TDL Show #984

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 Modwave, Wavestate, and Multi/Poly to create rich and evolving sounds. Peter knows all the tricks and gives us a live demo of expert synth design.

Unfortunately, Teams reduced the audio quality (and the stereo field) of the Modwave, but it’s still a great lesson in synth design.

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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 this week’s show:

Mastering Ratcheting Sequencing with Korg Wavestate: A Berlin School Tutorial

Jen SX1000: Vintage Analog vs. AudioThing Plugin – How Close Is It?

Classic Prophet Sounds for the Korg Multi/Poly – Now Available!

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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 potential classics and the differences between studio needs and live performance requirements.

Plus, we dive into synth clones, new synths, and much more!

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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 week’s show:

Exploring the Large Magellanic Cloud: My New Synth Album

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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.

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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 fans and fellow enthusiasts.

In this episode, we chat about Alex’s journey into music, his first vintage synth, and how he built his impressive collection. He shares insights into the challenges of maintaining vintage synthesizers and reveals which ones he considers overrated and which are absolutely irreplaceable.

Alex’s passion for synths and his community is truly inspiring, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this engaging conversation as much as I did!

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Welcome to This Week’s Podcast!

TDL Show #791

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 decided to innovate beyond simply recreating the classic Mono/Poly.

We explore the standout features of the Multi/Poly, including its advanced filters, synth templates, and meticulously modeled envelopes. Dan also explains the inclusion of wave shaping, the role of CMT (Component Modeling Technology), and what’s next for Korg R&D.

Don’t forget to check out my brand-new sound set for the Multi/Poly, along with tutorial videos to help you make the most of this incredible synth!

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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.

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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.

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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 reproduce the sounds he uses on both old and new synths.

It’s a brilliant hour of synth and Genesis geek-out!

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