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This week we dive into the brand new Akai MPC Live III — a powerful standalone production center with 3D pads, a faster processor, and all-in-one creative flexibility. We’ll explore what it brings to the table for producers who want true portability without compromise. Then for our Round Robin, we shift gears to the people behind the beats. With so many community releases happening lately, how are...

Roland is back with the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, their first true-analog drum machine in over 40 years, and maybe their most advanced yet. It blends the warmth of classic 808 and 909 circuits with ACB models, FM percussion, sampling tools, and a powerful hybrid sequencer. We dig into what makes this machine such a big moment for Roland and how it fits into the modern beat-making landscape. Then in...

Last week we dug into the Elektron Tonverk, its quirks and what it's 'missing', which got us thinking: are hardware limitations actually a blessing in disguise? This week we’re celebrating the ways limitations push creativity forward, spark new ideas, and keep music-making fun. From grooveboxes to synths to samplers, restrictions often become the secret ingredient in our best work. Joi...

This week we’re checking out the brand new Elektron Tonverk, a next-gen polyphonic multisampler and audio processor that’s shaking up the groovebox world. We’ll break down the specs, features, and how it compares to other Elektron gear like the Digitakt and Octatrack. Then we shift gears into a bigger question: why even bother releasing music anymore? With streaming platforms paying fractions of a...

As independent musicians, one of the hardest parts of releasing music today isn’t just making the songs, it’s figuring out where to put our energy. Do we spend more time prepping the release for streaming platforms? Or do we focus on social media, where the algorithms demand constant content? In this video, we break down the balancing act:🎶 Setting up music for streaming📱 The social media grind...

For the past few weeks we've been exploring inspiration and the creative mind. One understated form of Music Production is that of Generative Music, a world where a single piece of MIDI data can form entire compositions with the right parameters. To aid us in the exploration of this world we welcome Mike K Smith to the show, friend, patron and fellow producer who's just released his own bo...

On the back of sleepy season, Bandcamp comes out swinging with the introduction of 'Bandcamp Clubs' a supposedly human way to discover new music in an algorithmically driven world, as well as a way to directly support artists. Is it all its cracked up to be? For the whole of this month, enter 'FIVEYEARS' at checkout on our Patreon to get a 20% discount on Patronage:https://www.patr...

We're a sucker for a kickstarter, always rooting for the grassroots initiatives. As the new Wunderkammer WoO.1 enters the market, we're left wondering whether the world needs another sampler, what does this lil' guy offer? Well we're breaking it down. In the Round Robin, we're looking at relinquishing control in the studio and allowing for happy accidents to manifest themselves...

The mystical and highly aesthetic Hand Pan now has a friend in Roland. In June they released their 'Mood Pan' an electronic hand pan that is built in with different scales and keys. In the Round Robin, we're following on from last week's discussion and examining the line between learning best practices by learning the production game, and creating ingenuity and innovation by pushin...

The Sleepy Summer continues and with the lull in new gear and events, we're sitting down and looking inwards. The creative process is full of peaks and troughs, writer's block and creative droughts are part of the course. The question lies in how we deal with these eventualities. Help Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we...

After a refreshing summer break, the Audionautic crew is back in the mix! In this episode, we catch up on our recent adventures and reflect on our creative journey. Plus, in our round-robin discussion, we dive into 'In Praise of Presets,' exploring why using presets in music production can be a powerful tool for creativity. Help Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionau...

The great thing about our music production journey is that we are constantly evolving and finessing the way in which we create the art we make. Sometimes we have those light bulb moments, those times of 'a-ha!' where something clicks and it forever changes the way in which we look at HOW me make music. In this episode, we are sharing and discussing our own. Help Support the Channel:Patreon: www.pa...

In the modern world, it is every increasingly easy to get caught up in what your fellow muso is doing. How they are presenting themselves in comparison to yourself; as well as what they are making or using. This can lead to a closing down where we don't think we're 'good' enough, or 'talented' enough - among other things - to continue on our sonic adventures. In this episod...

In this very special episode of ADSN we sit down with Frequency Control Centre in the wake of his new album drop to discuss the intricacies of his workflow, inspirations and journey as a musician. The talk touches on the topics of evolution as a musician and growing into your own way with confidence and a staunch resilience for your own sound and path. Check out 'The 1988 Anomaly' here:htt...

We've been at the production game for a while, and whilst we're by no means elders of the subject, here are a few things we've learned, that had we known from the beginning, we'd have had a smoother time of it. Help Support the Channel:Patreon: www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Coraline Ada E...

It's finally here! FCC's 2025 LP 'The 1988 Anomaly' is out in the world and so for this week's session we've got the man himself and we're going to be talking all about it. Check out the 1988 Anomaly Here:https://frequencycontrolcentre.bandcamp.com/album/the-1988-anomalyHelp Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who suppor...

Couldn't let Ableton get away with dropping a new update without discussing it and running through the features. We've got a live template up and we're dissecting the new toys and treasures inside. In the Round Robin, we're going for the complete antithesis of last week: We're collectively acknowledging and meditating on the aspects of our production, workflow and sound design...

A discursive week this week as we tackle two big existential topics of the museo's mind. How should we be pricing our releases? and how and to what extent is it good to evolve our sound? Check out 'First Land Encounter' here: https://fieldsoffew.bandcamp.com/album/first-land-encounterHelp Support the Channel:Patreon: www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we...

We asked and it came!.... Two years or so later. But that's okay it's here and that's what matters. Finally Bandcamp has introduced playlists onto it's platform whereby users can curate and share their own mixtapes with each other, all in the name of community and real, user-based support. We're running through the press release for this development and seeing what it means for the Independent sce...

The past week has been awash with new devices, routing options, key driven sounds and things that generally go bleep bloop, there so much and its come so quickly that we're picking our favourites, as well as those from the community, and seeing what Superbooth 25 will be known for. Check out 'First Land Encounter' here: https://fieldsoffew.bandcamp.com/album/first-land-encounterHelp Su...

Soundtoys dropped a delightful sound design tool in 'Spaceblender' and better yet it's free until 22nd May. We're checking it out as a community and seeing what's going on with the fantastic scapes it creates. Later in the show, as its coming up to Superbooth, we're looking at what we're most excited by and what we want to see developments in. Check out 'First Land...

Last month Fields of Few became the latest Audionautic Record label mate as we released his latest LP 'First Land Encounter' . With the full release on all streaming platforms incoming , we're sitting down with the man himself to discuss his release with conversational threads from his experience with FL studios, crafting narrative within musical storytelling and his success with sync...

It's been one whole year since Spotify moved towards its new threshold royalty payment scheme and there has been evidence of the movement being replicated across other platforms. At the time, it seemed like a bad move for the Independent musician but now the data has come out. So for this week, we're running through it. Help Support the Channel:Patreon: www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Pat...

Following on from the SP-404 MK2 update, Teenage Engineering have come out with theirs for the EP-133 Sampler. The update looks pretty hefty and there are many outlets looking at those updates. We're interested however in where this puts the EP-133. Are we suddenly looking at an equal playing field in the sampling game? Audionautic Records' latest release, Fields of Few - First Land Encounterhttps...

Since we last met, Roland Unveiled their big 404 Day update 5.0. There is a lot going on and the community is divided in what the update brings for the people. We break it down. In the Round Robin, we're ripping off the Radio and Talking 'Desert Island Devices'. If we were washed up on an isolated island with only one piece of gear, what would it be and why? Let us know in the comments...