My Forever Studio

Ep 72: Sharooz wants the synths software can’t recreate May 29, 2024

Sharooz is a DJ, producer, synth hoarder and serial music tech entrepreneur, founding Sample Magic, Principle Pleasure studios and recently Wavetick. On this episode, we find our the never-before-told story behind his early success in music, the whose monosynth he would steal, and the joy he gets from a very specific reverb unit.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOLERS AHEAD)
https://www.samplemagic.com/
https://musictech.com/features/studios/show-off-your-studio-principleasure-principle-pleasure-studio-vintage-gear/
https://www.instagram.com/principleasure/
https://www.beatport.com/de/track/get-off/719178
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc4qypBJQNhWUjqwnHNS7sMHl_iT5mLLa
https://visitportrush.co.uk/
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/
https://beta.prismsound.com/products/atlas/
https://www.instagram.com/dj_fattony_/?hl=en
https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_CS-80
https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h3000/
https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h9000/
https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/dsp4000/
https://www.moogmusic.com/products/minimoog-model-d
https://musictech.com/shows/podcasts/my-forever-studio/my-forever-studio-chromeos-subterranean-synth-funk-studio/
https://shop.funky-junk.com/shop/recording/mixers/consoles/ssl-4000-g-series-recording-console/
https://milocostudios.com/studios/the-red-room-london/image-gallery/
https://augspurger.com/product/augspurger-quattro-4x15-system-custom/
https://www.vintagesynth.com/ppg/wave-2

Ep 71: Lauren Mia demands a patchbay May 22, 2024

Lauren Mia is a composer turned DJ and producer, whose melodic and ethereal take on techno has caught the attention of some of the world’s best known labels. This time we find out where the LA native would put her studio, which unexpected synths she’d pick to make her sound, why practically is top priority and why she’s not a fan of layering sounds.

LAUREN’S LINKS
https://www.instagram.com/laurenmiamusic/?hl=en
https://laurenmiamusic.com/
https://ra.co/dj/laurenmia
https://soundcloud.com/laurenmiamusic

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS BELOW)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Kilda,_Victoria
https://www.ableton.com/en/live/
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-m3
https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/nys-spp-l1
https://www.focal.com/products/shape-65
https://www.focal.com/products/trio6
https://www.focal.com/products/sub6
https://www.alesis.com/products/view/a6-andromeda
https://sequential.com/product/mopho-x4/
https://sequential.com/product/prophet-10/
https://reverb.com/uk/p/sequential-prophet-10-rev3-61-key-dual-keyboard-10-voice-polyphonic-synthesizer-1980-1984
https://sequential.com/product/ob-6/
https://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/polybrute/overview
https://motu.com/en-us/products/midi-products/
https://www.modalelectronics.com/argon8-firmware-v3-0-now-available/
https://pro.sony/ue_US/products/studio-microphones/c-800g
https://www.instagram.com/imlukemusic/?hl=en-gb
https://www.instagram.com/joshroyse/?hl=en
https://soundcloud.com/laurenmiamusic/converge-original-mix-lauren-mia-feat-fractures
https://soundcloud.com/sleepless-recordings/lauren-mia-ft-josh-royse-fantasy
https://reverb.com/news/from-the-archives-vintage-mics
https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com/
The vintage U47 for $27k: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175939507996

Ep 70: Sarz’s studio needs a cone of silence May 15, 2024

Sarz is an award-winning artist and producer who’s worked with WizKid, Skrillex, Gunna, Skepta and many more across Afrobeats and beyond. This time, find out why he thinks producer tags on tracks are more important than ever, which Amapiano sound he thinks is genius, and how a software mishap early in his career made him the producer he is today.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio/
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch-m3-max
https://www.cableguys.com/shaperbox/
https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere/
https://www.instagram.com/obongjayar/?hl=en
Obongjayar x Sarz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTlsomnlhTs&ab_channel=Only1Sarz
https://aiaiai.audio/unit-4-wireless-plus
https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in
https://www.waves.com/plugins/q10-equalizer

Ep 69: Fraser T Smith is a gear cad May 08, 2024

Award-winning songwriter and producer Fraser T Smith id on the verge of releasing his second album with psychedelic rock band Future Utopi. He’s also got an insane list of credits including Adele, Stormzy, Raye, and Kasabian. This time, we talk about his master-of-all-trades mic, a trusty sampler that he describes as “home”, and why he can’t bring himself to hoard studio gear.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOLERS AHEAD)

https://www.instagram.com/frasertsmith/?hl=en
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_T._Smith
Craig David - Can't Be Messin' Around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrn3aYpveao
https://www.instagram.com/markhillmusic/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kano_(British_musician)
https://barefootsound.com/micromain27/
https://reverb.com/uk/p/akai-mpc4000-music-production-center
https://oberheim.com/
https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/en-gb/products/gibson-hummingbird-sunburst-1970s-1296858
https://steinway.co.uk/piano/model-b/
https://pianorestorations.co.uk/
https://www.beaandher.business/
https://www.manley.com/pro/refgold
https://sequential.com/product/prophet-6/

Ep 68: SEIDS has one mic to rule them all May 01, 2024

SEIDS aka Sabrina Seidman has gained a huge following on TikTok and Instagram with her mission to make music production and music entrepreneurship more accessible. A singer, songwriter, producer and educator, Seids has been making a huge difference with her quick-fire production tips and approachable style. This time, we talk about unconventional acoustic treatment, the “cheeseburger of audio interfaces”, the perfect studio climate and an affordable microphone that’s her go-to.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)
https://www.instagram.com/seids_/
https://www.seids.co/links
https://focusrite.com/scarlett
https://musictech.com/news/gear/focusrite-fourth-generation-scarlett-range/
https://novationmusic.com/products/launchkey-37-mk3-refurbished
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/24-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-32-core-neural-engine-64gb-memory-1tb
https://apogeedigital.com/product/symphony-mk-ii/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petertaylor/2016/10/31/winteriscoming-guess-where-the-weather-is-75-degrees-and-sunny-all-year-long/
https://novationmusic.com/products/launchkey-37-mk3
https://www.sessiondesk.com/basic/index.html
https://www.genelec.com/8381a
https://www.headphonesty.com/2021/03/most-expensive-headphones/
https://www.gear4music.com/Headphones/Audeze-LCD-XC-Closed-Back-Headphones-with-Case-Leather/4WL6
https://kmraudio.com/products/genelec-8381a-sam-adaptive-point-source-main-monitor-blackpair
https://www.sonicacademy.com/products/ana-2
https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere/
Logic Pro Crash Course: https://www.seids.co/offers/G8pFB2tu/checkout

Ep 67: Erol Alkan’s secret for making sounds that connect Apr 24, 2024

Erol Alkan made his name in electronic/indie crossovers of the noughties with huge remixes for Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers and Justice. And his production work for Mystery Jets, Late Of The Pier and even Duran Duran cemented him as a go-to for guitar bands looking to break onto dancefloors. This episode, we talk about programming Nokias, accidentally digging through Soulwax’s record collection, and how he can make any sound unique.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD)
https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/424/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-48k/
https://soundcloud.com/thechemicalbrothers/music-response
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga_500
https://milocostudios.com/studios/battery-studio-1/
https://www.konkstudios.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Dl3VQ2K2U
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini/apple-m2-chip-with-8-core-cpu-and-10-core-gpu-256gb
https://www.macworld.com/article/1677460/mac-mini-upgrade-hub-storage-ethernet-sd-card-ports.html
https://www.strongroom.com/studio/strongroom-1/
https://www.genelec.com/previous-models/1031a
https://www.genelec.com/1032c
https://audiogold.co.uk/product/rogers-jr-149/
https://www.pomaudiodesign.com/
https://chandlerlimited.com/mini-rack-mixer/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodes_Chroma
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_String_Melody
https://soundcloud.com/beyond-the-wizards-sleeve
https://thermionicculture.com/index.php/products/the-culture-vulture-1-17-192012-03-20-11-02-02-detail
https://reverb.com/uk/item/2910172-trident-fleximix-console-mixer-wood-silver-finish
https://reverb.com/uk/p/stc-4033a-dual-element-microphone
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/at4040
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185994760664
https://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/juno-6

Ep 66: Tourist wants antiques, not museum pieces Apr 17, 2024

This time, we’re joined by British electronic music producer and Grammy-winning songwriter, Tourist. Not only did he co-write Sam Smith’s ‘Stay With Me’, he’s also on course to release his fifth studio album. This episode, we’ll learn about the one app he can’t live without, “sneery” synthesizers, and the importance of inspiring presets.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS BELOW)
https://reverb.com/uk/item/29665190-yamaha-djx-1
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch-space-black-apple-m3-max-with-16-core-cpu-and-40-core-gpu-48gb-memory-1tb
https://teenage.engineering/products/tp-7
https://www.moogmusic.com/products/minimoog-model-d
https://reverb.com/en-dk/p/roland-juno-106
https://www.cme-pro.com/widi-jack/
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/music_production/accessories/md-bt01/index.html
https://atc.audio/professional/discontinued-pro-loudspeakers/scm25a-pro/
Teardrops - Womack & Womack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8AOAap6_k4
https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere/
https://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/d-50
Overnight - Chilly Gonzales https://open.spotify.com/track/3aEoeum6W7Tx8N6HZpSr4z
https://lamarzocco.com/uk/en/home-products/espresso-machines/linea-mini-r/

Ep 65: Benn Jordan’s concrete cabin is a low-key science lab Apr 10, 2024

Benn Jordan is a producer, YouTuber, scientist and artist whose been making music for over 20 years as The Flashbulb. In this episode, learn how Benn mixed and mastered his first few records on an extremely low-end rig, the “open secret” of the music tech industry, which unexpected song he uses to tune touring sound systems, and the only Forever Studio item he’d be heartbroken to lose if his house burnt down.

LINKS (SPOILERS BELOW)
https://www.boss.info/us/products/dr-660/
https://www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe
https://www.reddit.com/r/midjourney/comments/17an9oj/brutalist_structures_in_the_middle_of_forests/
https://u-he.com/products/zebralette/
https://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/jx-305
https://www.image-line.com/
https://rme-audio.de/fireface-802.html
https://reverb.com/uk/p/yamaha-hs80m-powered-studio-monitor-pair
https://www.genelec.com/immersive-hub
https://reverb.com/uk/p/mackie-hr824-8-active-studio-monitors-pair
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensual_Seduction
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/pianos/disklavier/index.html
https://www.expressivee.com/2-osmose
https://rode.com/en/microphones/360-ambisonic/nt-sf1
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/roland-gk3/18479
https://www.roland.com/us/products/vg-99/
https://www.akaipro.com/mpc-key-61.html
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/music_production/synthesizers/montagem/index.html
https://ronrocoreview.wordpress.com/
The Last of Us Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SWhBsbxmpk
Amores Perros: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245712/

Ep 64: Raphaella's Persian production paradise Apr 03, 2024

Our guest this time is one of the UK’s most in-demand vocalists and vocal producers: Raphaella. With over 500 million streams to her name, and an impressive list of credits including Rudimental, MK, David Guetta and Little Mix, she’s enjoying an incredible career. We talk “snakey melodies”, the perfect vocal compressor, the magic of historic mics and one plug-in effect she can’t live without.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT
https://www.instagram.com/raphaellamusic/
https://phraseddifferently.com/
https://www.instagram.com/itsjungleboi/?hl=en-gb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isfahan
https://www.umusicpub.com/uk/Artists/E/Eg-White.aspx
https://zman.co.uk/clients/blair-mackichan.aspx
https://www.sontronics.com/aria
https://www.shure.com/en-GB/products/microphones/sm7b
https://www.instagram.com/tobyscottmusic/
http://www.tube-tech.com/cl-1b-opto-compressor/
https://www.uaudio.com/hardware/6176.html
https://sequential.com/product/prophet-6/
https://sequential.com/product/prophet-10/
https://steinway.co.uk/piano/model-d/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/movies/hans-zimmer-dune.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_8t2VlwK4w
https://get.output.com/arcade-ear-candy
https://www.soundtoys.com/product/echoboy/
https://www.soundtoys.com/product/crystallizer/
https://www.soundtoys.com/product/microshift/
https://www.antarestech.com/products/auto-tune/pro
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/drums/battery-4/
https://soundcloud.com/marckinchen/2am-mk-dub-feat-carla-monroe

Ep 63: Chromeo’s subterranean synth-funk studio Mar 27, 2024

With their sixth album Adult Contemporary now out, synth-loving funk duo Chromeo join us in person to tell tales of synths (and talkboxes) past and present, and take us back to their high-school friendship where they bonded over record shopping. Find out about their real velvet-walled studio in LA, and discover which famous monument they’d manifest their Forever Studio beneath.

Season 6 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

Check out the MusicTech Interview Feature: https://musictech.com/features/interviews/chromeo-interview-adult-contemporary/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_(DJs)

https://studios-ferber.com/

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-pro/tower

https://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/hs-60

https://apogeedigital.com/drivers/ensemble-tb/ensemble-thunderbolt-users-guide-november-2014.pdf

https://www.nordkeyboards.com/products/nord-modular

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korg_M1

https://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/m500-micro-preset

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moog_Concertmate_MG-1

https://www.vintagesynth.com/sequential-circuits/six-trak

https://www.vintagesynth.com/sequential-circuits/drumtraks

https://www.jimdunlop.com/heil-talk-box/

https://www.discogs.com/release/231562-The-Time-The-Time

https://www.dominomusic.com/releases/alan-braxe-friends/the-upper-cuts-2023-edition/limited-coloured-double-vinyl

https://www.technics.com/global/home/sl1200.html

Ep 62: Jungle's foley and fake horn revelation Aug 11, 2023

With their fourth album, Volcano, out now, J Lloyd, one-half of the beloved UK production duo Jungle, takes us from early beginnings recording Foley on his family PC, through to his first treasured synth. Along the way, hear a revelation about the horn sound on Busy Earnin’, which plug-in was his secret weapon in the band’s early days, and which beloved producer he’d reproduce as an animatronic simulacrum.

LINKS (SPOILERS BELOW)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuihPTzv4FY

https://www.waves.com/plugins/maserati-grp

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch

https://shop.funky-junk.com/shop/recording/mixers/consoles/ssl-4000-g-series-recording-console/

http://www.valentinerecordingstudios.com/#historic-studios-1

https://www.micandmod.com/neumann-u47-the-neumanns-king-analyse-microphone/

https://reverb.com/item/5302085-vintage-magnasync-tube-preamp

https://reverb.com/item/68104922-magnasync-g-963-tube-mixer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toe_Rag_Studios

https://www.uaudio.com/blog/100-percent-ua-610-console/

https://soundcity.la/

https://www.hofner.com/en/guitars-basses

https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Collection/bass-thunderbird

https://atc.audio/professional/loudspeakers/scm25a-pro-mk2/

https://atc.audio/professional/loudspeakers/scm45a-pro/

https://atc.audio/professional/loudspeakers/scm300asl-pro/

https://www.neumann.com/en-en/products/monitors/kh-310-a/

https://www.vintagesynth.com/sci/p10.php

https://teenage.engineering/store/op-1-field/

https://www.tropicalfishvintage.com/blog/2017/6/21/the-wurlitzer-206-student-model-explained

https://www.junglejunglejungle.com/products/volcano-digital-jun

Ep 61: Jessy Lanza's memory-filled studio cube Jun 02, 2023

In the final episode of Season 5, we welcome Canadian producer, songwriter, DJ and vocalist Jessy Lanza. With two records of nostalgic-sounding electronic music already released on Hyperdub and a third on the way, we find out which vintage effects unit helps her get that distinctive sound, how she nearly had a beloved synth lost by an airline, and which song Will Smith has completely ruined for her forever.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.instagram.com/jessy.lanza/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpLbvSB8GkY&ab_channel=KEXP

https://www.instagram.com/pearsonsound/?hl=en

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio

https://engineering.stackexchange.com/questions/26710/if-gold-is-a-worse-electrical-conductor-than-silver-and-copper-why-are-gold-pla

https://www.rme-audio.de/fireface-ufx-3.html

https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0AWN

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodes_piano

https://rhodesmusic.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6uysIQp4Lg&ab_channel=FenderRhodesStory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtMHsNhQBvI&ab_channel=StrutRecords

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNQCZwol3Ec&ab_channel=Amblin

https://www.sequential.com/product/prophet-5/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywrUdtk1JY0&ab_channel=BlueBambooMusic

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akiko_Yano

https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h3000/

https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h9000/

https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_greenspan/?hl=en

https://www.akaipro.com/mpc2000xl

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Rashad

https://www.neumann.com/en-en/products/historical/u-47/

https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com/product/m81/

https://spiralgroovestudiomonitors.bigcartel.com/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/ice-baths-are-hot-on-social-media-heres-how-they-affect-your-body

https://www.matrixsynth.com/2015/11/rare-boss-syb-3-bass-synthesizer-wrist.html

Ep 60: Flava D's Balinese bass shack May 26, 2023

Our guest this time is British bass music phenomenon Flava D. Renowned for her versatile music production across grime, garage, bassline house, and drum n bass, Flava D has collaborated with industry heavyweights like Wiley and Swindle and has been putting out her own music, remixes, and DJ mixes since 2012. Discover how she found the transition to DnB, how she made lockdown tracks in the desert powered by a solar panel and which softsynth she turns to for everything from bass to hi-hats. Can we upsell her synthesizer dreams? Find out in this episode.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.instagram.com/flava_d/

https://www.hospitalityinthewoods.com/

https://flavadubs.bandcamp.com/album/all-we-ever-do-womp-machine

https://soundcloud.com/flava_d/desert-lights

https://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/m1.php

https://www.hospitalrecords.com/artist/london-elektricity

https://waldorfmusic.com/quantum-en/#ueberblick

https://xferrecords.com/products/serum

https://musictech.com/tutorials/weekend-workshop-sound-design-vital/

https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/sm6

https://www.rme-audio.de/babyface-pro-fs.html

https://www.adam-audio.com/en/ax-series/a3x/

https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/HS8-Monitor-Speaker/pidCHS8UK

https://www.adsrsounds.com/product/software/applied-acoustics-systems-lounge-lizard-ep-4-virtual-electric-piano/

https://rhodesmusic.com/rhodes-mk8/

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-chairs/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP69245/

https://djmag.com/news/jaguar-launches-new-record-label-utopia-van-damn-single

https://tqdukg.bandcamp.com/album/ukg

https://www.nme.com/news/music/glastonbury-2023-reveals-shangri-la-line-up-3442352

https://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/

Ep 59: Mella Dee and the joy of presets May 19, 2023

This time, we’re joined by the House, Techno, and Disco producer behind the 2017 Silver-certified hit 'Techno Disco Tool' with 30 million+ Spotify streams. On this episode, we reveal Mella Dee’s surprising muse: dub reggae. Explore how this unexpected influence shapes his gear choices and gives birth to his irresistible, dancefloor-ready anthems. Also, unearth the obscure equipment that powers his sound, discover which producer friend holds the record for speaker blowouts, and learn how he masterfully works with complicated effect units – it’s simpler than you might think.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/peak-district-towns-and-villages-yorkshire/

https://www.apc.com/uk/en/product-category/88972-uninterruptible-power-supply-ups/

https://www.apple.com/uk/mac-studio/

https://en.antelopeaudio.com/products/galaxy-64-synergy-core/

https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h9000/

https://www.instagram.com/s_p_e_c_i_a_l_r_e_q_u_e_s_t/?hl=en

https://ra.co/dj/redlight

https://reverb.com/au/item/31882128-ursa-major-stargate-626-effects-processor

https://soundgas.com/product/yamaha-e1010-analog-delay-4/

https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320765/E1010E.pdf

https://abbeyrecording.com/ssl-4000-mixing-desk

https://zaehl.com/products/am1-mixing-console

https://studiocare.com/products/atc-scm300a-sl-pro-three-way-active-monitor-pair

https://soundgas.com/product/soundgas-type-636-grampian-spring-reverb-2023/

https://reverb.com/item/7454245-akg-bx20-e

https://www.sequentix.com/shop/cirklon-hardware-sequencer

Ep 58: Brendan Cox’s immaculate studio vibe May 12, 2023

Brisbane native Brendan Cox traded his Aussie roots for the electric vibe of London, diving headfirst into a world of production, songwriting, and mixing. From gracing the stage with Imogen Heap as her guitarist to earning his stripes in the studio under the wing of renowned Guy Sigsworth, Brendan's journey is an inspiring tale. Now stationed in the creative hub of Tileyard Studios, Brendan has teamed up with Jadu Heart, LVRA, Patrick Wolf and more, adding his unique touch to their music. This episode delves into the heart of immaculate studio vibes, the quest for the perfect microphone, and Brendan's enduring bond with one cherished instrument.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.brendan-cox.com/

http://tileyardx.co.uk/

https://www.griffith.edu.au/arts-education-law/queensland-conservatorium

https://www.wisseloord.org/

https://vintageking.com/api-1608-ii-16-channel-console-with-automation

https://www.thomann.de/gb/soyuz_017_tube.htm

https://atc.audio/hi-fi/loudspeakers/classic-series/scm50/

http://unityaudioproducts.co.uk/boulder3-analogue.php

https://www.aearibbonmics.com/products/r88-series/

http://stagermicrophones.com/

https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/C3X-Grand-Piano/pidC3X-GRAND-SUPER

https://rakstudios.co.uk/studios/studio-2

https://www.steinway.com/pianos/steinway/grand/model-d

https://www.music-man.com/instruments/families/guitars/john-petrucci

https://reverb.com/uk/p/fender-highway-one-stratocaster-2006-2011

https://www.ligne-roset.com/us/modele/living/sofas/togo-/2510

Ep 57: Callum Marinho raids Noel Gallagher's studio May 05, 2023

We’re joined by a rising star in the engineering world. Coming up through Monnow Valley Studios in Wales, Callum Marinho cut his teeth on sessions for Tom Jones and even Coldplay. Now he’s Noel Gallagher’s in-house engineer. We find out about dreamy guitar tones, what synths he turns to for Noel’s records, and hear about an esoteric rack effect that’s a go-to sound used by Prince (and the former-Oasis star).

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neck_Deep

https://www.airstudios.com/history/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/air-studio-ruins

http://www.monnowvalleystudio.com/

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/20-core-cpu-48-core-gpu-32-core-neural-engine-64gb-memory-1tb

https://www.kmraudio.com/burl-b80-mothership.php

https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/limited-edition-noel-gallagher-gibson-es-355-models-already-being-sold-on-for-five-grand-over-original-price/

https://origineffects.com/product/cali76-compact-deluxe/

https://www.atbguitars.com/1967-fender-vibrolux

https://en-de.neumann.com/u-67

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HAn88K-3Cc (Andrew Scheps - Sold His Neve 8068 And Mixes Totally In The Box!)

https://atc.audio/professional/loudspeakers/scm150asl/

https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/synclavier-v/resources

https://reverb.com/uk/item/4424489-publison-infernal-machine-90-im90

https://prince.org/msg/7/468702

Ep 56: Laurence Guy’s trick for a warm mix Apr 28, 2023

Critically-acclaimed British house music producer Laurence Guy has a sample-heavy sound that’s earned him upwards of 60 million streams. In this episode, we talk about recording detuned pianos with low-quality mics, tracks getting stuck in copyright purgatory, tricks for warm-sounding mixes. We also upsell his dreams multiple times.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fontainebleau

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch-space-grey-apple-m2-max-with-12-core-cpu-and-38-core-gpu-1tb

https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/volt-4-usb.html

https://reverb.com/uk/item/364644-fender-rhodes-suitcase-73-fully-restored

https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/musical-instruments/keyboards-and-pianos/1970-fender-rhodes-73-suitcase-piano-and-amplifier/a/7077-46257.s

https://www.soundtoys.com/product/echoboy/

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/20771/lot/264/10cc-eric-stewarts-fender-rhodes-suitcase-73-model-electric-piano/

https://sxpro.co.uk/echo-fix-ef-x2-blue/

https://reverb.com/uk/item/61803291-akg-c422-stereo-microphone-c414-1980-s-black

https://www.krkmusic.com/Studio-Monitors/V8

https://www.thomann.de/gb/thorens_td_1601_walnut.htm

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/at-lp140xp

Ep 55: Jordan Rudess and the hoarding of keyboards Apr 21, 2023

This time, we're joined by talented keyboardist and Dream Theatre member Jordan Rudess. Facing the challenge of choosing only six items for his studio, Jordan shares studio stories of working with David Bowie and Tony Visconti, what he’s been up to with ChatGPT and which new instrument he’s taking with him into the studio for Dream Theatre’s next record.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpvXNiIsPKv/

In The Studio with Dream Theatre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXyaFYkL0w4

https://www.beartracks-studio.com/

Bear Tracks Echo Chambers: https://youtu.be/bJd8606oNNk?t=430

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio

https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/digital-mixer-multi-track-recorders/

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/morphwiz/id377345348

https://faustharrisonpianos.com/

https://earthworksaudio.com/piano-microphones/pm40/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oSm4iW1ZRU

https://www.expressivee.com/2-osmose

https://audiomodeling.com/

https://www.genelec.com/game-audio/8341-and-7380-immersive-system

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morton_Subotnick

https://www.tangerinedreammusic.com/

https://www.moogmusic.com/products/minimoog-model-d

GeoShred: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/geoshred/id1064769019

GeoShred Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2sGpqipggw

https://twitter.com/eriktnorlander?lang=en-GB

https://riffler.app/

https://store.lavamusic.com/

Ep 54: VNCCII’s future utopia is synth-filled Apr 14, 2023

Sami Tauber, the human counterpart to a super-sentient AI avatar called VNCCII, heads off-world this episode and completely reinvents society for her fantasy forever studio. Discover how she’s embraced spacial audio, which attainable (and not-so-attainable) soft synth she couldn’t live without, and where she sees the role of AI in the studio.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.richardiii.ca/sir-james-tyrell-hero-or-villain/

https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x8p.html

https://pmc-speakers.com/dolby-atmos-studio

https://www.genelec.com/-/genelec-dolby-atmos-immersive-audio-experience-at-telefunken

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner_hype_cycle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron:_Legacy_(soundtrack)

https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Telefunken-ELA-M-251-E-Tube-Microphone/art-REC0010586-000

https://en-de.neumann.com/tlm-103

https://www.sequential.com/product/prophet-6/

https://gearspace.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-and-electronic-music-production/403193-michael-jacksons-thriller-electribes-juno-106-a.html

https://gearspace.com/board/low-end-theory/419616-quot-pads-quot-used-michael-jacksons-thriller.html

https://reverb.com/uk/p/roland-jupiter-8

https://u-he.com/about/

Ep 53: Amon Tobin's floating chamber of synthesis Apr 07, 2023

Many-aliased producer and electronic music legend Amon Tobin joins us on the show this time. With a career that spans nearly 30 years, he’s created landmark electronic music for labels like Ninja Tune and had his music featured in TV, Film and video games. And his ISAM live show and others have pushed the boundaries of live performance. But what will this vast music career mean for his limited studio choices?

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

Paul Hardcastle - Nineteen

https://xitelabs.com/portfolio/amon-tobin/

https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tour-noisia-studio-watch-8070260/

https://www.neumann.com/en-en/products/monitors/kh-420/

https://rupertneve.com/5088

https://studiocare.com/products/analogue-tube-at-101-fairchild-670-stereo-mastering-compressor-limiter

https://reverb.com/uk/p/neumann-m-49

Sylvia Massey’s Mic Museum

https://gearspace.com/board/interviews/1368126-interview-sylvia-massy.html

https://buchla.com/music-easel/

Moog and Buchla history

https://nomarkrecords.bandcamp.com/the-nomark-club

Ep 52: Dot Major doesn’t drag and drop beats Mar 31, 2023

Dot Major is the keyboard player and percussionist for the hugely successful British trio London Grammar, and he’s recently launched a solo project born out of his love for electronic music and synths. stories of lost gear rediscovered, a synth he bought in a gale, his terrible file naming habit, the effect he’d be lost without, and how his one esoteric drum machine choice could see him through to eternity.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.sequential.com/product/prophet-12-keyboard/

https://reverb.com/uk/item/63832534-dave-smith-instruments-prophet-12-61-key-12-voice-polyphonic-synthesizer?bk=

https://thechurchstudios.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ginfactorystudios/?hl=en

https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x8p.html

https://www.boesendorfer.com/en/pianos/pianos

http://www.stateofthearkstudios.com/

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-arts-chopin-idUSL2141309320070321

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325209903345

https://www.ericasynths.lv/shop/standalone-instruments-1/perkons-hd-01/

https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/studio-monitor/dynaudio-bm-15a-active-studio-monitor-right-per-unit

https://musictech.com/reviews/munro-sonic-egg-150-monitoring-system-review/

https://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/buchla200e.php

https://reverb.com/uk/item/15979856-buchla-thunder

https://reverb.com/uk/p/buchla-252e-polyphonic-rhythm-generator

https://www.180thestrand.com/richard-mosse

https://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx1.php

https://black-corporation.com/product/deckards-dream-mk2/

https://www.ashunsoundmachines.com/

https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/reverbs/lexicon-224.html

Ep 51: Shadow Child won't take a CS-80 Aug 09, 2022

Simon Neale shot to fame with his original alias Dave Spoon, racking up club hits and chart crossovers with his Electro-House sound. Then he hit the reset button, returned to his underground roots, and rebranded as Shadow Child. But as a consummate gear nut, he might have some problems slimming down his rig for the Forever Studio.

In this episode, learn how he treats his 909s to make them sound production-ready, which modern polysynth he adores, and why there's only one plug-in that he can't live without.

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://www.discogs.com/artist/270057-Dave-Spoon
https://www.instagram.com/spoonagram/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekFjtCVgygk&ab_channel=SpyroTek
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_House_Mafia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00gknrx
https://www.ableton.com/en/live/
https://www.muskokalakes.ca/en/index.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskoka_Lakes
https://greatsynthesizers.com/testberichte/mfb-dominion-1-ein-analoger-synth-deluxe/
https://twitter.com/chapman_tim1
https://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/jup6.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsF_sfbS5tc&ab_channel=AlexBall (Alex Ball YouTube Jupiter-8 Video)
https://www.instagram.com/customsynth/?hl=en
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_TR-909
https://www.vintagesynth.com/emu/orbit.php
http://www.synthark.org/Kawai/K1r.html
http://www.synthark.org/Yamaha/TG55.html
http://www.synthark.org/Yamaha/TG500.html
https://www.polynominal.com/roland-u220/
https://squest.com/
https://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/sys100m.php
http://www.kiiaudio.com/
https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/sm6/monitoring-speakers/twin6-be
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberheim_Xpander
https://black-corporation.com/product/deckards-dream-mk2/
http://spektroaudio.com/deckards-dream-editor
https://ra.co/dj/polymod

Ep 50: Maylee Todd’s Tenori-On lures celebrities Aug 02, 2022

Multi-talented Canadian musician, producer and 3D artist Maylee Todd has just released her concept album MALOO, where she performs as a self-animated avatar of the same name. It’s truly weird and wonderful.

And this episode is full of unusual and hilarious twists and turns. Find out how a laundry mishap nearly destroyed a prized piece of studio gear, how she comes up with voices for characters in video games, and which of her beloved instruments she would never sell, even to Randy Jackson.

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://musictech.com/features/studios/show-off-your-studio-maylee-todd-la-maloo-stones-throw/
https://www.daz3d.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_Tenori-on
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshio_Iwai
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will.i.am
https://www.networkworld.com/article/2222575/data-center-steve-jobs-lsd-habit-why-he-indulged-in-marijuana-and-his-1975-arrest.html
https://asia.toto.com/products/toilets/
https://p-vine.jp/
https://evo.audio/products/audio-interfaces/evo-16/overview/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Levy
http://www.guitarrasmorales.guitars/en/guitar-players/caetano-veloso-guitar-of-paco-de-lucia/
https://www.akg.com/Microphones/Condenser%20Microphones/C414+XLII.html
https://www.lyonhealy.com/harps/salzedo/
https://www.dynaudio.com/professional-audio/m-series/m3xe
https://www.rokoko.com/products/smartsuit-pro
https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture
https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/roland-mks-juno-107-tr-707-vintage-127232118
https://www.vintagesynth.com/ensoniq/ts10_ts12.php

Ep 49: Braxe + Falcon's $400 dream speakers Jul 26, 2022

Alan Braxe and DJ Falcon are pioneers of French house music, releasing on Thomas Bangalter’s Roulé label. In 1998, Braxe released ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ as one-third of Stardust, while DJ Falcon broke out with tracks like ‘Together’. Now the producers (also cousins) are teaming up to release new music as duo Braxe + Falcon.

In this episode, learn about Braxe’s penchant for affordable speakers, the lesser-known converters they use for all mixes, why they love modular and which esoteric French polysynth makes the cut.

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://www.instagram.com/motorbass/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Al_QCDVk8&ab_channel=HouseMusicDealer%28HMD%29 (DJ Falcon - My Name Is)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3PvUHjoUJA&ab_channel=BlizzardOfTheCoast (DJ Falcon - Honeymoon)
https://gearspace.com/board/high-end/989713-ua-2192-2015-a.html
https://www.burlaudio.com/products/b2-bomber-adc
https://motu.com/en-us/products/software/dp/features/
https://buchla.com/lem-208/
https://buchla.com/music-easel/
https://mos-lab.com/
https://www.strymon.net/product/magneto/
https://reverb.com/item/10079358-tapco-th-15a-15-powered-loudspeakers-pair
https://musictech.com/news/gear/namm-2022-auratone-unveil-new-5c-active-super-sound-cube/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairlight_CMI
https://baloran.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=59
https://www.vintagesynth.com/moog/sourc.php

Ep 48: Jacob Collier steals Chris Martin’s magic mic Jul 19, 2022

Jacob Collier is a musical polymath who shot to fame as a teenager with his a virtuosic split-screen vocal reharmonisation videos. Since then, he's won Grammies, had audiences all over the world participate in his live looping sets, and collaborated with heroes like Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones.

In this episode, get some valuable tips and tricks for vocal production, learn about his rule-breaking audio interface, his favourite mics on the planet (one high-end, one low) and find out what his beautifully conceived luxury item is.

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://equipboard.com/items/casio-ctk-611
https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58
https://www.apple.com/uk/mac-pro/
https://www.djez.com/
https://www.tascam.eu/en/downloads/archive/US-122
https://www.roland.com/global/products/ua-25ex/
https://www.audinate.com/products/manufacturer-products/dante-pcie-card
https://mojaveaudio.com/microphones/
https://ben.ai/
https://www.digitalaudio.dk/PRODUCTS/AX32-Audio-Router---AD-DA-DD-Converter
https://www.audinate.com/products/dante-enabled/grace-design/grace-design-m108
https://gracedesign.com/products/monitor-controllers/m905
https://www.aearibbonmics.com/products/r88-series/
https://www.steinway.com/pianos/steinway/grand/model-d
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Gould
https://www.steinway.com/spirio
https://kiiaudio.com/bxt.php
https://kiiaudio.com/kii_three.php
https://hajanga.com/#
https://chicagoelectricpiano.com/wurlitzer/baby-blue-wurlitzer-200a/
https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/models/ep_200A.php
https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/study/teaching-staff/barak-schmool/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_9J7QU-uGE
https://www.klassickeysgb.com/info
https://www.reddit.com/r/JacobCollier/comments/txgmd0/jacob_misses_the_gong_vancouverapril_5_djesse/

Ep 47: William Orbit thinks in milliseconds Jul 12, 2022

William Orbit is a true music legend. He’s sold over 200 million recordings of his work, has won Grammys, Ivor Novellos and has worked with stars like Madonna, Blur, Britney and Queen.

Now he’s returned to the studio and has a new album out called The Painter. In this episode find out how he shaped the sound for ‘Ray of Light’, what he thought of Pro Tools when it first came out and which single hardware synth he’d take with him to his Forever Studio.

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://www.jameshockley.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_ST
https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch-space-grey-10-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-1tb
https://focusrite.com/en/usb-c-audio-interface/clarett-plus/clarett-plus-8pre
https://www.avid.com/pro-tools
https://www.drawmer.com/products/60s-series/1960-mic-pre-vacuum-tube-compressor.php
https://reverb.com/item/763983-fairchild-670
https://lexiconpro.com/en/products/pcm70
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Melvoin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adamski
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Horn
https://reverb.com/item/55407768-korg-sdd-3000-digital-delay-famous-original-rack-version
https://www.uaudio.com/review/korg-sdd-3000-digital-delay/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Andersson
https://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/juno106.php
https://musictech.com/reviews/roland-juno-series/
https://www.jameshockley.com/
https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Guitar/ACCFR6729/Hummingbird-Original/Antique-Natural
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23527/lot/72/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_Melua

Ep 46: Eats Everything's $29 plug-in secret Jul 05, 2022

Eats Everything aka Dan Pearce had his break out in 2011 with ‘Entrance Song’ and since then the award-winning DJ and producer has collaborated with Fatboy Slim, TEED and Four Tet. He even programmed a stage at Glastonbury this year on the history of rave.

But what affordable plug-ins does he use on every production, which speakers held him back and if he could only DJ two genres for the rest of time, what would they be?

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://www.vintagesynth.com/novation/supernova.php
https://www.vintagesynth.com/emu/drumulator.php
https://www.krkmusic.com/Studio-Monitors/ROKIT-5-G4
https://factorystudios.co.uk/
https://www.apple.com/uk/mac-pro/
https://www.allen-heath.com/ahproducts/zed-r16/
https://www.waves.com/plugins/infected-mushroom-pusher
https://www.boss.info/global/products/rv-6/
https://www.pioneerdj.com/en-us/product/effector/rmx-1000/black/overview/
https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/product/mixer/djm-v10/black/overview/
https://pmc-speakers.com/products/professional/archive/twotwo6
https://pmc-speakers.com/studio/pmc-8-2
https://www.moogmusic.com/products/moog-one
https://articles.roland.com/everybody-needs-a-303-fatboy-slim/
https://www.strymon.net/product/elcapistan/
https://www.strymon.net/product/deco/
https://aberrantdsp.com/plugins/sketchcassette/
https://klevgrand.com/products/reamp

Ep 45: TEED’s totally rational studio phobias Jun 28, 2022

British music producer TEED, aka Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including Mark Ronson and Banks and released a steady flow of EPs, singles and remixes.

But what are his studio phobias? Which affordable microphone travels the world with him, and why doesn’t he want the mega polysynth that has become a mainstay of Forever Studios past?

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totally_Enormous_Extinct_Dinosaurs
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-pro/tower
https://www.dynaudio.com/professional-audio/core/core-47
https://earthworksaudio.com/vocal-microphones/sr314/
https://en-de.neumann.com/kms-105
https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h3000/
https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h9000/
https://truetone.com/v3-h2o/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Jupiter-8
https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/innovation/collection/detail/2117/
https://sg.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/pianos/disklavier/index.html
https://www.nordkeyboards.com/products/nord-stage-3
https://reverb.com/p/yamaha-cs-80-synthesizer-1980

Ep 44: Goldfish have secret musical superpowers Jun 21, 2022

This time, South African electronic duo Goldfish wrestle with the dilemma of choosing fine vintage instruments or modern synths to produce their brand of jazz-tinged house.

Along the way, learn about Dom’s perfect pitch and synesthesia, and why the pair’s next record might be made with just the items they select on the show.

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://africanperfection.co.za/
https://www.musicraft.co.za/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selmer_Mark_VI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soweto_Kinch
https://www.moogmusic.com/products/moog-one
https://www.sportube.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bunker.graz/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Endless_Summer
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chestfreezercoldplunge/about/
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/
https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/sm6/monitoring-speakers/trio11-be
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-pro/tower

Ep 43: Ashibah only wants synths for gifts Jun 13, 2022

Danish/Egyptian DJ, producer and singer Ashibah has been releasing vocal-forward house music on majors and dance labels like Spinnin and Anjunabeats since 2013, but before that had another career as a pro athlete. But how will that affect her choices?

In this episode, we find out about her love of the 90s synth aesthetic, which luxury headphones she covets, and why her final selection should be in every forever studio.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilhabela
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/20-core-cpu-48-core-gpu-32-core-neural-engine-64gb-memory-1tb
https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x4.html
https://www.whathifi.com/us/sennheiser/hd800s/review
https://www.adam-audio.com/en/main-monitor/s6x/
https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/ela-m-251e
https://novationmusic.com/en/synths/summit
https://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/m1.php
https://www.moogmusic.com/products/moog-one
https://www.instagram.com/taleofus/?hl=en
https://www.hermanmiller.com/en_eur/products/seating/office-chairs/aeron-chairs/
https://home.lamarzoccousa.com/product/linea-mini-in-blue/

Ep 42: Jack Patterson’s zombie-proof Clean Bandit catamaran Jun 07, 2022

This time, Jack Patterson of British uber hit-making trio Clean Bandit imagines an unusual studio forever home on the high seas. Along the way, learn the secret behind the ‘Rather Be’ piano sound, whose esoteric hardware he’d steal for the studio and which song he and the band measure all new tracks against.

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://thechurchstudios.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Antonio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rvssian
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Strong
https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch
https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x8.html
Roland Jupiter-8 MIDI Mod - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei8x1Z4sIKw
https://musictech.com/news/black-corporation-reimagines-the-jupiter-8-as-the-ise-nin-desktop-polysynth/
https://www.ewheels.com/
https://www.thisismetropolis.com/sampling-waves-grand-rhapsody-piano/
https://atc.audio/professional/loudspeakers/scm300asl-pro/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatr_2MstrI
https://valhalladsp.com/2014/01/18/a-new-reverb-cartridge-for-the-z-dsp-halls-of-valhalla/
https://reverb.com/item/28937209-emt-240-gold-foil-plate-reverb-1970
https://jazzfuel.com/selmer-saxophones-jazz/
https://www.selmer.fr/en/artist/sonny-rollins

Ep 41: Friend Within’s Oxfordshire otter outlook May 30, 2022

Lee Mortimer’s musical roots are as a EDM producer but as Friend Within, he’s been tearing up the tech and house dancefloors with tracks such as The Renegade. Now the multi-monikered producer is taking his 2phargon alias to labels like Dirtybird.

In this episode find out how a rudimentary DAW function led to his signing, which software has upped his mixing game and his tricks for overcoming a lack of musical theory knowledge.

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)

https://focusrite.com/en/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-18i20
https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/ssl2-plus
https://www.pmc-speakers.com/studio/main-monitors
https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/sl-mkiii
https://midikey2key.de/
https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/product/reason-12/
https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/3-Studio-Tools/93-Music-Theory-Tools/6439-Scaler-2
https://elektrobeats.org/35986

Ep 40: Krewella don’t want Rick Rubin’s studio May 23, 2022

Sisters Yasmine and Jahan Yousaf aka Krewella are DJs, producers, singers and songwriters. With platinum record status, headline festival sets and a brand new album out now, they are set for another huge year.

In this episode, we talk about unconventional vocal production techniques, a misidentified studio and an instrument that they’d want to steal from a musical idol.

Season 4 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krewella
https://sethro8.wordpress.com/morning-view-studio/
https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x6.html
https://en-de.neumann.com/kh-310-a
https://iproducemusic.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Einziger
https://output.com/products/substance

Ep 39: Soulwax's synth-stealing kleptobot Aug 09, 2021

Synth-obsessed Belgian brothers David and Stephen Dewaele, aka Soulwax, join us for our final episode of Season 3. As well as making music as Soulwax, their 2manydjs mashups and mixes have become legendary and last year their remix of Marie Davidson’s 'Work It' was nominated for a Grammy. How will these collector-level super-hoarders of vintage synths fare with only six gear picks?
Find out in this episode which fantasy synth they forgot they owned and how they plan to subvert our rules with robots – and crime.

Season 3 is sponsored by EVO by Audient: https://evo.audio/
STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS!)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soulwax

https://www.musictech.net/features/interviews/soulwax-studio-ems-synthi-100/

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-pro/rack#

http://www.wunderaudio.com/consoles/

https://soniccircus.com/product/neve-bbc-console/

https://www.sunsetsound.com/

https://rakstudios.co.uk/

https://www.strongroom.com/

https://www.audioaficionado.org/showthread.php?t=27258

http://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/sys700.php

http://www.vintagesynth.com/sci/stk.php

https://burlaudio.com/products/b80-mothership

http://www.vintagesynth.com/sci/drumtrx.php

https://global.honda/innovation/robotics.html

Ep 38: Sasha wants his old equipment back Aug 02, 2021

This time, we’re joined by trailblazing DJ and producer Sasha. The prolific creator has made music spanning electronic genres from acid house to atmospheric trance and more. He’s produced with James Zabiela, John Digweed and BT, remixed Madonna and scored video games such as Gran Turismo. He’s also a massive production nut and one of the first innovators to take Ableton Live into the DJ booth.

In this episode, he flips the script and builds his fantasy forever studio from gear he’s lost over his career. Learn which pieces of studio outboard take his fancy, which leftfield vintage synth makes his list and how he learns how to use new equipment in the studio.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-tokyo/tyoph/dining

https://www.thomann.de/gb/thon_studio_side_rack_xl_10u_black.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Weatherall

https://www.musictech.net/reviews/dj/pioneer-djm-v10-mixer/

https://www.vintagedigital.com.au/ams-dmx-15-80s-stereo-digital-delay/

http://piecesof8music.com/roster/steve-dub/

https://voidacoustics.com/club/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_JD-800

http://www.vintagesynth.com/waldorf/wald_wave.php#:~:text=Wavetable%20synthesis%20has%20been%20widely,This%20is%20a%20digital%20synth.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spooky_(DJs)

https://uisoftware.com/metasynth/

https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/rackmount/harmonizer/h9000

https://www.eventideaudio.com/community/forum/rackmount/h9000-app

https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/stompboxes/multi-effect-processor/h9-max

Ep 37: Matthew Herbert's coveted vintage sampler Jul 26, 2021

We're privileged to have the incredible artist, producer and composer Matthew Herbert on the show this time. Matthew’s talents have seen him work as a DJ, film composer, electronic musician, creative director of the world-famous BBC Radiophonic Workshop and get knee-deep in some amazing studio gear along the way.

In this episode, find out why he doesn't do hybrid mixing, how he ends up enlisting hundreds of collaborators for some of his records, and what it is about his favourite vintage sampler that's never been bettered.

The new Herbert album Musca is due for release 22nd October. The new single Fantasy is out now.

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Mills

https://burlaudio.com/products/b80-mothership

Brother PDC100 http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/brother-pdc100-pro-disk-composer/937

Alesis MMT-8 http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/mmt8.php

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Pulsinger

https://www.npr.org/artists/15289724/pierre-boulez

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Oldfield

https://www.musictech.net/reviews/chandler-redd-microphone-review/

https://reverb.com/item/14197856-1964-lomo-19a13-tube-condenser-microphone-vintage-set

http://dwfearn.com/wp/

https://www.rupertneve.com/products/high-voltage-discrete-mixer/

http://www.vintagesynth.com/akai/s612.php

https://www.akaipro.com/mpk261

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micachu

https://vintageking.com/chandler-mini-rack-mixer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Fantastic_Woman

The Beast Must Die: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9062784/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(TV_series)

Ep 36: King Britt’s vintage sampler fantasy Jul 19, 2021

This time, we're privileged to host legendary DJ, producer and music educator, King Britt. He's well known for being a musical innovator, for co-founding the groundbreaking label Ovum Records with Josh Wink, and collaborating with De La Soul, Madlib, Moor Mother and many others.

In this episode, discover why he prefers vintage samplers over modern, which audio manufacturer he trusts above all others for mixing drums, and learn which specific piece of hardware he must have on all his mixes.

Things we talk about (SPOILERS AHEAD)

Casio SK-1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_SK-1
Lisa Belladonna: https://www.instagram.com/lisabelladonna/?hl=en
Hamamatsu, Japan: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hamamatsu,+Shizuoka,+Japan/@35.2541875,137.076284,9z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x601b162de5079791:0x67a49b39e2edf623!8m2!3d34.7102752!4d137.7274159
Passport Mastertracks Pro 4 Review: http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/passport-mastertracks-pro-4/401
Miller Puckette: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_Puckette
TR-06: https://www.roland.com/global/products/tr-06/
Minimoog Model D: https://www.moogmusic.com/products/minimoog-model-d
Korg Mono/Poly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korg_Mono/Poly
Moog Sonic Six: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moog_Sonic_Six
Focal Alpha 80: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Alpha80--focal-alpha-80-8-inch-powered-studio-monitor
Focal SM9: https://www.focal.com/uk/monitoring-speakers/sm9/sm9
E-mu SP-1200: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-mu_SP-1200
Isla Instruments S2400: https://www.musictech.net/reviews/hardware-instruments/the-big-review-isla-instruments-s2400/
Bell Tones synth works, Philadelphia: http://www.belltonesynthworks.com/
E-mu Drumulator: http://www.vintagesynth.com/emu/drumulator.php
Bruce Forat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Forat / http://www.forat.com/
E-mu SP-1200 35th Anniversary edition: http://www.rossum-electro.com/products/sp-1200-renovation/
Alesis 3630 compressor: https://www.alesis.com/products/view/3630-compressor
API 1608-II desk: https://www.apiaudio.com/product.php?id=147&p=1
SSL G-Series Bus Compressor: https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/g-series-stereo-compressor
Universal Audio SSL Bus Compressor: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/ssl-4000-g-series-bus-compressor-collection.html
Ableton The Glue compressor:
Sun Ra - Space Is The Place: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Is_the_Place_(soundtrack)

Ep 35: Nick Batt chooses one polysynth for eternity Jul 12, 2021

This time, we’re joined by musician, producer, internet personality and Sonicstate head honcho Nick Batt.

Nick had his first brush with fame in 1990 when, as one half of electronic duo DNA, he remixed Tom’s Diner by Suzanne Vega. Since then, he’s remixed Kylie Minogue, worked with Goldfrapp and even won an Ivor Novello award. With his music technology site Sonicstate, he’s become a YouTube celebrity and even a meme.

In this episode, find out which hardware polysynth he’d take into eternity, what the 'tambourine test' is, and how he would continue operating Sonicstate within the six-item constraints of the Forever Studio.

NOTES [BEWARE, SPOILERS]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Pigalle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Korgis

https://www.midasconsoles.com/product.html?modelCode=P0C8H

https://vintageking.com/atc-loudspeakers-scm50asl

https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-AW-UE150-Professional-12G-SDI-Optical/dp/B07QHD8GKQ

https://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/polybrute/overview

https://www.vmix.com/

http://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/ms50.php

http://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/sq10.php

http://www.vintagesynth.com/ensoniq/ens_mirage.php

https://sg.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/pianos/grand_pianos/index.html

Swimfinity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3lnkHVxLlI

Ep 34: Rachel K Collier’s $10k dream mic Jul 05, 2021

Our guest this time is Welsh electronic music producer, performer and YouTuber Rachel K Collier. Known for using all the latest tech to create incredible live shows, Rachel is an Ableton Live expert who builds full, studio-grade songs on the fly. But she’s also a fan of limiting gear choices when writing, so will her forever studio be the perfect live rig or something out of the ordinary?

In this episode, find out which $10,000 microphone she'd want above any other, how she makes her impressive live electronic show work, and how she overcame the prejudice of fellow producers when moving from toplining to production work.

We also talk about this stuff [BEWARE, SPOILERS]

https://www.instagram.com/rachelkcollier/

https://psyacoustics.com/

https://www.apple.com/sg/imac-pro/specs/

https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x16.html

https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/sm9/monitoring-speakers/sm9

https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/ela-m-251e

https://teenage.engineering/products/op-1

https://www.patreon.com/rachelkcollier

https://soundcloud.com/rkc-patron-playground

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LA2A--universal-audio-la-2a

https://sxpro.co.uk/universal-audio-teletronix-la-2a/

https://www.sequential.com/product/prophetrev2/

https://www.moogmusic.com/products/moog-one

https://reverb.com/p/moog-one-16-voice-polyphonic-analog-synthesizer/used

Ep 33: Thomas Gold's software skyscrasper studio Jun 28, 2021

German progressive and tech-house DJ superstar Thomas Gold joins us on the show. As a DJ, Thomas has performed at the world’s most famous clubs and the biggest festival stages. As a producer, he's had huge hits with remixes for Adele, and Lady Gaga and his signature anthemic sound has earned him support from the most famous DJs and labels in the world.

In this episode, we find out which soft synths are the cornerstone of his sound, which limiter plug-in he rates above all others, and whether we can upsell his monitoring dreams.

LINKS [SPOILERS AHEAD!]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxette

https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x16.html

https://xferrecords.com/products/serum

https://aom-factory.jp/products/invisible-limiter/

https://www.waves.com/plugins/l3-ultramaximizer#introduction-to-the-l3-and-l3-ll-multimaximizers

https://barefootsound.com/products/

https://lexiconpro.com/en/products/pcm-native-reverb-plug-in-bundle

https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/maag_eq4.html

https://refx.com/nexus/

https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html

Ep 32: Kučka wants to be a biohacker Jun 21, 2021

Taking a trip to fantasy forever land this time is Australian producer, singer and songwriter Kučka. Her signature style of experimental pop music is laced with trippy beats, sharp textures and hypnotic, ethereal synths and vocal melodies. With previous collaborations with A$AP Rocky, Flume and Sophie, a string of singles and an EP, Kučka’s debut album is out now!

In this episode, find out about Kučka's prepared piano aspirations, which classic piece of studio gear she'd steal and a trick for preserving the core feel of a song through numerous revisions.

LINKS [SPOILERS AHEAD!]

Grating cheese on a Mac
https://www.imore.com/someone-actually-grated-cheese-mac-pro

Dynaudio Core 59
https://www.dynaudio.com/professional-audio/core/core-59

Sony C-800G
https://pro.sony/ue_US/products/studio-microphones/c-800g

Crank Recording’s SSL
https://www.instagram.com/p/BodeNdfDQXe/

ROLI Seaboard GRAND
https://roli.com/stories/2018-grand-ending

Yamaha Disklavier https://sg.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/pianos/disklavier/index.html

Ableton Live 11
https://www.ableton.com/en/shop/live/

Eventide Harmonizer H910:
https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/plugins/harmonizer/h910-plugin

Harmonizer H3000
https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/rackmount/ultra-harmonizer/h3000-series

Harmonizer H9000
https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/rackmount/harmonizer/h9000

Ep 31: Deadmau5 steals Billy Corgan’s dream synth Jun 14, 2021

Dreaming up a six-item studio this time is production superstar and label owner Joel Zimmerman, aka Deadmau5.

Joel’s an unapologetic tech nerd and studio wizard and calls in from his mind-meltingly kit-packed studio. But how will the man who has everything cope with our semi-strict rules?

In this episode, find out which guitar pedal he describes as his “Frank’s hot sauce for distortion”, why dry vocal booths aren’t for him and which synthesizer he’d steal from the Smashing Pumpkins frontman.

LINKS [SPOILERS AHEAD!]

https://burlaudio.com/products/b2-bomber-adc

https://burlaudio.com/products/b80-mothership

https://www.rupertneve.com/products/swiftmix-automation/

http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/professional/loudspeakers/scm300asl-pro/

https://oscpilot.com/

https://www.analoguesolutions.com/colossus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMS_Synthi_100

https://www.rupertneve.com/products/master-buss-processor/

https://www.rupertneve.com/products/high-voltage-discrete-mixer/

https://www.moogmusic.com/products/minimoog-voyager

https://www.zvex.com/guitar-pedals/machine-guitar-effects-pedal

https://www.matrixsynth.com/2009/09/billy-corgans-ichabod-delivered.html

http://mattsonminimodular.com/

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rScBRKlTdoE/Sq71aRbHdNI/AAAAAAAAeuo/Sh_1RjhIwlg/s1600-h/DSC_5509%282%29.JPG

https://reverb.com/item/28517559-azzam-bells-mpa-019-2019

https://en-de.neumann.com/tlm-49

Ep 30: Kevin McKay takes two DAWs north of the wall Jun 07, 2021

Dreaming up a Forever Studio this time is Scottish DJ, producer and label owner, Kevin McKay.

Kevin has been involved in cutting edge club music for over 25 years, discovering and developing artists such as Mylo and Grum. He's also been a relentless force in the Beatport Top 10 in recent years with his own releases.

In this hilarious remote episode, learn how Kevin helped bring Mylo's seminal 2004 record Destroy Rock & Roll to life, how he uses Fiverr when producing, and which affordable, apartment-friendly monitoring system he relies on.

LINKS (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mylo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tb3RLqY9Xo

https://www.applecross.uk.com/

https://www.dynaudio.com/professional-audio/core/core-59

https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/product/all-in-one-system/xdj-rr/black/specifications/

https://www.amazon.com/Music-Trucker-Classic-Snapback-Baseball/dp/B07YQD4L3B

https://www.dbaudio.com/global/en/

http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/studio-monitors/resolv/resolvrxa6/

https://www.korg.com/sg/products/synthesizers/kronos2/

https://www.lethalaudio.com/

https://refx.com/nexus/

https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/convolution-reverb/

https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_monopoly/

Ep 29: Shift K3Y's polysynth upsell blows minds May 31, 2021

British producer Shift K3Y has been signed since he was 19, but his 2014 single Touch was his breakthrough moment. Since then, he's worked with Stormzy, Jess Glynne, Becky Hill, MJ Cole and Tinie Tempah, and his influences range from garage to house to R&B.

In this episode, find out which monosynth he always turns to for bass, how he would use one of the most famous guitars on the planet, and why you should be extra careful when working with powerful vocalists.

Check out Shift K3Y on Instagram

Listen to Karen Harding x Shift K3Y - Morning (Official Video) [Ultra Music]

Other stuff we talk about [SPOILERS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfSU-w0uX2s

http://sarmmusicvillage.com/

https://pro.sony/ue_US/products/studio-microphones/c-800g

https://en-de.neumann.com/u-87-ai

https://pmc-speakers.com/products/professional/active/mb3

https://www.moogmusic.com/products/minimoog-voyager

https://www.instagram.com/lindenjay/?hl=en

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonto%27s_Expanding_Head_Band

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_GX-1

https://www.fender.com/articles/gear/iconic-mods-eric-claptons-blackie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_B%C3%B6sendorfer#:~:text=those%20who%20do%22.-,Pricing%20and%20availability,computer%20reproducing%20system%20is%20installed

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Ep 28: KSHMR's microphone wears a hat May 24, 2021

Kicking off Season 3, we have Niles Hollowell-Dhar, aka superstar producer/DJ KSHMR. Before his KSHMR alias, Niles had huge hits with Like a G6 and Bass Down Low. Now, he's released a stack of EDM bangers and festival anthems and even his own samples and plug-ins used by producers worldwide.

In this episode, learn why KSHMR doesn't test his mixes on club sound systems, why sample articulations are so important and which vocal plug-in he couldn't live without.

LINKS

https://welcometokshmr.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cataracs

https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x8.html

https://pro.sony/ue_US/products/studio-microphones/c-800g

https://www.adam-audio.com/en/s-series/s3h/

https://en-us.sennheiser.com/hd-25-plus

https://www.nordkeyboards.com/products/nord-stage-3

https://www.vsl.co.at/en/VI_Series/VI_Super_Package

https://www.samplemodeling.com/products

https://audiomodeling.com/swam-engine/solo-woodwinds/swam-saxophones/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_Final_Fantasy_VII_series

https://www.bestservice.com/ethno_world_6_complete.html

Ep 27: Tycho's signature studio Dec 29, 2020

This time, we’re joined by multi-instrumentalist producer Scott Hansen, aka Tycho. Scott’s instantly recognisable brand of downtempo guitar, analogue synths and crunchy drums has attracted genre labels such as chillwave and ambient, and he’s connected with a vast audience. He's earned hundreds of millions of plays and two Grammy nominations along the way In this episode, learn about his love of a specific ‘80s rock band, how he harnesses noise on his Minimoog and which unexpected DAW he’s been using since 2009.

Ep 26: Gary Barlow can programme a DX7 (Christmas Special) Dec 25, 2020

In a special festive episode, we’re joined by certified pop star and household name Gary Barlow, and his trusted studio collaborator Ryan Carline. This time, discover how Gary got the 80s synth sounds for his Eddie The Eagle film-inspired record, why the pair prefer speakers that are fun rather than accurate, and learn which dark-horse product makes it onto their Christmas list.

Ep 25: Andrew Huang is the studio Grinch Dec 22, 2020

Ep 24: Flux Pavilion is trout fishing on Mars Dec 15, 2020

Joshua Steele, better known as electronic producer Flux Pavilion, smashed onto the dubstep scene in 2010 with his ‘I Can't Stop’ anthem and has since continued to spearhead the genre in the UK and overseas with albums ‘Blow The Roof’ and ‘Tesla’. Now, with the time to experiment in the studio, his sound has evolved. This new stage of the journey has produced the “crowning achievement” of his career. We talk modular synths, building guitar pedals and why he's only now ready to upgrade to some really serious speakers.

Ep 23: Dani Bennett Spragg is harvesting air Dec 08, 2020

Award-winning engineer Dani Bennett Spragg has achieved a huge amount in what seems like a short amount of time, working with Noel Gallagher, The Amazons, Jarvis Cocker, Baxter Drury and even The Rolling Stones. And she's worked alongside production heavyweights Alan Mulder, Flood and Catherine J Marks. But how will she be able to reconcile her British-American heritage when asked to pick a location for her studio? Which mics will make it into her very limited mic locker? And why are a modded set of dual-concentric speakers the best she's ever heard?

Ep 22: Butch Vig's steamy vintage mic Dec 01, 2020

One of the biggest names in rock production, Butch Vig became a household name producing Nirvana’s Nevermind, and has worked with Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters and loads more. As a founding member of Garbage, he’s also a multi-platinum selling artist in his own right. Take a trip into studio dreamland as we cook up a studio fit for rock royalty. This episode, hear how Vig beat out two of the biggest names in music to get his hands on a one-of-a-kind mic, why he draws similarities between coffee and rock records, and why no software emulation will ever beat his hardware tape delay.

Ep 21: KUU's messy Balearic hideout Nov 24, 2020

This episode, we're joined by Grammy-winning producers Alex Metric and Riton (Henry Smithson), two members of the new electronic supergroup KUU. hugely accomplished producers and remixers in their own right, the pair have joined forces to make Balearic House with their latest project. But what do they consider "the electric guitar of synths"? What vintage hardware processor is indispensable in the KUU Forever Studio and will they manage to find any unexploited loopholes? Listen to find out.

Ep 20: Claude VonStroke immediately breaks the rules Nov 17, 2020

Our guest this time is Dirtybird Records founder and producer Barclay Crenshaw, known to the world as Claude VonStroke. As well as being a regular headliner at clubs and festivals all over the world and making some iconic club tracks, he heads the label that’s home to Green Velvet, Justin Martin and more. And he also releases ‘alien hip hop instrumentals’ under his real name! Listen to find out which animal he can’t escape, why he isn’t at all fussy about mics and which low-cost drum machine he can’t live without in his fantasy Forever Studio.

Ep 19: Mat Zo doesn't need upselling Nov 10, 2020

Genre-hopping DJ/producer Mat Zo is known for everything from DnB to dubstep to big room EDM and progressive house. And it's time for him to cook up his fantasy Forever Studio. Awkwardly, though, he pretty much has everything he needs already. Can we upsell the dreams of the Grammy-nominated producer? Listen to find out. Also, discover which outboard preamps he can't live without, which classic hardware synth he's always dreamed of owning and which single soft synth he could live with for eternity.

Ep 18: Seeb’s modded synth cabin Nov 03, 2020

This time we’re joined by Seeb, the Norwegian duo behind the enormous dancefloor remix of Mike Posner’s, I Took A Pill In Ibiza. Listen to learn which affordable vintage mic recreation they can’t live without for pop vocals, how Espen upgraded a classic polysynth and find out the best-practice for avoiding confrontations with bears in the wild.

Ep 17: Mason's smokey fire station studio Oct 27, 2020

Creating his fantasy Forever Studio this time is Dutch DJ and producer Mason who rose to fame in 2006 with the Electro House banger, Exceeder, a track that went on to be remixed and re-released multiple times, topping charts and rocking clubs all over the world. Since then Mason has started his own label, Animal Language, and has released music on major labels and some of dance music’s most respected imprints. Now, with his new record out on Toolroom, we talk unusual musical origins, why Dutch is the best language for techno track titles and how he creates hundreds of track ideas for each record.

Ep 16: BT's aquatic synth palace Oct 20, 2020

In this not-to-be-missed episode, we're joined by electronic music veteran and polymath instrument developer, BT. The Grammy-nominated composer/producer is widely credited with pioneering trance and IDM and is also the creative mind behind iZotope BreakTweaker, StutterEdit and Spitfire's Phobos convolution synth. With a career spanning 30 years, he's also amassed an incredible array of instruments in his Aladdin's cave-like studio. But, how will he react to being allowed only six items in this fantasy Forever Studio? Stick around for stories about geeking out over synth patches with Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt, how Stewart Copeland saved his bacon, and why he uses $300 monitors for mixing.

Ep 15: Austen Jux-Chandler isn't starting a cult Oct 13, 2020

Grammy-winning LA-based engineer Austen Jux-Chandler has credits including Adele, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, A$AP Rocky and John Legend. But which side of the Atlantic will the British engineer put his fantasy Forever Studio? We talk Zoom recording sessions, mixing pianos and why he can live without the mixing console.

Ep 14: Tensnake's semi-remote disco lounge Oct 06, 2020

Marco Niemerski aka Tensnake is a producer, DJ and label boss known for making 80s-inspired house and disco. Following his huge 2010 hit, Coma Cat, he collaborated with Nile Rodgers, Jacques Lu Cont and Jamie Lidell, played stages from Coachella to Glastonbury. But what will happen when we ask him to spec up his fantasy Forever Studio? Can we successfully upsell his dreams, or will he get bogged down in plumbing logistics? Listen to find out.

Ep 13: Romesh Dodangoda's rock recording retreat Oct 04, 2020

To learn out more about Romesh's online production community, Control Room, visit www.control-room.net.

Keep up with Romesh Dodangoda at romeshdodangoda.com and follow @longwaveromesh on Instagram.

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