is sponsored by the tremendous fabfilter They are celebrating 20 years in the game with a HUGE SALE yes you can get 30% off Fabfilter plugins until May 1st !!! Act now as these are some of the very best plugins on the planet. Here’s the link. Click on y’all https://www.fabfilter.com/shop

Interview with Robert Henke, co-developer of Ableton Live, exploring his real artist focus on current obsessions like working with the commodore PET platform, dislike of machine reverb, love for PPG wave and Synclavier, and his unique sound and light shows. Discusses collaborative record creation, Berlin excitement, sound generation techniques, childhood dreams of art and engineering, Sicavio synthesizer, vintage samplers, and the evolution of a musical friendship leading to software development. Delves into AI programming challenges, role in music creation, transitioning to art installations, and reflections on travel and art.

Jesse Harris, accomplished songwriter with songs sung by artists like Norah Jones & Willie Nelson, talks about songwriting wisdom, collaborations, and his mild-mannered nature in a reflective interview. They discuss Nashville life, Haitian music, musical obsessions, minimalism in music production, imperfections in mixing, the creative process, and the importance of support in sustaining creativity.

Discover the fascinating journey of studio designer Jim Keller and his expertise in creating studio spaces for renowned artists. From optimizing sound quality in recording rooms to the evolution of creative studios, explore the importance of room acoustics, speaker positioning, and innovative acoustic designs for a better sound experience.

The podcast delves into Medasin's philosophical side, his sample packs, and the deep hues of his music. They discuss balancing creativity and social media distractions, exploring perception and mind power, and navigating the electronic music scene. The conversation also touches on music production software, DIY music production, and the importance of harmony and rhythm in music creation.

If you want to directly help support me in the pod work please consider joining my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/HOWA All sounds from this episode will go to those on the upper tier ! There’s over 4GB of audio from the experiments I did with the Oxi one using a custom tape machine, wild analog gear and generally odd stuff to yield those good samples. ok, let's get on with the show! Kid Koala is not like the others. I mean who else gets the idea to do a scratch routine with moon river? Who thinks (and pulls off) a show where everyone has their own turntable in the audience to interact with a performance? He's the creator of wonderful graphic novels Nufonia Must Fall and Space Cadet He’s opened for Radiohead He’s worked on movies like The Great Gatsby, Baby Driver and Scott Pilgrim vs the world Creativity to the max. Joy to the max. It really is a treat to have him on the show. I’ve always been a big fan and Eric really couldnt be any more humble and wonderful ! ___ in the show the MUSIC is back ! Yes for this episode, the musical connections come from the rather brilliant mind of bossada I got the cassette of this btw and it’s a thing of beauty. This is great work. Let’s support the good art x LINK LINK LINK https://bossada.bandcamp.com/album/cantina-days Kind show sponsorship comes from oxi instruments makers of the excellent oxi one sequencer Here’s a link to it https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-one/ if you want to buy one with a HOWA affiliate link together with perfect circuit go here :) there's a little video about the oxi as omnichord here 

DJ Shadow, a legend in the music industry, discusses the importance of vibe in music, explores Olivier Messian's work for Onsmartino and the Troughtonium, reflects on the relationship between music popularity and value, and talks about making music with sampled material and the MPC. They also discuss the importance of physical records in the digital age, preserving the integrity of a podcast conversation, nostalgia and changing times, and express gratitude towards DJ Shadow and the listeners as the last episode of the year.

In this podcast, the host catches up with Clark, a talented artist, and producer. They discuss a range of topics including their experiences as label mates, the process of creating spatiality in sound, challenges with studio design, and the pursuit of new equipment. They also explore topics like recording and mixing music, finding comfort on stage, time management, vocal recording tricks, and the subjectivity of music mixing. The conversation is personal and touches on self-doubt, creativity, and the importance of staying humble.

Guest Jimmy Douglas, known for his work with Donny Hathaway and collaborations with artists like Aretha, Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, and Timbaland, joins the show. Topics discussed include using the Pan Man plugin for creative sound effects, reflecting on album validation and pride, the pioneering spirit of Jimmy Douglas, exploring different rooms in the studio, the impact of the Inferno keyboard in the music industry, healing power of music, challenges of releasing music in the digital age, managing stress and recovery, boundaries and personal agency, sampling music and working on an album, mixing 'Small Talk' and appreciation for Larry Graham, and perspectives on mixing in atmos.