Best Synth History Podcasts (2024)

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SIREN'S CALLING 1:19:25

9h ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Остался последний месяц лета... THE LAST MONTH OF SUMMER REMAINS...By Negative

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Michelle Moog - Bob Moog Foundation, History of Moog Synthesizer 1:24:53

3d ago1:24:53

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Michelle Moog is the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation and daughter of synthesis pioneer Bob Moog. The Bob Moog Foundation’s Mission Statement is to inspire creative thinking by providing interactive educational experiences at the intersection of science, music theory, history, and innovation. Michelle helped bring the organization from…

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Jason Singh - Sounds Of Nature 44:11

37m ago44:11

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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 dev…

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Ep48: July 1980 (pt.2) 1:18:11

4h ago1:18:11

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July 1980 continues with 7 more releases from the likes of Echo and the Bunnymen, the Members, Teenage Head and the Avant Gardeners. For J, the month redeems itself with an unexpected discovery that he suspects just may be brilliant. Plus, both the lads fall in love with what must surely be the noisiest, trashiest song ever written about Johnny Cas…

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Carter Vail - Musician, Songwriter on his new album 100 Cowboys 56:01

20d ago56:01

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Carter Vail is a musician, producer, and video creator. His fast-paced, lighthearted short-form songs have garnered him hundreds of thousands of followers across social media. His new album, 100 Cowboys, combines upbeat music with emotional lyrics that document a difficult breakup. Carter shares his songwriting process, thoughts on collaboration, a…

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Ep47: July 1980 (pt.1) 1:20:07

1M ago1:20:07

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July of 1980 brings an eclectic mix of light and dark, sweet and sour with lots of stylistic confusion (and a spicy pickle on the side for good measure!). Dexys Midnight Runners! Joy Division! Flesh Eaters! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3YckXN9 Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.…

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David Alexander - Audio Engineer, Producer, Musician 1:53:03

9d ago1:53:03

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David Alexander is an audio engineer, producer, and musician originally from Portland, Oregon and now based in Los Angeles. He has over 20 years of experience working in all genres, with roots in the subcultures of hardcore and punk. David shares his unique blend of technical skills and creative philosophy on social media. Listen on Apple, Spotify,…

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DIRTY 1:36:48

13d ago1:36:48

1:36:48

Your eyes will tell me everything about you! All your dirty thoughts will be known to me at the same moment when you plan them! Don't try to fool me, you nasty girl...By Negative

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Evan Frankfort - Songwriter, Sound Designer, Film and TV Composer 1:43:52

16d ago1:43:52

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Evan Frankfort is a Songwriter, Sound Designer, and TV and Film Composer. His TV and film credits include Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild, The Harlem Globetrotters: Pay it Forward, 90210, and The 100. He writes music and plays in the indie rock band The Spiritual Machines. He has collaborated with diverse artists including Warren Zevon, The Bangl…

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Oberheim - 50 Years Of Synth Design 36:27

1M ago36:27

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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. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:…

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Ep46: June 1980 (pt4) 1:08:13

1M ago1:08:13

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Just when you thought that June 1980 would never ends, it does. And it's a pretty good cap to an action-packed month with quirky surprises from the likes of Split Enz, Family Fodder, the Plastics and the Demics. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4c2kaSK Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.…

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REVELATION 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

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The world that we knew has changed beyond recognition... The world that we have not yet gotten used to will soon come to its logical end... For thinking people this is not any kind of REVELATION! Apocalyptic videomix link - https://youtu.be/5yWWO7xBjHwBy Negative

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Francis Preve: The Man in the Synth 2:05:03

2M ago2:05:03

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Francis Preve is a sound designer, producer, and synthesizer programmer. He programs factory presets for the leading synthesizer manufacturers including Sequential, Roland, Korg, Oberheim, Serum, and many more. He is the Section Lead of Digital Composition at Austin Community College. Francis releases sound packs through his company SympleSound. Hi…

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Ep45: June 1980 (pt.3) 1:05:12

2M ago1:05:12

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June 1980 continues to march on (and on and on and on) with albums by the bands like Ultravox, Pere Ubu, the Vapors and D.O.A. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4c2kaSK Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

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#372: The Magic of Musical Collaboration with Boredomfighters 1:34:30

2M ago1:34:30

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Tyler Manning and Jordan Dale are part of Boredomfighters, a nonprofit that brings music-making and collaboration to kids across the United States. Boredomfighters conducts workshops, assemblies, and "Instrument Gardens" to empower young people to create music on the fly using modern production techniques. Tyler and Jordan spoke to me about their w…

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Ep44: June 1980 (Pt. 2) 1:15:03

2M ago1:15:03

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June 1980 marches on with albums from the likes of Toyah, Metro, Pink Military, and the Yellow Magic Orchestra. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3VqcMLl Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

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#371: Recording an Entire Album Yourself with Dex Green 1:26:18

2M ago1:26:18

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Dex Green is a Nashville-based producer, engineer, and songwriter. He recorded his new album, Imaginary War, by himself, playing every instrument. Dex has worked with artists like Elvis Costello, Margo Price, and Collective Soul. His work has been nominated for a Grammy. Dex and I spoke about his work and the lessons he's picked up from recording c…

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Ep43: June 1980 (pt.1) 1:09:42

2M ago1:09:42

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Join R+J for some light, frothy, fluffy fun as they tackle the first batch of albums from June of 1980. Rainbows and cotton candy, anyone? Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3VqcMLl Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

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The Prophecy 1:48:36

2M ago1:48:36

1:48:36

Пророчествование... Занятие неблагодарное и часто несбыточное! Но только не в последние лет пять! Сбылось практически все, напророченное на этот период времени и, с упорством наглого танка, продолжает сбываться всё остальное, напророченное на ближайшую обозримую перспективу! Уже не страшно, но довольно волнительно... The Prophecy... A thankless and…

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#370: How to Survive the AI Music Takeover 21:57

2M ago21:57

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AI is getting really good at generating realistic and emotional music. Where will this leave music-makers? Today we discuss how we can ensure that we remain relevant in the face of an AI music takeover! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Rolling Stone AI Song - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/suno-ai-chatgpt-music-soul-of-th…

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BONUS: More Peter Gabriel (and "Tabletop" talk) 1:21:54

2M ago1:21:54

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The Peter Gabriel conversation continues with Mike Lord from the "Tabletop Genesis" podcast (with lots of music), then turns to more general podcast shoptalk. Plus: a mini mailbag with R+J! Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com

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#369: Consistency and Authenticity with Mikas of We Make Dance Music 1:36:11

2M ago1:36:11

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Mikas is the creator of We Make Dance Music, a site of music resources for producers. On his podcast, Live Electronic Music Tutorials with Mikas, he creates tracks in real-time, sharing tips and techniques along the way. The result of each episode becomes a template viewers can purchase on WeMakeDanceMusic.com. This is the second time Mikas and I s…

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Jlin - Electronic Musician 31:29

2M ago31:29

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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. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - The Journey So Far 03:09 - Using FL Studio 03:50 - Live Performance With Ableton 09:23 - Developing A Sound Wor…

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BONUS: Advanced Power Pop 1:21:50

3M ago1:21:50

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Matt returns! Previously unturned rocks provide the score as he takes the lads past the basics to more obscure power pop pleasures. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4arQ89k Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

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#368: Write Better Music Through Storytelling w/ Jeff Leisawitz 1:14:02

3M ago1:14:02

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Jeff Leisawitz is a musician, producer, coach, college songwriting professor, and author. His new book The Magical Impact of Storytelling explores how creatives can connect with their audiences and produce more meaningful work with effective storytelling. It was great to have Jeff back on the Music Production Podcast to discuss how we can use story…

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#367: Designing Ableton's Performance Pack and Hunting Creativity with Iftah 1:11:04

3M ago1:11:04

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Iftah is the creator of a number of official Ableton Live Packs, including CV Tools, Time and Timbre, Microtuner, and the new Performance Pack for Live 12. Formerly one-half of the duo, Skinnerbox, Iftah has performed around the world. His creative pursuits cover various mediums and styles such as electronic music, field recordings, photography, an…

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#366: Helping Creators Create with Output CEO Gregg Lehrman 1:25:26

3M ago1:25:26

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Gregg Lehrman is the founder and CEO of Output. Output is a music-creation software company created by musicians for musicians. Gregg is an ASCAP award-winning musician and producer who has worked in television and film. Gregg spoke about his work at Output and how he started the company to fulfill his creative needs. He shared lessons he learned w…

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RESIST. 1:46:44

3M ago1:46:44

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Why do they, taking various works of writers and screenwriters as the basis of their anti-human activities, forget about the most important component of the content of the results of their work - the resistance of any sane person against injustice, violence and total control? That's the main question!!! Resistance always wins, so it will be now! Wa…

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Ep42A: Peter Gabriel (1977-2002) 1:22:40

3M ago1:22:40

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In 1980, Peter Gabriel's pivot from Prog Rock to New Wave caught a lot of people by surprise. Even more unexpected was the role he would play throughout the 80's as a trendsetter and pop superstar. Mike Lord from the podcast "Tabletop Genesis" acts as tour guide as T+J explore Peter Gabriel's solo career. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: htt…

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Drum Machine History 56:23

3M ago56:23

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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. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Early R…

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Ep42: May 1980 (pt. 2) 1:19:51

4M ago1:19:51

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May 1980 continues with the remaining 8 albums, including one J considers a candidate for the title of "Greatest New Wave Album Ever." Listen to the full playlist on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/4cPNRYd Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

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Ep41: May 1980 (pt. 1) 1:20:37

4M ago1:20:37

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May 1980 contains a wide variety of sounds and styles of punk and new wave releases. Join R+J as they examine 7 albums from the likes of DEVO, the Human League, Forgotten Rebels and Roxy Music. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/4cPNRYd Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

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#365: Sound Design for Timbaland and Ableton with Sound Oracle 1:51:57

4M ago1:51:57

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Sound Oracle is a music producer and sound designer. He has worked with the heavy hitters in the hip-hop world, and his sounds have been used in Grammy-winning songs by Timbaland, Jay-Z, Drake, and more. His latest packs Golden Era Hip Hop Drums and Trap Drums are featured packs in the new Ableton Live 12 update. Sound Oracle and I had an inspiring…

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Vere Febris 1:30:25

4M ago1:30:25

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Слишком обостренное весеннее обострение в этом году! Успокаиваемся, хотя бы чуть-чуть... Too aggravated spring exacerbation this year! We calm down, at least a little...By Negative

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Ryuichi Sakamoto - A Tribute 42:05

4M ago42:05

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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. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - Richard Barbieri 0…

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#364: Plug-in Design, Creativity, and Balance with The Him 1:37:23

5M ago1:37:23

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The Him is a music producer, DJ, and plug-in designer with over 500 million streams on Spotify. He's toured some of the largest festival stages and done remixes for artists like Tiesto, The Chainsmokers, and Miley Cyrus. The Him just released his first plug-in, Sub Ninja, which allows producers to get an accurate understanding of the bass frequenci…

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