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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).
Episodes
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 12min
SonicTALK 878 - NAMM , Buchla & Friends, Native Instruments,
Guests
Yoad Nevo - Producer,song writer and software developer
Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist
Watch episode on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=EmrEnzgtVKg
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
SonicTALK Supported by
Baby Audio From classic analog synth tones with the vintage-inspired BA-1 to fresh concepts like Transit 2, Baby Audio’s catalog is all about adding unique character to your sound.
Sonic Talk listeners get 15% off any purchase using the code SONICTALK15 - including products already on sale.
Novation Launch Control XL3
Launch Control XL’s eight precision faders, 24 endless rotary encoders, and 16 assignable buttons give you tactile control over
all major DAWs, right out the box. And with intuitive custom mapping for all your plugins and hardware, Launch Control XL makes an ideal studio centrepiece.
SHOW START
00:03:26 AD:Patreon
00:09:59 WIN Novation LaunchKey 49
00:12:48 Polyend ENDLESS pedal
00:25:32 AD:Baby Audio Save 15%
00:26:46 That New Casio Sampler
00:32:23 Behringer Show JN-80
00:40:15 Soundtoys Spaceblender 2
00:44:58 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3
00:46:07 Native Instruments preliminary insolvency
00:54:56 BaF 26: Terraphones Nymira
00:59:58 AlphaTheta Chordcat
01:02:13 NAMM 26: Violet Audio dMIX128

Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 2min
SonicTALK 877 - Leviasynth
Guests
Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar
Rob Puricelli - Pro Synth Network and 90s synth specialist
Video version: https://youtube.com/watch?v=G0f2Ne7J1qk
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 Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.
Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions..
00:00:04 SHOW START
00:01:36 WIN Novation LaunchKey 49
00:02:23 AD:Patreon
00:13:35 ASM Leviasynth IS an 8 Oscillator Beast
00:27:01 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:29:03 Behringer FLOW 4 V - 10 Channel Recorder
00:38:20 Best Synthy B-Sides of the 1980’s
00:51:26 AD: Absynth 6
00:53:55 Tones on Tail - Shakes

Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 13min
SonicTALK 876 - MPC XL Leak, Fender Studio One
Guests
Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records
Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic
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 Absynth 6
The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.
Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions..
23:59:13 SHOW START
00:01:14 WIN Novation LaunchKey 49
00:02:11 MATTHS Black Noise Eclipse analog Stereo Osc
00:09:39 AD:Patreon
00:18:45 Akai MPC XL Leak
00:29:58 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:36:33 MTV Rewind
00:45:20 Fender Studio Pro Not Presonus any more
01:00:01 AD: Absynth 6
01:01:22 Apple Creative Apps Subs

Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 3min
SonicTALK 875 - 2026 Predictions, Fatboy Slim
Guests
Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist
Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular
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 Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.
Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions..
00:00:08 SHOW START
00:01:57 WIN SSL Alpha 8 ends Jan 9th ’26
00:02:58 AD:Patreon
00:13:20 Sampling Perfection with FatboySlim
00:23:32 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:28:07 Synth Southwest
00:32:22 Reason Studios Bought By LANDR
00:44:55 AD: Absynth 6
00:46:36 Emulate ALL the Sound Chips!
00:53:22 2026 Predictions/Trends

Dec 31, 2025 • 50min
SonicTALK- Steven Cowely Dua Lipa Playback Tech
Guests
Steven Cowley - Dua Lipa Tech, MD, Producer, Max4Live coder
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 Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.
Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions..

Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 14min
SonicTALK 873 - Pigments 7, Classic Patches, 2025 Picks
Guests
Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist
Robin Vincent - Journalist, reviewer and performer
Ty Unwin - Composer, producer and musical director
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 Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.
Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions..
00:00:08 SHOW START
00:02:04 Win Ableton Move
00:03:49 AD:Patreon
00:13:43 Pigments 7
00:25:24 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:27:09 Showsync VideoSync
00:35:49 Famous Synth Presets: Sounds that Made History
00:50:03 AD: Absynth 6
00:51:33 Gear of the Year?

Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 8min
SonicTALK 872 - Nadia Struiwigh
Guests
Nadia Struiwigh - Musician, Producer, educator
Matt Hodson - Performer, educator and artist
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 Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.
Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions..
00:00:12 SHOW START
00:01:48 Win Ableton Move
00:02:47 AD:Patreon
00:4:20 Nadia Chat
00:25:18 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:26:38 Pamela’s Disco does PRO-DJ LINK
00:34:17 Nadia at ADE
00:42:43 AD: NI Absynth
00:48:20 ginTronic transparentSea: multi-FX
00:56:48 The Best Synths for Techno 2025

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 36min
midierror meets Charlotte Hatherley - Composer, Singer & Guitarist
In this episode, we hear from Charlotte Hatherley who was projected onto the world stage with the band Ash at the age of 18 and toured with them for 8 years. Since then, she’s released 4 studio albums as well as numerous collaborations - as well as touring with Bat For Lashes, Bryan Ferry, KT Tunstell, Birdy and more. She was also in the Synth-Pop band NZCA Lines with Michael Lovett (Metronomy) and Sarah Jones (Harry Styles/Hot Chip).
Charlotte has worked on an extensive selection of soundtracks, most notably ‘The Last Man’ with Gavin Rothery in which she also starred, along with many other shows and performances. She’s shot music videos with Edgar Wright, Gavin Rothery and Joe Cornish - and is currently the Programme Leader at the ICMP, where she teaches the next generation of musicians and performers.
https://www.charlottehatherley.com/
Recommended Episode: David Viens of Plogue - midierror meets Series 1 Episode 28
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

Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 8min
SonicTALK 871 - Waldorf Protein and The Bells
Guests
Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic
Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records
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.
00:00:10 SHOW START
00:01:40 Win Ableton Move
00:03:04 AD:Patreon
00:15:42 New Waldorf Protein - 8 Voice Wavetable Poly
00:26:44 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:29:09 Fixing out of Tune Bells
00:37:56 Alma - Custom Kids Synth
00:46:14 Soundblaster is back baby
00:54:35 AD: NI Maschine 3
00:55:34 CME H12MIDI Pro

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:


