Why We Bleep

Why We Bleep is inspired by the mysterious, unique and amazing people behind the equipment and music that we love. It's about getting better at making music, dweebing out over music and synth technology, and to perhaps better understand where music making might be going.

WHY WE BLEEP 051: UTAH SAINTS

In which Jez & Tim of Utah Saints tell the story of how they went from DJing in Leeds to raving on primetime National Television in four months, and all the madness that entailed.If you enjoyed this episode,please share it!THANKS TO SPONSORS:  http://signalsounds.com & https://thonk.co.uk/workshopSUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodiesUTAH SAINTS ONLINEBuy the anniversary record: https://utahsaints.tmstor.es/WATCH UTAHS IN 1991/1992What Can You Do For Me (Sept 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpcNm24DpAM Something Good (June 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuQj1ujYoU Thanks to Matt Milligan for editing this episode!

11-14
01:57:50

WHY WE BLEEP 050: TOM OBERHEIM

In which synth legend Tom Oberheim tells the story of how it all happened: From hand-making effects in his apartment in the 60’s, to the golden age of the SEM, OBX and Xpanders, to the loss and renaissance of Oberheim synths.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!THANKS TO SPONSORS:  http://signalsounds.com & https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/plinky-kit-001/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies OBERHEIM ONLINEOberheim.com: https://oberheim.com/ Tom Oberheim.com https://www.tomoberheim.com/ Thanks to Matt Milligan for editing this episode!

10-09
01:39:50

WHY WE BLEEP 049: ALM BUSYCIRCUITS

Discussing his amazing origin story, favourite synths and vintage effects, and much more besides with Matthew of ALM Busycircuits!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!THANKS TO SPONSORS: http://signalsounds.com & https://www.thonk.co.uk/?s=timo+rozendal&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=1&content=1&categories=1&attributes=1&tags=1&sku=1&orderby=date-DESC&ixwps=1 SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies CHECK OUT ALM BUSYCIRCUITS STUFFBuy the ALM Digiverb bundle for $10:https://busycircuits.com/digiverbs/ Look at their VCV versions (some free!!):https://busycircuits.com/vcv/ Everything ALM Busycircuits:https://busycircuits.com/ FURTHER READINGHere’s the DK Synergy emulation Matthew suggested:https://chinenual.github.io/synergize/ But also check out Synergia:https://jariseon.github.io/synergiaAtari ST music guide from Zoe Blade, if you want to explore that world:https://notebook.zoeblade.com/ST_guide.html Laurie Spiegel Music Mouse Emulation:https://teropa.info/musicmouse/Thanks to Matt Milligan for editing this episode. 

08-28
02:04:56

WHY WE BLEEP 048: NICK BATT/SONIC STATE

Talking about his origin story, achieving a Top 10 hit, founding Sonic State , secrets behind synth reviewing and everything besides with the original synth webmaster and video reviewer Nick Batt!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!THANKS TO SPONSORS: ▶︎ http://signalsounds.com▶︎ https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/befaco-oneiroi/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON▶︎ https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies Support Sonic State on Patreon!▶︎ https://patreon.com/sonicstate▶︎ https://sonicstate.com/ ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/@sonicstate

08-04
01:49:22

WHY WE BLEEP 047: DINSYNC

Talking everything 101, 303, 808 & 909 with Paul Barker of DINSYNC: The man who made it possible to create replicas of Roland’s most classic creations.If you enjoy this, please share it!Learn more about DINSYNC▶︎ www.re-303.com▶︎ https://instagram.com/dinsync▶︎ THANKS TO SPONSORS:  http://signalsounds.com & 
https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/sebsongs-bread-butter/▶︎ SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies

07-02
01:35:16

WHY WE BLEEP 041: LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

LISTEN ELSEWHERE & SUPPORT▶︎ https://www.whywebleep.com/▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-we-bleep/id1338201154▶︎ https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodiesMORE FROM SAM:▶︎ https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/lookmumnocomputerTHANKS TO SPONSORS▶︎ https://www.signalsounds.com/ ▶︎ https://www.thonk.co.uk/ (Check out the two samplers mentioned: https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/sebsongs-sampler/ & https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/infinite-digits-pikocore/ )THINGS WE DISCUSS▶︎ The photographer we discuss who develops pictures with unusual materials is Melanie King: https://www.instagram.com/melaniekatking/ ▶︎ Korg MS10: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korg_MS-10 ▶︎ Dave “Nervous Squirrel”: https://www.nervoussquirrel.com/ ▶︎ Great SOS video with Dave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upYn03sU80A ▶︎ Kosmo Format Modular: https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/modular ▶︎ Mutable Instruments Braids: https://pichenettes.github.io/mutable-instruments-documentation/modules/braids/▶︎ VCV Rack (Contains a Braids): https://vcvrack.com/▶︎ The Talk by Vlad Kreimer of Soma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxdzM86UrhgBOOKS MYLAR MENTIONS WHICH ARE ALL WORTH YOUR TIME▶︎ Deep Work - Cal Newport ▶︎ Digital Minimalism - Cal Newporthttps://calnewport.com/writing/ ▶︎ Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books (Book of the year for me)▶︎ 10 Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Account - Jaron Lanier▶︎ You Are Not a Gadget - Jaron Lanier https://www.jaronlanier.com/

12-26
01:19:18

WHY WE BLEEP 040: INTELLIJEL

Talking origins, 101 filters, product design and more with Danjel Van Tijn of Intellijel. 🎙✨ LINKSINTELLIJEL: https://intellijel.com/THANKS TO SPONSORShttps://www.signalsounds.com/ - for all kinds of gearhttps://www.thonk.co.uk/ - for easy synth DIY and desktop gear!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!

12-03
01:45:14

WHY WE BLEEP 036: KAITLYN AURELIA SMITH

Thanks to sponsors http://www.signalsounds.comSee Kaitlyn live, and buy/stream her music: https://kaitlynaureliasmith.com/ Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies 

11-09
01:10:13

WHY WE BLEEP 035: JAMES BLAKE

Thanks to sponsors http://www.signalsounds.comSee James live and buy/stream his music: https://www.jamesblakemusic.com/Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies 

04-03
02:07:06

WHY WE BLEEP 034: MYLAR MELODIES + MUSIC THING

Thanks to sponsors http://www.signalsounds.comSupport the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies LINKS FROM/FOR TOMMusic Thing Modular: https://musicthing.co.uk/Argentina cheap laptops that led to a music scenehttps://restofworld.org/2021/argentina-netbooks-music/Portugal Lisbon Record label Principe Discoshttps://pitchfork.com/thepitch/principe-discos-portugal-dance-label-guide-dj-marfox-nidia/That Inspiring David Tudor Book:http://remindedbytheinstruments.info/

01-31
02:10:12

WHY WE BLEEP 033: MAKE NOISE

LINKS➤ Make Noise: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/ ➤ The ModDemod ad post on MatrixSynth: https://www.matrixsynth.com/2008/03/make-noise-moddemod.html ➤ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodiesTHANKS TO SPONSORShttp://www.signalsounds.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it!

09-29
01:58:42

WHY WE BLEEP 032: DANIEL MILLER & GARETH JONES - SUNROOF

LINKS➤ Listen and buy Sunroof’s album Electronic Music Improvisations Vol 1 here: https://mute.com/mute/sunroof-daniel-miller-gareth-jones-announce-debut-album ➤ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodiesTHANKS TO SPONSORShttp://www.signalsounds.comhttp://www.tinycrushmixing.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!

08-15
01:15:21

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