
SONIC TALK Podcasts
Music Technology discussions - from the inside. With regular contributions from musicians, producers, software developers, journalists and other industry people. Sonicstate.com editor Nick Batt is 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 at 4pm UK time (sonicstate.com/live).
Latest episodes

Oct 24, 2024 • 58min
SonicTALK 821 - Snapdragon X, Atomia, Plugmon
Guests
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
Youtube video version: https://youtube.com/live/j9vD_eksVcY
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
iZotope Plasma - Give your tracks exactly what they need, exactly where and when they need it. Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma's groundbreaking Flux Saturation technology analyzes your sound and applies dynamic processing, adding precise warmth, depth, and character to bring out the best in your mixes and masters.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
Whether you're crafting goosebump-inducing scores, deep dancefloor grooves, chart-topping hooks, or pushing boundaries with experimental sounds, 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.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:02:34 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:09:32 Gear of 2024
00:11:04 Cherry Audio Atomika
00:22:12 AD: N.I. Kompete 15
00:23:59 New Snapdragon X and Win 11
00:41:45 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:43:05 Custom U-he Skins from Plugmon
00:51:33 Tascam Back in Multitrack Mode
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

Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
Sonic TALK 820 - Bristronica and Collide 4
Guests
Hainbach - producer and sonic wizard
Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
Mylar Melodies - musician and Youtuber
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Youtube Video version: https://youtu.be/WEbrmCwVDyo
iZotope Plasma - Give your tracks exactly what they need, exactly where and when they need it. Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma's groundbreaking Flux Saturation technology analyzes your sound and applies dynamic processing, adding precise warmth, depth, and character to bring out the best in your mixes and masters.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
Whether you're crafting goosebump-inducing scores, deep dancefloor grooves, chart-topping hooks, or pushing boundaries with experimental sounds, 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.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:02:13 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:07:26 Hainbach Collide 4
00:22:14 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:23:08 Mylar's Brsitronica
00:31:28 MATTHS picks
01:03:50 The music
00:43:20 AD: N.I. Kompete 15 is Coming
01:08:02 Win VoiceSwap
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.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 10min
SonicTALK 819 - Ableton Move, Synthx, Disting NT, AMS Stands
Guests
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Youtube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tAq-kHLvC-s
iZotope Plasma - Give your tracks exactly what they need, exactly where and when they need it. Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma's groundbreaking Flux Saturation technology analyzes your sound and applies dynamic processing, adding precise warmth, depth, and character to bring out the best in your mixes and masters.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
Whether you're crafting goosebump-inducing scores, deep dancefloor grooves, chart-topping hooks, or pushing boundaries with experimental sounds, 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.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:01:31 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:08:47 Ableton Move
00:23:39 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:25:01 Analogue Solutions TC-5000
00:36:53 AMS Stands - Neat
00:45:26 AD: N.I. Kompete 15 is Coming
00:46:28 Arturia Synthx V
00:58:07 Mini Moog Raffle
00:59:10 Disting NT`
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

Oct 3, 2024 • 1h 12min
Sonic TALK 818 - Zoom L6, Behringer Grind, Tonverk, FM Gone
Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular
Youtube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypQrLqBhuTI
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Show Sponsors:
iZotope Plasma - Give your tracks exactly what they need, exactly where and when they need it. Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma's groundbreaking Flux Saturation technology analyzes your sound and applies dynamic processing, adding precise warmth, depth, and character to bring out the best in your mixes and masters.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
Whether you're crafting goosebump-inducing scores, deep dancefloor grooves, chart-topping hooks, or pushing boundaries with experimental sounds, 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.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:02:09 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:10:32 Zoom L6 Pocket Mixer
00:27:44 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:28:54 Fron2 Nice idea
00:35:19 Behringer Grind
00:46:46 AD: N.I. Kompete 15 is Coming
00:48:18 Elektron Tonverk Leak
00:56:37 Future Music No More
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

Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 7min
Sonic TALK 817 - DivSkip, 68000, Porky's Prime Cuts
Guests
Divkid - modular specialist
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Youtube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEBHWV8M-M8
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Give your tracks exactly what they need, exactly where and when they need it. Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma's groundbreaking Flux Saturation technology analyzes your sound and applies dynamic processing, adding precise warmth, depth, and character to bring out the best in your mixes and masters.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
Whether you're crafting goosebump-inducing scores, deep dancefloor grooves, chart-topping hooks, or pushing boundaries with experimental sounds, 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.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:09 SHOW START
00:01:40 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:07:39 Divkid DivSkip
00:18:59 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:20:28 Juno-D Back Again
00:30:13 Porky's Prime Cuts
00:39:59 AD: N.I. Kompete 15 Preorder
23:42:57 James Glew asks via - [youtube] - @sonicstate QQuestion for Paulee - how did they go about doing covers on Bandcamp?
23:42:57 Motorolla 68000 is 45
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

Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 17min
Sonic TALK 816 - Roland P6, VCV Rack, Delia and More
Guests
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
Youtube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mRYb3boQ3s
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Give your tracks exactly what they need, exactly where and when they need it. Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma's groundbreaking Flux Saturation technology analyzes your sound and applies dynamic processing, adding precise warmth, depth, and character to bring out the best in your mixes and masters.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
Whether you're crafting goosebump-inducing scores, deep dancefloor grooves, chart-topping hooks, or pushing boundaries with experimental sounds, 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.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
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

Sep 4, 2024 • 49min
Sonic TALK 815 - Will Gregory Moog Ensemble
Guests
Will Gregory - Moog Ensemble, Goldfrapp
Video Version on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ROAy7SRGQ90
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Pre-recorded interview with Will. Heat Ray is the new album out by Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble on Mute Records. For all formats: https://mute.ffm.to/wgme-heatray
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
IZotope RX11 is the industry trailblazer for audio repair and enhancement. Powered by machine learning technology, RX's comprehensive suite of tools tackles everything from common audio problems to the trickiest of sonic rescues, for music, audio post production, and content creation.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
at izotope.com/sonictalk
Save 50% -Kontakt is your gateway to an unmatched trove of virtual instruments. More than a sampler, Kontakt has powered two decades of blockbuster film scores and chart-topping hits, plus thousands of incredible instruments. Kontakt is the industry's leading instrument-building tool.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
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

Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 3min
Sonic TALK 814 - Look Mum No Computer - Divkid - Yoad Nevo
Guests
Look Mum No Computer - musician and inventor
Divkid - modular specialist
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer, Plug-in Developer
On Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF60WBMLwBM
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
IZotope RX11 is the industry trailblazer for audio repair and enhancement. Powered by machine learning technology, RX's comprehensive suite of tools tackles everything from common audio problems to the trickiest of sonic rescues, for music, audio post production, and content creation.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
at izotope.com/sonictalk
Save 50% -Kontakt is your gateway to an unmatched trove of virtual instruments. More than a sampler, Kontakt has powered two decades of blockbuster film scores and chart-topping hits, plus thousands of incredible instruments. Kontakt is the industry's leading instrument-building tool.
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
00:01:22 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:09:56 Portakosmo EP from LMNC
00:19:39 AD: iZotope RX 11
00:20:47 One Trick B-Boi Rapman
00:33:23 Waldorf Microwave Returns
00:46:27 AD: N.I. Save 50% on Kontakt
00:49:07 Ringtones
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.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
Sonic TALK 813- Maximus 4V, Koma Chromaplane, Fave mono synth and Oblivion
Guests
Ty Unwin- media composer, producer, orchestrator
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Youtube Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZSPOZ8ZEIA
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
IZotope RX11 is the industry trailblazer for audio repair and enhancement. Powered by machine learning technology, RX's comprehensive suite of tools tackles everything from common audio problems to the trickiest of sonic rescues, for music, audio post production, and content creation.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
at izotope.com/sonictalk
Save 50% -Kontakt is your gateway to an unmatched trove of virtual instruments. More than a sampler, Kontakt has powered two decades of blockbuster film scores and chart-topping hits, plus thousands of incredible instruments. Kontakt is the industry's leading instrument-building tool.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:14 SHOW START
00:01:59 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:16:02 Coming UP
00:17:12 AD: iZotope RX 11
00:18:04 Analogue Solutions Maximus 4V
00:29:59 koma Electronic Chromaplane
00:37:11 AD: N.I. Save 50% on Kontakt
00:38:12 Whats Your Go To Mono
00:50:33 Heavyocity Oblivion
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

Aug 15, 2024 • 57min
Sonic TALK 812 - Inky Da CaT - Physical Modeling, MPC 3 beta, Olympics, Vibes
Guests
Gaz Williams - performer, music technologist
Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular
Youtube video verion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfFIC9nJVX8
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
IZotope RX11 is the industry trailblazer for audio repair and enhancement. Powered by machine learning technology, RX's comprehensive suite of tools tackles everything from common audio problems to the trickiest of sonic rescues, for music, audio post production, and content creation.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
at izotope.com/sonictalk
Save 50% -Kontakt is your gateway to an unmatched trove of virtual instruments. More than a sampler, Kontakt has powered two decades of blockbuster film scores and chart-topping hits, plus thousands of incredible instruments. Kontakt is the industry's leading instrument-building tool.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:01:52 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:03:20 Inky Da Cat
00:10:37 Coming UP
00:12:00 Gaz and Steve Davis Live at Brecon Cathedral
00:21:06 AD: iZotope RX 11
00:22:21 Preparation 2 Physical Model
00:30:19 Dancing Vibes
00:36:59 MPC 3.0 beta
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