1:00:29

Feb 18, 2026

SonicTALK 881 - Look Mum No Eurovision

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

50:03

Feb 11, 2026

SonicTALK 880 - SH-MAX, Snappy Snap Tilt EQ,

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

1:03:29

Feb 4, 2026

SonicTALK 879 - Strymon, Opera House Accoustics & more

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

1:11:57

Jan 28, 2026

SonicTALK 878 - NAMM , Buchla & Friends, Native Instruments,

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

1:01:59

Jan 21, 2026

SonicTALK 877 - Leviasynth

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

1:13:10

Jan 14, 2026

SonicTALK 876 - MPC XL Leak, Fender Studio One

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

1:02:50

Jan 8, 2026

SonicTALK 875 - 2026 Predictions, Fatboy Slim

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