Guests

Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar

Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic

Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist

Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=e3B_pXt16lA

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SHOW START

00:02:51 AD:Patreon

00:10:53 Strymon Releases NightSky Plugin

00:20:44 AD:Baby Audio Save 15%

00:22:08 Sydney Opera House Acoustics

00:36:37 ESI Xs all-in-one

00:43:55 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3

00:45:55 Native Instruments statement

00:51:33 A Jupiter 8 from 2x JP-08s

Guests

Yoad Nevo - Producer,song writer and software developer

Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist

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For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate

SonicTALK Supported by

Baby Audio From classic analog synth tones with the vintage-inspired BA-1 to fresh concepts like Transit 2, Baby Audio’s catalog is all about adding unique character to your sound.

Novation Launch Control XL3

SHOW START

00:09:59 WIN Novation LaunchKey 49

00:12:48 Polyend ENDLESS pedal

00:25:32 AD:Baby Audio Save 15%

00:26:46 That New Casio Sampler

00:32:23 Behringer Show JN-80

00:40:15 Soundtoys Spaceblender 2

00:44:58 AD: Novation Launch Control XL 3

00:46:07 Native Instruments preliminary insolvency

00:54:56 BaF 26: Terraphones Nymira

00:59:58 AlphaTheta Chordcat

01:02:13 NAMM 26: Violet Audio dMIX128

Guests

Steve Hillier - Songwriter, DJ and Dubstar

Rob Puricelli - Pro Synth Network and 90s synth specialist

Video version: https://youtube.com/watch?v=G0f2Ne7J1qk

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IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.

**Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.

00:00:04 SHOW START

00:01:36 WIN Novation LaunchKey 49

00:02:23 AD:Patreon

00:13:35 ASM Leviasynth IS an 8 Oscillator Beast

00:27:01 AD:iZotope Ozone12

00:29:03 Behringer FLOW 4 V - 10 Channel Recorder

00:38:20 Best Synthy B-Sides of the 1980’s

00:51:26 AD: Absynth 6

00:53:55 Tones on Tail - Shakes

Guests

Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records

Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic

For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate

SonicTALK Supported by

IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.

23:59:13 SHOW START

00:01:14 WIN Novation LaunchKey 49

00:02:11 MATTHS Black Noise Eclipse analog Stereo Osc

00:09:39 AD:Patreon

00:18:45 Akai MPC XL Leak

00:29:58 AD:iZotope Ozone12

00:36:33 MTV Rewind

00:45:20 Fender Studio Pro Not Presonus any more

01:00:01 AD: Absynth 6

01:01:22 Apple Creative Apps Subs

Guests

Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist

Richard Nicol - Synth designer Pittsburgh Modular

For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate

SonicTALK Supported by

IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.

**Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.

00:00:08 SHOW START

00:01:57 WIN SSL Alpha 8 ends Jan 9th ’26

00:02:58 AD:Patreon

00:13:20 Sampling Perfection with FatboySlim

00:23:32 AD:iZotope Ozone12

00:28:07 Synth Southwest

00:32:22 Reason Studios Bought By LANDR

00:44:55 AD: Absynth 6

00:46:36 Emulate ALL the Sound Chips!

00:53:22 2026 Predictions/Trends

Guests

For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate

SonicTALK Supported by

IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.

**Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.

Guests

Paulee Alex Bow - Magical Synth Adventurer and vintage digital specialist

Robin Vincent - Journalist, reviewer and performer

Ty Unwin - Composer, producer and musical director

For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate

SonicTALK Supported by

IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.

**Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.

00:00:08 SHOW START

00:02:04 Win Ableton Move

00:03:49 AD:Patreon

00:13:43 Pigments 7

00:25:24 AD:iZotope Ozone12

00:27:09 Showsync VideoSync

00:35:49 Famous Synth Presets: Sounds that Made History

00:50:03 AD: Absynth 6

00:51:33 Gear of the Year?

Guests

Nadia Struiwigh - Musician, Producer, educator

Matt Hodson - Performer, educator and artist

For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate

SonicTALK Supported by

IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.

**Native Instruments Absynth 6**The return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer.

00:00:12 SHOW START

00:01:48 Win Ableton Move

00:02:47 AD:Patreon

00:4:20 Nadia Chat

00:25:18 AD:iZotope Ozone12

00:26:38 Pamela’s Disco does PRO-DJ LINK

00:34:17 Nadia at ADE

00:42:43 AD: NI Absynth

00:48:20 ginTronic transparentSea: multi-FX

00:56:48 The Best Synths for Techno 2025

In this episode, we hear from Charlotte Hatherley who was projected onto the world stage with the band Ash at the age of 18 and toured with them for 8 years. Since then, she’s released 4 studio albums as well as numerous collaborations - as well as touring with Bat For Lashes, Bryan Ferry, KT Tunstell, Birdy and more. She was also in the Synth-Pop band NZCA Lines with Michael Lovett (Metronomy) and Sarah Jones (Harry Styles/Hot Chip). 

Charlotte has worked on an extensive selection of soundtracks, most notably ‘The Last Man’ with Gavin Rothery in which she also starred, along with many other shows and performances. She’s shot music videos with Edgar Wright, Gavin Rothery and Joe Cornish - and is currently the Programme Leader at the ICMP, where she teaches the next generation of musicians and performers.

https://www.charlottehatherley.com/

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This is series 2, episode 9 and there are 50 previous episodes available now featuring Fatboy Slim, CJ Bolland, Andrew Huang, Tim Exile, High Contrast, Mylar Melodies, Infected Mushroom, DJ Rap, John Grant and many more. Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. 

See the full list of episodes at: sonicstate.com/midierrormeets

Guests

Rich Hilton - Producer, engineer and keyboards for Chic

Gaz Williams - Musician, performer (bass, modular), Rack Records

For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate

SonicTALK Supported by

IZotope Ozone 12 Go beyond the limits of mastering with Ozone 12. Unlock the impossible with this complete suite of 20 pro modules, including 3 brand-new, best-in-class additions. Plus, make Master Assistant your own with a new customizable flow. With intelligent tech that guides, not decides, you’re always in control.

Native Instruments Maschine 3 Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way. Lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or your own sounds – solo or in a DAW.

00:00:10 SHOW START

00:01:40 Win Ableton Move

00:03:04 AD:Patreon

00:15:42 New Waldorf Protein - 8 Voice Wavetable Poly

00:26:44 AD:iZotope Ozone12

00:29:09 Fixing out of Tune Bells

00:37:56 Alma - Custom Kids Synth

00:46:14 Soundblaster is back baby

00:54:35 AD: NI Maschine 3

00:55:34 CME H12MIDI Pro