1:00:12

Aug 19, 2026

TALK 905 - Field Recording & Sysex

Live Stream of our weekly music technology show. SonicTALK Covers the latest news and releases in synthesizers, software, recording, plug-ins, DAWs and music production - techniques, tips and stories from the recording studio and on the road. With guests who are producers, musicians, manufacturers and other industry insiders. This week: Yoad Nevo - Producer, mixer, song writer and software developer Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMVl3kuMafU Find out how to support us on our Members page. Cherry Audio Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 with their latest release. A recreation of the classic 80s synth powerhouse. Featuring te original and licensed waveforms, MPE support, FX and plenty of modulation, plus you can import your original presets. In this show: SHOW START 00:02:42 Win Sequential FOURM 00:03:37 AD:Members 00:13:10 Sampling and Field Recording in 2026 as a Creative Process 00:23:40 Behringer BCR32 is ready for pre-order 00:34:03 AD: Cherry Audio ESQ1 00:35:54 Melbourne Instruments Now Have 10-Year Warranty 00:42:17 Browser based synths

1:03:11

Aug 12, 2026

TALK 904 SV-2, MPE - William Orbit

Live Stream of our weekly music technology show. SonicTALK Covers the latest news and releases in synthesizers, software, recording, plug-ins, DAWs and music production - techniques, tips and stories from the recording studio and on the road. With guests who are producers, musicians, manufacturers and other industry insiders. This week: Devin Belanger - Artist, songwriter, YouTuber Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-C1k0h8CXQ Find out how to support us on our Members page. Cherry Audio Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 with their latest release. A recreation of the classic 80s synth powerhouse. Featuring te original and licensed waveforms, MPE support, FX and plenty of modulation, plus you can import your original presets. In this show: SHOW START 00:14:10 Win Sequential FOURM 00:15:19 AD:Members 00:35:42 AD: Cherry Audio ESQ1 00:37:02 Plaits Palette 00:43:20 Music to confuse AI 00:54:23 Devin Odyssey Synth Jam 01:05:20 William Orbit RIP

1:07:06

Aug 5, 2026

TALK 903 - KARST and Luxury Studios

Our weekly music technology show. SonicTALK Covers the latest news and releases in synthesizers, software, recording, plug-ins, DAWs and music production - techniques, tips and stories from the recording studio and on the road. With guests who are producers, musicians, manufacturers and other industry insiders. This week: Tim Exile - Musician, instrument maker, performer Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgjQC3QKEbU Find out how to support us on our Members page. Cherry Audio Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 with their latest release. A recreation of the classic 80s synth powerhouse. Featuring te original and licensed waveforms, MPE support, FX and plenty of modulation, plus you can import your original presets. In this show: SHOW START 00:17:43 Win Circuit Happy Missing Link X2 00:19:17 AD:Members 00:23:44 New Studio On Turkeys Aegean Coast 00:33:31 AD: Cherry Audio ESQ1 00:35:21 Tim Exile’s Karst Environment Is Now In Beta 00:57:10 30 years Of VST 01:05:00 Court Rules Suno Music Training Illegal 01:23:32 Moog 903A Random Signal Generator

59:51

Jul 29, 2026

TALK 902 - Loopop 3D, Oak Sampler

Live Stream of our weekly music technology show. SonicTALK Covers the latest news and releases in synthesizers, software, recording, plug-ins, DAWs and music production - techniques, tips and stories from the recording studio and on the road. With guests who are producers, musicians, manufacturers and other industry insiders. This week: Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI8Hzz4-8Kg Find out how to support us on our Members page. Cherry Audio Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 with their latest release. A recreation of the classic 80s synth powerhouse. Featuring te original and licensed waveforms, MPE support, FX and plenty of modulation, plus you can import your original presets. 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. In this show: 00:00:08 SHOW START 00:01:41 Win Circuit Happy Missing Link X2 00:02:57 AD:Members 00:13:29 AD: Cherry Audio ESQ1 00:14:46 3D Design Print Your Own Synth Stands With Loopop 00:30:32 OAK Sampler: Hardware ASR-10 00:38:33 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:39:48 Mach Devices MD-7 00:49:30 ConjureDSP 3: vibe-code your own effects in your DAW

1:01:15

Jul 22, 2026

TALK 901 - SinTH2, Super*Saw

Live Stream of our weekly music technology show. SonicTALK Covers the latest news and releases in synthesizers, software, recording, plug-ins, DAWs and music production - techniques, tips and stories from the recording studio and on the road. With guests who are producers, musicians, manufacturers and other industry insiders. This week: Yoad Nevo - Producer, mixer, song writer and software developer Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjrmCWubrRI Find out how to support us on our Members page. Cherry Audio Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 with their latest release. A recreation of the classic 80s synth powerhouse. Featuring te original and licensed waveforms, MPE support, FX and plenty of modulation, plus you can import your original presets. 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. In this show: 00:00:06 SHOW START 00:01:30 Win Circuit Happy Missing Link X2 00:02:56 AD:Members 00:12:46 SinTH2 60 Voice Monster Poly 00:21:58 AD: Cherry Audio ESQ1 00:23:33 NI Release AG Cook Super*Saw 00:37:09 The Crow Hill Company Brackish Pads 00:39:36 Sonic Charge PhenoType 00:50:18 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3

1:05:20

Jul 15, 2026

TALK 900 - Akai S900 And more

Live Stream of our weekly music technology show. SonicTALK Covers the latest news and releases in synthesizers, software, recording, plug-ins, DAWs and music production - techniques, tips and stories from the recording studio and on the road. With guests who are producers, musicians, manufacturers and other industry insiders. This week: Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist [Ty Unwin](https://Media Composer) - Composer, producer and musical director Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywd6RonQMfM Find out how to support us on our Members page. Cherry Audio Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 with their latest release. A recreation of the classic 80s synth powerhouse. Featuring te original and licensed waveforms, MPE support, FX and plenty of modulation, plus you can import your original presets. 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. In this show: 00:00:07 SHOW START 00:02:39 Win Buso Synthstation 16 00:03:24 AD:Memberships 00:12:13 Card from Babz 00:25:05 AD: Cherry Audio ESQ1 00:29:20 Rick James wrong dx7 patch 00:44:48 A Collection Of Straight-Muted Brass

1:00:14

Jul 1, 2026

TALK 899 - Cupid and Pysche

Live Stream of our weekly music technology show. SonicTALK Covers the latest news and releases in synthesizers, software, recording, plug-ins, DAWs and music production - techniques, tips and stories from the recording studio and on the road. With guests who are producers, musicians, manufacturers and other industry insiders. This week: Amanda Whiting Gerstle - DJ, Producer, PR strategist Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Rob Puricelli - Pro Synth Network and 90s synth specialist Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZyRpT8r4Z8 For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Cherry Audio Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 with their latest release. A recreation of the classic 80s synth powerhouse. Featuring te original and licensed waveforms, MPE support, FX and plenty of modulation, plus you can import your original presets. 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. In this show: 00:00:07 SHOW START 00:03:16 AD:Patreon 00:13:20 Summer Update for PO KO II 00:20:33 AD: Cherry Audio ESQ1 00:22:46 Anthropic just released new connectors 00:42:48 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:43:56 Cupid and Psyche 85

1:06:12

Jun 24, 2026

TALK 898 - New MPC Gen2 - Flat Wound

Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8213Z9pFHCo Live Stream of our weekly music technology show. SonicTALK Covers the latest news and releases in synthesizers, software, recording, plug-ins, DAWs and music production - techniques, tips and stories from the recording studio and on the road. With guests who are producers, musicians, manufacturers and other industry insiders. This week: Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Cherry Audio Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 with their latest release. A recreation of the classic 80s synth powerhouse. Featuring te original and licensed waveforms, MPE support, FX and plenty of modulation, plus you can import your original presets. 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. In this show: 00:00:08 SHOW START 00:01:50 Win Osmose CE 49 00:03:19 AD:Patreon 00:21:57 AKAI X4 Power for Gen 2 One and Key 37 00:33:38 AD: Cherry Audio ESQ1 00:35:27 ADDAC120 Four Strings Eurorack 00:45:41 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3

1:12:15

Jun 17, 2026

TALK 897 - Holiday Synths, GForce P5 and Cherry ESQ-1

SonicTALK Covers the latest news and releases in synthesizers, software, recording, plug-ins, DAWs and music production - techniques, tips and stories from the recording studio and on the road. Guests Yoad Nevo - Producer, mixer, song writer and software developer Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Charlie Clouser - Keyboard player, composer for the SAW horror films Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqrRjpLCnH0 For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Cherry Audio Check out the latest ESQ-1 - lovingly recreated 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. 00:00:00 SHOW START 00:01:12 Win Osmose CE 49 00:02:26 AD:Patreon 00:13:47 GFORCE P5 Official 00:25:59 Best Battery-Powered Synths 00:34:04 AD: Cherry Audio ESQ1 00:35:04 Cherry Audio ESQ-1 Discussed 00:48:47 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:51:11 UVI Rumble - Multi-Band Bass Synth - A First

1:14:00

Jun 10, 2026

TALK 896 - Juno 106 Day

Covering the latest in synthesizers, software, recording, DAW and music production - news, techniques and stories on the road and from the recording studio. Guests Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaRorzq1e6w For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Cherry Audio home to classic 20th Centrury synthesizers reimagined for the 21st Century. From the synths you know and love to instruments that have you should explore. Widen your palette of sounds. 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. 00:00:08 SHOW START 00:01:54 Win Osmose CE 49 00:03:11 AD:Patreon 00:19:09 Juno 106 Day 00:30:43 AD: Cherry Audio Coming June 16 00:31:41 A Track with No Instruments 00:40:55 DJ RENA rocks the decks 00:50:07 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:51:43 How To Make A Toy Keyboard Sound Like An Orchestra

1:07:40

Jun 3, 2026

TALK 895 - Ableton SDK

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Moray AKA Cephid - Musician, composer, performer Matt Thomas - Musician and Cold War Synth Bunker owner Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaRorzq1e6w For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Cherry Audio home to classic 20th Century synthesizers reimagined for the 21st Century. From the synths you know and love to instruments that have you should explore. Widen your palette of sounds. 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. 00:00:00 SHOW START 00:02:14 AD:Patreon 00:18:39 teenage engineering ep k o sidekick 00:28:22 AD: Cherry Audio Tease 00:29:19 Ableton Extensions SDK 00:45:24 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:46:41 Sinevibes Droplet V2 00:57:15 Free: 4ms VCV Rack ROMplers

1:15:37

May 27, 2026

TALK 894 - NI & InMusic, Soothe 3 & AI

Guests Amanda Whiting Gerstle - DJ, Producer, PR strategist [Ty Unwin](https://Media Composer) - Composer, producer and musical director Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTg2yod1DHI For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Cherry Audio blockbuster sale throughout May. Get 44% off Mercury-8, Trident, P-10, GX-80, and Chroma plugins, each priced at just $39. Use the coupon code SONIC44 to apply 44% off to dozens of non-sale plugins like SH-MAX, Yellowjacket, Dreamsynth, CR-78, and even Synth Stack 6. 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. 00:00:12 SHOW START 00:01:23 Win Novation Bass Station II Swifty 00:02:51 AD:Patreon 00:21:14 Lets Talk About Native Instruments 00:30:47 AD: Cherry Audio May Sale 00:36:34 oeksound: soothe3 - what’s new 00:42:23 Acceptable uses of Assistive AI 01:00:01 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 01:01:01 Finishing Demos Etc 01:14:01 Storage costs

1:03:33

May 20, 2026

TALK 893 - More Superbooth and Devin Belanger

Guests Devin Belanger - Artist, songwriter, YouTuber [Ty Unwin](https://Media Composer) - Composer, producer and musical director Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a5y5kLi2vs For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Cherry Audio blockbuster sale throughout May. Get 44% off Mercury-8, Trident, P-10, GX-80, and Chroma plugins, each priced at just $39. Use the coupon code SONIC44 to apply 44% off to dozens of non-sale plugins like SH-MAX, Yellowjacket, Dreamsynth, CR-78, and even Synth Stack 6. 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 00:20:58 Win Novation Bass Station II Swifty 00:22:02 AD:Patreon Superbooth Impressions Devin 00:34:23 Morphor Echon 6 Devin Studio Keys & Leviasynth 00:43:35 AD: Cherry Audio May Sale 00:44:20 Frap Tools Magnolia & Katla 00:56:12 Environments - Acoustic Spaces Plugin Mixing and arrangement insights 01:05:34 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 01:06:38 Superbooth 2026: Monolake Live Setup

1:16:53

May 13, 2026

SonicTALK 892 - Post Superbooth

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records Matt Hodson - Performer, educator and artist On YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=6FqlmzEwYco For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Cherry Audio blockbuster sale throughout May. Get 44% off Mercury-8, Trident, P-10, GX-80, and Chroma plugins, each priced at just $39. Use the coupon code SONIC44 to apply 44% off to dozens of non-sale plugins like SH-MAX, Yellowjacket, Dreamsynth, CR-78, and even Synth Stack 6. 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 00:21:07 Win Sennheiser HD 480 + 00:22:02 AD:Patreon 00:45:16 AD: Cherry Audio May Sale 00:46:27 Knobula Drum Farm 01:08:05 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 01:09:14 RANDOM8 01:12:59 Bink Keybed 01:19:51 Elta Music Polyvoks

1:00:17

Apr 29, 2026

TALK 891 - Vaporwave

Guests Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular Charles Chicky Reeves - Composer, Mix Engineer Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist YouTube Version: https://youtube.com/watch?v=k5PxCIibP0c For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate 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 00:20:00 Win Sennheiser HD 480 + 00:20:57 AD:Patreon 00:30:42 Flame Sound releases Free Human Voices 00:31:29 The Story Of Vaporwave [2026] 00:51:23 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:52:43 New Focusrite ISA Equipped C8X interface 01:07:55 Body Synths Laboratory - Coming Soon

1:41:19

Apr 23, 2026

midierror meets... David Frangioni - Producer, Drummer & Music Technologist

This time, we hear from David Frangioni a self-confessed non-stop entrepreneur with a back catalogue of work that reads like a whos-who of rock and roll. After overcoming cancer at age two, David cut his teeth in Boston Producing Aerosmith, learnt drumming with Joe Morello, and was at the forefront of the Music Tehcnology revolution in the early 80s, into the 90s and beyond. David is an accomplished drummer who has his own drumming hall of fame (featuring kits from some of the biggest names in rock) and has been the publisher of Modern Drummer Magazine since 2019. He was part of the first Billboard number 1 made in an entirely digital studio working alongside Desmond Child, and has consistently operated at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and musical artistry.  https://davidfrangioni.com/ Recommended Episode: midierror meets… Emily Dolan Davies [EP21] Live / Session Drummer 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

1:00:24

Apr 22, 2026

TALK 890 - Zebra 3, Synthfest France

Guests Rob Puricelli - Pro Synth Network and 90s synth specialist Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9chuasvK474 For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate 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 00:23:28 Win Focusrite ISA TWO 00:24:21 AD:Patreon 00:33:21 U-he Zebra 3 is out 00:44:00 Kodamo mask ex mk2 desktop bitmask 00:58:19 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:59:55 Plinky 12 Home 01:09:25 TAL J-8X vs Roland JX-8P 01:15:57 Banan-a-Synth

1:08:02

Apr 15, 2026

Beardyman Clåpp, Casio UVI Sounds

Guests Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=v-UpVjw1olo For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate 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 00:03:51 AD:Patreon 00:14:38 CLÄPP II from Beardyman 00:24:49 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:26:12 Casio Synths Revisited 00:41:02 2026 Guthman MI finalists 00:52:31 Softube Flow Studio

1:04:51

Apr 8, 2026

TALK 888 - Cherry Audio DS-2, Synthesthesia

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Yoad Nevo - Producer, mixer, song writer and software developer Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-k2G3qkHnw For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate SonicTALK Supported by 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.

1:01:32

Apr 1, 2026

TALK 887 - April Fools

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Moray AKA Cephid - Musician, composer, performer Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fkn1UV3NEjA 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 00:11:42 Win Polyend Endless 00:12:20 AD:Patreon 00:18:42 BB-777 bring back the boombox 00:32:57 AD:Baby Audio Save with SONICTALK15 00:34:16 Electro-Harmonix pedals as plug-ins 00:42:12 FREE Spectral Match Tool from F9 Audio 00:50:27 Favourite Poly Synth? 00:55:21 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 00:56:35 April Fools

1:06:10

Mar 25, 2026

SonicTALK 886 - Akai MPC Sample

Guests Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic Matt Thomas - Musician and Cold War Synth Bunker owner Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYEUOSG_8iU 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 00:23:20 AD:Patreon 00:32:38 The Akai MPC Sample Is Here - Video 00:44:08 AD:Baby Audio Save with SONICTALK15 00:46:25 The Monk Project Generative Sequencer 00:53:50 Chat DSP FX M4L 01:04:22 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 01:05:35 RetroKits Retrovision Add On Displays and Editors 01:12:25 Max for Move: run RNBO patches on Ableton Move

56:48

Mar 18, 2026

TALK 885 - Me, Chat and Magnolia

Guests Nick Batt Host The Chat questions Frap Tools Magnolia Synth Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=FMZlAjVz54I 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 00:19:03 Win Polyend Endless 00:22:33 AD:Patreon 00:28:34 Akai MPC Sample: hardware sampler inspired by the MPC60 and MPC3000 (Leak) 00:28:49 Win Polyend Endless 00:28:56 Akai MPC Sample: hardware sampler inspired by the MPC60 and MPC3000 (Leak) 00:31:12 Chat DSP FX M4L 00:33:37 AD:Baby Audio Save with SONICTALK15 00:41:13 RØDECaster Video Core 00:59:54 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3

1:05:20

Mar 11, 2026

SonicTALK 884 - Music Is Everything

Guests Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records Yoad Nevo - Producer,song writer and software developer Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Watch The episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWPphQgN1ys 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 00:18:35 Win Joranalogue Collide 4 00:19:40 AD:Patreon 00:30:25 JBL BandBox Solo Amp 00:42:24 AD:Baby Audio Save with SONICTALK15 00:43:29 TOSHIBA PT 884 00:44:39 Turn it Up: Music Lowers Dementia Risk By 39% 00:54:05 Elgato Stream Deck Plus XL 01:05:59 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 01:10:45 Mixing Bands You Don’t Like

1:08:33

Mar 4, 2026

SonicTALK 883 - Iridium MK2, Macbook Neo, DP/4

Guests Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records Matt Thomas - Musician and Cold War Synth Bunker owner Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=OvqaBDpECQc 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 00:11:28 Win Jouranalogue Collide 4 00:12:44 AD:Patreon 00:27:31 Waldorf Iridium mk2 00:38:37 AD:Baby Audio Save 00:40:15 How Eraserhead Changed Sound 00:51:35 Perplex On’s AV synthesia bliss 00:51:41 Macbook Neo 00:59:52 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 01:01:12 Temecula DSP DEEP/4: DP/4 emulation 01:12:16 Sonic RETROCAST EP 1

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Feb 25, 2026

SonicTALK 882 - Waldorf, Pure Data & Decent Sampler

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=0YpqprZriXk 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 00:24:34 AD:Patreon 00:29:28 Pure Data Into Korg drumlogue 00:38:17 Sonic RETROCAST out on Friday Today’s Setup From the Apartment 00:42:29 AD:Baby Audio Save 15 00:44:34 Decent Sampler updates 00:56:22 Waldorf Attack 3 01:00:18 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3 01:03:45 Audiophiles -copper banana or mud

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

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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