2013 episodes (48)
Sonic TALK 342 - Guitorgan What?
Back to a full panel this week, first we talk about the new Vangelis film with a clip of live improvisation, then the drum machine collection of Joe Mansfield, then the Kiwi Tech Juno 106 CPU upgrade, finally we help Mark decide if he needs a Guitorgan in his life.
Sonic TALK 340 - Elektron Analog Keys
We start with an interesting talk by Gareth Jones on the challenges of mixing for small devices, Elektron's new Analog Keys, the Skoog in the Apple store, Godley and Creme's Gizmotron and finally the Linnstrument from Roger Linn.
Sonic TALK 339 - X Factor Chic - Cubase Gesture Control
Sonic TALK 339 - X Factor Chic - Cubase Gesture Control
Sonic TALK - iPad Air, Korg Littlebits
We're joined again this week by Non Eric from Musotalk who has procured an iPad Air - he shares this with us, we then talk about the Korg Little Bits synth kits and Patchblocks Kickstarter project, we drool over the current Vemia vintage electronics auction, and finally we discuss the live coding composition techniques of Andrew Sorensen.
Sonic TALK 335 - Floppy Pusher
We start with Apple's latest announcements new Mac Pro, iPad Air and the approach of IT Singularity, then what would you put in your electro 1950 jukebox? Boris Blank's Fairlight is up for sale, Thunderbolt PCI chassis and general thunderbolt-i-ness. Gaz flashes his white Maschine Studio prior to our review
Sonic TALK 330 - Now in HD
First up, we are in HD! Or what they call HD ready anyhow, all our panelists are coming in on separate Skype machines and I'm on HD video for super quality. We discuss - the beautiful new Avid S6 control, but it'll cost ya. Then the news of Moog discontinuing the Little Phatty - whats a classic? The Puc Wirelss MIDI and the Analogue Solutions Telemark V2 and finally, a shirt startup sequence from a 737 airliner gets us thinking.
Sonic TALK 329 - Trapped In A Jazz Funk Nightmare
This week we first celebrate Clif Richards (Sir) 100th album, then Chas Smiths amazing metal instruments as used by Hans Zimmer in Superman - Man of Steel, Squarepushers Z-Machines robot composition, and a gel speaker from Harvard boffins.
Sonic TALK 325 - George Duke
This week we start with the sad news of George Dukes death and celebrate some of his finest moments. Then we enjoy Benge's Twenty Systems - a collection of pieces represesnting the history of synthesis, then a bit of light releief with the LOL studio engineer sketch, Nick shows off his Korg MicroKorg USB key - the less said about that, the better, then we talk Tequila and Whiskey...
Sonic TALK 323 - Sound Map Of The World
First up Nick warns against backing up to comrpessed disk images on OS X, then we head over to Phase57 for a look at Asiohead's hand built poly synth Ambika from Mutable Instruments. Then we talk of the Strymon El Capistan delay pedal, a good match for analog synths according to Mr Spiers, then we we talk about the amazing sound mapping project Aporee, a compelling Raspberry Pi audio application from Servando Barreiro using Pure Data, finally to fade or not to fade.
Sonic TALK 322 - Logic X
Another scorcher here in the UK as the heatwave continues, our main topic of conversation is the release of Apple's Logic X update, but we also find time to talk about the new NDVR Note Poly Aftertouch 2.0 Indiegogo project, finally we look at the new Chapman Stick Railboard.
Sonic TALK 320 - The Six Ps
Our panel grows during the show to include Rich Hilton fresh from his triumphant Chic performace at Glastonbury, we first talk of web controlled analog with the Analog Ala Carte and Patchwerk projects, then defaults - what you set up, performance anxiety and finally concept albums.
Podcast:Sonic TALK 319 -Bluetooth Guerrilla
Firstly we riff on the upcoming Glastonbury festival and related tales, then we discuss the transition from using vinatge electronics in the studio to live as inspireed by the Depeche Mode Access focussed stage tour, then the Presonus video shot with Oasis UK and their use of StudioLive 16:4:2 leads to a discussion on wether the sound engineer is a thing of the past, the BoomBottle bluetooth speaker and also the Bristol manufactured MiniRig portable speaker, more creative limitations from Dublab and five $1 records and we play out with our very own Ian Afflec and a track made from sine waves.
Sonic TALK 318 - Waldorf Nave
This week we have a rare visit from Non Eric, who is presenting his views on the Waldorf Nave beofre publishing his review on monday (German language), we then cover the Zoom H6 6-track recorder. Then the new Ocean Way Plugin from UAD.
Sonic TALK 316 - Whack and Woo
As Bill Withers famously wrote its "Just the Two of Us" this week - we start with Audio Damage's Mangleverb plugin, then on to the Hartmann Neuron which has just been re-issued as a free VST, The Beatles Hey Jude recording sessions lead to some interesting talk of studios, and the Mic Museum in Millwaukee continues the theme.
Sonic TALK 315 - Finger Dirt On The Parameter Wheel
Sonic TALK 315 - Finger Dirt On The Parameter Wheel
Sonic TALK 314 - Harmonic Massage Gong Bath
We start with a look at the Meganome controller and Jaziri robot drumming band, then the new Hearts and Knives Visage album, then we discuss what a facillities a new recording studio should have, finally the work of esoteric electronic composer Eliane Radigue.
Sonic TALK 313 - In Space No One Can Hear You Strum
Sonic TALK 313 - In Space No One Can Hear You Strum
Sonic TALK 312 - Karl Hyde, Bionic Ear
A real treat for us this week, Karl Hyde of Underworld joins us for a chat about his solo project Edgeland, we talk about new musical challenges and working with a band. Then we move on to the the rest of our panel and cover the ColorPlay project, a bionic ear and what that might mean, OS X 10.9 rumours lead to a discussion about a dedicated audio OS.
Sonic TALK 311 - Man Bags
Fancy a rock legends cruise? Puns abound, Running AU plugs in Pro Tools 10 and 11 from Protools-expert.com, Jamstik guitar controller and some man bags and general luggage chat.
SONIC TALK 310 - Analog Special
Gaz gets an impromptu makeover from his high spirited bandmates after his Karl Hyde session at Radio 6 Live in the UK, we start with a look at the amazing tape delay setup of Wouter van Veldhoven, the new SynthRestore Aurora AR57 a British mono synth, and then we move on to Dave's new Synthesizers.com modular which takes us on an exploration of the upsurge in analog generally.
SONIC TALK 309 - Post Messe Mess
We talk of those Volca's, Novation Bass Station 2, Pro Tools 11 and what it means, CopperLan and high resolution control and more. Unfortunately Skype crashed at the start of the show - which unfortunately takes down the video recording so audio only this week.
Sonic TALK 308 - Nick Rhodes and Warren Cuccurullo
Mark Tinley, a regular guest on the show has secured interviews with Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes and Warren Cuccarullo - guitarist extraordinaire.
SONIC TALK 307 - I'd Rather Be In The Dentists Chair
We start with a crop of Melodyned classics from major To Minor, then on to the anechoic chamber phenomenon via an anecdote from Mark which leaves us speechless, then on to the Mac Pro now unavailable in Europe, plus a little bit of April Fools and Musik Messe speculation.
Sonic TALK 305 - Tracktion Developers
Julian Storer and James 'Woody' Woodburn from Tracktion join me for a chat about the lease of life Tracktion is getting and plans for the future.
SONIC TALK 304 - Technology Trickle Down
We first explore the new ROLI Seaboard - a multi-axis controller, Steve Reich's recent concert exploring themes from Radiohead, the Giant Tuba of Marknuekirchen, and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinasuars live rig, Hollow Sun SOTU, with plenty of conversational diversions on the way.
SONIC TALK (TB)303 - Atomic Kitten, Gerbil Rock
A new guest joins us from the rarified world of pop production, now working in commercial writing and founder of prog rockers Frost - top chap and good value! Jem tells us about his work with X-Factor artists and other high pop acts. We talk about Avid and the hypothetical DAW change, Waldorf Rocket, NI's new softy and Bowie's new album amongst other things. Finally Mark treats us to some Gerbil Rock
SONIC TALK 301 - One CD and Four Minibars
Andy Shillito is just back from the US touring with the Darkness, Failedmuso.com's Rob Puricelli steps in to complete the panel - we discuss Krafwerks sellout Tate Modern shows, then the Grammys production and what goes into a production of that scale with great input from Any Shillito, then we talk product demos - with Moog's recent posting of the superstar monosynth players from NAMM, we also see an awesome demo from DSI's team with the Tempest and Prophet 12 front and centre.
SONIC TALK 300 - Twelve and a Half Days
300 episodes - makes roughly 12 and a half days of listening should you choose to tackle it. First show in June 2006 and here we are. Joining me in the studio to mark this milestone are Dave and Chris plus a couple of bottles of bubbly - thanks guys! On the line are Rich and Mark. First talk about a few more NAMM items, the Raven MIT (10:34) then a the Tactus terraforming LCD screen blows our minds (24:04), the 30 years of MIDI panel sparks some reminiscing, we talk about the new release from Depeche Mode (Delta Machine) (58:20), and finally the excellent Cinco MIDI organizer (01:11:55).
SONIC TALK 299 - Post NAMM Post-Mortem
Fresh back from rainy California - or perhaps not so fresh! We talk of the NAMM show releases - the Korg MS20 Mini, Moog Sub Phatty, Buchla Easel, iConnect MIDI+ and audio passthrough andmuch more.
Sonic TALK 298 - NAMM Rumours
Not much on the agenda this week apart from a bit of good old NAMM speculation and chit chat. We talk about the Moog Sub Phatty (07:57), Ableton Push will be on display for the time (18:00)Mark brings out his Yamaha EZ-EG MIDI guitar (27:59) and Gaz promises to eat his Monotron (maybe) when we talk of something new from Korg (32:03). Avid are also apparently cooking something up too (39:00),which leads to a discussion of working remotely and also off the grid - with a great working method from Gaz to jam freestyle using Cubase (49:47) . Dave has a hunch that Spectrasonics are up to something too
SONIC TALK 297 - Touchscreen Breakfast Bar Trombone
In our first episode of the New Year, we’re happy to welcome Noneric - host of Musotalk.de who’s not been with us for a while due to his massively successful Musotalk site, we talk of Mark Tinley’s Coles Ribbon sports commentator mic, then the new Waves Element software synth (09:38), Cakewalk Sonar X2 for Windows 8 touch (21:48) and other touch matters, Wampler Triple Wreck and distortion/drive for synthesizers (43:55) and finally some fun with a trombone (53:45)