

SONIC TALK Podcasts
Sonicstate.com
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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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

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 14min
midierror meets... JOMOX - 30 Years of Iconic Techno Machines
In this episode, we speak to Jürgen Michaelis of JOMOX; the creator of some of the most essential and iconic techno machines over the last 3 decades, including the MBase, XBase, AlphaBase, Moonwind, M.Brane, Sunsyn, T-Resonator, and Resonator Neuronium (the latter is a neural network synth). We speak with Jurgen about how he got started, modding TR-909s and other gear, and discuss the polyphonic harmonic distortion he built into a guitar in 1988.
Jurgen single handedly runs JOMOX - designing the internal PCBs and electronic circuits, as well as creating their incredible casings, forming the UI/UX and much more - certainly a man of many talents! Users of his equipment include Prince, Trent Reznor, Depeche Mode, Aphex Twin and anyone you’d care to mention in electronic music. We also discuss some of his art projects and installations as well as the benefits of meditation, and what else he’s working on.
https://www.jomox.de/
Recommended Episode: Andrew Huang - midierror meets Series 1, Episode 24
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

Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 1min
SonicTALK 862 - FOURM, Future Retro, Coldwar Synths
Guests
Matt Thomas - Coldwar Synths Studio
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Joshua Watson - Future Retro
YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=TJVtboaNttk
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.
00:00:07 SHOW START
00:01:46 AD:Patreon
00:05:41 Win UVI Sonic Bundle
00:10:09 Cold War Synths
00:15:09 Future Retro 777 Reissue
00:18:55 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:26:13 Teenage Engineering Riddim Supertone
00:34:07 Sequential Fourm
00:44:45 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:46:51 DEPECHE MODE: M

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 3min
SonicTALK 861 - Tonverk, Roland Flute, AI Synth Patching
Guests
Rich Hilton - Producer, keyboards for Chic
Steve Hillier - producer, songwriter, educator
Robbie Puricelli Pro Synth Network
SonicTALK 861 on YouTube: [https://youtube.com/live/qzGf5iVJSRs]
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
00:01:30 Win UVI Sonic Bundle
00:02:13 AD:Patreon
00:13:41 Roland Flute Controller
00:25:11 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:26:55 Elektron Tonverk
00:34:10 Tiny Vinyl is a thing
00:42:53 Castle Studios For Sale
00:48:35 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:50:48 MCP To MIDI With AI
23:48:04 Roland Flute Controller

Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 6min
SonicTALK 860 -MOTU 848, Zoom L6 Max, Terrain Synth
Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
YouTube Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdhducw9PKg
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.
00:00:00 SHOW START
00:02:08 AD:Patreon
00:12:52 New MOTU 848
00:23:06 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:24:54 Conductive Labs Terrain
00:38:00 iPhone 17 Can Disable PWM
00:38:50 Noise Engineering Digitwolis
00:49:29 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:50:39 Zoom L6 Max

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 12min
SonicTALK 859 - Live & Bitwig Betas, Baby Audio Tekno
Guests
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Audio Developer
Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular
Video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PN1WefPcHc
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.
00:00:06 SHOW START
00:01:36 AD:Patreon
00:07:38 Baby Audio Tekno
00:17:56 AD:iZotope Ozone12
00:29:13 Bitwig 6 beta too
00:37:11 Reverb Made From Ants
00:46:24 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:47:42 Boss PX-1 Pedal Plug-outs
00:57:04 5 Lessons in Live Mixing
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Twitch, Facebook Live as well as at Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in.

Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 19min
midierror meets... Spirit of Gravity - 25 Years of Experimental Live Music
In this episode, we hear from Geoff Reader aka DJ Cheesemaster from Brighton’s longest running live experimental music night; Spirit of Gravity.
For the last 25 YEARS, the collective have hosted a monthly music event with 3 acts per night, with a focus on bringing experimental music and sound performances to the fore. While live outsider art and experimental sound generation are welcomed they have some illustrious alumni, including Shitmat, Metronomy, Tim Exile, Scanner, Toshimaru Nakamura, Monty Oxymoron, Asmus Tietchens, David Thomas, Eugene Chadbourne, and many more.
The night is a perennial fixture in Brighton’s music scene - an enduring event at a time when live music is sadly struggling. We hear from the compare and collective member, Geoff who is known for donning a ginger wig and hosting the events as only he knows how. We also discuss SoG gives people from any walk of life a stage to perform and express their sound art, music projects, and stories - with some incredibly experimental, and sometimes challenging shows.
https://spiritofgravity.com/
https://spiritofgravity.bandcamp.com/
Submit your music to play Spirit of Gravity here: https://forms.gle/BhRPAiiRYU1Y9srS8
‘A Poem in Six Parts’ by Nick Rilke read by Sasha Goguel https://www.sashavoicemale.com/
Recommended Episode: Sound Art Hannah - Hannah Kemp Welch - midierror meets Episode 15
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

Aug 28, 2025 • 59min
Podcast: SonicTALK 858 - Faircamp, Maschine 3, Twinkle, Chase Bliss Lost and Found
Guests
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate (including the new Venus Theory designed Sample Instruments)
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 FXEQ - 5 powerful creative effects. 1 innovative EQ workflow. Easily add drive, dimension, and texture to your tracks. No more complex routing, buses, and sends – simplify your effects chain with the equivalent of 10 separate plugins in 1. Say hello to brilliant sound without the struggle.
00:00:00 Start
00:01:15 AD:Patreon
00:13:05 Faircamp
00:20:42 AD:iZotope FXEQ
00:22:01 NI Maschine 3 for Standalone
00:30:41 Twinkle Embellishments
00:35:55 Waveboy
00:40:24 AD: NI Modular Icons
00:41:46 New Chase Bliss Lost + Found
00:50:26 Jumperless V5

Aug 20, 2025 • 60min
SonicTALK Special: Venus Theory
*Guests
Venus Theory - composer, sound designer and video maker
Video version:
[YouTube Video] (https://youtu.be/oEpCCe0AbTE)
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: **Patreon.com/sonicstate (**including the new Venus Theory designed Sample Instruments)
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 FXEQ - 5 powerful creative effects. 1 innovative EQ workflow. Easily add drive, dimension, and texture to your tracks. No more complex routing, buses, and sends – simplify your effects chain with the equivalent of 10 separate plugins in 1. Say hello to brilliant sound without the struggle.

Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 12min
Podcast: SonicTALK - Benn Jordan And Tim Exile
Guests
Benn Jordan - musician, video maker, audio researcher, data scientist
Tim Exile - musician, performer, software developer
YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEgf43jEHbc
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
iZotope FXEQ - 5 powerful creative effects. 1 innovative EQ workflow. Easily add drive, dimension, and texture to your tracks. No more complex routing, buses, and sends – simplify your effects chain with the equivalent of 10 separate plugins in 1. Say hello to brilliant sound without the struggle.
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00:00:01 SHOW START
00:01:16 AD:Patreon
00:04:27 Benn Saved a PNG To A Bird
00:27:53 AD:iZotope FXEQ
00:29:29 Tim Exiles Untitled Plug-in
00:39:49 Tape Bowing Ensemble
00:51:10 AD: Komplete 15
00:55:37 Dont Go Clubbing In East Berlin
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Twitch, Facebook Live as well as at Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in.
Preshow available on Twitch.
You can also download the audio version from RSS FEED