SONIC TALK - Inside Music Technology

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

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

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

Guests Steven Cowley - Dua Lipa Tech, MD, Producer, Max4Live coder 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..

Guests Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist Robin Vincent - Journalist, reviewer and performer Ty Unwin - Composer, producer and musical director 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 00:02:04 Win Ableton Move 00:03:49 AD:Patreon 00:13:43 Pigments 7 00:25:24 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:27:09 Showsync VideoSync 00:35:49 Famous Synth Presets: Sounds that Made History 00:50:03 AD: Absynth 6 00:51:33 Gear of the Year?

Guests Nadia Struiwigh - Musician, Producer, educator Matt Hodson - Performer, educator and artist 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.. 00:00:12 SHOW START 00:01:48 Win Ableton Move 00:02:47 AD:Patreon 00:4:20 Nadia Chat 00:25:18 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:26:38 Pamela’s Disco does PRO-DJ LINK 00:34:17 Nadia at ADE 00:42:43 AD: NI Absynth 00:48:20 ginTronic transparentSea: multi-FX 00:56:48 The Best Synths for Techno 2025

In this episode, we hear from Charlotte Hatherley who was projected onto the world stage with the band Ash at the age of 18 and toured with them for 8 years. Since then, she’s released 4 studio albums as well as numerous collaborations - as well as touring with Bat For Lashes, Bryan Ferry, KT Tunstell, Birdy and more. She was also in the Synth-Pop band NZCA Lines with Michael Lovett (Metronomy) and Sarah Jones (Harry Styles/Hot Chip).  Charlotte has worked on an extensive selection of soundtracks, most notably ‘The Last Man’ with Gavin Rothery in which she also starred, along with many other shows and performances. She’s shot music videos with Edgar Wright, Gavin Rothery and Joe Cornish - and is currently the Programme Leader at the ICMP, where she teaches the next generation of musicians and performers. https://www.charlottehatherley.com/ Recommended Episode: David Viens of Plogue - midierror meets Series 1 Episode 28   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

Guests Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records 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 Maschine 3 Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way. Lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or your own sounds – solo or in a DAW. Ready to take things up a gear? Get hands on with Maschine hardware. 00:00:10 SHOW START 00:01:40 Win Ableton Move 00:03:04 AD:Patreon 00:15:42 New Waldorf Protein - 8 Voice Wavetable Poly 00:26:44 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:29:09 Fixing out of Tune Bells 00:37:56 Alma - Custom Kids Synth 00:46:14 Soundblaster is back baby 00:54:35 AD: NI Maschine 3 00:55:34 CME H12MIDI Pro

Guests Mylar Melodies - Musician and YouTuber Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist 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 Maschine 3 Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way. Lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or your own sounds – solo or in a DAW. Ready to take things up a gear? Get hands on with Maschine hardware. 00:00:12 SHOW START 00:03:47 AD:Patreon 00:18:26 ASM Diosynth Wind Synth Instrument 00:31:59 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:33:33 Arturia AstroLab 37 - Small But Still Powerful 00:44:01 AD: NI Maschine 3 00:44:58 Mylar Melodies Performance Case Breakdown 00:52:05 Mentha Works Monk Echo:

Guests Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic Yoad Nevo - Producer,song writer and software developer 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 Maschine 3 Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way. Lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or your own sounds – solo or in a DAW. Ready to take things up a gear? Get hands on with Maschine hardware. 00:00:11 SHOW START 00:01:42 Omnisphere 3 Competition 00:08:07 Black Friday Deals - Looking for anything? 00:17:03 Ableton Voice Control with Melosurf 00:28:43 AD:iZotope Ozone12 00:30:22 Valahalla Future Verb 00:38:37 IK ReSing Voice Tool 00:47:02 AD: NI Maschine 3 00:48:27 Behringer BQ-10 SQ-10-a-like 00:55:42 Make Noise Multi-Wave