Electronic Music
The Sound On Sound Electronic Music podcast features interviews with pioneers of the electronic music industry, discussions about retro and current gear, and insights from musicians. It is produced by Sound On Sound, a renowned music technology magazine based in the UK.
Episodes
System 7 - Steve Hillage & Miquette Giraudy
Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy talk to Kevin Paul about their techno project System 7 and ambient project Mirror System, discussing their studio setup, live performances and creative approach to making music.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:38 - Current Projects01:20 - System 7 and Mirror System02:20 - Songwriting Process04:27 - Using Gong-Influenced Sounds05:17 - Main Creative Tools06:
Modular Synthesis for Studio and Stage
James Richmond and Julian Rodgers dive into the world of modular synthesis, explaining what it is and how it fits into both studio production and live performance. They explore the process of creating unique sounds from scratch, the challenges of patch recall and share practical advice for anyone looking to get started with modular gear.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:52 - Modular Synth De
Kerrie - Techno DJ and Producer
DJ and techno producer Kerrie joins Caro C to talk about her journey into DJing and production, the influences that shaped her sound and the live performance setup she now takes with her around the world.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:21 - From DJ to Producer04:37 - Techno Influence06:26 - Producing From A Dancefloor Perspective09:23 - Live Performance Setup15:56 - Transporting Gig Kit18:
Daphne Oram - Electronic Music Pioneer
To commemorate the centenary of electronic music pioneer Daphne Oram on 31 December 2025, Caro C explores Oram’s lasting influence in a conversation with Sarah Angliss and Ian Stonehouse. The episode continues with Shiva Feshareki and James Bulley discussing their Proms performance of Still Point, Oram’s innovative orchestral work from 1948 that integrated electronic sound and live manipu
Vicky Clarke - Neural Synthesis
Vicky Clarke joins Caro C to explore her experimental approach to sound, from field recording and neural synthesis to AI technologies and spatial audio. She also discusses immersive installations, open-source tools and the unconventional inspirations that drive her work.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:06 - Field Recording, Musique Concrète and DIY Electronics05:34 - Residency In Russia06:2
Jonathan Snipes - My Life In Modules
Producer, sound designer and composer Jonathan Snipes joins William Stokes to explore his work with experimental hip-hop group Clipping, sharing an inside look at their unique production process, before showcasing five modules in an exclusive live performance.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Combining Hip Hop And Experimental Sounds12:45 - Unconventional Sounds And Beats 16:52 - Annea
ESKA - Vocalist, Composer and Producer
Mercury-nominated vocalist, composer and producer ESKA talks about her favourite studio gear and how her background as a live jazz musician shapes her approach to writing and recording.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:30 - ESKA's Journey Into Music06:21 - Using Tech To Tell A Story14:23 - Approaching Each Track Individually16:35 - Developing A Sonic Identity20:18 - Live vs Studio Artist Met
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - My Life In Modules
Composer, producer and Buchla enthusiast Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith joins William J. Stokes to discuss her latest album Gush. She also treats listeners to a live set, performed on a carefully curated selection of Buchla 200e modules.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Peacock Moments06:24 - Working With Suzanne Ciani10:54 - Discovering Buchla And Eurorack16:40 - Blending Sensibilities23:21 - B
Catherine Anne Davies
Catherine Anne Davies, also known as The Anchoress, joins Caro C to discuss her preferred recording methods, the decision to invest in her own studio and receiving three consecutive MPG Award nominations.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:14 - From Multitrack To MPG Nominations04:09 - Balancing Locations And Condensed Hours 08:14 - Old School Recording Techniques11:20 - Recording Piano And Vo
Yann Tiersen - My Life In Modules
Composer and musician Yann Tiersen talks to William Stokes about his love of modular synthesis, the joys and challenges of touring and performing and how he found himself unexpectedly involved in film composition, followed by an exclusive performance using five selected modules.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:26 - An Accidental Film Composer05:44 - Recording And Mixing Process11:38 - Visit
Guthman Competition Winners 2025
Nick Rothwell is joined by Jeff Albert, Associate Professor at Georgia Tech, and Paul McCabe, Senior Vice President of Research and Innovation at Roland, to discuss the 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition - an annual event showcasing new technologies and innovations in music.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Jeff Albert And Georgia Tech05:02 - Paul McCabe And Roland's Future Des
History Of Samplers
Oli Freke talks us through the history of samplers, from the introduction of the Mellotron in 1963, through to current day sampling software, while highlighting the golden era of sampling from the late 80s to early 90s.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:08 - The Mellotron02:28 - Pre-Digital Samplers03:18 - Pierre Schaeffer And The Phonogène04:03 - Peter Zinovieff And EMS 05:44 - The Universit
Martin Kohlstedt - Piano And Electronica
Composer, pianist and producer Martin Kohlstedt talks to Caro C about his approach to combining piano and electronic instruments, improvisation in the studio and on stage, plus the work he is doing to reduce the carbon footprint of touring.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:42 - Combining Piano And Electronics05:10 - Organic, Improvised Performances09:29 - Incorporating The Voice Into Recordi
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Composer and Sound Designer Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe tells Caro C about his preferred sound modules and working methodologies, plus shares details some of the film and TV projects that he has recently been collaborating on.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:35 - Finding A Musical Voice04:38 - Choosing Modular Synthesis10:18 - Avant Garde Artistry17:14 - Current Modular Setup23:19 - Other Favou
Tony Rolando - My Life in Modules
In this occasional series exploring modular synthesis and live performance, William Stokes talks to Tony Rolando, electronic musician and founder of modular company Make Noise. Tony talks about his beginnings in the industry and how Make Noise has relaunched in 2025 with a new team and a brand new module release, which he then showcases in an exclusive performance alongside four additiona
Emulator II 40th Anniversary
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking E-mu Systems Emulator II sampler, Dave Rossum, Kevin Monahan and Paul Wiffen share inside stories of the development and manufacture of the instrument, their struggles to get around the technological limitations of the time and how the instrument was widely adopted by bands, artists and pop culture.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01
Suzanne Ciani: Space, Time and Buchla
Electronic music pioneer and composer Suzanne Ciani discusses her career highlights in conversation with William Stokes, including early performance struggles due to her determination to present shows in quadraphonic, a career resurgence thanks to Moogfest and why she loves working with the Buchla interface.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:06 - The First Female To Score A Movie04:01 - Havin
Krust - Drum & Bass Pioneer
Krust, also known as K or DJ Krust, chats about his early involvement in the Bristol music scene in the late 80s to early 90s, the development of the Drum & Bass sound and setting up the Full Cycle and Dope Dragon labels with Roni Size.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:28 - Early Influences And Getting Started07:28 - Getting Immersed In Rave08:45 - Launching A Label10:23 - Learning The E
Using Effects Pedals With Synths
Pedals are not just for guitars. Here Paul White connects his extensive pedal collection to a modular synth system, effectively using the pedals as additional modules and suggesting some creative ways of setting up and combining them to create a range of sounds for different applications.(00:00) - Introduction
(01:19) - Connecting Your Pedals
(02:08) - Using A Delay Or Reverb
(04:26) -
Scanner - My Life In Modules
In this first part of an occasional series exploring modular synthesis and live performance. William Stokes talks to experimental electronic musician Scanner about his career, the choice of his favourite modules he'll showcase in his closing performance and the friendliness of the modular community. Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:13 - The Tate Modern Installation02:52 - Working With Lauri
Jason Singh - Sounds Of Nature
Jason Singh is a sound artist, producer and performer. His creative output is an exploration of the natural world, voice and a wide range of music technologies. Works include live performance, immersive installations, studio recordings, broadcasts and sound walks. In this show he talks about how he makes music using the MIDI Sprout interface, a device that senses the electrical voltage of
Oberheim - 50 Years Of Synth Design
In an impromptu chat, Tom Oberheim tells Sam Inglis about his early years as an engineer and his accidental route into creating electronic musical instruments. As he celebrates his 50th year since the launch of the SEM, Tom talks about the rise of digital, the resurgence of analogue and the launch of the new TEO-5.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:26 - An Accidental Engineer02:46 - Building
Jlin - Electronic Musician
Electronic Music artist Jlin talks about her processes for creating a new work, being ready to tour straight from the studio and staying grounded and focused when your work starts to gain recognition.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:27 - The Journey So Far03:09 - Using FL Studio03:50 - Live Performance With Ableton09:23 - Developing A Sound World10:51 - Focusing On The Detail12:12 - CPU: Cl
Drum Machine History
The drum machine has progressed massively since the days of the home organ player. Here Oli Freke takes us through a brief history with lots of audio examples, highlighting the most iconic models to have been released during the last 40 years and the part that they have played in shaping musical trends.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:51 - Early Rhythm Machines02:57 - The First Korg Rhythm
Ryuichi Sakamoto - A Tribute
As a tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto on the first anniversary of his passing, Caro C talks to Richard Barbieri, Natalie Beridze and Carsten Nicolai, aka Alva Noto, three musicians who were fortunate enough to collaborate with him. Here, they share some insights into his mindset and methodologies. Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:44 - Richard Barbieri09:04 - Natalie Beridze 19:45 - Carsten Nicol
Afrodeutsche
Henrietta Smith-Rolla, known professionally as Afrodeutsche, gives Caro C insights into her musical journey, from her introduction to the music industry in Manchester, finding her sound, getting signed to Skam Records and becoming a BBC 6 Music DJ with a prime-time Friday evening slot.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:22 - BBC 6 Music04:05 - Becoming A Musician06:40 - Getting Signed To Skam1
Landscape A Go-Go
Richard James Burgess is a man who wears many hats. In a career that spans over five decades, Richard was first and foremost a drummer. In the 1970s, he became a part of the London music scene as a session drummer, as well as with the ground- breaking band Landscape. Richard combined his passion for music, drumming and electronics when he worked closely with Dave Simmons on the Simmons SD
Yamaha DX7: The Birth Of FM Synthesis
In May of 1983, the world of synthesizers and electronic music as we knew it would change forever with the launch of the Yamaha DX7. To celebrate 40 years since its launch, Rob Puricelli spoke to Dr John Chowning, the developer of FM synthesis, Dave Bristow and Gary Leuenberger, sound designers for the original DX7 and Manny Fernandez, who has worked on all Yamaha’s FM projects from the M
The Delia Derbyshire Archive
In celebration of Delia Derbyshire Day 2023 and the 60th Anniversary of the Doctor Who theme, Caro C is joined by fellow devotees Mark Ayres, David Butler and Cosey Fanni Tutti to discuss the Delia Derbyshire Day archives and the importance of her contributions to the development of electronic music.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:26 - Delia Derbyshire ArchiveMark Ayres03:15 - Mark Ayres I
NikNak - Turntablism
DJ, Artist and Producer NikNak chats to Caro C about her route into immersive performances and turntablism, from her time as a student through to winning awards and launching her own albums, EPs and singles with the assistance of various funding organisations.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:12 - What Is Turntablism?03:20 - Source Music06:18 - Supportive Organisations07:50 - Avoiding Copyri
Hazel Mills - Synth Sessions And Touring
Bristol-based musician and songwriter Hazel Mills talks us through her impressive career, from working as a touring session musician, being a member of the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble, working with UDO Audio and releasing her debut solo E.P.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Working As A Keyboardist 03:12 - MIDI Controller Of Choice04:04 - Live Arrangements And Sounds 09:36 - Working With
Richard Evans - Inventing Electronic Pop
Richard Evans has worked in the music industry for over thirty years in a variety of roles, including positions at London Records, Factory Records and MTV Europe. In 1998 he set up marketing consultancy The Fan Base and has been connecting musical artists with their audiences ever since. He is the founder of the This Is Not Retro website and record label and has worked for Andy Bell, Vinc
Dina Pearlman - The ARP Synth Legacy
Alan R Pearlman was responsible for some of the greatest sounding and most intuitive synthesizers of the modern age, many of which are still highly sought after or emulated to this day. Inspired, as so many were, by hearing Wendy Carlos’s 'Switched on Bach', he founded Tonus in 1969, a company that would soon become ARP Instruments, and began producing synthesizers such as the legendary A
Clark - Sus Dog
Chris Clark, known professionally as just Clark, reveals how he got signed to Warp Records, his recording and production workflow and how Thom Yorke ended up as a guest vocalist on his latest album, Sus Dog.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:36 - Getting Signed To Warp Records03:45 - Recording Workflow 05:08 - Updating Equipment07:35 - Early Musical Influences09:35 - Switching Over To Softwar
Sound Design Using Guitars
Paul White takes us on a sonic journey as he explores the endless possibilities of sound design using a guitar as your sound source. Through the use of foot pedals and effects plug-ins he demonstrates the synth-like sound and textures it can bring to your electronic music. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:55 - Guitars As A Sound Source03:55 - Sustaining Notes06:10 - Using an EBow07:09 - Add
LoneLady
Julie Campbell, known as LoneLady, is a musician, songwriter, singer and producer from Manchester, England. Here she tells Caro C about her writing and recording process and how she secured a deal with Warp Records.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:19 - Former Things06:08 - Influences For The Album08:55 - Curating The Ideas12:19 - Touring The Album15:21 - Warp Records17:12 - The Album Cycle1
Richard Barbieri - Porcupine Tree
As part of Japan, Richard Barbieri soon became the thinking person’s synthesist, famous for his rich and textural electronic backings that beautifully complemented the work of other band members to forge what is still a unique sound to this day. Disbanding at the height of their fame, Richard went on to work on a wide array of projects, some with fellow members of Japan, one of which intr
Graham Massey - 808 State
Graham Massey talks us through his early days with the formation of 808 State and improvising with electronic instruments, through to current collaborations and favourite creative tools.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:02 - The Beginnings Of 808 State11:54 - Developing A Polished Production14:56 - Musicality And Arrangements17:29 - Incorporating Improvisation20:09 - Performing Live24:09 - I
Mike Lindup - Level 42 And Beyond
Mike Lindup is best known as the keyboardist and co-vocalist for Brit-Funk legends, Level 42. Mike has blended traditional keyboard instruments, such as the piano and Fender Rhodes, with a myriad pieces of cutting edge music tech over the years. We caught up with him ahead of his new solo release, Changes 2.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:52 - What were your influences?04:21 - Stevie Wonde
Don Lewis - Programming The DX7
The following is a short piece of audio that was edited out of the original podcast interview with Don Lewis back in November 2020, where he discusses his time programming the Yamaha DX7’s factory sounds. In the wake of Don’s passing we decided to publish this excerpt, along with a tribute on the website.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:29 - Yamaha DX7 and DX9 Demo03:02 - The Beginnings Of
Martyn Ware - Electronically Yours
Martyn Ware has been at the forefront of the British synth-pop scene since its inception, founding the hugely influential Human League with Phil Oakey and Ian Craig Marsh. Martyn and Ian went on to establish the British Electric Foundation from which Heaven 17 emerged, along with work as a producer for the likes of Tina Turner and Terence Trent D’Arby. Martyn has since ventured into the w
Robert Henke - Visual Music Artist
Part electronic visual music artist and part software developer as co-founder of Ableton, Robert Henke delves into the overlap between artist and engineer and how software needs to be accessible in order to encourage and not hinder the creative process.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Current Projects03:23 - Lumière - Working With Lasers06:49 - Building The Performance Software08:54 -
Electric Indigo - Techno
Susanne Kirchmayr, also known as Electric Indigo, is an Austrian music producer, Techno DJ and founder of the female:pressure, an international network of women in the electronic music industry. Here she chats to Caro C about her career beginnings through to her current projects.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:02 - Ferrum 7 music track02:09 - Starting Out As A DJ08:55 - Becoming A Music Pr
Michael Whalen - Imaginary Trains
Michael Whalen is a two-time Emmy Award winning, Grammy-nominated composer with over 30 years experience composing for film and television, as well as being a recording artist in his own right, with over 800 million streams since 2015. Here he talks to Rob Puricelli about performing his latest instrumental album ‘Imaginary Trains’ to a live audience at the EMEAPP museum, using their exten
Peter Zinovieff - A Tribute
A tribute to the life and works of composer and synth pioneer Peter Zinovieff by James Gardner, featuring interviews with co-workers and collaborators.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Collaborations04:13 - Replacing Tape With Digital06:29 - The Move Into Computers08:03 - The Launch of EMS14:31 - Running A Studio From Home16:16 - Working In Raasay18:19 - The VCS3 And Synthi20:05 - Copie
Richard Norris - The Grid
Richard Norris tells Caro C about his early break into the music industry, success with The Grid in the 90s, plus his many collaborations, remixes and unexpected career turns.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:34 - Defining Career Moments08:31 - The Gear Used By The Grid10:27 - Musical Trajectory20:35 - Favourite Equipment25:58 - Interesting Collaborations32:04 - Immersive Audio35:51 - Future
Chiara Luzzana - Sound Designer
Chiara Luzzana is a Sound Designer and Composer, known for her use of Zoom field recorders. A personal project sampling Swatch watches eventually became the official Swatch theme which then led on to similar commissions from several global brands. Caro C talks to her about her journey into corporate sound design.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:31 - Sound Artist And Soundtrack Composer02:58
JJ Jeczalik - Art of Noise
As part of Trevor Horn’s team of technological wizards in the 1980s, JJ Jeczalik emerged as the pre-eminent Fairlight programmer of the day, primarily as one fifth of the art-pop collective, Art of Noise, but also in projects ranging from ABC & Dollar to Yes and Malcolm McLaren. Describing himself as a not a keyboard player, JJ brought his programming skills and talent to bear on a wi
Hannah Peel - Sonic Journey
Hannah Peel, composer, producer and broadcaster, talks to Caro C about her solo record career including the shortlisted 2021 Mercury Music Prize electronic album, scoring music for Game Of Thrones and her many other diverse projects.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:45 - Musical Path06:48 - Using Electronic Instruments07:55 - Favourite Synths09:14 - Software and Hardware10:08 - Projects and
Matt Johnson - Jamiroquai
Matt Johnson has emerged as one of the most talented and prolific keyboard players of the last 20 years, mostly as part of the legendary Jamiroquai, in which he both writes and performs, and more recently as a YouTube channel host where he demonstrates this love of modern and vintage synths.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:37 - How did you get your first big break? 02:34 - Was joining Jamir
Sarah Angliss - My Electroacoustic World
Describing herself as a composer, musician and robotic artist, Ivor Novello award winning artist Sarah Angliss talks to Caro C about her route into Electronic Music and how she utilises sub-frequencies, robotics and her own effects in her compositions and live performances.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Classical And Folk Beginnings00:00 - Discovering Electronic Music07:52 - Studying
Creating The Stepper Acid Sequencer
Zoë Blade and Nina Richards talk about their individual music careers and how they came together to create the Stepper Acid Eurorack Sequencer.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:18 - Composing For Patreon and YouTube03:04 - Chiptunes05:47 - Patreon Supporters06:59 - Developing A Sound11:00 - Working With Older Machines 13:39 - Expanding The Synth Collection17:02 - Demosceners / Trackers22:26
Public Service Broadcasting
J. Willgoose Esquire, founding member of alternative band Public Service Broadcasting, talks to Caro C about the origins of the band and the surprise success they've enjoyed. He details his recording methods, choice of equipment and the technical challenges of performing live.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:35 - How Public Service Broadcasting Began03:48 - Sharing Voices From The Past05:19
Synth Gems - Mike Metlay
Synth Gems 1 is the first Bjooks publication to be authored by their Editor-in-Chief, Dr Mike Metlay, and sets out to document, both visually and in words, some of the most incredible keyboard synthesizers ever made. Using strict selection criteria, Mike, Kim Bjørn and the team have curated a collection of instruments that are pioneering and rare, influential and impactful and, above all,
Ian Boddy - Synth Artist
In this podcast Rob Puricelli talks to Ian Boddy, who has been a fixture on the electronic music scene for over 40 years, as an artist, a sound designer and a label owner. His label, DiN, celebrates its 100th release this month with one of Ian’s own creations, ‘Nevermore’. Rob finds out more about this niche label, why and how it started and how it still remains a relevant and popular imp
Look Mum No Computer - Sam Battle
Sam Battle, also known as Look Mum No Computer, chats to Caro C about his love of electronics, '80s music and re-using discarded technology in new ways to create a unique musical identity.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Developing A Unique Sound07:35 - Early Projects08:29 - Analogue Noise12:29 - Modular Synthesis13:59 - Kosmo Modules15:44 - This Museum Is Not Obsolete17:53 - Interacti
The Art of Physical Modelling - David Bessell
For decades, synth manufacturers and sound designers have strived to recreate the sounds of acoustic instruments, such as brass, woodwind and strings. Digital sampling was launched in 1979 but was unable to express the subtleties and nuances of acoustic instruments, until Physical Modelling came to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. David Bessell talks to Rob Puricelli about how he was in
House Music Pioneer - Marshall Jefferson
Marshall Jefferson talks about his early years in the Chicago house music scene, his seminal 'Move Your Body’ track, the classic equipment he's worked with and how modern music technology allows anyone to create with ease.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:10 - The Early Years 05:42 - Rock Music Influence 08:52 - Ron Hardy, Trax Records & DJ Pierre10:29 - Replacing Stolen Equipment11:44 -
The Bob Moog Foundation
Michelle Moog Koussa is the Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, an organisation set up in her father’s memory to carry out educational work in the community and curate and display his extensive archive, and the many instruments he developed in his long career.In recent years, the BMF has increasingly touched the lives and minds of young people interested in electronic sounds, a
Sisters With Transistors
Director Lisa Rovner and Sound Designer Marta Salogni chat to Caro C about their feature length documentary, Sisters With Transistors, exploring the role of women as pioneers of electronic music from the 1920s through to the 1980s.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:33 - Summary Of The Film02:18 - Why Make The Documentary?03:42 - Not Seeking Popularity 05:35 - Gathering Archive Footage06:49 -
Endlesss Music Creation - Tim Exile
Musician and Technologist Tim Exile chats to Caro C about the creation of the Endlesss project and the benefits of immersive, collaborative music creation in real time.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Musical Background And The Endlesss Project 05:27 - Creating An Intuitive Software 08:23 - The Technical Challenges Of Endlesss11:09 - Turning Music Creation Into A Social Event13:39 - Th
David Gamson - Scritti Politti
As one third of the second incarnation of Scritti Politti, David Gamson was the man behind the polished, groove-laden sound of the band’s second album Cupid & Psyche ’85 and their third album, Provision. Gamson went on to write and produce for the likes of Chaka Khan, Meshell Ndegeocello, George Benson and Luther Vandross, and more recently with the likes of Kesha, Charli XCX, Jessie
Imogen Heap - The Intersection Of Music And Tech
Imogen Heap chats to Caro C about her music tech projects, including MiMU Gloves, Glover Software, interacting through VR plus The Creative Passport Project for tracking music usage and royalties.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:24 - The Round House04:25 - Software05:33 - Izotope, Antares & The Box Of Tricks07:05 - The MiMU Gloves and Glover15:05 - Tech For Live Performance19:39 - VR &a
Inspiring Creativity With VoIP
Olivier Alary & Johannes Malfatti have been collaborating on music projects for the past twenty years. Here, Olivier and Johannes go behind the scenes on the techniques that they used to create their latest collaborative album 'u,i', featuring the use of VoIP technology to process sound.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:34 - Greetings 01:22 - An Introduction To The Project02:29 - The Fir
100 Years Of The Theremin
A special podcast in honour of the 100th birthday of the unique "invisible" electronic musical instrument invented, by accident, by physicist Leon Theremin. Starring Cyril Lance (Chief Engineer, Moog), Dorit Chrysler (composer/New York Theremin Society), Bruce Woolley (songwriter/Radio Science Orchestra) and Katia Isakoff (singer/songwriter and producer) and the music of Clara Rockmore (t
Don Lewis - The Untold Story Of A Synthesizer Pioneer
Don Lewis began his musical career as a church organist and ended up touring with the Beach Boys, as well as playing studio sessions for Quincy Jones & Michael Jackson.Frustrated by the limitations of music technology of the time, Don used his engineering skills to create LEO, the Live Electronic Orchestra, where he managed to get disparate instruments to “talk” to each other and be c
Nainita Desai - From Foley to Peter Gabriel to Netflix
Nainita Desai chats to Caro C about her distinguished career, from her beginnings as a foley artist right through to becoming a busy and successful award-winning composer. Recent projects include the feature film "American Murder" for Netflix and a 360 degree score for "The Reason I Jump", which won World Cinema Documentary Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival 2020.Chapters00:00 - Int
Manny Fernandez - From DX to MODX
Dr Manny Fernandez has been heavily involved in development & programming for Yamaha and is best known for his FM and Physical Modelling work through their glory years of new synthesis technologies in the DX7II, SY77/99, VL1, VP1, EX5, AN1x and FS1R. More recently he has been working with the Reface DX, Montage and MODX.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Manny’s history 01:29 - Befor
Robin Rimbaud - Scanner
Life beyond the computer screen.Robin Rimbaud, AKA Scanner, takes us on an autobiographical sonic journey as he talks about his early fascination with tape recorders, to life beyond the computer screen and his studio filled with modular and table-top synths.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Personal History and storing memories01:28 - Tape recorders capturing birthdays and school trips0
Alex Ball - Making The ARP Synth Documentary
Alex Ball has built a reputation as one of the most informative and interesting synth historian’s of the YouTube age. Starting with short videos about specific instruments, his work began to grow into more in-depth and elaborate explorations of the companies behind the instruments and the people who used them.Over the last year or so, Alex has been busy producing one of the most detailed
David Vorhaus - That Fairlight Sound !
David Vorhaus of White Noise chats with Rob Puricelli about his early involvement with the Fairlight CMI and his Kaleidophon ribbon controller and Maniac sequencer inventions.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:31 - Peter Vogel and the Fairlight CMI01:51 - First Fairlight in the UK03:25 - That Fairlight sound05:32 - Stravinsky Firebird Suite, London Philharmonia06:38 - The KPM albums08:25 - Wo
Suzanne Ciani - Adventures In Electronic Music
In this first episode, join composer and electronic musician Caro C in conversation with Suzanne Ciani, a synthesizer and electronic music legend who has been active since the 1960's.Suzanne provided futuristic sound design for advertising in the 1970’s such as that iconic Coca-Cola bottle opening sound that many of us will be familiar with. She’s also composed the soundtrack for a Hollyw
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