SONIC TALK - Inside Music Technology

Guests Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular Matt Thomas - Musician and Cold War Synth Bunker owner Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gBVktzQMd9Y For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by Baby Audio From classic analog synth tones with the vintage-inspired BA-1 to fresh concepts like Transit 2, Baby Audio’s catalog is all about adding unique character to your sound. Sonic Talk listeners get 15% off any purchase using the code SONICTALK15 - including products already on sale. Novation Launch Control XL3 Launch Control XL’s eight precision faders, 24 endless rotary encoders, and 16 assignable buttons give you tactile control over all major DAWs, right out the box. And with intuitive custom mapping for all your plugins and hardware, Launch Control XL makes an ideal studio centrepiece. SHOW START 00:02:31 WIN Expressive E Osmose 61 00:02:39 AD:Patreon 00:14:41 Look Mum No Computer for UK Eurovision 2026 00:31:16 AD:Baby Audio Save 15% 00:32:52 Alesis Midiverb II Revisited 00:44:31 Move 2.0 adds Audio Tracks with warping 01:11:05 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 01:16:38 Thomann ComboRack Synthesizer shelf

Guests Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic Watch episode on YouTube: “https://youtube.com/watch?v=paktGqnirM0” For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by Baby Audio From classic analog synth tones with the vintage-inspired BA-1 to fresh concepts like Transit 2, Baby Audio’s catalog is all about adding unique character to your sound. Sonic Talk listeners get 15% off any purchase using the code SONICTALK15 - including products already on sale. Novation Launch Control XL3 Launch Control XL’s eight precision faders, 24 endless rotary encoders, and 16 assignable buttons give you tactile control over all major DAWs, right out the box. And with intuitive custom mapping for all your plugins and hardware, Launch Control XL makes an ideal studio centrepiece. SHOW START 00:03:10 WIN Expressive E Osmose 61 00:03:24 AD:Patreon 00:10:14 Cherry Audio SH-MAX 00:19:22 AD:Baby Audio Save 15% 00:20:40 SnappySnap: Plugin Snapshot Morphing 00:30:29 Jimmy Iovine in Conversation 00:39:00 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:39:48 PSPaudioware Releases PSP Tilt-Q

Guests Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=e3B_pXt16lA For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by Baby Audio From classic analog synth tones with the vintage-inspired BA-1 to fresh concepts like Transit 2, Baby Audio’s catalog is all about adding unique character to your sound. Sonic Talk listeners get 15% off any purchase using the code SONICTALK15 - including products already on sale. Novation Launch Control XL3 Launch Control XL’s eight precision faders, 24 endless rotary encoders, and 16 assignable buttons give you tactile control over all major DAWs, right out the box. And with intuitive custom mapping for all your plugins and hardware, Launch Control XL makes an ideal studio centrepiece. SHOW START 00:02:29 WIN Expressive E Osmose 61 00:02:51 AD:Patreon 00:10:53 Strymon Releases NightSky Plugin 00:20:44 AD:Baby Audio Save 15% 00:22:08 Sydney Opera House Acoustics 00:36:37 ESI Xs all-in-one 00:43:55 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:45:55 Native Instruments statement 00:51:33 A Jupiter 8 from 2x JP-08s

Guests Yoad Nevo - Producer,song writer and software developer Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=EmrEnzgtVKg For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by Baby Audio From classic analog synth tones with the vintage-inspired BA-1 to fresh concepts like Transit 2, Baby Audio’s catalog is all about adding unique character to your sound. Sonic Talk listeners get 15% off any purchase using the code SONICTALK15 - including products already on sale. Novation Launch Control XL3 Launch Control XL’s eight precision faders, 24 endless rotary encoders, and 16 assignable buttons give you tactile control over all major DAWs, right out the box. And with intuitive custom mapping for all your plugins and hardware, Launch Control XL makes an ideal studio centrepiece. SHOW START 00:03:26 AD:Patreon 00:09:59 WIN Novation LaunchKey 49 00:12:48 Polyend ENDLESS pedal 00:25:32 AD:Baby Audio Save 15% 00:26:46 That New Casio Sampler 00:32:23 Behringer Show JN-80 00:40:15 Soundtoys Spaceblender 2 00:44:58 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:46:07 Native Instruments preliminary insolvency 00:54:56 BaF 26: Terraphones Nymira 00:59:58 AlphaTheta Chordcat 01:02:13 NAMM 26: Violet Audio dMIX128

Guests Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar Rob Puricelli - Pro Synth Network and 90s synth specialist Video version: https://youtube.com/watch?v=G0f2Ne7J1qk For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. **Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions.. 00:00:04 SHOW START 00:01:36 WIN Novation LaunchKey 49 00:02:23 AD:Patreon 00:13:35 ASM Leviasynth IS an 8 Oscillator Beast 00:27:01 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:29:03 Behringer FLOW 4 V - 10 Channel Recorder 00:38:20 Best Synthy B-Sides of the 1980’s 00:51:26 AD: Absynth 6 00:53:55 Tones on Tail - Shakes

Guests Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. Native Instruments Absynth 6 The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions.. 23:59:13 SHOW START 00:01:14 WIN Novation LaunchKey 49 00:02:11 MATTHS Black Noise Eclipse analog Stereo Osc 00:09:39 AD:Patreon 00:18:45 Akai MPC XL Leak 00:29:58 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:36:33 MTV Rewind 00:45:20 Fender Studio Pro Not Presonus any more 01:00:01 AD: Absynth 6 01:01:22 Apple Creative Apps Subs

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. **Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions.. 00:00:08 SHOW START 00:01:57 WIN SSL Alpha 8 ends Jan 9th ’26 00:02:58 AD:Patreon 00:13:20 Sampling Perfection with FatboySlim 00:23:32 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:28:07 Synth Southwest 00:32:22 Reason Studios Bought By LANDR 00:44:55 AD: Absynth 6 00:46:36 Emulate ALL the Sound Chips! 00:53:22 2026 Predictions/Trends

Guests Steven Cowley - Dua Lipa Tech, MD, Producer, Max4Live coder For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. **Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions..

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Robin Vincent - Journalist, reviewer and performer Ty Unwin - Composer, producer and musical director For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. **Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions.. 00:00:08 SHOW START 00:02:04 Win Ableton Move 00:03:49 AD:Patreon 00:13:43 Pigments 7 00:25:24 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:27:09 Showsync VideoSync 00:35:49 Famous Synth Presets: Sounds that Made History 00:50:03 AD: Absynth 6 00:51:33 Gear of the Year?

Guests Nadia Struiwigh - Musician, Producer, educator Matt Hodson - Performer, educator and artist For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. **Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions.. 00:00:12 SHOW START 00:01:48 Win Ableton Move 00:02:47 AD:Patreon 00:4:20 Nadia Chat 00:25:18 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:26:38 Pamela’s Disco does PRO-DJ LINK 00:34:17 Nadia at ADE 00:42:43 AD: NI Absynth 00:48:20 ginTronic transparentSea: multi-FX 00:56:48 The Best Synths for Techno 2025

In this episode, we hear from Charlotte Hatherley who was projected onto the world stage with the band Ash at the age of 18 and toured with them for 8 years. Since then, she’s released 4 studio albums as well as numerous collaborations - as well as touring with Bat For Lashes, Bryan Ferry, KT Tunstell, Birdy and more. She was also in the Synth-Pop band NZCA Lines with Michael Lovett (Metronomy) and Sarah Jones (Harry Styles/Hot Chip).  Charlotte has worked on an extensive selection of soundtracks, most notably ‘The Last Man’ with Gavin Rothery in which she also starred, along with many other shows and performances. She’s shot music videos with Edgar Wright, Gavin Rothery and Joe Cornish - and is currently the Programme Leader at the ICMP, where she teaches the next generation of musicians and performers. https://www.charlottehatherley.com/ Recommended Episode: David Viens of Plogue - midierror meets Series 1 Episode 28   BONUS: Get 15% off ANY device in midierror’s Max4Live store using the code MIDIERRORSONICSTATE15 This is series 2, episode 9 and there are 50 previous episodes available now featuring Fatboy Slim, CJ Bolland, Andrew Huang, Tim Exile, High Contrast, Mylar Melodies, Infected Mushroom, DJ Rap, John Grant and many more. Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  See the full list of episodes at: sonicstate.com/midierrormeets

Guests Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. Native Instruments Maschine 3 Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way. Lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or your own sounds – solo or in a DAW. Ready to take things up a gear? Get hands on with Maschine hardware. 00:00:10 SHOW START 00:01:40 Win Ableton Move 00:03:04 AD:Patreon 00:15:42 New Waldorf Protein - 8 Voice Wavetable Poly 00:26:44 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:29:09 Fixing out of Tune Bells 00:37:56 Alma - Custom Kids Synth 00:46:14 Soundblaster is back baby 00:54:35 AD: NI Maschine 3 00:55:34 CME H12MIDI Pro

Guests Mylar Melodies - Musician and YouTuber Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. Native Instruments Maschine 3 Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way. Lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or your own sounds – solo or in a DAW. Ready to take things up a gear? Get hands on with Maschine hardware. 00:00:12 SHOW START 00:03:47 AD:Patreon 00:18:26 ASM Diosynth Wind Synth Instrument 00:31:59 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:33:33 Arturia AstroLab 37 - Small But Still Powerful 00:44:01 AD: NI Maschine 3 00:44:58 Mylar Melodies Performance Case Breakdown 00:52:05 Mentha Works Monk Echo:

Guests Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic Yoad Nevo - Producer,song writer and software developer For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. Native Instruments Maschine 3 Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way. Lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or your own sounds – solo or in a DAW. Ready to take things up a gear? Get hands on with Maschine hardware. 00:00:11 SHOW START 00:01:42 Omnisphere 3 Competition 00:08:07 Black Friday Deals - Looking for anything? 00:17:03 Ableton Voice Control with Melosurf 00:28:43 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:30:22 Valahalla Future Verb 00:38:37 IK ReSing Voice Tool 00:47:02 AD: NI Maschine 3 00:48:27 Behringer BQ-10 SQ-10-a-like 00:55:42 Make Noise Multi-Wave

In this episode, we hear from Robert Luis - co-founder and A&R at Tru Thoughts Records. - running for 26 years and founded in Brighton alongside Paul Jonas in 1999. In that time they’ve put out over 260 records, signing the likes of Quantic, Bonobo, Flowdan, Hot 8 brass Band, Alice Russel, Moonchild, and many more, as well as being crowned Gilles Peterson ‘Label of The Year’ along the way.  We discuss how Rob A&Rs the label, how they’ve evolved since they started, how they make money from sync licenses, and how the minefield of clearing samples has worked (or not) over the years. Rob’s Unfold Radio show has been running for 2 decades, showcasing the finest talent on the label, as well as dropping some of his own VIP Dubplates - well worth a listen. Look out for the Tru Thought 2026 compilation album coming soon!  https://tru-thoughts.co.uk/ https://tru-thoughts.bandcamp.com/ https://www.robertluis.com/bio Recommended Episode: James Wiltshire of The Freemasons and F9 Audio - midierror meets Series 1 Episode 50 BONUS: Get 15% off ANY device in midierror’s Max4Live store using the code MIDIERRORSONICSTATE15   This is series 2, episode 9 and there are 50 previous episodes available now featuring Fatboy Slim, CJ Bolland, Andrew Huang, Tim Exile, High Contrast, Mylar Melodies, Infected Mushroom, DJ Rap, John Grant and many more. Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. See the full list of episodes at: sonicstate.com/midierrormeets

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them. Part of the Play Series: Great-sounding presets and real-time control. 00:00:07 SHOW START 00:03:13 AD:Patreon 00:10:13 Win Omnisphere 3 Competition 00:11:41 A New Take On Wavetable Synthesis 00:23:46 WARP – SOMA LABORATORY 00:31:39 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:33:27 Animated Vinyl 00:38:49 EVIL PET ENDORPHIN.ES 00:47:03 AD: NI Modular Icons 00:49:36 Cubase 15

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Yoad Nevo - Producer,song writer and software developer Matt Thomas - Musician and Cold War Synth Bunker owner For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them. Part of the Play Series: Great-sounding presets and real-time control. 00:00:07 SHOW START 00:02:43 AD:Patreon 00:03:30 General Chat 00:19:13 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:20:45 Riddim And Ting Dub Devices From Teenage Engineering 00:34:54 Arturia Keystep MK2 00:46:35 AD: NI Modular Icons 00:47:58 Whimsical Raps introduces Atrium

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar Tom Tebby - Superstar For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them. Part of the Play Series: Great-sounding presets and real-time control. 00:00:08 SHOW START 00:02:16 AD:Patreon 00:12:19 SynTesla Giorgio III 00:24:21 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:25:55 Under rated Drum Machines 00:36:01 GForce Software MAP 00:44:03 AD: NI Modular Icons 00:47:27 Krafwerk Vocoder Schneider Collection 00:58:16 Trevor Horn’s SSL

In this episode, we speak with Chris Spedding - guitarist to the stars and member of eleven bands, as well as being an established solo artist. Chris has played guitar for a wealth of artists including Roxy Music, Brian Eno, Phil Spector, Elton John, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Roger Daultry, Paul McCartney, David Essex, Art Garfunkel, Tom Waits, Joan Armatrading, John Cale, Paulo Nutini, and many more. Much of his work has been as a guitarist, but he also produced the first ever Sex Pistols Demo Tape, garnering huge media attention - as well as being part of bands like Nucleus, The Sharks, Battered Ornaments, Frank Ricotti Quartet, King Mob, Necessaries, Nucleus, Trigger, and more. His latest solo Album, ‘Joyland’ features Bryan Ferry and Johnny Marr as guests, amongst others. His career spans many decades, and we can only scratch the surface on his incredible career. http://www.chrisspedding.com/ Recommended Episode: E.M.M.A. - midierror meets Series 1 Episode 37 BONUS: Get 15% off ANY device in midierror’s Max4Live store using the code MIDIERRORSONICSTATE15 This is series 2, episode 9 and there are 50 previous episodes available now featuring Fatboy Slim, CJ Bolland, Andrew Huang, Tim Exile, High Contrast, Mylar Melodies, Infected Mushroom, DJ Rap, John Grant and many more. Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. See the full list of episodes at: sonicstate.com/midierrormeets

Guests Gaz Williams - Producer, bass player, music technologist Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer, Nile Rodgers’ Studio guy, keyboards for Chic Preshow and ad free on Patreon For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sale goes to them. Part of the Play Series:  Great-sounding presets and real-time control. IZotope Ozone 12 - Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control. 00:00:09 SHOW START 00:01:36 Rodec MX Modular 00:02:50 AD:Patreon 00:03:58 General live performance chat 00:16:45 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:17:58 Yamaha MODX M 00:33:16 Explaining the Neod 00:43:01 AD: NI Modular Icons 00:44:30 Akai Professional MPK Mini IV 00:54:22 Strymon SuperKar+