This is our final episode before the winter break, so we’re taking a moment to look back.In this end of year retrospective, we reflect on our creative highlights, personal achievements, and the moments that shaped our musical year. From releases and conversations to lessons learned and unexpected wins, this episode is about acknowledging progress and sharing gratitude.No announcements, no hype, just a thoughtful conversation about creativity, growth, and what it means to keep showing up.Thank you to everyone who listened, joined the discussions, and supported the show this year. We’ll see you after the break, on 7th January 2026Thanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Sunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com

This week we sit down with long-time Audionaut, patron, and ambient architect Survey Channel, diving deep into his new release Ecomediums — a sonic journey built from repurposed media, intuitive construction, and a fractured digital consciousness.Ecomediums questions the validity of repurposing art and media. Using fragments of MIDI, samples, layered ambient synthetics, and a (mis)guided intuition, Survey Channel creates an uninterrupted drift through a distorted digital “elsewhere” just beyond today’s technological distractions.We talk about:The philosophy behind repurposing artInspiration and conceptual underpinningsHis production workflowThe idea of the “economically creative”How fragments, leftovers, and recovered media can form something newJoin us for a deep, thoughtful conversation.Check out 'Ecomediums' here: https://surveychannel.bandcamp.com/album/ecomediumsThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Sunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com

Ableton Live 12.3 is here and we are breaking down everything in the new update. From Stem Separation and Splice integration to new workflow tools like Bounce Groups, Paste Bounced Audio and Device A B, we look at which features matter and how they might change your music making.This week we are joined by a guest host who is not an Ableton user, so expect real debate about whether this update pushes Live forward or simply keeps it competitive.We explore the creative additions like the updated Auto Pan Tremolo, new expressive tools for Push, the Generators pack by Iftah and improvements to MIDI sequencing and chord editing.With Live, Push and Move currently on sale, we also ask the big question. Does this update make Ableton worth the investmenthanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/8uEpF7JESunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:00 - What We’re Up To10:00 - Stem Separation25:00 - Splice Integration52:00 - Bounce in Place60:00 - Auto Pan-Tremelo

This week we are not doing the usual Black Friday deal roundup.Instead we are taking a step back and talking honestly about something that affects all of us. GAS. Gear lust. The constant temptation to buy more just because everything is on sale.So today we are doing the opposite of a deal guide.We are talking about what we already have, why Black Friday plays on our insecurities as artists, and how to recognise when a purchase actually solves a real problem versus when it is just another distraction.Thanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/DugxMMZsSunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com00:00 - Intro02:00 - What We’re Up To14:00 - Why Black Friday Hits Us So Hard25:00 - The Difference Between Want vs Need32:00 - What Do We Actually Use?50:00 - Resisting GAS as a Community75:00 - The Psychology of Sales (FOMO, Scarcity, Identity)

This week we’re continuing our Artist Spotlight series with Sunwarper and his new album Today’s Traces: a meditative, ambient journey through memory, impermanence, and the emotional residue of everyday life.Today’s Traces captures the moments that slip between the bigger milestones, those fleeting in-between spaces that define who we are. It’s a record of warmth, stillness, and reflection.Check out Today's Traces here: https://sunwarper.bandcamp.com/album/todays-tracesThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/ZPagy7j8Sunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com

This week we’re setting course for the cosmic and the technical.An artist spotlight on Kh3rtis and his stunning new album A Transdimensional Passage on a Mazonik Bao Chuan, a sprawling ambient voyage through chaos, order, loss, and renewal. We’ll unpack the textures, storytelling, and sound design behind one of the most evocative records of the year.Check out Kh3rtis' new album here:https://kh3rtis.bandcamp.com/album/a-transdimensional-passage-on-a-mazonik-bao-chuanThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Q7detVZRSunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com

Every producer has a few hidden gems that quietly make their studio workflow shine. In this episode, we each share the gear and software that we can’t live without. From creative plugins to underrated pieces of hardware, we talk about how these tools shape our sound, speed up our process, and keep us inspired in the studio.Help support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut Producer

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 we actually putting our work out there? Are we engaging, connecting, or just posting into the void?Join us live and be part of the conversation on how we share, announce, and sustain our creative presence in 2025.Kh3rtis has a new record out, you can check it here:https://kh3rtis.bandcamp.com/album/a-transdimensional-passage-on-a-mazonik-bao-chuanThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Q7detVZRSunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.comTIMESTAMPS

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 our Round Robin discussion, we ask a bigger question: Has hardware innovation hit a wall?With so many remakes and retro re-issues, are manufacturers truly pushing forward — or are we just stuck chasing nostalgia?Join us for a deep dive into the TR-1000 and a candid chat about where hardware creativity goes next.Thanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Kr4CrthQSunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com

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.Join us for a collective reflection on how limitations shape our music journeys, and share your own stories in the comments!New Release from Coraline Ada Ehmkehttps://coralineada.bandcamp.com/album/source-original-motion-picture-soundtrackThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord:https://discord.gg/Kr4CrthQSunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com