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🎧 Synth Chat with Seth | From Teenage Engineering to Take 5 and Beyond 🎹 Welcome to this week's episode of The Synth Show ! Ian chats with Seth Weisfeld —a product designer, synth enthusiast, and founder of Function Health—about his synth journey, gear picks, and design philosophy. Seth shares how his background at Facebook shaped his views on user experience in synths, why he's drawn to the OP-...

In this episode of TDL Synthchat , we dive into the world of Soviet-era synthesizers with special guest James Brennan. We explore the legendary Polyvox, a raw and aggressive analog synth known for its powerful filter and Cold War aesthetic. James shares his journey into electronic music, how he acquired his Polyvox from Ukraine, and the quirks that make this synth a unique piece of history. We als...

Welcome to the latest edition of TDL Synth Chat ! This week, I am joined by experimental musician and synthesist Eva Orchard . Eva talks about her journey into music and how she got started. We also discuss how she chose her first synthesizer and the latest gear she's using. Links from this week's show: Ever Orchid | Spotify https://www.youtube.com/@everorchid https://everorchid.bandcamp.com/ http...

In this episode,  Ian Dixon  and  Garry Whittaker catch up on various topics, including recent music interviews, travel experiences, and the efficiency of charging networks. They discuss Ripple's receivership and its impact on investors, as well as Garry's home projects like a rain sensor with impressive battery life. Ian shares his work on programming drum machines and recreating sounds from vari...

TDL Show #985 This week on the show, I'm joined by Carlo from Audiothing to talk about his recreation of the classic monosynth, the Jen SX1000. Carlo's love for this budget-friendly 1978 mono synth inspired him to bring it back as a plugin. We discuss how he got into synthesizers and why the Jen SX1000 was his first analog synth. Carlo shares his approach to designing the plugin, what makes the Je...

Welcome to this week's podcast! TDL Show #978 On the show this week, we are joined by Mark Pigott , sound designer and musician, to talk about his love of sound design. Mark has created many video tutorials on using the Waldorf Blofeld , Korg Modwave , and Korg Multi/Poly . We discuss how he got into synthesis, the art of programming wavetable synths, and much more!

This week on the TDL Show, we have a synth modulation master class from Peter "Ski" Schwartz, an expert sound designer and the creator of many classic synth sounds, including many of the presets on Korg synths like the Wavestation, Z1, Modwave, and the Multi/Poly. Using Modwave Native, Peter explains the principles of synth modulation and how you can use the Mod Processors on synths like the Modwa...

TDL Show #976 Welcome to this week's TDL Show! Garry talks about low-cost home security cameras and how to integrate them into your home security system. I explore a new plugin that recreates the classic Jen SX1000 and compare it to my own Jen. I also discuss the new MIDI stack in Windows 11 and revisit my old Korg NX5R. Plus, I launch my new community sound bank project and much more! Links from...

TDL Show #975 Welcome to this week's Synth Chat! This week on the show, I'm joined by keyboard player MarQ Speck from SWEET CRYSTAL. He's celebrating 50 years with the group and has played an incredible range of synths over the years. We discuss his journey, from starting out with organs to acquiring his first Minimoog and other classic synths. We also talk about the regret of letting go of potent...

Welcome to this week's podcast, where Garry and I are joined by musician and DJ Kelly Myers to talk about his passion for synths, drum machines, and music. Kelly has an interesting collection of electronic music gear, including the classic Roland TB-303. He shares how he got into music, talks about his gear collection, and explains why he uses both modern and classic synthesizers. Links from this...

  Welcome to this week's podcast! Garry and I catch up on the latest tech news, including the smart home gadgets he's been testing—such as using AI to control heating. I also talk about my new Korg sound packs and the latest Windows 11 builds. Links from this week's show: ·        Laser Harps and Beyond: Elka Synthex Sounds for the Modwave ·        Mastering Vintage Synth Templates on the Korg Mul...

Welcome to This Week's Show! This week, I'm joined by musician, synth collector, and YouTuber Alex Dalliance, also known as Vulture Culture . Alex has an incredible YouTube channel and a thriving community centered around vintage synthesizers. Alex regularly hosts a weekly YouTube live stream where he dives deep into the world of vintage and modern synths, sharing his expertise and passion with fa...

TDL Show 971 Welcome to This Week's Podcast! This week, I'm joined by Dan Phillips from Korg R&D to dive into Korg's NAMM announcements and the exciting new Multi/Poly synthesizer. Dan shares insights about the latest products unveiled at NAMM, focusing on the Multi/Poly—a new analog modeling synthesizer. He discusses the inspiration and development behind this instrument, explaining why the team...

Welcome to our first show of 2025! This week, Garry and I discuss what we're looking forward to this year, the latest news from CES, and exciting developments in music tech. I share details about my new Korg Multi/Poly, Garry dives into the world of 360 cameras, and we explore the latest trends in smart home technology. Links from this week's show: ·        Exploring Analog Synth Samples on the Mo...

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...