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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Guests
- Paulee Bow - Magical Synth Adventure
- Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/fRj7hVXkovc
Patreon for preshow, ad free versions and exclusive video content
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
00:00:15 SHOW START
00:15:14 Synthplex: Synclavier Regen
00:23:55 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:25:33 Synthplex: Relic
00:35:56 GFORCE Oddity3
00:39:55 AD: Babyaudio save 15% with the code ST15
02:35:56 AI Ponger
00:49:48 Jim Harris asks via - [youtube] - QQ Given the surprise add. of song mode to Digitakt etc another TR8s update Strymons Big Sky as s/ware is the comp. shortage forcing h/ware manufacturers to divert attention to firmware/software?
00:57:53 Nick Howes asks via - [youtube] - QQ Studio aesthetic and creativity. good video this past week on that... thoughts?
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 Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Guest
- Robin Vincent - Molten Music Technology
See the video version on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8SpPQiNztcY
For Ad Free and pre-show: 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
00:10:17 Arturia New Stuff
00:17:10 AD: iZotope OZone 10
00:19:23 Exquis MPE controller
00:26:35 Slate Digital Bought By Audiotonix
00:30:06 CEntrance Bouncer
00:37:41 AD: Baby Audio - Save 15% With ST15 Code
00:38:48 MIDI BLASTER
00:38:58 Nick Howes asks Nick Howes via - [youtube] - QQ Does Yoad (and indeed any other studio manager) foresee major issues with the cost of energy and retaining commercial viability?
00:44:26 Spillage Oath Music asks via - [twitter] - @sonicstateQQ Do you have a piece of gear that you never use and will probably never use again but for sentimental reasons can't bear to part with?
00:49:26 Robarth - Melted Cheese Home Studio asks via - [youtube] - qq will more/new gear make you more creative in making music in youre opinion or just happier (for a short or longer time)?
00:55:05 aDeevision via - [youtube] - QQ can you give a shout out to a new emom night in yorkshire at Bingly on the 10th nov
00:56:03 Nick Howes asks via - [youtube] - QQ is it time as DeadMau5 implied that 60 year old MIDI is dead (much as it made me furious given his timing just after Dave passed) with devices like Osmose
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 Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Guests
- Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer
- Jamie from GeoSynths - sound designer and Youtuber
- Dominic Hawken-producer, keyboard player, songwriter,developer
Video version: https://youtu.be/zVQHUM63Mmc
For Ad free, and loads of other benefits Patreon.com/sonicstate
Post Questions for the panel in next week's show live comments.
Start with QQ. (https://youtu.be/8SpPQiNztcY)
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00:00:16 SHOW START
00:02:15 Sonicstate EMOM Night
00:10:55 1010music Razzmatazz
00:20:21 AD: iZotope Music Producers Club
00:22:22 Bitwigs New Add-on
00:32:06 Cherry Audio Sines
00:41:23 AD: Babyaudio save 15% with the code SRT15
00:44:40 The Godfather
00:48:05 From Nick Howes via [Youtube] QQ For those who attended what was the stand-out product of Synthfest. and as a follow on is it time people stopped building yet another replica of certain instruments (Moog/303/909/808)
00:52:02 fancypants asks fancypants via - [irc] - QQ: How do you choose the right FX for a synth? Do you treat the patch as an instrument like a bass f.e. finding the right effects for synth sounds is still a mystery to me... How do you do it? Any tips?
01:03:35 Wagoo asks Wagoo via - [irc] - (from bo heem) QQ what is defining sonic treatment of the century?
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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