SONIC TALK Podcasts

Join Gaz Williams, a producer and bass player, along with modular specialist Divkid and music tech enthusiast Robin Vincent, as they dive into the highlights from Superbooth. They share fascinating insights on innovative synthesizers and audio equipment that caught their eye, including a unique keyboard and lightweight devices. The trio discusses the joy of reconnecting with industry peers, navigating the excitement of music festivals, and the evolution of sampling technology. Tune in for a vibrant exploration of the music tech landscape!

Guests Eric Drass AKA Shardcore - shardcore.org For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate YouTube Elevate every scene, song, and sound with Equinox, a premium reverb plugin for post and music production. Transport, transcend, and transform with a spectrum of sonic possibilities, comprehensive controls, and lightning-fast workflows.   Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version.     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 

Guests Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Aneek Thapar - part of Void & Vista, producer and mix engineer Video Version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdKdI_A4Ubk For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Elevate every scene, song, and sound with Equinox, a premium reverb plugin for post and music production. Transport, transcend, and transform with a spectrum of sonic possibilities, comprehensive controls, and lightning-fast workflows.   Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version. 00:00:07 SHOW START 00:02:00 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:17:07 AD: iZotope Equinox 00:18:39 Void & Vista Frames 00:26:58 Superbooth Stuff 00:36:38 AD: Komplete 15 00:37:37 Arturia V Collection 11 00:50:56 Splice Acquires Spitfire   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 

Welcome to the next episode of the midierror meets... interview series speaking to all kinds of people working in music and sound.  In this episode, we're speaking to ROEL FUNCKEN, an IDM and Ambient artist who has been on line-ups with Aphex Twin. Autechre and many other influential acts.  Roel studied sonology for 6 years, and formed a duo with his brother Don called Funckarma, and started releasing solo material in 2010.    We discuss his approach to processing audio in ProTools and Ableton Live, studying Sonology and his incredible paintings. His latest album 'Data Curation 2' and many other releases are available on his Bandcamp store now, with a monthly subscription for exclusive access to new material, listening parties and more. Roel has a new collaborative release coming in May with EXM. https://roelfuncken.bandcamp.com/music https://soundcloud.com/roelfuncken https://roelfunckenpaintings.com/ This is series 2, episode 1 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.  Recommended Episode: midierror meets... Norman Cook / Fatboy Slim [EP38]

Benn Jordan, a musician and researcher known for his insights on AI in music, joins producer Gaz Williams and media composer Ty Unwin. They explore the complexities of sound layering and the evolving role of AI in creativity. The revival of classic rack synthesizers gets a nostalgic nod, alongside a discussion on how tariffs are affecting the music tech industry. They also critique industry dynamics and emphasize the importance of community in music-making, blending stories of innovation with reflections on nostalgic devices.

Guests Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Robbie Puricelli Pro Synth Network YouTube Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJf7aoG9dY For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate     iZotope Cascadia -Discover intelligent delay without distraction. Reinforce your rhythms and create deep echoes, tight slapbacks, and creative textures – all while keeping instruments and vocals focused in the mix with easy, adaptive unmasking.     Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version.   00:00:11 SHOW START 00:01:45 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:02:48 Tubbutec Win $2k Modular 00:10:19 Aphex Twin's GX1 00:20:49 AD: Komplete 15 00:21:54 Benn Jordan Poison Pill Audio 00:37:54 Keybird L1 World's smallest acoustic piano 00:46:26 AD: iZotope Cascadia 00:47:46 Intellijel Multi-Grain 00:57:49 OK Go latest Video LOVE 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 

Guests Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate YouTube video version: www.youtube.com/embed/7oQq5-X6zBU iZotope Cascadia -Discover intelligent delay without distraction. Reinforce your rhythms and create deep echoes, tight slapbacks, and creative textures – all while keeping instruments and vocals focused in the mix with easy, adaptive unmasking.     Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version.   00:00:09 SHOW START 00:02:12 Tubbutec Competition - Win Modular Hardware 00:02:55 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:12:19 Warthog Modular With Recall 00:26:31 AD: iZotope Cascadia 00:27:39 MPE OR Not To MPE 00:36:15 Synclaiver ORK II 00:42:49 Clank Uranograph Prototype 00:51:26 AD: Komplete 15 00:52:31 Baby Audio Smooth Operator Pro 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 

Guests Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist Steve Hillier - producer, songwriter, educator Aneek Thapar - Music, Mixing and Mastering and Void & Vista YouTube video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRiB6xjjeAw For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate iZotope Cascadia -Discover intelligent delay without distraction. Reinforce your rhythms and create deep echoes, tight slapbacks, and creative textures – all while keeping instruments and vocals focused in the mix with easy, adaptive unmasking.     Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version. 00:00:08 SHOW START 00:01:29 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:02:17 Coming Up Take our Survey and get a Free Muse/Super8/Mask1 Sample set 00:12:38 April Fools - Any good ones? 00:18:18 AD: Komplete 15 00:19:20 Ace Studio Vocals AI generated 00:37:04 AD: iZotope Cascadia 00:38:12 Least Sterile Digital Synth 00:50:18 mrgum6y asks via - [youtube] - QQ As BAX files for bankruptcy and GAK is closed down - where are people going to buy gear? Is the golden age of cheap gear coming to an end? 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 

Martyn Ware, founder of Heaven 17 and The Human League, shares his vast experiences in music and technology. He discusses his journey into teaching sound and creativity, emphasizing mentorship's importance. Martyn explores the nostalgia of vintage instruments, his affordable music gear passions, and frustrations with the lack of innovation in virtual synthesizers. He highlights the transformative power of art in challenging environments and the evolution of immersive sound experiences through his company, Illustrious. A rich conversation about creativity, legacy, and the future of music!

Guests Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer Steve Hillier - producer, songwriter, educator Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer YouTube Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VH-pEavoqM More content on our Patreon - ad free and preshow, plus much more iZotope Cascadia -Discover intelligent delay without distraction. Reinforce your rhythms and create deep echoes, tight slapbacks, and creative textures – all while keeping instruments and vocals focused in the mix with easy, adaptive unmasking.   Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version. For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate 00:00:08 SHOW START 00:01:51 Coming Up Win Melodyne 5 worth $1300 in our Competition 00:01:42 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:12:25 JamCorder MIDI recorder 00:26:46 AD: iZotope Cascadia 00:28:25 Vox Humana - A new product type 00:39:42 Leaf Audio Geophone and other mics 00:48:59 AD: Kontakt 15 00:50:05 Apple Music for DJs 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