

SONIC TALK - Inside Music Technology
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Music Technology discussions - from the inside. With regular contributions from musicians, producers, software developers, journalists and other industry insiders. Sonicstate.com hosts are joined by others for the latest news and trends in technology that affects the creation and distribution of music - and a few tasty stories from the studio too. Video is streamed live every Wednesday on YouTube at 4pm UK time. More information (sonicstate.com/live).
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Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 3min
SonicTALK 870 - Astrolab 37, ASM Diosynth
Guests
Mylar Melodies - Musician and YouTuber
Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
SonicTALK Supported by
IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.
Native Instruments Maschine 3 Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way. Lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or your own sounds – solo or in a DAW.
Ready to take things up a gear? Get hands on with Maschine hardware.
00:00:12 SHOW START
00:03:47 AD:Patreon
00:18:26 ASM Diosynth Wind Synth Instrument
00:31:59 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:33:33 Arturia AstroLab 37 - Small But Still Powerful
00:44:01 AD: NI Maschine 3
00:44:58 Mylar Melodies Performance Case Breakdown
00:52:05 Mentha Works Monk Echo:

Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 5min
SonicTALK 869 - Valhalla Future Verb, Behr BQ-10, Make Noise Ultra-Wave
Guests
Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic
Yoad Nevo - Producer,song writer and software developer
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
SonicTALK Supported by
IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.
Native Instruments Maschine 3 Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way. Lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or your own sounds – solo or in a DAW.
Ready to take things up a gear? Get hands on with Maschine hardware.
00:00:11 SHOW START
00:01:42 Omnisphere 3 Competition
00:08:07 Black Friday Deals - Looking for anything?
00:17:03 Ableton Voice Control with Melosurf
00:28:43 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:30:22 Valahalla Future Verb
00:38:37 IK ReSing Voice Tool
00:47:02 AD: NI Maschine 3
00:48:27 Behringer BQ-10 SQ-10-a-like
00:55:42 Make Noise Multi-Wave

Nov 14, 2025 • 1h 57min
midierror meets... Robert Luis - Tru Thoughts Records
In this episode, we hear from Robert Luis - co-founder and A&R at Tru Thoughts Records. - running for 26 years and founded in Brighton alongside Paul Jonas in 1999. In that time they’ve put out over 260 records, signing the likes of Quantic, Bonobo, Flowdan, Hot 8 brass Band, Alice Russel, Moonchild, and many more, as well as being crowned Gilles Peterson ‘Label of The Year’ along the way.
We discuss how Rob A&Rs the label, how they’ve evolved since they started, how they make money from sync licenses, and how the minefield of clearing samples has worked (or not) over the years. Rob’s Unfold Radio show has been running for 2 decades, showcasing the finest talent on the label, as well as dropping some of his own VIP Dubplates - well worth a listen. Look out for the Tru Thought 2026 compilation album coming soon!
https://tru-thoughts.co.uk/
https://tru-thoughts.bandcamp.com/
https://www.robertluis.com/bio
Recommended Episode: James Wiltshire of The Freemasons and F9 Audio - midierror meets Series 1 Episode 50
BONUS: Get 15% off ANY device in midierror’s Max4Live store using the code MIDIERRORSONICSTATE15
This is series 2, episode 9 and there are 50 previous episodes available now featuring Fatboy Slim, CJ Bolland, Andrew Huang, Tim Exile, High Contrast, Mylar Melodies, Infected Mushroom, DJ Rap, John Grant and many more. Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
See the full list of episodes at: sonicstate.com/midierrormeets

Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 3min
SonicTALK 868 - Ragetable Synthesis, Cubase 15, Soma Warp
Guests
Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist
Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular
Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.
Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them.
Part of the Play Series:
Great-sounding presets and real-time control.
00:00:07 SHOW START
00:03:13 AD:Patreon
00:10:13 Win Omnisphere 3 Competition
00:11:41 A New Take On Wavetable Synthesis
00:23:46 WARP – SOMA LABORATORY
00:31:39 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:33:27 Animated Vinyl
00:38:49 EVIL PET ENDORPHIN.ES
00:47:03 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:49:36 Cubase 15

Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 5min
SonicTALK 867 - Riddim & Ting
Guests
Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist
Yoad Nevo - Producer,song writer and software developer
Matt Thomas - Musician and Cold War Synth Bunker owner
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.
Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them.
Part of the Play Series:
Great-sounding presets and real-time control.
00:00:07 SHOW START
00:02:43 AD:Patreon
00:03:30 General Chat
00:19:13 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:20:45 Riddim And Ting Dub Devices From Teenage Engineering
00:34:54 Arturia Keystep MK2
00:46:35 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:47:58 Whimsical Raps introduces Atrium

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 10min
SonicTALK 866 - The Zimmer Monster Synth
Guests
Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist
Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic
Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar
Tom Tebby - Superstar
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.
Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them.
Part of the Play Series:
Great-sounding presets and real-time control.
00:00:08 SHOW START
00:02:16 AD:Patreon
00:12:19 SynTesla Giorgio III
00:24:21 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:25:55 Under rated Drum Machines
00:36:01 GForce Software MAP
00:44:03 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:47:27 Krafwerk Vocoder Schneider Collection
00:58:16 Trevor Horn’s SSL

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 13min
midierror meets... Chris Spedding - Guitarist & Record Producer
In this episode, we speak with Chris Spedding - guitarist to the stars and member of eleven bands, as well as being an established solo artist. Chris has played guitar for a wealth of artists including Roxy Music, Brian Eno, Phil Spector, Elton John, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Roger Daultry, Paul McCartney, David Essex, Art Garfunkel, Tom Waits, Joan Armatrading, John Cale, Paulo Nutini, and many more.
Much of his work has been as a guitarist, but he also produced the first ever Sex Pistols Demo Tape, garnering huge media attention - as well as being part of bands like Nucleus, The Sharks, Battered Ornaments, Frank Ricotti Quartet, King Mob, Necessaries, Nucleus, Trigger, and more. His latest solo Album, ‘Joyland’ features Bryan Ferry and Johnny Marr as guests, amongst others. His career spans many decades, and we can only scratch the surface on his incredible career.
http://www.chrisspedding.com/
Recommended Episode: E.M.M.A. - midierror meets Series 1 Episode 37
BONUS: Get 15% off ANY device in midierror’s Max4Live store using the code MIDIERRORSONICSTATE15
This is series 2, episode 9 and there are 50 previous episodes available now featuring Fatboy Slim, CJ Bolland, Andrew Huang, Tim Exile, High Contrast, Mylar Melodies, Infected Mushroom, DJ Rap, John Grant and many more. Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
See the full list of episodes at: sonicstate.com/midierrormeets

Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 5min
SonicTALK 865 MODX M, MPK Mini IV, SuperKar+
Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bass player, music technologist
Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer, Nile Rodgers’ Studio guy, keyboards for Chic
Preshow and ad free on Patreon
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them.
Part of the Play Series:
Great-sounding presets and real-time control.
IZotope Ozone 12 - Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.
00:00:09 SHOW START
00:01:36 Rodec MX Modular
00:02:50 AD:Patreon
00:03:58 General live performance chat
00:16:45 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:17:58 Yamaha MODX M
00:33:16 Explaining the Neod
00:43:01 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:44:30 Akai Professional MPK Mini IV
00:54:22 Strymon SuperKar+

Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 1min
SonicTALK 864 - Cherry Audio Trident, Rush Tour, Neuzeit Instruments DROP, Tiny Synths
Guests
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them.
Part of the Play Series:
Great-sounding presets and real-time control.
IZotope Ozone 12 - Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.
00:00:03 SHOW START
00:02:12 AD:Patreon
00:12:49 Bristronica Vids
00:13:05 10000 Drum Machines
00:21:00 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:23:03 Rush to Tour again
00:35:42 Cherry Audio Trident MKIII
00:42:21 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:43:39 Teeny Tiny Miniature Synths
00:50:04 Neuzeit Instruments DROP

Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 18min
SonicTALK 863 - Bristronica, TR-1000, DMNO and More
Guests
Steve Davis - DJ, Modular Artist and former Snooker World Champ
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Divkid - modular specialist
YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRPVuBRozLg
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRPVuBRozLg
Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them.
Part of the Play Series:
Great-sounding presets and real-time control.
IZotope Ozone 12 - Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.
00:00:04 SHOW START
00:01:07 AD:Patreon
00:14:02 Roland TR-1000
00:27:27 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:28:46 MB Highlights
00:36:46 UDO Audio DMNO
00:45:49 Morphor Echon 6 - Polyphonic Analogue BBD Synth
00:57:28 AD: NI Modular Icons
01:03:08 Atov Fader Punk


