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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).
Episodes
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Guests
- Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
- Jamie Morden - Geosynths.com - patch designer, performer
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15
00:00:00 SHOW START
00:09:37 Live Event 11th March - come along
00:10:33 SPL Transient Designer 4 MK2
00:17:34 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:17:49 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:18:47 Erica Synths takes on some Hex Inverters
00:37:41 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:38:35 Importing Gear From Japan
00:53:16 JHVE asks via - [irc] - QQ Does that DX 7 MKII have stereo out?
00:55:12 McGurren asks via - Youtube -QQ what’s your best synth / audio bargain? I once got a Yamaha CS40M for £60 and an SCI Pro One for £450 with a Juno 106 thrown in.
01:01:03 Nick Howes asks via - Youtube - QQ Now that both Korg and Arturia have released VST versions of current production hardware are the floodgates opening for more of the same
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.
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Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Guests
- Charles Chicky Reeves - FOH engineer, producer, songwriter
- Ty Unwin- media composer, producer, orchestrator
- Marc Doty - Synth historian, youtuber and clock repairer
Youtube video Version https://youtu.be/oK4j1Gildjw
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:13:09 New Sony Walkman. Why?
00:26:46 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:32:11 Superbooth and NAMM coming up fast
00:40:58 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:46:31 Touch Me
00:59:02 Lemur Lives Again
01:10:19 JHVE asks via - irc - QQ what are Chicky's white monitors there?
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.
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Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
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
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
00:00:15 SHOW START
00:14:35 Koka Nikoladze Drone Box
00:20:27 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:22:05 Osmose is going to be a thing finally
00:40:32 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:41:46 Oliver Prehn Teaching
00:50:41 David Synge asks David Synge via - [youtube] - QQ Do you think the popularity of poor quality listening devices like phones and earbuds has had an impact on the way people approach production
01:00:15 midi129 asks via - [youtube] - QQ Hello & HNY! If you had to live with one drum machine for 2023 what would it be?
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
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Guests
- Jamie Morden - Geosynths.com - Patch designer, performer
- Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/yM0a2UeYLek
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15
00:00:14 SHOW START
00:14:27 Studio Monitors
00:28:16 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:31:52 Resolutions?/Trends
00:48:27 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
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
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Guests
- Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
- Dominic Hawken-producer, keyboard player, songwriter,developer
- Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
- Robbie Bronnimann - music producer, Howard Jones' MD
Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/gGRYl3XBES0
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate (Nick shows some of the behind the scenes IT in this show)
Many thanks to our sponsors for another year of support.
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:17:55 GPU Audio Mac Support
00:20:16 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:21:25 Best gear of 2022
00:38:48 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:43:12 JHVE asks via - [irc] - QQ Christmas show plan as of yet?
00:43:44 JHVE asks via - [irc] - QQ what plaid is your cap Nick ???
00:44:32 Nick Howes asks via - [youtube] - QQ Do the panel think that the proliferation of pirated plug ins (alliteration!) is encouraging more people to go out and buy hardware? in a "love the sound but need the hands on" vibe?
00:57:19 nickhowesuk asks via - [twitch] - QQ Least reliable bit of kit you've owned? My two "worst offenders" are Korg and Roland whilst all the Behringer/Ensoniq's (some>30 years old) solid as a rock
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
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Guests
- Jamie Lidell - artist and podcaster
- Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
- Hainbach - artist, producer, developer
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15
00:10:54 SHOW START
00:19:50 New Knobs for Old
00:32:49 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:34:49 Hainbach Back With Fluss
00:52:02 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:53:45 Best File Management practices
01:08:45 DJ Mechanicom asks via - [youtube] - QUESTION - how do you combat composers block when youre having difficulty finishing a track (or even starting one!)
01:17:38 daveboulden asks via - [twitch] - QQ What item of your equipment would you rather not own up to having? Be brave you are in a safe space!
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
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Guests
- HOST Dominic Hawken-producer, keyboard player, songwriter,developer
- Ty Unwin- media composer, producer, orchestrator
- Robin Vincent - Molten Music Technology
Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/wt-OdS0ImtE
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15
00:00:00 Start
00:11:00 Best Multi-FX Units
00:25:00 AD: iZotope Ozone 10
00:27:03 Moog Dancers
00:37:28 RipX Deep Create
00:53:39 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:54:58 EMOM recap
00:59:25 Black Friday Deals
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
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Guests
- Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
- Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic
- Ranzee.com - podcaster and synth lover - Ranzee.com
Video Version: https://youtu.be/Lgr61O_zFHs
For preshow and Ad free versions and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Don't forget our LIVE MUSIC event on 26th November 6pm UK time: https://youtu.be/qEiHDm4uyWI
8 Acts over the course of the evening - live from Bath, UK.
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15 - Also applies to Black Friday Sale!
00:00:15 SHOW START
00:09:18 Model D back in production
00:21:00 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:22:08 Sequential Trigon-6
00:31:41 Music trend stats
00:40:52 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:41:56 Pams Pro Workout
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
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Guests
- Robin Vincent - Molten Music Tech
- Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/iU8Ww8l9pt4
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15
00:00:14 SHOW START
00:10:43 Reverb 2022 best selling Gear
00:17:04 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:18:42 Teenage Engineering Beer and Dolls
00:24:39 Orchestral Tools Drones
00:29:59 Anyma Omega
00:38:31 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:38:52 Kodamo Mask 1
00:46:19 New Sounds for Proteus Engine
00:53:11 Nick Howes asks via - [youtube] - QQ Should synth companies be allowed to "tease" a year ahead of release - cough Behringer
00:58:43 Steve Boyle asks via - [youtube] - QQ How do you battle or overcome optional paralysis ?
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
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Guests
- Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
- Dominic Hawken-producer, keyboard player, songwriter,developer
Video version on youtube: https://youtu.be/JpalWHCHgAA
For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate
The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content
Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10
Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15
00:00:16 SHOW START
00:14:25 MIDI BLASTER
00:20:37 AD: Babyaudio - save 15% with code STR15
00:22:35 Brad Pitt Miraval Studio
00:29:09 Physics Based ARVerb
00:36:26 Logic Pro Update 10.7.5
00:48:22 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:49:31 Barbie Chêtif asks via - [youtube] - QQ what is the forthcoming behringer gear you are waiting the most ? Thanks.
00:52:58 Nick Howes asks Nvia - [youtube] - QQ Does the panel think that the 80s delivered the pinnacle of synth music? Okay we had Prodigy in the 90s
00:58:55 UAD SYNTH
00:59:46 JHVE asks via - [irc] - QQ with Mac Silicon M1s and M2s here...are UAD hardware and Waves hardware prices gonna fall through the floor ?
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