SONIC TALK - Inside Music Technology

The 'midierror meets...' interview series is back for Series 2 with Sonicstate, speaking to all kinds of people working in music and sound.    For this episode we hear from Stuart Warren-Hill, the designer of the Hologauze - a thin veil which is projected onto for incredible pseudo-3D and parallax-type effects as used by Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Eric Prydz, DJ Shadow, Max Cooper and more. He's also the man behind Hexstatic, known for his award winning audio/visual work, creating the world first visual album, and making 'Timber' - an era-defining music video highlighting the destruction caused by deforestation - and quite possibly the most remixed video of all time. He also has a lovely synth collection, including an ARP Quadra, Solina String Synth, and Thomas Dolby signed TB-303.    https://www.holotronica.com/   https://stuartwarrenhill.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, Infec

Guests Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Aneek Thapar - Music, Mixing and Mastering Video version on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTUFR76hVUs   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. 00:00:10 SHOW START 00:02:22 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:10:22 Behringer BX-1 00:28:21 AD: iZotope Cascadia 00:41:59 AD: Kontakt 15 01:00:58 Dreadbox Artemis 01:01:36 Korg HandyTraxx 01:02:58 Genki Instruments 01:03:08 Melbourne Instruments Roto Control 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 Chris Barker - DJ, and Bandlab Biz Dev Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer,  label owner and music technologist YouTube video version: https://youtube.com/live/XU85kgd2mrc 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. 00:00:13 SHOW START 00:02:07 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:02:58 Introductions and hellos 00:18:31 AD: iZotope Cascadia 00:19:23 NAMM General thoughts 00:31:19 Bad Pianos Toolkit 00:31:26 LA Fires 00:41:47 AD: Kontakt 15 00:51:40 Panasonic Do Re Me 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 Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular Video version on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/phwfhCzbE3Y 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.   00:00:12 SHOW START 00:01:05 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:09:43 EaganMatrix Micro                   Warbl  warbl.xyz 00:24:34 AD: iZotope Cascadia 00:26:05 Predictions for 2025? 00:40:12 AD: Kontakt 15 00:41:14 SonicWare CyDrums 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 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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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