Can You Hear Me Now?

In this week’s episode, Christian demos three analogue pieces of gear he uses to make his music sound delightfully rough around the edges. He also shares in-the-box alternatives for anyone who can’t get their hands on a BBC/EMI mic pre—and explains the surprisingly clever design feature that makes it so special.

Plus, members of The Fellowship share their go-to ways of giving tracks that true vintage character.

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This week, Christian finally gets his hands on ‪@jackwhite‬’s Knife Drop pedal… and it immediately turns into one of those sessions where you start intending to do a calm demo and end wondering whether the walls are still structurally sound.

He walks through what makes Knife Drop such a brutal, characterful box. There’s plenty of hands-on playing, plenty of “oh no… that’s massive” moments, and a whole lot of noise.

Then, because Christian can’t resist taking things one step further, he patches up a very simple modular setup—nothing fancy—just a clean, practical patch that shows how quickly modular can become wild when you treat an effects pedal like part of the instrument rather than something stuck on the end of the chain.

The result: a modular + Knife Drop combo that hits with devastating impact. Rhythmic movement, animated textures, aggressive tone-shaping, and that wonderful feeling of the sound constantly trying to escape your control (in the best way).

If you’re modular-curious (or modular-intimidated), he also mentions two helpful resources to get you moving fast:

Quick modular guide (10-minute overview):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umkTjJ-Z6fs

Modular cheat sheet:

https://thecrowhillcompany.com/master-modular-sythesis-in-minutes-copy/

If you’ve ever wondered how far you can push a “basic” patch with the right external pedal… this episode is basically a very loud answer!

If you would like to see how christian puts the whole thing together, watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/4whNsKubm24

You’re listening to Can You Hear Me Now? — and this week we’re welcoming back Pascal Wyse, field recordist, sound designer, and composer, to talk field capture, sonic storytelling, and the art of making the everyday feel cinematic.

This week on the podcast, Christian’s throwing out a big question: what’s been the best gig you’ve been to in 2025?

We’re talking iconic venues, surprise encores, tiny club shows, massive stadium tours, and those “I can’t believe I was there” moments. Christian shares some of his own standout live experiences from this year, we dig into what actually makes a gig unforgettable, and we read out some of your stories and recommendations too.

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This week on Can You Hear Me Now we’re shaking things up!

Jump into Christian’s fiendishly tricky pop quiz, packed with head-scratching questions, big laughs, and glorious wrong answers.

Plus, we finally reveal who’s bagged the Black Friday raffle prize.

Expect chaos, chuckles, and the usual nuggets of music trivia and history you never knew you needed.

On this episode of Can You Hear Me Now?, Christian sits down with legendary producer–composer BT for a deep dive into the future of sound. From scoring films and pioneering trance to pushing the limits of technology in the studio, BT has spent his career blurring the line between human creativity and machines—and he’s here to share what he’s learned.

Together they unpack how AI is reshaping music production (and what that really means for artists), practical tips for mixing with synths so they actually sit in your track, and the creative mindset BT uses to stay inspired after decades in the industry. Along the way, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories from iconic projects, experiments that went very wrong (and very right), and why embracing new tools doesn’t mean losing your musical soul.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How BT uses AI creatively without letting it take over the process.

Practical techniques for mixing dense synth layers so your track stays clear and punchy.

Ways to keep your sound design fresh and original in a world of presets.

Stories from BT’s career that show how technology and emotion can work together in music.

If you’re a producer, composer, or just obsessed with how modern music is made, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.

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In this From the Archives episode of Can You Hear Me Now?, Christian sits down with sound designer Pascal Wyse to talk about his fascinating career and ask the question: can you really make money from sound?

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This week on Can You Hear Me Now?, Christian and the Fellowship dive into movie moments elevated by flawless music. Which scenes would you add? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

On this episode of Can You Hear Me Now, Christian reflects on the advice he’d give his younger self, which movie he’d love to rescore, and the compressor he can’t live without.

And wait for it—one member of The Fellowship drops a truly jaw-dropping film choice they’d love to rescore!

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Christian and the members of The Fellowship discuss the role of AI in music, and whether musicians should view it as a threat.

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