
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

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
Sonic TALK 791 - Synth East, Rando, Klevgrand One Shot, Tip Top ART and more
Guests
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
Richard Nicol - Pittsburghmodular.com
Video version on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duPxojTBX-Y
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Things break. So does audio. Recorded sound is rarely perfect - in fact, it's often in really bad shape. That's why you need iZotope RX, the industry standard for audio repair that helps restore, clean up, and improve recordings in post-production, music, and content creation..
Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
Spark your creativity with Guitar Rig 7 Pro - an inspiration suite filled with soughT-after guitar and bass amp simulators, studio effects, and pedals. Get instant flavor with over 100 new rack presets, or mix and match modules to sculpt your own tones. Add analog warmth with four new lo-fi components, perfect for adding texture to any track.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:15 SHOW START
00:00:56 EMOM March 1st
00:01:58 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:02:58 Win a K.O. II with us
00:07:38 Syntheast
00:10:51 Rando
00:19:58 AD: iZotope RX10
00:21:18 Klevgrand One Shot
00:30:48 Tip Top ART System now out
00:44:14 AD: N.I. Guitar Rig Pro 7
00:48:14 Surprise: Wavesequencer Hyperion
01:02:31 EMOM March 1st
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

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
Sonic TALK 790 - Elyra Keytar, Cherry CR-78, Code Oscillators in hardware or VST
Guests
Steve Hillier - producer, songwriter, educator
Richard Nichol - Pittsburghmodular.com
Paulee Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer
Youtube Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWsaJxJeJQg
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Things break. So does audio. Recorded sound is rarely perfect - in fact, it's often in really bad shape. That's why you need iZotope RX, the industry standard for audio repair that helps restore, clean up, and improve recordings in post-production, music, and content creation..
Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
Spark your creativity with Guitar Rig 7 Pro - an inspiration suite filled with soughT-after guitar and bass amp simulators, studio effects, and pedals. Get instant flavor with over 100 new rack presets, or mix and match modules to sculpt your own tones. Add analog warmth with four new lo-fi components, perfect for adding texture to any track.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:15 SHOW START
00:02:08 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:03:07 Win a K.O. II with us
00:03:42 EMOM March 1st
00:15:03 Discrete Keytar: Elyra
00:25:42 AD: N.I. Guitar Rig Pro 7
00:26:36 CR-78 Cherry Audio
00:39:37 AD: iZotope RX10
00:42:11 Whats the difference Digital VST/vs Digital Oscillators? (from BeekBoo via Patreon)
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

Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 22min
Sonic TALK 789 - Moog Mirror, Akai MPC 37, Virus Discontinued
Guests
Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
Video version on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExY2y8MSJ9g
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Things break. So does audio. Recorded sound is rarely perfect - in fact, it's often in really bad shape. That's why you need iZotope RX, the industry standard for audio repair that helps restore, clean up, and improve recordings in post-production, music, and content creation..
Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
Spark your creativity with Guitar Rig 7 Pro - an inspiration suite filled with soughT-after guitar and bass amp simulators, studio effects, and pedals. Get instant flavor with over 100 new rack presets, or mix and match modules to sculpt your own tones. Add analog warmth with four new lo-fi components, perfect for adding texture to any track.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:22:00 SHOW START
00:26:02 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:32:49 Akai MPC Keys 37
00:44:13 AD: iZotope RX10
00:45:17 Moog Mirror
01:00:24 AD: N.I. Guitar Rig Pro 7
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

Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 15min
Sonic TALK 788 - Post NAMM De-Brief
Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl9dg5Ma56k
Things break. So does audio. Recorded sound is rarely perfect - in fact, it's often in really bad shape. That's why you need iZotope RX, the industry standard for audio repair that helps restore, clean up, and improve recordings in post-production, music, and content creation..
Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
Spark your creativity with Guitar Rig 7 Pro - an inspiration suite filled with soughT-after guitar and bass amp simulators, studio effects, and pedals. Get instant flavor with over 100 new rack presets, or mix and match modules to sculpt your own tones. Add analog warmth with four new lo-fi components, perfect for adding texture to any track.
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
00:02:06 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:04:01 Sonic EMOM night 1st March
00:32:03 AD: iZotope RX10
00:47:34 AD: N.I. Guitar Rig Pro 7
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

Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 9min
Sonic TALK 787 - Yamaha Seqtrak, Liven Mega Synth
Guests
Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers' Studio guy, keyboards for Chic
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
iZotope Creative Mix Bundle - Vocal Synth, Stutter Edit 2, Neoverb and Neutron 4 Elements
Let your sound palette shine - with mixing & creative FX. The Creative Mix Bundle is yours for $49 - Saving an astonishing $497
At izotope.com Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
Save up to 66% on a world class production suite with Komplete 14, with Cyber Seasons deals, save for a limited time only at native-instruments.com
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.
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:01:50 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:07:21 OSMOSE Competition (ends Jan 20th)
00:12:36 Yamaha go all TE with Seqtrak
00:23:43 AD: iZotope Ozone 11
00:24:39 Blue Cat Fader Hub
00:37:45 AD: N.I. Kontrol S Series
00:38:35 Liven Mega Synthesis
00:49:29 Another Stylophone Instrument: CPM DS-2
00:58:53 NAMM and Buchla Events
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

Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 1min
Sonic TALK 786 - Chompi, Stylophone Theremin
Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
iZotope Creative Mix Bundle - Vocal Synth, Stutter Edit 2, Neoverb and Neutron 4 Elements
Let your sound palette shine - with mixing & creative FX. The Creative Mix Bundle is yours for $49 - Saving an astonishing $497
At izotope.com Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
Save up to 66% on a world class production suite with Komplete 14, with Cyber Seasons deals, save for a limited time only at native-instruments.com
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:15 SHOW START
00:02:03 OSMOSE Competition (ends Jan 20th)
00:02:12 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:16:12 AD: iZotope Ozone 11
00:17:01 Chompi Ships But...
00:30:40 Stylophone Pitch Theremin
00:37:27 AD: N.I. Kontrol S Series
00:38:23 SoundCloud For Sale
00:46:38 Gforce Axxess
00:52:07 Franklin 6 input DI
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

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 16min
Sonic TALK 785 - Predictions and Disappointments
Guests
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robbie Bronnimann - producer, composer, MD
Youtube Video version: https://youtu.be/mp70_Byyd_Y
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
iZotope Creative Mix Bundle - Vocal Synth, Stutter Edit 2, Neoverb and Neutron 4 Elements
Let your sound palette shine - with mixing & creative FX. The Creative Mix Bundle is yours for $49 - Saving an astonishing $497
At izotope.com Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
Save up to 66% on a world class production suite with Komplete 14, with Cyber Seasons deals, save for a limited time only at native-instruments.com
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
00:00:15 SHOW START
00:02:03 AD: SonicState Patreon
00:02:55 AD: SonicState Patreon:Event End
00:04:09 OSMOSE Competition (ends Jan 20th)
00:31:48 AD: iZotope Ozone 11
00:45:04 AD: N.I. Kontrol S Series
00:45:29 AD: N.I. Kontrol S Series :Event End
01:04:04 Dudley Baker asks via - [youtube] - QQ how is everyone feeling about the UBXA now that we have a deluge of videos around for us to hear?
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

Jan 1, 2024 • 47min
Sonic TALK Special - Jessica Powell of AudioShake.ai
We talk to Jessica Powell of https://AudioShake.ai - a new and impressive Audio Separation focussed company. Well worth a listen, what they do is pretty good.
Jessica is ex Google, an author and musician. We have a chat about the possibilities, the technology and the ethics involved.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoGY2Lf-hhE
Please consider supporting us on https://patreon.com/sonicstate

Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 1min
Sonic TALK Special - Con Raso of Tuned Global - Streaming Services
Happy holidays! This is one of our holiday specials, this time we talk to Con Raso of TunedGlobal.com - they provide the back end for streaming services and specialise in focussed delivery and music collections. Con gives us an insight into the backend and issues surrounding the streaming business.
TunedGlobal.com
Please consider joining us on Patreon - Ad Free versions of all our monetised content and so much more:
http://patreon.com/sonicstate

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 4min
Sonic TALK 784 - Lego Neve, Years Gear, Moog Rothenberg
Guests
Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech
Video version on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qTMd2NJHjc
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
iZotope Creative Mix Bundle - Vocal Synth, Stutter Edit 2, Neoverb and Neutron 4 Elements
Let your sound palette shine - with mixing & creative FX. The Creative Mix Bundle is yours for $49 - Saving an astonishing $497
At izotope.com Don't forget the code SONIC10 to save 10%
Save up to 66% on a world class production suite with Komplete 14, with Cyber Seasons deals, save for a limited time only at native-instruments.com
And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply.
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
00:06:54 OSMOSE Competition (ends Jan 20th)
00:12:12 Lego Neve Studio
00:25:12 AD: iZotope Ozone 11
00:26:21 Gear of the Year
00:45:50 AD: N.I. Kontrol S Series
00:46:15 AD: N.I. Kontrol S Series :Event End
00:46:43 Moog Rothenberg
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