

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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Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 12min
Sonic TALK 829 - Gear Of 2024
 Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular
Youtube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=jNE8bbL-RfU
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.
 
 
Save 50% on NI Cyber Monday Sales: 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.
00:00:13 SHOW START
00:01:27 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:11:38 Best Software Instrument
00:17:04 Best Beats
00:23:17 AD: iZotope Cascadia
00:24:16 Best Midi Controller
00:31:47 Best Sampler Groovebox
00:38:12 AD: N.I. Cyber Sale!
00:38:54 Best Modular
00:47:44 Best Mono
00:54:05 Best Promo Video
01:00:21 Best Poly
 
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  

Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
Sonic TALK 828 - Icy Synths, JHS Economics, Steampipe and Behringer Wave
 Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JFeOOYa3JY
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.
Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.
 
Save 50% on NI Cyber Monday Sales: 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.
00:00:13 SHOW START
00:02:15 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:08:46 Icy Synths For Winter
00:16:27 AD: iZotope Cascadia
00:17:42 JHS Respond to Pricing Questions
00:26:32 Carrot Audio adapter
00:32:38 Erica Synths Steampipe is now Available
00:45:23 AD: N.I. Cyber Sale!
00:46:30 Behringer Wave
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  

Dec 5, 2024 • 1h 13min
Podcast: Sonic TALK 827 - Game Changing Synths, ALM MCO MKII + Sherman
 Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Youtube Video Version: https://youtube.com/watch?v=q_rfQXRtRY4
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.
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  

Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
Sonic TALK 826 - Tim Exile, Orchid and Madrona Sumu
 Guests
Tim Exile - musician and developer
Paulee Bow  - Musician and vintage tech specialist
Youtube Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94P4-ONQ6Qw
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.
00:00:06 SHOW START
00:01:24 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:09:56 Time Exile Is Back
00:25:52 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:27:36 Orchid From Telepathic Instruments
00:37:39 Madrona Labs SUMU
00:46:31 AD: N.I. Kompete 15
00:47:33 Archiving and Backup
 
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  

Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
Sonic TALK 825 - OP-XY, Apple Logic Update and Black Friday
 Guests
Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular
Youtube Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clo1MIbTbdI
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.
 
00:00:11 SHOW START
00:01:57 Boo Gig in London
00:03:22 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:05:01 Richard's new Album
00:13:17 TE OP-XY
00:27:55 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:30:07 Logic Update Adds QRS
00:45:33 AD: N.I. Kompete 15
01:01:33 Sonicstate on BlueSky
 
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  

Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 15min
Sonic TALK 824 - Cubase 14, Polyend Synth, Korg Mult-/Poly
 Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, label owner, bass player, music technologist
Youtube video: https://youtube.com/live/TCBo2SrWJT4
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.
00:00:10 SHOW START
00:01:20 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:18:38 Polyend Synth
00:19:48 Polyend Synth
00:28:24 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:29:40 Cubase 14
00:49:36 AD: N.I. Kompete 15
00:50:31 Roland RFDL Think Tank
01:00:12 Korg Multi-poly
 
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  

Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 3min
Podcast: Sonic TALK 823 - Snapback, Quincy, Max 9 and Artemis
 Guests
Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular
Video version on Youtube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=r-sHiMkwF9o
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.
00:00:12 SHOW START
00:01:43 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:03:46 Matths Clank demo
00:07:23 Yoad New Album
00:12:12 Cableguys Snapback
00:24:41 AD: N.I. Kompete 15
00:25:49 MAX 9 Released
00:35:00 Quincy Jones RIP
00:43:10 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:44:18 Dreadbox Artemis
00:53:26 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:53:35 new Apple Mini M4
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 31, 2024 • 1h 23min
Sonic TALK 822- Charlie Clouser Halloween Special
 Guests
Charlie Clouser - film and TV composer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Youtube Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdLdayOagoE
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.
00:00:17 SHOW START
00:01:40 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:03:00 Introductions
00:17:22 nickhowesuk asks via - [twitch] - QQ Who inspired Charlie
00:20:39 AD: iZotope Plasma
00:22:14 The Saw Movies
00:24:22 SYNTH SAMURAI asks SYNTH SAMURAI via - [youtube] - QQ whats you ritual/workflow when starting a movie score?? Watch first? Just go for it?
00:39:04 AD: N.I. Kompete 15
00:40:05 James Dyson asks via - [youtube] - QQ:Do you have a fav synthesizer to use for you're compositions or does it differ from track to track
00:47:01 Implied Music asks via - [youtube] - QQ I see and Osmose in the background. Where does Charlie stand on the use of MPE
00:52:05 Canned Sound asks via - [youtube] - QQ Are there any sounds in nature that has inspired you in your film scores?
01:05:40 PaulSawMusic asks via - [youtube] - QQ why did you never release end Jill and do you know it's the most loved piece by saw fans of the whole zepp theme landscape?
 
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 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.
You can also download the audio version from RSS FEED  


