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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...

Welcome to this week's show where Garry and I catch up on the news. We talk about the new builds of Windows 11 and why its been quiet on the build front. We talk about the changes going on in the EV world and the new sounds I have been working on. ·        Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200 ·        Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200 (Canary Channel) ·     ...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show this week Garry and I talk about issues with 12v batteries in EVs, I ask why we haven't had a new build of Windows 11 in a while, we Microsoft unblocking Windows 11 upgrades for some devices and my samples with automated tools. Links from this week's show: ·        Exploring Sound Design: Join Me for a Korg Modwave Live Stream Adventure! ·        Importi...

This week on the show we are joined by Chris Minasians to talk about In Car audio systems. Our car entertainments systems are as complex as our home entertainments systems now and Chris explains about the change in car technology especial with the increase of EVs. We talk about the trends, the best systems and how manufactures are using systems from Apple and Google. Links from the show: TotallyEV...

This week on the we catch up on the news. We talk about wavetables, building music PCs, new Windows 11 builds new Microsoft Surfaces and the latest EV news. Links from this week's show: ·        Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26085 for Canary and Dev Channels ·        Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26085 ·        Blade Runner Inspired: CS80 Sounds for Korg Modw...

This week on the show we have sound designer and wavetable expert Keith Crosley. Keith has a massive collection of Wavetables available for use with modern Wavetable synths like the Serum and Korg's Modwave. Keith is going to talk about wavetable synthesis, the history of wavetables and how they are used in music today. Keith also talks about how we got into producing wavetables and how he generat...

Welcome to this week's podcast! On the show this week Gary and I talk about Microsoft removing Android support from Windows 11, new builds, MIDI 2.0, Korg Keystage, new budget EV and lots more! Links from this week's show: ·        Microsoft end support for Android apps on Windows 11 ·        Unboxing and Exploring the Korg Keystage 49: A MIDI 2.0 Controller with MPE, Polyphonic Aftertouch, and Mo...

This week on the podcast, we are joined by Microsoft's Pete Brown, who is implementing MIDI 2.0 in Windows. MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface) is a system for connecting musical instruments and has been around since the early 80s. MIDI 2.0 marks the most significant change to the protocol in its lifetime, and Pete's team is working to introduce a new MIDI stack into Windows. Pete explains w...

Welcome to this week's show. On the podcast this week Garry and I talk the new builds of Windows 11, EV charging news and Garry has smart home news. We also talk Korg Modwave, and new music. Links from this week's show: ·        Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26058 (24H2) ·        Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26058 (24H2) for Dev and Canary Channels ·       ...

Welcome to this week's podcast. On the show this week Garry and I talk about the next version of Windows which we now know is Windows 11 24H2 and not Windows 12. We look at the changes to the new builds this week including the new SUDO command. We talk EVs, smart home and music tech. Links from this week's show: ·        Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26052 (Canary and Dev Channels) |...

Welcome to this week's show! On the podcast we talk about Apple Vison Pro and why you shouldn't wearing one while driving. We talk about the new builds of Window 11 and look forward to what's coming for ARM on Windows. We also talk music tech and have EV news. Links for this week's show: ·        Unleashing Sonic Power: A Guide to Crafting Mesmerizing FM Sounds with the Korg Modwave ·        Micro...

Welcome to this week's podcast! This week Garry and I talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider builds, we talk about the Korg MS-20 and re-creating it, plus we talk about the EV9 that Garry has been driving. We also have feedback from last week's show and more! Links from this week's show: An EV6 Driver Drives an EV9 - but will beeps and bongs Kia have added drive him crazy? Microsoft releases Win...