hanging out with audiophiles

Kazim Rashid, an artist and creative director based in Berlin and London, discusses the intricate balance between creativity and commerce in the music industry. He shares insights on the challenges artists face in gaining recognition and support, especially amidst the streaming revolution. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration and adaptability in navigating the evolving landscape. They also explore the emotional impact of social media on artists and emphasize the need for meaningful connections between performers and their audiences.

Andy Falconer, a member of The Orb, talks about their ambient album 'SETI' with Alex Paterson. They discuss the creation of cold yet welcoming soundscapes, blending old world samples with acoustic instruments. The podcast dives into mishaps in recording studios, the evolution of music technology, and influences like ketamine on creativity.

Renowned musician and producer Matthew Herbert discusses creating 1000 pieces of music annually, his unique organ filled with pigs blood, and collaborating on memorable music projects. The podcast explores his innovative sound recording techniques, using unconventional instruments like horse skeletons, and the challenges of balancing artistry with practicality in music production.

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