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This week on the podcast, Garry is back, and we're catching up on the latest news! Garry dives into the newest developments in the EV world and shares updates on some exciting tech projects he's been working on. Meanwhile, I talk about the Korg Multi/Poly, which I've just had the chance to explore. We also discuss Windows Insider news, AI advancements, and much more.

This week on the TDL Show, I am joined by Matt Thomas to talk about playing in a Genesis tribute band. Matt has an amazing collection of vintage synths that he uses in Genesis shows. We discuss his setup and how he has transcribed all the parts for his performances. Matt also has a brilliant YouTube channel where he explains how to recreate the complex parts of Tony Banks' performances and how to...

TDL Show #967 This Week's Show: Special Guest Pete Brown from Microsoft This week, we're thrilled to have a special guest on the show—Microsoft's Pete Brown! Pete joins us to discuss the latest advancements in MIDI and audio technology in Windows. One highlight of our conversation is the new Network MIDI 2.0 implementation , which has just been ratified. This exciting update enables MIDI to work o...

TDL show #966 Welcome to this week's show! We have an incredible guest joining us: Ron Peters from San Antonio, Texas. Ron shares his passion for music and synthesizers, giving us a glimpse into his impressive collection of vintage synths. He explains his philosophy of keeping only the gear he actively uses—yes, that includes parting ways with a legendary CS-80! Ron also takes us through his journ...

Welcome to this week's podcast! Garry and I are joined by Microsoft MVPs Alexander Solaat Rødland and Rob Quickenden for an in-depth discussion on Microsoft Surface. We take a look back at the history of Microsoft's hardware brand, exploring its evolution and key milestones. Then, we review the current Surface lineup and share our thoughts on what the future may hold for the Surface brand.

TDL Show #964 Welcome to this week's show, and it's a bit of a classic! I'm joined by musician and sound designer Peter "Ski" Schwartz, who shares insights from his extensive career in sound design. He discusses working on the prototype of the Korg M1 synth, describing how he influenced its design process and the samples it used. He also recalls creating the iconic Ski Jam patch on the Korg Wavest...

TDL Show #963 This week on the show, I'm talking to Oli Freke, author of the brilliant Synthesizer Evolution book, which traces the history of synthesizers from their early beginnings to the analog peak, the digital takeover, and back to analog. We discuss how he got started writing the book and the amazing stories he discovered along the way. He shares his personal highlights and insights on the...

TDL Show #962 This week on the show, Garry and I are joined by an old friend, Richard Hay. Richard, who was a blogger and writer covering all things Windows before joining Microsoft, has recently retired. We'll be discussing his transition from writing about Microsoft to working on the inside. We'll also dive into 10 years of the Windows Insider program and explore some of the tech Richard is curr...

#TDLShow962 This week on the show, I'm joined by musician and synth enthusiast Sean Faling. Sean has an extensive collection of vintage synths and runs a vintage synth group on Facebook. He shares how he got into collecting synths, the work involved in maintaining them, and offers his tips on finding rare bargains. Over the next few weeks, I have a range of exciting interviews and topics lined up,...

On this special edition of the TDL Show, I chat with Saulo Cisneros, a synth collector, repairer, and sound designer from Tijuana, Mexico. We dive into his passion for vintage synthesizers, the art of maintaining them, and why he only keeps devices that resonate with him. We discuss how to get started with collecting, the ins and outs of fixing up synths, and what makes certain synthesizers stand...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show, Garry demonstrates his new smart home medication project, I discuss my new Sonos home theater system, and we take a look at Windows 11 24H2. We also talk about my new sound collection for the Korg Wavestate and my latest song, now available on all streaming services. Links from this week's show: ·        What's new in Windows 11 24H2 for Windows 11 user...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show this week Garry and I talk about our new projects, for me a new home theatre audio system and Garry a new medical dispense smart system. We also talk about my new Modwave sound pack, road trips in EV, our Youtube milestone and lots more. Links to this week's show: ·        Home | SynthFest UK ·        Unlock Massive Analog Sounds: New Korg Modwave Sound...

This week on the show, I am joined by musician and sound designer Marc Barnes. Marc has an amazing collection of sounds for the Korg Modwave, Wavestate, Minilogue, and other synths, including the Hydrasynth. Marc discusses the different synths required by gigging musicians versus sound designers, how he got into sound design, and how sound design helped him through a very difficult period during C...

  Welcome to this week's podcast! This week on the show Garry and I catch on the last couple of week's news. We talk about my new sound pack for the Korg Minilogue and why I created the new sounds for the 2016 synth. Garry digs out some old home movie technology and talks about his new smart home project. We also talk Windows builds and lots more! Links from this week's show: ·        Enhance Your...

Welcome to this week's podcast where we discuss my new smart appliances and how they are intergrating into my kitchen. We talk smart bulbs and Google killing Chromecast. We also talk about the Roland D-110 and lots more. Classic 80s Sounds on Your Modwave: D-110 Sample Pack Synth Nostalgia: The Classic Roland D-110 Explored Yazoo's Classic Brass Sound on Korg Modwave – Step-by-Step Tutorial! Join...

This week, Garry and I are joined by Dan Phillips, head of Korg's R&D, to talk about the new ARP 2600 virtual instrument. Dan explains the background of the ARP 2600 and why Korg chose to recreate it in virtual form. He details the function of each part of the synth and shares some tricks to get amazing sounds out of it. We also have the opportunity to ask Dan about the next synths to be modeled i...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show, we are joined by Microsoft's Pete Brown to talk about optimizing Windows 11 PCs for music production. Pete discusses what you should and shouldn't do when setting up a music PC. He shares his tips for getting the most out of your system and explains why it's all about tailoring the system to your needs rather than chasing numbers. Pete also explains the...

Welcome to this week's show where we get old friend of the show Richard Speed to join us to talk about the Crowdstrike issues that hit last week. We discuss what causes the issue and what will be the implications for Microsoft and the IT community. We also have time to catch up the latest EV news and I have news about a new synthesiser from Korg. Links from this week's show: ·        Free sound pa...

Welcome to this week's podcast. Last week we had a live stream ( see this link ) and this week we are talk about the latest Windows Insider news, music tech news, EV news and a look back at the Sinclair C5. We also have our new TDL Podcast listeners survey where we want to find out what is important to you about our show. It's quick to fill in and will really help us tailor the show for you in the...

Welcome back to the show after a summer break! This week Garry and I are catching up on the Windows Insider news, EV news and I talk about tracking my cases with a smart tag. We talk about new sounds packs for the Korg Modwave and new smart lights. Make sure you join me for a live stream next Tuesday at 8pm UK time ! Links from this week's show: ·        Home | Windows Insider Blog ·        Recrea...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show, Garry and I talk about the new builds of Windows 11, the latest EV news, and I have music tech news. We also discuss how the Windows Insider Program has evolved and how we miss the big bang approach of new Windows releases. Plus, I have a new music PC. ·        Free Sound Pack Inspired by Tangerine Dream for Korg Modwave ·        Hands on with Windows 1...

Welcome to this week's TDL Show! After our special guest last week and the live show a week before that we are back with a catch up with Garry. We talk about the Microsoft Surface event a couple of week's ago and ask what is copilot+. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and how Microsoft are changing the Windows 10 beta channel. I also talk about my new music gear and Garry has a recap of t...

This week on the podcast, we have a very special guest. Dan Phillips is the manager of product development at Korg R&D in the US and has worked on various products over his years at Korg, including the Wavestation and OASYS projects, as well as recent devices like the Wavestate and Modwave. Dan talks about the products he has worked on at Korg and the process of bringing new products to life at th...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show, we talk about the new builds of Windows 11 for Windows Insiders, speculate about what we will see at Microsoft's Build 2024 show, and discuss the latest news in electric vehicles and music technology. Links from this week's show: ·        Korg Wavestate: Akai AX73 Sound Pack ·        Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26212 ·        Microsof...

This week, we're thrilled to welcome Gary Comerford from the EV Musing podcast , who shares insights into dispelling some common myths surrounding electric vehicle (EV) ownership. Additionally, we delve into the latest developments with Windows 11 builds, and I'm excited to share details about my upcoming album. Tune in and enjoy this week's show! Links: ·        The EV Musings Podcast ·        Th...