Why We Bleep
Mylar Melodies
Why We Bleep is inspired by the mysterious, unique and amazing people behind the equipment and music that we love. It's about getting better at making music, dweebing out over music and synth technology, and to perhaps better understand where music making might be going.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 35min
WHY WE BLEEP 047: DINSYNC
Talking everything 101, 303, 808 & 909 with Paul Barker of DINSYNC: The man who made it possible to create replicas of Roland’s most classic creations.If you enjoy this, please share it!Learn more about DINSYNC▶︎ www.re-303.com▶︎ https://instagram.com/dinsync▶︎ THANKS TO SPONSORS: http://signalsounds.com &
https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/sebsongs-bread-butter/▶︎ SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies
Jun 2, 2024 • 1h 25min
WHY WE BLEEP 046: MANU RETAMERO - BEFACO
Apr 28, 2024 • 1h 28min
WHY WE BLEEP 045: ALGORAVE/ALEX MCLEAN
Alex McLean, expert in Algorave, discusses live coding in music creation, collaboration, and performance. They explore stereo effects, pattern making, drum sequences, and synchronization challenges. Learn about Orca, Flock.cc, and musical software tools for career development.
Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
WHY WE BLEEP 044: RYK MODULAR
Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 22min
WHY WE BLEEP 043: EVERYTHING EVERYTHING
The podcast delves into the innovative music production process of the band Everything, Everything, focusing on their unique blend of electronic and band music. Topics include balancing creativity and complexity, finding inspiration, unconventional songwriting techniques, the impact of AI music, and the challenges of creating universal music. They also explore modular synths, teletype, and intricate live performance setups.
Feb 4, 2024 • 2h 51min
WHY WE BLEEP 042: MUSIC THING MK VI
Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 19min
WHY WE BLEEP 041: LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
LISTEN ELSEWHERE & SUPPORT▶︎ https://www.whywebleep.com/▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-we-bleep/id1338201154▶︎ https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodiesMORE FROM SAM:▶︎ https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/lookmumnocomputerTHANKS TO SPONSORS▶︎ https://www.signalsounds.com/ ▶︎ https://www.thonk.co.uk/ (Check out the two samplers mentioned: https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/sebsongs-sampler/ & https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/infinite-digits-pikocore/ )THINGS WE DISCUSS▶︎ The photographer we discuss who develops pictures with unusual materials is Melanie King: https://www.instagram.com/melaniekatking/ ▶︎ Korg MS10: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korg_MS-10 ▶︎ Dave “Nervous Squirrel”: https://www.nervoussquirrel.com/ ▶︎ Great SOS video with Dave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upYn03sU80A ▶︎ Kosmo Format Modular: https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/modular ▶︎ Mutable Instruments Braids: https://pichenettes.github.io/mutable-instruments-documentation/modules/braids/▶︎ VCV Rack (Contains a Braids): https://vcvrack.com/▶︎ The Talk by Vlad Kreimer of Soma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxdzM86UrhgBOOKS MYLAR MENTIONS WHICH ARE ALL WORTH YOUR TIME▶︎ Deep Work - Cal Newport ▶︎ Digital Minimalism - Cal Newporthttps://calnewport.com/writing/ ▶︎ Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books (Book of the year for me)▶︎ 10 Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Account - Jaron Lanier▶︎ You Are Not a Gadget - Jaron Lanier https://www.jaronlanier.com/
Dec 3, 2023 • 1h 45min
WHY WE BLEEP 040: INTELLIJEL
Danjel Van Tijn, Product designer at Intellijel, talks about the history of Intellijel, the appeal of electronic music, creating own gear, early experiences with building projects and synthesizers, the importance of gain staging in modular synthesizers, manufacturing challenges and costs, comparing mid-sized mixers for building a rig, the niche nature of electronic music, discussing the cost and pricing of music products, and supporting innovative boutique companies.
Nov 5, 2023 • 1h 18min
WHY WE BLEEP 039: CLARK
Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 43min
