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**SONIC TALK – Inside Music Technology**

Music Technology discussions – from the inside. With regular contributions from musicians, producers, software developers, journalists and other industry insiders. Sonicstate.com hosts are joined by others for the latest news and trends in technology that affects the creation and distribution of music – and a few tasty stories from the studio too. Video is streamed live every Wednesday on YouTube at 4pm UK time. More information (sonicstate.com/live).

Latest Episodes:

Sonic TALK 691 - The Red Glue Fiasco Nov 18, 2021

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Guests

Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic
Steve Hillier - producer, songwriter, educator

Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT7s-2hS97gPatreon - preshow and ad free: https://patreon.com/sonicstate

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SONIC 001 - an 18 Track Compilation Album from Sonicstate.com contributors available now via Bandcamp.
Around an hour of original songs and instrumentals showcasing the talents of some of our contributors. Fantastic value.

00:00:0 Intro
00:07:14 New Roland Boutiques
00:25:58 Arturia 50% Black Friday Deals
00:27:28 Look Mum Pendulum Clock
This Museum Is (Not) Obsolete
00:47:42 Eventide Split EQ
01:01:18 Zoom R20 Multitrack

Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Facebook Live as well as at Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in.
Preshow available on Twitch.
You can also download the audio version from RSS FEED

Sonic TALK 690 - Rhodes MK8, SP-1200 and Strymon Starlab Nov 04, 2021

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Guests

Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic
Dave Spiers-synthexpert, GForceSoftware.com

Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/6q6-gnImJLA

Preshow and other exclusive benefits patreon.com/sonicstate

00:00:00 Intros
00:10:04 Presonus Acquired By Fender
00:24:05 Rhodes MK8
00:36:25 Strymon Starlab
00:45:47 Rossum SP-1200 Re-issue
00:46:41 Alex Ball SP-1200 Demo
00:54:47 Dave Pick: Alex Ball M-Tron Pack
01:00:38 Nick Pick: Boss RC-505 MKII
01:02:14 Matt Pick: Matthew Herbert Documentary
01:06:38 MATTHS NEW TRACK

Sonic TALK 689 - 10 Tracks In 12 Hrs Oct 28, 2021

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Guests

Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer

Watch ad-free with presshow on our Patreon
Video version on Youtube: https://youtu.be/C5zc8aWSJIM

00:00:00 Intro
00:04:11 25 years of NI
00:12:35 Logic Pro 10.7 update
00:27:43 Huang and Scallon 12hr Album
00:39:54 Spectrasonics Extensions
00:44:54 Korg OPSIX Update
00:52:04 Making Beats In Your Tesla
00:56:39 Nick Pick: Brada Laptop Support

Sonic TALK 688 - Clagnuts Be Gone (New Macbook Pros) Oct 21, 2021

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Guests

Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist
Steve Hillier - producer, songwriter, educator
Dominic Hawken-producer, keyboard player, songwriter,developer

For preshow, ad free and other exclusive benefits head over to our Patreon

Youtuube Video Version: https://youtu.be/BFAul4QEn_Q

00:00:00 Intros and hellos
00:05:25 Tascam 688 Classic Porta http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/tascam-688-midistudio/454
00:13:54 Akai Force 3.1 Update
00:28:46 izotope.com https://izotope.com/sonictalk
00:30:40 Boss RC-505 MKII https://www.boss.info/uk/products/rc-505mk2/
00:42:15 New M1 Macbook Pros
00:59:19 Nick Pick 2: Midi Patchbay
01:00:06 Nicks Pick: Zoom MS-70CDR
01:00:50 Steve Pick: Modal Argon8
01:05:45 Dom Pick: Sweet Discreet
01:07:00 Gaz Pick: Spectrasonics Sonic Extensions

Sonic TALK 687 - Modular Patch Match Oct 14, 2021

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Guests

Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator
Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist

Video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/jLBT0Dm4Gog

Preshow on Patreon.com/sonicstate - with some Hydrasynth Explorer action

00:00:00 Intro And Hellos
00:05:34 Sonic VOL001 Compilation Album
http://bit.ly/sonicvol001
00:7:48 BERNA 3 1950s Electronic Studio
Hainbach on the Bruel and Kjaer 2107 Bandpass filter
Goldfrapp We Are Glitter
00:18:22 Michael Jacksons Thriller Harmonies
00:27:19 Chiptune Documentary
00:38:45 Universal Audio VOLT
00:57:59 GAZ Pick: Knobotron Knob Caps
01:00:10 Matts Pick: Suga Bytes Nest
01:02:13 Nicks Pick: Decent Sampler

Sonic TALK 686 - BT‘s Metaversal Release Oct 07, 2021

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Guests

BT - producer, artist, composer

Available on Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/mt54Defw53Y
Preshow, ad free on our patreon.com/sonicstate

00:00:00 Intro and hello
00:05:30 BT new music: Metaversal
00:08:59 Why are NFTs so polarizing?
00:13:47 How do you measure the success of a blockchain release?
00:19:45 https://izotope.com/sonictalk
00:21:22 How was the album recorded?
00:31:49 Analog beats?
00:38:15 Modal Electronics Cobalt 8 http://bit.ly/get_modal
00:38:50 How did Metaversal turn into what it became?
00:41:00 the listening experience
00:46:15 How does your record company and publisher feel about this?
00:50:30 Isnt this only available to artist of your popularity?
00:52:12 Pat Dimitri Guitarist using NFTs
00:56:54 Who controls the algorithm?
00:59:45 Whats next for you?
01:03:29 Wrap