hanging out with audiophiles

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.

Brian and Josh from the band Animal Collective talk about minidisk, analog joys, hurdy gurdy, and tinned fish. They discuss their experiences on a European tour with Elton John, their inspirations in working with tape and synthesizers, and the recording process of capturing live band energy. They also delve into their favorite and least favorite studio experiences, quirky interests like tinned fish and climbing, the importance of meals in music, and navigating the music industry.

James Ford, one of the most badass producers in the business, talks about his low key English badassness. He shares his experiences working with Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Foals, Gorillaz, and Kylie Minogue. The podcast also discusses the benefits of using Sound Toys, the qualities of Stasia microphones, setting up a studio space, and the joy of walking in the city. They explore different avenues of music production and reflect on pessimism, optimism, and finding joy in life.

Jon Hopkins, a musician with an ear for detail and skill as a pianist and producer, discusses his classical background, the rise of psychedelic therapy, and the challenges of being a musician in the current era. Other topics include modulation and reverb in music production, analog effects, the relationship between boredom and creativity, LA's impact on their creativity, scoring music for films, Ableton software, fascination with synthesizers, and incorporating tape into music.

Brilliant guest Benn Jordan explores topics such as enhancing low mids and lows with effects, the versatility of the Capitator in audio mixing, confronting personal challenges, creating music and cultivating open-mindedness, optimizing grocery shopping with algorithms, challenges faced by artists in the music streaming industry, and the potential of algorithm adjustment for discovering new music.