

SONIC TALK - Inside Music Technology
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 26, 2023 • 1h 14min
Sonic TALK 776 - AudioFuse 16rig, Bandcamp, LANDR Mastering
Guests
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robbie Puricelli Pro Synth Network
Show on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/9HTnES4-bXI
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 11 - Craft the perfect listening experience with the ultimate collection of mastering tools. Whether you're putting the finishing touches on the next chart-topping hit or producing your first song, Ozone 11 delivers cutting-edge processing and AI-powered workflows. Effortlessly make your tracks release-ready and unlock the full potential of your productions. Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
For more than 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the heart of musical innovation.
Native Instruments hardware, software, and digital services provide fully-integrated solutions for musicians, producers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:03 SHOW START
00:01:38 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:11:37 Coming up
00:12:27 Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig
00:27:45 AD: N.I. Kontrol S Series
00:30:18 Bandcamp Latest After Sell Off
00:43:38 AD: iZotope Ozone 11
00:45:01 LANDR AI Mastering
01:03:22 Halloween Spooky Sounds
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, 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

Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 16min
Sonic TALK 775 - Arturia EFX Motion, GForce OBX, Pigtronix Cosmosis, Bitwig 5.1
Guests
Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Ty Unwin- media composer, producer, orchestrator
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UBP4zpFkd4
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 11 - Craft the perfect listening experience with the ultimate collection of mastering tools. Whether you're putting the finishing touches on the next chart-topping hit or producing your first song, Ozone 11 delivers cutting-edge processing and AI-powered workflows. Effortlessly make your tracks release-ready and unlock the full potential of your productions. Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
For more than 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the heart of musical innovation.
Native Instruments hardware, software, and digital services provide fully-integrated solutions for musicians, producers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:10 SHOW START
00:01:15 SHOW START (again!)
00:02:32 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:04:15 Coming up
00:17:12 AD: iZotope Ozone 11
00:17:57 Arturia EFX Motions
00:30:27 GForce Official OB-X Plugin
00:42:53 AD: N.I. Kontrol S Series
00:44:16 Bitwig 5.1 Released
01:02:58 Pigtronix Cosmosis
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, 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

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 13min
Sonic TALK - 774 - Synthfest UK, Maximus, 1010 Tangerine, Akai APC64
Guests
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
Robbie Puricelli Pro Synth Network
Youtube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkcAyMowOVI
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
For more than 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the heart of musical innovation.
Native Instruments hardware, software, and digital services provide fully-integrated solutions for musicians, producers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 11 - Craft the perfect listening experience with the ultimate collection of mastering tools. Whether you're putting the finishing touches on the next chart-topping hit or producing your first song, Ozone 11 delivers cutting-edge processing and AI-powered workflows. Effortlessly make your tracks release-ready and unlock the full potential of your productions. Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
00:00:17 SHOW START
00:01:19 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:03:19 SYNTHFEST UK
00:21:24 AD: N.I. Kontrol S Series
00:23:06 Analogue Solutions Maixmus
00:29:56 Akai APC64
00:40:35 AD: iZotope Ozone 11
00:43:16 1010Music Tangerine
00:57:30 nickhowesuk asks via - [twitch] - QQ for this week. Given Ben Jordan Jorb and others now seem to be on the warpath against Behringer do the panel feel like it's time to just all just enjoy what kit we have/own/want to use and not spend an eternity bun fighting about music technology as most of us don't care if you have a room full of CS80s or Jupiter 8's what we care about is making music and enjoying our hobby/profession
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, 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

Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 12min
Sonic TALK 773 - Moog, GAIA2, Machina Bristronica
Guests
Divkid - modular specialist
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
For the Video version: https://youtube.com/live/Y933Owy1tHw
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
UVI - SYNTHESIZER TOUR DE FORCE
The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more
check it out at Http://bit.ly/uvisynth4
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 11 - Craft the perfect listening experience with the ultimate collection of mastering tools. Whether you're putting the finishing touches on the next chart-topping hit or producing your first song, Ozone 11 delivers cutting-edge processing and AI-powered workflows. Effortlessly make your tracks release-ready and unlock the full potential of your productions. Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, 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

Sep 21, 2023 • 58min
Sonic TALK 772 - Modal, Montage M, Maximus
Guests
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMOg57alEJE
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 11 - Craft the perfect listening experience with the ultimate collection of mastering tools. Whether you're putting the finishing touches on the next chart-topping hit or producing your first song, Ozone 11 delivers cutting-edge processing and AI-powered workflows. Effortlessly make your tracks release-ready and unlock the full potential of your productions. Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
SYNTHESIZER TOUR DE FORCE
The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more
check it out at Http://bit.ly/uvisynth3
00:21:37 SHOW START
00:23:23 AD: Patreon
00:33:44 New Montage M
00:45:51 AD: UVI Synth Anthology 4
00:47:26 Modal Electronics -Whats Up?
00:53:48 Analogue Solutions Maximus and Ample
00:54:13 Analogue Solutions Maximus and Ample
01:01:51 AD: iZotope Ozone 11
01:03:12 Keep Writing Those Songs.. Katy Perry sells for $225m
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, 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

Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 13min
Sonic TALK 771 - Look Mum No Computer - Soma Flux, Guitar Rig 7 Pro
Guests
Sam- Look Mum No Computer - Youtuber, inventor and tinkerer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Video version on Patreon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7ACP5Opyc
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 11 - Craft the perfect listening experience with the ultimate collection of mastering tools. Whether you're putting the finishing touches on the next chart-topping hit or producing your first song, Ozone 11 delivers cutting-edge processing and AI-powered workflows. Effortlessly make your tracks release-ready and unlock the full potential of your productions. Dont forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
UVI Synth Anthology 4
The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more
check it out at Http://bit.ly/uvisynth3
23:59:46 SHOW START
00:17:42 mrgum6y asks mrgum6y via - [youtube] - QQ Please ask Sam how did he learn his basic electronics.
00:21:44 AD: iZotope Ozone 11
00:24:09 Soma Labs Flux
00:33:34 4ms Meta VCV Rack Host
00:44:47 AD: UVI Synth Anthology 4
00:45:57 Guitar Rig Pro 7 is out
00:55:14 iConnectivity PlayAUDIO1U
01:01:36 nickhowesuk asks via - [twitch] - QQ for Sam... When you visited the Synth museum what one synth turned you into a dribbling heap of boyhood excitement?
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, 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

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
Sonic TALK 770 -Volca Sample, UVI Synth Anthology 4, Shaperbox 3
Guests
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Youtube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spK39wraI6E
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
SYNTHESIZER TOUR DE FORCE
The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more
check it out at Http://bit.ly/uvisynth3
iZotope has a ton of excellent tutorials on mixing mastering and more. You can check them out for free over at their Youtube Channel. We are also offering an exclusive 10% discount code on any of their plug-ins. Use the code SONIC10 at checkout: iZotope.com/sonictalk
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:02:40 AD: Join Our Patreon
00:04:14 EMOM Dates
00:12:39 Granularize Volca Sample
00:23:06 AD: iZotope Music Essentials
00:24:12 Yoad picked: Shaperbox 3
00:31:24 Great Matriarch Patch
00:44:18 AD: UVI Synth Anthology 4
00:45:22 UVI Synth Anthology 4
00:53:58 EMOM Dates
00:55:08 nickhowesuk asks via - [twitch] - QQ anyone else notice that almost everyone at Reading Festival had the same live rig? Moog..Nord .. Roland .. is the live kB market dominated by these three ?
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, 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

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 36min
Sonic TALK 769 - Mylar Melodies, DIvkid and Jamie Lidell
Guests
Divkid - modular specialist
Mylar Melodies - youtuber
Jamie Lidell - artist, producer and podcaster
Youtube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ua-gMTOrU
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Discover The Effects Bundle by UVI, a value-packed collection including UVIs entire effects line; Shade, Plate, Sparkverb, Dual Delay X, Relayer, Rotary, Phasor, Thorus, Drum Replacer, and the all-new Opal - a modern emulation of the iconic optical compressor, including stunningly accurate models of 7 different units.
UVI effects are crafted to the highest standards, delivering versatile, high-quality sound shaping tools powered by advanced DSP.
Introductory offer currently available, learn more at UVI.net
Save €100 with the code SONIC-TEB - valid till Sept 1st 2023
iZotope has a ton of excellent tutorials on mixing mastering and more. You can check them out for free over at their Youtube Channel. We are also offering an exclusive 10% discount code on any of their plug-ins. Use the code SONIC10 at checkout: iZotope.com/sonictalk
00:00:12 SHOW START
00:01:26 Coming up and intros
00:01:33 AD: Patreon
00:26:18 AD: iZotope Music Essentials
00:26:16 Baby Audio + Huang Transit
00:41:27 Two handed Tape Scratcher From Jeremy Bell
00:51:59 AD: UVI FX Bundle
00:53:48 New NI DJ Hardware
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, 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

Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 7min
Sonic TALK 768 -Clarity EMMY, Acid V, Intellijel Sealegs
Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Video versio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqVl0waKalU
For more content check out our Patreon at patreon.com/sonicstate
Discover The Effects Bundle by UVI, a value-packed collection including UVIs entire effects line; Shade, Plate, Sparkverb, Dual Delay X, Relayer, Rotary, Phasor, Thorus, Drum Replacer, and the all-new Opal - a modern emulation of the iconic optical compressor, including stunningly accurate models of 7 different units.
UVI effects are crafted to the highest standards, delivering versatile, high-quality sound shaping tools powered by advanced DSP.
Introductory offer currently available, learn more at UVI.net
Save €100 with the code SONIC-TEB - valid till Sept 1st 2023
iZotope has a ton of excellent tutorials on mixing mastering and more. You can check them out for free over at their Youtube Channel. We are also offering an exclusive 10% discount code on any of their plug-ins. Use the code SONIC10 at checkout: iZotope.com/sonictalk
00:01:50 AD: Patreon
00:01:57 EMOM Dates
00:15:38 ControlHub Tracer
00:31:06 AD: iZotope Music Essentials
00:32:28 Waves Clarity VX won an EMMY
00:45:50 AD: UVI FX Bundle
00:47:28 Arturia's ACID V
00:56:03 Intellijel Sealegs
01:09:33 EMOM Dates
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, 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

Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 14min
Sonic TALK767 - AVID Sale,Soundproof Moth, Stylophone Beat
Guests
Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robbie Puricelli Pro Synth Network
Youtube video version: https://youtube.com/live/t5rDw4Vevlw
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Discover The Effects Bundle by UVI, a value-packed collection including UVIs entire effects line; Shade, Plate, Sparkverb, Dual Delay X, Relayer, Rotary, Phasor, Thorus, Drum Replacer, and the all-new Opal - a modern emulation of the iconic optical compressor, including stunningly accurate models of 7 different units.
UVI effects are crafted to the highest standards, delivering versatile, high-quality sound shaping tools powered by advanced DSP.
Introductory offer currently available, learn more at UVI.net
iZotope has a ton of excellent tutorials on mixing mastering and more. You can check them out for free over at their Youtube Channel. We are also offering an exclusive 10% discount code on any of their plug-ins including bundles and sale items. Use the code SONIC10 at checkout: iZotope.com/sonictalk
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:01:29 AD: Patreon
00:03:52 EMOM Dates
00:12:02 Moth Inspired Sound Proofing
00:20:26 AD: UVI FX Bundle
00:22:18 Q Button Press:
00:23:08 AVID Sold for $1.4bn
00:38:05 AD: iZotope Music Essentials
00:38:51 Q Button Press:
00:39:55 Stylophone Beat
00:45:44 Sonic Ware Liven Lofi-6
00:56:55 nickhowesuk asks via - [twitch] - QQ Comments recently online seemed to think that some influencers were not realistically reviewing products (either being snide about some manufacturers or too positive on some) This has been a long time criticism of magazines with advertisement bias. What's the panel's thoughts?
Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Facebook Live as well as at Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in.
Preshow available on Twitch.
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