Electronic Music
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Welcome to the Sound On Sound Electronic Music podcast. On this channel we feature some of the pioneers of the industry, interview musicians and talk about retro and current gear. More information and content can be found at https://www.soundonsound.com/podcasts | Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @soundonsoundmag | YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/soundonsoundvideo
Episodes
- Modular Synthesis for Studio and Stage
James Richmond and Julian Rodgers explain modular synthesis, how it fits into studio production and live performance, and the process of creating unique sounds. They also discuss challenges of patch recall and offer practical advice for th…
- Kerrie - Techno DJ and Producer
Techno DJ and producer Kerrie joins host Caro C to discuss her career, influences, and her approach to music production. They also explore her live performance setup and workflow for touring without a laptop.
- Daphne Oram - Electronic Music Pioneer
Caro C explores the life and influence of electronic music pioneer Daphne Oram with Sarah Angliss, Ian Stonehouse, Shiva Feshareki, and James Bulley. The discussion covers Oram's career, the Oramics machine, and the performance of her pion…
- Vicky Clarke - Neural Synthesis
Vicky Clarke joins Caro C to discuss her experimental approach to sound art, focusing on techniques like field recording, neural synthesis, and AI technologies. The conversation also touches upon spatial audio, immersive installations, and…
- Jonathan Snipes - My Life In Modules
Producer Jonathan Snipes talks with William Stokes about his work with the experimental hip-hop group Clipping and their production methods. He also demonstrates five music modules in a live performance.
- ESKA - Vocalist, Composer and Producer
Mercury-nominated vocalist, composer, and producer ESKA discusses her creative process, studio equipment preferences, and the influence of her live jazz background on her work. Hosted by Caro C, the episode explores ESKA’s approach to song…
- Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - My Life In Modules
Composer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith joins William J. Stokes to discuss her latest album Gush and performs a live set on Buchla 200e modules. The episode covers her musical journey, from classical training to discovering modular synthesizers, an…
- Catherine Anne Davies
Catherine Anne Davies, also known as The Anchoress, discusses her recording techniques, the decision to build her own studio, and her multiple MPG Award nominations with Caro C. The episode covers her journey from classical training to pro…
- Yann Tiersen - My Life In Modules
Yann Tiersen shares his love for modular synthesis, the challenges of touring, and how he became a film composer. The episode includes an exclusive performance featuring five specific synthesizer modules.
- Guthman Competition Winners 2025
Host Nick Rothwell is joined by Jeff Albert of Georgia Tech and Paul McCabe of Roland to discuss the 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, an international event showcasing innovative musical instrument design and technology. The di…
- History Of Samplers
Oli Freke traces the history of samplers from the 1963 Mellotron through the golden era of the late 80s/early 90s to current sampling software.
- Martin Kohlstedt - Piano And Electronica
Composer Martin Kohlstedt joins Caro C to explore his unique approach to blending piano with electronic elements, his methods for improvisation, and initiatives aimed at making touring more ecologically sustainable. The discussion covers h…
- Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Composer Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe speaks with Caro C about his sound modules, working methods, and collaborations on film and TV projects.
- Tony Rolando - My Life in Modules
William Stokes interviews Tony Rolando, founder of Make Noise, about modular synthesis and live performance. Rolando discusses his career, the relaunch of Make Noise in 2025, and showcases new modules.
- Emulator II 40th Anniversary
This episode celebrates the 40th anniversary of the E-mu Emulator II sampler. Creator Dave Rossum, Kevin Monahan, and Paul Wiffen discuss its development, technical hurdles, and its adoption in music and pop culture.
- Suzanne Ciani: Space, Time and Buchla
Electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani discusses her career, including early performance challenges with quadraphonic sound, her affinity for the Buchla interface, and a career resurgence marked by events like Moogfest.
- Krust - Drum & Bass Pioneer
DJ Krust details his beginnings in the late 80s/early 90s Bristol music scene, the evolution of the Drum & Bass sound, and co-founding the Full Cycle and Dope Dragon labels with Roni Size.
- Using Effects Pedals With Synths
This episode demonstrates connecting guitar effects pedals to a modular synth, expanding its sonic capabilities. It explores various effects like delay, reverb, overdrive, pitch shift, chorus, tremolo, phasers, flangers, envelope filters,…
- Scanner - My Life In Modules
In this episode of Electronic Music, host William Stokes interviews musician Scanner about his career in modular synthesis and live performance. They discuss Scanner's favorite modules, including the Morphagene and Mimeophon, and the modul…
- Jason Singh - Sounds Of Nature
In this episode, sound artist Jason Singh discusses his creative process, which involves exploring nature, voice, and music technologies. He explains how he utilizes the MIDI Sprout interface to translate plant electrical signals into MIDI…
- Oberheim - 50 Years Of Synth Design
Tom Oberheim reflects on his 50-year career in synthesizer design, from his early engineering days and the creation of the SEM to the impact of digital technology and the resurgence of analog instruments. He also discusses the new TEO-5.
- Jlin - Electronic Musician
Electronic music artist Jlin shares insights into her creative workflow, studio-to-tour transitions, and strategies for staying grounded as her career progresses. The discussion covers her use of FL Studio and Ableton, sound design, and to…
- Drum Machine History
Oli Freke traces the history of the drum machine, detailing its progression from early models to programmable and sampling machines, and its influence on musical trends, with numerous audio examples.
- Ryuichi Sakamoto - A Tribute
On the first anniversary of Ryuichi Sakamoto's passing, Caro C speaks with musicians Richard Barbieri, Natalie Beridze, and Alva Noto, who collaborated with him. They share insights into his creative process and methodologies.
- Afrodeutsche
Henrietta Smith-Rolla, aka Afrodeutsche, shares her musical journey with Caro C, detailing her introduction to the music industry, finding her unique sound, signing with Skam Records, and her experience as a BBC 6 Music DJ. The discussion…
- Landscape A Go-Go
Richard James Burgess discusses his extensive career in music, including his time as a drummer for Landscape, his work with electronic instruments like the Simmons SDS-V and Fairlight CMI, and his later career as a music production author…
- Yamaha DX7: The Birth Of FM Synthesis
The Yamaha DX7, launched in May 1983, revolutionized synthesizers and electronic music. This episode celebrates its 40th anniversary, featuring discussions with Dr. John Chowning, the inventor of FM synthesis, along with original DX7 sound…
- The Delia Derbyshire Archive
This episode celebrates Delia Derbyshire Day and the 60th anniversary of the Doctor Who theme, discussing the Delia Derbyshire archives with guests Mark Ayres, David Butler, and Cosey Fanni Tutti. They highlight her significant impact on e…
- NikNak - Turntablism
In this episode, DJ, Artist, and Producer NikNak speaks with Caro C about her career in electronic music. The discussion covers her beginnings, her involvement in turntablism and immersive performances, and her work as an artist and produc…
- Hazel Mills - Synth Sessions And Touring
Bristol-based musician Hazel Mills shares insights into her career, including her experiences as a touring session musician, her involvement with the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble and UDO Audio, and the release of her solo EP "Chapters".
- Richard Evans - Inventing Electronic Pop
Richard Evans details his method of researching the 1978-1983 electronic pop era using contemporary magazines rather than relying on potentially biased personal recollections. The discussion includes defining milestone songs, the influence…
- Dina Pearlman - The ARP Synth Legacy
Dina Pearlman discusses the legacy of her father, Alan R. Pearlman, founder of ARP Instruments. The conversation covers the foundation established to preserve his work and make his inventions accessible.
- Clark - Sus Dog
Chris Clark, known as Clark, discusses his signing to Warp Records, his recording process, and the collaboration with Thom Yorke on his album 'Sus Dog'. The episode covers his workflow, equipment, musical influences, and scoring projects.
- Sound Design Using Guitars
Paul White demonstrates how to use guitars with effects pedals and plug-ins to create synth-like sounds and textures for electronic music. The episode covers techniques like using an EBow, vibrato, emulating oscillators, granular delays, a…
- LoneLady
Musician Julie Campbell, known as LoneLady, details her songwriting, recording process, and journey to signing with Warp Records. The discussion covers her influences, production methods, and live show development, with mentions of her alb…
- Richard Barbieri - Porcupine Tree
This episode features an interview with Richard Barbieri, discussing his journey into electronic music, his contributions to bands like Japan and Porcupine Tree, and insights into their recent album 'Closure/Continuation'. The discussion c…
- Graham Massey - 808 State
Graham Massey shares insights into the early days of 808 State, his experiences with electronic instruments, and his ongoing collaborations and preferred creative tools. The discussion covers his background as a sound engineer, producer, r…
- Mike Lindup - Level 42 And Beyond
Mike Lindup, known for his work with Level 42, discusses his musical influences, the evolution of his music technology use, and his upcoming solo album "Changes 2". The episode covers his early career, solo projects, and insights into his…
- Don Lewis - Programming The DX7
This podcast excerpt features Don Lewis discussing his work programming the Yamaha DX7 factory sounds in a 2020 interview. It also includes a tribute to Lewis, highlighting his career as a musician, educator, and synthesizer pioneer.
- Martyn Ware - Electronically Yours
Martyn Ware, a pioneer of British synth-pop, details his career with The Human League, British Electric Foundation, and Heaven 17, his work as a producer, and the release of his autobiography, 'Electronically Yours Vol.1'. The episode cove…
- Robert Henke - Visual Music Artist
Robert Henke, co-founder of Ableton, explores the connection between being an artist and an engineer, emphasizing accessible software for creativity. He discusses his audiovisual projects, including laser performances, and his work in elec…
- Electric Indigo - Techno
In this episode, host Caro C interviews Austrian DJ and music producer Electric Indigo about her career in techno, her compositions, and the founding of the international network female:pressure. The conversation covers her transition from…
- Michael Whalen - Imaginary Trains
Michael Whalen, a composer with extensive experience, details the process of performing his album ‘Imaginary Trains’ live at the EMEAPP museum. The discussion covers inspiration, the live broadcast concept, instrument choices from the muse…
- Peter Zinovieff - A Tribute
This episode is a tribute to Peter Zinovieff, a composer and synth pioneer who co-founded EMS. Presented by James Gardner, it features interviews and covers Zinovieff's collaborations, the development of synthesizers like the VCS3, and his…
- Richard Norris - The Grid
Richard Norris discusses his extensive four-decade career in music, covering his early industry entry, success with The Grid in the 90s, various collaborations, and production work. He also touches on his current projects and upcoming memo…
- Chiara Luzzana - Sound Designer
Caro C interviews sound designer and composer Chiara Luzzana, discussing her career path from classical music to corporate sound design, her notable projects like the Swatch theme, and her techniques including field recording and immersive…
- JJ Jeczalik - Art of Noise
JJ Jeczalik joins the Electronic Music podcast to discuss his influential work as a Fairlight programmer and his career as a member of Art of Noise. He shares insights into the development of 1980s pop music production and his collaboratio…
- Hannah Peel - Sonic Journey
Hannah Peel, a composer, producer, and broadcaster, talks with Caro C about her solo record career, including the 2021 Mercury Music Prize-shortlisted electronic album, her work composing for Game Of Thrones, and other diverse projects.
- Matt Johnson - Jamiroquai
Matt Johnson, keyboardist and co-writer for Jamiroquai, discusses his career, including his early breaks, joining the band, and his current work with synthesizers both in Jamiroquai and on his YouTube channel. He also touches on his solo r…
- Sarah Angliss - My Electroacoustic World
Ivor Novello award winning composer, musician, and robotic artist Sarah Angliss discusses her journey into electronic music with Caro C. Angliss explains her use of sub-frequencies, robotics, and effects in her compositions and live perfor…