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n this episode, we dive deep into the world of vintage synth firmware hacking with Thomas Jansson. Thomas has been developing new firmware for the classic 1986 Korg DW8000 synthesizer, adding features like enhanced unison detune, expanded filter resolution, random LFOs, and new modulation destinations — all while preserving the synth’s vintage character.
We also ...
🎙️ New Episode of the TDL Podcast!
This week, I’m joined by Peter Dowsett, a long-time synthesizer enthusiast, producer, and vintage sampler collector, for a deep dive into synth history, creative sound design, and studio setup secrets.
Peter share...
🎙️ This Week on the Show: Exploring the Octave Cat with James Brennan
James Brennan is back! Following his popular appearance discussing the Polyvox, James returns to dive deep into another quirky classic – the Octave Cat analog synthesizer.
This week I'm joined by musician and synth aficionado Peter Taipei for a deep dive into decades of gear, sound design, and creative inspiration. From his early days on the Roland JX-10 and Yamaha RY30 to sampling with EMU samplers...
This week, Garry returns and we catch up on all the latest in tech and electric vehicles!
🖥️ I dive into testing the new Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro 11, sharing my experience using it for music production with Cubase 14 ARM a...
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🎹 TDL Synth Chat – Episode with Beat Zimmermann
This week on TDL Synth Chat, Ian Dixon is joined by keyboardist, composer, and producer Beat Z...
🎧 Synth Chat with Seth | From Teenage Engineering to Take 5 and Beyond 🎹
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Synth Show! Ian chats with Seth Weisfeld —a product designer, synth enthusiast, and founder of Function Health—about his synth journey, gear picks, and design phi...
In this episode of TDL Synthchat, we dive into the world of Soviet-era synthesizers with special guest James Brennan. We explore the legendary Polyvox, a raw and aggressive analog synth known for its powerful filter and Cold War aesthetic. James shares his journey into electronic music, how he acquired his Polyvox from Ukraine, and the quirks that make thi...
Welcome to the latest edition of TDL Synth Chat! This week, I am joined by experimental musician and synthesist Eva Orchard. Eva talks about her journey into music and how she got started. We also discuss how she chose her first synthesizer and the latest gear she’s using.
In this episode, Ian Dixon and Garry Whittaker catch up on various topics, including recent music interviews, travel experiences, and the efficiency of charging networks. They discuss Ripple's receivership and its impact on investors, as well as Garry's home projects like a rain sensor with impressive battery life. Ian shares his work on programming drum machines and recreating sounds from various artists, while Garry talks about A...
TDL Show #985
This week on the show, I’m joined by Carlo from Audiothing to talk about his recreation of the classic monosynth, the Jen SX1000. Carlo’s love for this budget-friendly 1978 mono synth inspired him to bring it back as a plugin.
We discuss how he got into synthesizers and why the Jen SX1000 was his first analog synth. Carlo shares his approach to desig...
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TDL Show #978
On the show this week, we are joined by Mark Pigott, sound designer and musician, to talk about his love of sound design. Mark has created many video tutorials on using the Waldorf Blofeld, Korg Modwave, and Korg Multi/Poly.
We discuss how he got into synthesis, the art of programming wavetable synths, a...
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 cr...
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!
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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 a...
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.
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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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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 ex...
TDL Show 971
Welcome to This Week’s Podcast!
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 instrume...
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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