Ask.Audio Synth Stories Podcast

Ask.Audio Synth Stories podcast focuses in on the hardware synthesizers musicians and producers program and play on their tracks. Because every synth has a story!

Rank #1: Synth Stories 005 - Portishead's Adrian Utley - SOS & Minimoog.
Portishead's Adrian Utley explains and demonstrates why he loves the special sound of the Minimoog analog synthesizer and how he used it in the creation of the recent Portishead cover of ABBA's SOS.

Rank #2: Synth Stories 13: Lucid Grain.
In this episode we are taken on a melodic. ambient, experimental sonic journey with Martha Plachetka, you might know as Panic Girl) and Anatol Locker (Ambiosonics & Spheric Lounge) who have formed modular synth super-group, Lucid Grain. They’ve just released their debut album, Rise and Fall, where they construct ambient vibes that balance the chaos of continually evolving acoustic worlds. The track they "reconstruct" was created specially for this episode of Synth Stories and combines a wide array of eurorack modules resulting in some breath taking and frankly wonderful sounds. Web: https://modularfield.io/lucid-grain-rise-and-fall/ https://www.facebook.com/lucidgrain/

Art + Music + Technology

An interview podcast where we talk to people that are engaged in the connection of art and music to technology. Visual artists, musicians, software developers and other creatives are invited to talk about their background, current work and future vision.

Rank #1: Podcast 266: Alessandro Cortini.
Alessandro Cortini should be well-known to most of the people that listen to this podcast. From his work with Nine Inch Nails, to his modular-fueled solo work, and to his inspirational videos and interviews, Alessandro is on the mainline of music tech. But he's also decades behind (in a good way...) because of his love of Don Buchla's designs and instruments. I know of no other person that is so obsessed with Buchla equipment - and making music with it. In our chat, we talk about the variety of ways that he interacts with his instruments, his interests in modulars that are more than gear collections, and the way that great gear inspires him to make the music he loves. We also talk about a few of his specific releases, and how they (sometimes inadvertently) come into being. Of course, I also get to ask about his cassette 4-track interests (another thing we share) - and how he finds unique ways of using one. I loved doing this interview; Alessandro was pretty hyped on coffee, so he was on fire! I hope that you enjoy listening to this - and are as inspired as I was. Cheers!

Rank #2: Podcast 018: Richard Devine.
This week's interview is with a long-time friend and inspiration - Richard Devine. I've known him since "back in the old days" on Analogue Heaven, and we still have great conversations any time we meet (whether after a gig or during a trade show). We came up under many of the same influences, and were both obsessed with the many kinds of cool hardware that we came across. But one of the things I've noticed with many of the interviews I've seen with Richard is that they focus on his gear and the contents of his studion, but little is written/shown on how he creates his music or how he accomplishes his sound design. And his work is impeccible. Since he was willing to do a podcast conversation, I decided to focus on The Creative Man rather than The Gear, and the result is that we get some insight into Richard's creative process that is really important. Of course, we still talk gear a bit - I mean, we are only human! But hearing about Richard's trek into electronic music (the story about the "4 crates of albums" is awesome) as well as his current process of moving from software to hardware, we get to hear of a dedicated learner and a constant seeker. Super inspiring, and apt to make you reflect on your own approach.

The New Audio Podcast

At iZotope, we love audio in all its shapes and forms. “The New Audio Podcast” is a forum for iZotope to have candid, spirited, and informal conversations with audio engineers, producers, and musicians. We’ll get to the bottom of things, chat about industry trends, music, and even meet some of iZotope’s talented core of audio professionals. If you like well-informed and wide-ranging discussions about the world of audio, this podcast is for you.

Rank #1: Episode 9: Lo-Fi vs. Hi-Fi with Jonathan Wyner.
On this episode of The New Audio Podcast, host Sean Greenhalgh goes head to rhetorical head with iZotope Education Director, Jonathan Wyner, in “Lo-Fi vs. Hi-Fi.” Sparks fly when we attempt to answer the tough questions: what is lo-fi, what is hi-fi, and most importantly, which is better? Find out all about these topics and much more on the most controversial episode of The New Audio Podcast yet.Check out these Spotify Playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/zlbdad/playlist/1tw48T7LU2B6b6L7RvhHGi https://open.spotify.com/user/theheat2/playlist/43KydgBh4yHmOsWsp6ntdf

Rank #2: Episode 10: Nick Hook.
On this episode of The New Audio Podcast, host Sean Greenhalgh has a conversation with producer Nick Hook (Novelist, Action Bronson, Azealia Banks) smack in the middle of his tour opening for hip-hop titans, Run the Jewels. Stepping off the tour bus and into this interview, Hook holds forth at length on creative inspiration, showing respect to your mentors, his career arc, and how to get the most out of the gear you have. Hear all this and more on Episode 10 of The New Audio Podcast!

Why We Bleep

Why We Bleep is inspired by the mysterious, unique and amazing people behind the equipment and music that we love. It's about getting better at making music, dweebing out over music and synth technology, and to perhaps better understand where music making might be going.

Rank #1: WHY WE BLEEP 003: TALKING LIVE MODULAR WITH EBCIDIC (FORMERLY VCOADSR).
This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rXgHXYcitAg Companion video exploring Phils live case in detail: https://youtu.be/1MNLxbQE4Ac For a fantastic intro to Phil’s music, listen to the Live one hour set at Yuma here: https://soundcloud.com/ebcidic/vcoadsr-live-at-yuma-komedia-brighton-2017 The DJ-Kicks Album by Daniel Avery that Phil mentions is: http://www.dj-kicks.com/danielavery/ Official website: http://www.ebcidic.comBandcamp website: https://undulationrecords.bandcamp.comSoundcloud website: http://soundcloud.com/ebcidicResident Advisor artist page: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/ebcidicTwitter website: http://twitter.com/ebcidicmusic/Facebook website: https://www.facebook.com/Ebcidic/Youtube website: http://youtube.com/ebcidicInstagram website: http://instagram.com/ebcidic

Rank #2: WHY WE BLEEP 004: TRANSISTOR SOUNDS LABS.
Check out Nina & Zoe’s Stepper Acid and more at: http://www.transistorsoundslabs.comFind them on twitter: https://twitter.com/TSLNowBuy Eurorack and other fine kit from episode sponsors Signal Sounds: http://www.signalsounds.comWatch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RjdkbFrxGJI

A History Of Electronic Music

Hour-long podcasts detailing the history of electronic music

Rank #1: A History Of Electronic Music Part 7 - Krautrock Part 1.
Krautrock Part 1. A brief look at the electro-rock coming out of Germany in late 60's and early 70's, then a more detailed look at the career and music of Tangerine Dream.

Rank #2: A History Of Electronic Music Part 12 - Yellow Magic Orchestra.
Yellow Magic Orchestra. The works of the Japanese Techno-pop pioneers are explored in detail and there's lots of information about one of their key pieces of equipment, the Roland MC-8 Microcomposer.

The Sound Design Show

This is a show in which we teach all about the world of sound design, featuring world renowned sound designer, SeamlessR. We tall on all sound design topics from waveforms, to oscillators, filters, etc... The goal is to help you create your own sounds for your music!

Rank #1: The Sound Design Show #4 - Additive Synthesis.
In this episode Seamless explains additive synthesis. It is the synthesis of the future, and extremely powerful. Hear what Seamless has to say about it.

Rank #2: The Sound Design Show #3 - Presets.
In this episode SeamlessR and I talk about synth and instrument presets. SeamlessR gives his opinion on the use of presets in music production and whether he thinks it's a "good" or "bad" thing.

Music Production Podcast

An exploration of music production through informal discussions about technique, philosophy, gear, and creativity. Hosted by Brian Funk, a musician, songwriter, teacher, and Ableton Certified Trainer.

Rank #1: #117: 10 Time-Saving Music Production Hacks.
We all have the same 24 hour days. No one is more successful than you because they have more time. The most productive people make time. In today's episode of the Music Production Podcast, we discuss 10 things you can do to make the most of your time and get more done.  Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Ableton Live 10.1 Keyboard Shortcuts - printable PDF of useful editing shortcuts. 2 Minute Ableton Live Tip #46 - Quickly Map Root Notes in Sampler JUNO-106 Ableton Live Pack - 81 Ableton Live Instrument Racks made from samples of the Roland Juno-106. Foundational Drum Beats Sample Pack - 275 basic acoustic drum beats for starting new tracks. Workflowy - Make simple to do lists. This has helped me tremendously!  Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at the My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Rank #2: #86: Lessons From Ableton Loop.
I went to Ableton Loop in Los Angeles and it was an incredibly valuable experience. There were excellent panels, discussions, meet ups, and performances. But aside from the scheduled events, some of the best moments were the moments between events. I had the chance to meet and talk to so many interesting people. I finally got to meet 3-D, real life versions of tons of people I’ve followed and interacted with through the computer screen. The spirit of the event was welcoming and inspiring. Besides loads of inspiration, I took home some important lessons. In this episode, I share some of those with you. They are lessons from the panels and workshops, as well as wisdom I picked up during the many conversations I had with other attendees. I’ve already began to apply some of the concepts to my own work and life, and I hope they can help you too! Show Notes: Ableton Loop - Official website Making Music - Dennis DeSantis’s extremely helpful book. Slynk’s Loop Experience Ethan Hein’s Loop Experience Ethan Hein on the Music Production Podcast Synthtopia’s Loop Experience Sonic Bloom’s Loop Experience Madeleine Bloom on the Music Production Podcast Underbelly on the Music Production Podcast Isaac Cotec on the Music Production Podcast Josh Spoon on the Music Production Podcast Laura Escude on the Music Production Podcast Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don’t forget to visit my site AfroDJMac.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk AfroDJMac

Home Recording Show

The Internet's Best Home Recording Podcast

Rank #1: Show 244 – Tips for Mobile Drum Tracking Sessions and more.
This week we have a great segment sent in by Brock Haltiwanger on recording drums in unfamiliar environments with portable gear. Guest host this week is Brandon S. Hire. Download Show #244 LINKS Like our Facebook Page Jon on Twitter … Continue reading →

Rank #2: Show 242 – Ask HRS # 4.
In this episode we answer your questions on topics such as: whiny guitar amps crappy guitar tones speaker translation John Petrucci Focal CMS-50 REAPER Acoustic Treatment, how much is needed 1073 clones fun with delays dirtying up an acoustic guitar … Continue reading →

hanging out with audiophiles

Many many mysteries shall remain. SOME shall be dispelled!!My name is Jamie Lidell and I'm gonna delve into the heady magic of creating music in a modern studio, probe the depths of production, get tech crazy with mixing tricks, studio skills and equipment. I'll be joined by fellow musicians, engineers and all-round audiophiles who kindly share their tips, stories and ingenious insight from the bizarre world of music production. I shall answer questions and seek knowledge from other music makers on a quest to discover how to make things sound RIGHT. I will also share some studio trickery on each episode as I explore some of my favourite innovations in music tech and my creations... outpourings from the weirdo brain! Welcome to a place for musicians, producers and listeners alike as we "cheers" our love of everything audio.

Rank #1: HOWA - Ep5 - Blake Mills.
Welcome to Episode 5! Please say hello to a true master of his craft(s)! Mr BLAKE MILLS!! I feel very lucky to have been invited into his home to have a coffee and catch up. He’s a truly inspired gentleman and very humble man. We cover a little of the binaural history, production tips from the top. We delve into some of the sound making processes from the wonderful perfume genius record he produced and the incredible power combo that forms when he gets together with the fantastic mr Shawn Everett. I’m very pleased to announce that the show is sponsored by https://www.izotope.com WIN WIN WIN a copy of Neutron 2 standard :)))

Rank #2: HOWA - Ep16 - Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
My chat with Ruban Nielson aka Unknown Mortal Orchestra :) What a top chap. He took precious time before tour to muse and ramble with me on the methods behind his wonderful madness. Super creative, super inventive Ruban is the real deal. Really chuffed to have him on the show. I'm a fan of his music and productions! His new album "sex and food" is out NOW on al the good platforms. Grab a physical copy I'd say :) Support for the show comes from fjord fuzz. A quality maker of brutal fuzz and exciting boxes to explode and erode signals in all those ways we love. check em here!! https://www.facebook.com/fjordfuzz/ nitty gritty this show sees me testing the power of a $30 mic on drums. what can be done? I mean really WHAT can be DONE!!! cheers !

The UBK Happy Funtime Hour

Two passionate audio engineering nerds --- Kush Audio gear designer and avowed analog snob Gregory Scott, and ITB mixing pro Nathan Daniel --- crack themselves up while answering listeners' questions about everything from gear and plugins, to the psychology of mixing, to what makes a song grab the listener's ears and heart and how to get more of it into your productions. Whether you mix professionally on a 9000J or in your bedroom on Cubase, these ballbusting fanatics of sound will spark your thinking in creative new ways, help you bust out of your own limiting habits, and get you laughing in the process.

Rank #1: Episode 123 - “Tape Shat!”.
- Balancing Kick vs. Snare! - Are Dynamic EQ’s Compressors? - Getting That 70’s Vibe! - Don’t Hate on Slate! - Plugin Input Levels! - This Week’s Plugin Winner Is…… Brian Leighton! ...And More!

Rank #2: Episode 3 - "We'll Edit That Out".
- 192k meets the Studer - Home Mastering Advice - Nathan's version of Brauer's "5 comps on vox" - Do We Really Need Another New Mic? - Magic Frequencies redux - Nine Days in Patchbay Hell - and more!

DIY Recording Equipment Podcast

Weekly discussions of how to build your own gear for the recording studio.

Rank #1: "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Audio Electronics" Answers Podcast! (pt. 1).
Last week, I put out the call for you to ask "Everything you always wanted to know about audio electronics, but were afraid to ask." The response was awesome, and a tad overwhelming: almost 50 questions! I want to sincerely thank all of you who posed questions, we got some great stuff. On Saturday our volunteer expert, Duncan Gray, joined me to answer your questions podcast style. Download the MP3 file or subscribe via iTunes Here's what we covered in chronological order: How Duncan got into audio electronics (as usual, it involved breaking something) Circuit talk: What does class-A mean? Why is it desirable? How do I measure the total current draw of modules in a 51x rack? How do I choose the right power supply for a given DIY project? What's the difference between an LC and RC filter? What happens to the Q, or bandwidth, in a swinging input EQ topology? What's the simplest way electronically to make a noise? Why do parts of a circuit go to ground? How should I ground inside the box? What is star grounding? Coloration talk: Is there really a difference between NOS and new transistors? How do you know if a device needs recapping? Discrete vs. monolithic opamps? How close can we get to replicating vintage gear? What does a good preamp do that I can't just do in post production? How do I get my foot in the door doing audio design? The incredible learning resources at HyperPhysics Again, many thanks to Duncan and those who asked questions. Stay tuned for pt. 2, when we'll talk about troubleshooting, safety, reference levels, and impedance.

Rank #2: What Makes API Gear Sound So Good? With Jeff Steiger of CAPI.
Jeff Steiger of CAPI and I get nerdy about various vintage audio and DIY topics, including: Why create a company dedicated to vintage API gear? Why not Neve, SSL, etc.? Will we ever see ClassicAPI kits in a 1RU rack format, instead of 500-series? Why does old API gear sound so good when it's specs are so bad? The sonically stunning Gar2520 opamp Jeff's new, two-stage preamp design, the VP28 How Jeff tried to cram a full API console strip into one 500-series slot. "Inventory management is a bitch." How DIY gear is beginning to penetrate the big-budget recording world. Are we seeing a return to the early days of recording when many engineers built their own custom gear? Download the mp3 file or listen on iTunes . Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe to the podcast!

Tape Op Podcast

Podcast by Tape Op Podcast

Rank #1: Episode 3: Steve Albini.
Yes, Steve Albini is known for being outspoken and opinionated and "controversial," but behind the mythical personality that's been created for him by the media, he's just a great engineer with a passion for making records. This interview was conducted at Albini's Electrical Audio in 2012. Enjoy!Disclaimer: This audio recording was not originally tracked with the intent of using for a podcast. It was recorded solely for transcription for our print interview (see issue #87). Please forgive any balance issues, background sounds, and lack of clarity.Sponsored by Audio-Technicahttp://www.audio-technica.com

Rank #2: Episode 4: Glyn Johns.
If you don't know his name, you know his work. The Rolling Stones, The Who, Small Faces, The Beatles, The Kinks, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Bob Dylan, The Clash, Ryan Adams, Band of Horses, Patty Griffin and countless others. Without question, Glyn Johns is the sound of a large portion of rock radio and most of our record collections. In In 2015, Larry Crane visited Glyn at his beautiful home in the country south of London for this insightful and at times hilarious interview. Enjoy!Disclaimer: This audio recording was not originally tracked with the intent of using for a podcast. It was recorded solely for transcription for our print interview (see issue #109). Please forgive any balance issues, background sounds, and lack of clarity.Sponsored by Focalhttps://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio

The Mastering Show

This is the show where we cover all aspects of mastering. If you're interested in mastering, want to learn how to get better results mastering your own music, or even want to be a mastering engineer, this is the show you want to hear.

Rank #1: The Mastering Show #25 - Stereo: width, depth and image - how to measure, monitor and master them.
It’s amazing how much control you can have of the stereo image in mastering, even with quite simple tools. In this show we explore:* What is stereo ? The simplest and most sophisticated types* Ian's new favourite mixing plugin for creating stereo from a mono sound* How to measure stereo width and control it* How to influence reverb levels in mastering* What is M/S processing - and why it's probably not exactly what you think* The power & problems of M/S processing * Recommended stereo processing pluginsOur guest this week is Ian StewartLinks:Ian Stewart's Bloghttp://ianstewartmusic.us/blog/Flux stereo toolhttp://www.fluxhome.com/products/freewares/stereotool-v3Jerobeam Fenderson - music made for oscilloscopehttp://oscilloscopemusic.comVoxengo MSED - mid/side pluginhttp://www.voxengo.com/product/msed/VUMT - VU meter emulation (new version)http://klanghelm.com/contents/products/VUMT/VUMT.phpFabfilter Pro Q 2http://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-2-equalizer-plug-inStereo width in mastering – how to measure, monitor and modify ithttp://productionadvice.co.uk/stereo-width/(Video includes demos of a simple correlator and the Nugen Visualizer 2 with 'correlation by frequency' display)

Rank #2: The Mastering Show #4 - Compression.
Compression explained - using pillows and punchbags. Yes, you read that right ! And in this show we also talk about:- Why mastering compression is all about loudness. Except it’s not.- How compression in mastering is different than in mixing- How to make mastering compression invisible- Ian’s suggested starting-point settings for mastering compression- Why you might want to use multi-band compressionLinksUsing compression to add punch, warmth and power to your mixhttp://productionadvice.co.uk/using-compression/What is compression ? Sponges hold the answerhttp://productionadvice.co.uk/what-is-compression/Multiband compression – the mastering engineer’s secret weapon?http://productionadvice.co.uk/multiband-compression-for-mastering/Gregory Scott - Demolishing Compression Mythshttps://www.attackmagazine.com/features/columns/gregory-scott-demolishing-the-myths-of-compression/Cheers !

Recording Lounge

A podcast about audio engineering, mixing, producing, acoustics, and home recording. Quality content with no fluff, hosted by an audio engineer, for audio engineers.

Rank #1: Episode 111: Drums in a Small Room.
This show is all about tips and tricks for helping drums in a small room sound better.

Rank #2: Episode 99: Gain Staging 101.
This episode talks about the ins and outs of gain staging!

Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast

Music Industry Analysis, Interviews, Tips, News, and Reviews

Rank #1: Episode #256 – RIAA Numbers, USB 3.2, And Producer-Composer-Mixer Doug DeAngelis.
NEWS The RIAA year-end numbers are surprising, especially when it comes to CDs Are you ready for USB 3.2? An attempt to clarify the USB types GUEST Producer-composer-mixer-music  supervisor Doug DeAngelis Composer, producer and music supervisor Doug DeAngelis is my guest on the podcast today. Doug hit paydirt early in his career when he recorded the Nine Inch Nails hit “Head Like A Hole.” In 1989, he embarked on a world tour with the Detroit Techno crossover dance artist Inner City, but after that he moved on to studio work in New York City, where he amassed over 300 album and remix credits, including 31 #1 Billboard Chart singles. Doug’s album credits include New Order, Michael Jackson, Queen Latifa, Chaka Khan, Love and Rockets, Alicia Keys, and No Doubt, among others. Doug’s career then shifted to Los Angeles where his music was embraced by Hollywood producer Michael Mann as the scorer for his CBS crime drama series Robbery Homicide Division. His music has since appeared in over 100 television shows including CSI, Bones, CSI Miami, and ER, as well as dozens of reality and late night television programs. Doug is also the Conference Chair and Co-Founder of A3E, The Advanced Audio & Applications Exchange, a leading industry resource dedicated to the future of new music technologies. He’s also involved in an interesting interactive music app called Stylus, In the interview we talked about the early days synthesizer programming, becoming a mixer in New York City, composing for television, his newly developed Stylus app, and much more. On the intro I’ll take a look at the latest numbers on music sales from the RIAA, and take an overview at the new USB 3.2 computer ports (and a look at all the other USB ports too).

Rank #2: Episode #273 – Music In 10 Years, Tinnitus, Pro Tools Computers, And Primephonic CEO Thomas Steffens.
NEWS What will music sound like in 10 years? A venture capitalist thinks he knows. Rolling Stone launches new charts The cause of tinnitus may have been discovered Computers used for Pro Tools GUEST Primephonic CEO Thomas Steffens My guest today is the CEO of Primphonic, Thomas Steffens. Primephonic is a music streaming service dedicated to keeping classical music alive and accessible through the tech revolution Most streaming networks are geared towards modern pop music and don’t serve classical well. It’s difficult to find what you want, and labels, conductors and orchestras aren’t paid much since their piece run far longer than the average pop or rock song. Primephonic uses a pay-per-second model instead of the per stream way that Spotify and most other streaming networks use. During the interview we spoke about the 3 types of classical music fans, how a recommendation algorithm doesn’t work for the classical genre, differentiating between different versions of a work, Primephonic’s unique royalty structure, and much more. The intro takes a look at how music might change in 10 years, the new Rolling Stone music charts, a new look at what causes tinnitus, and the computers that people use for Pro Tools.