Talking Synths is a bi-weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Kenneth hits the road, and the airport, and travels with a small synth rig to Las Vegas. Travel along with him, and see how easy it is to make music on the go! Grab all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com. And if you'd like to support our video production endeavors, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/synthwizards Check out our Merch! https:/...
Sep 27, 2022•29 min•Ep. 92
Talking Synths is a bi-weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this special episode of Talking Synths, Lucas sits down with Dj legend Wille Burns (DJ Speculator, William Burnett) to talk about vinyl and overseas electronic music. Willie Burns Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wt-records Grab all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com! And if you'd like to support our video production endeavors, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/synthwi...
Sep 02, 2022•31 min
Talking Synths is a bi-weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Sam and Lucas sit down with Dan Goldstein of Cherry Audio to discuss the new Elka Synthex emulation plugin ELKA-X. They then talk about the intensive process of developing such emulation plugins like the ELKA-X, MERCURY-4 and DCO-106. Grab all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Aug 19, 2022•30 min
Talking Synths is a bi-weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Sam and Lucas bring out the Roland TR-808 to celebrate 808 day. Did we mention you can play on one in our Texas showroom? Grab all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Aug 05, 2022•28 min
Talking Synths is a bi-weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Kenneth and Josh, discuss drone synths. Grab all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Jul 22, 2022•19 min
Talking Synths is a bi-weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Lucas and special guest Jorb Loves Gear, discuss food pairings with synthesizers. Can you think of some interesting food pairings with synths? Grab all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Jul 08, 2022•31 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Sam and Carlos go through the very versitle and fully analog Novation Bass Station 2. Grab a Bass Station 2 and all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Jun 24, 2022•29 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this special episode of Talking Synths, Sam sits down with Doctor Mix at NAMM 2022. Get all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Jun 10, 2022•31 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Sam and Carlos take a look at the classic Ensoniq Mirage! Get all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
May 27, 2022•33 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode Sam and Carlos talk about the new addition to the Kurzweil K lineup. The K2700. They also chat about the new schedule fo the podcast and live performances in the synth showroom.
May 13, 2022•23 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this Patreon episode of Talking Synths, Sam and Carlos talk about the Yamaha CS-60, the little brother to the CS-80. This CS-60 belongs to John King of The Dust Brothers and will be for sale shortly.
Apr 29, 2022•20 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this very special episode of Talking Synths, Sam Mims sits down with one of the most important synth designers to ever walk Planet Earth, the immortal Dave Rossum. Together Sam and Dave discuss the history of EMU Systems, what got Dave into the field of engineering and the new Rossum Electro SP1200.
Apr 15, 2022•25 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this very special episode of Talking Synths, Sam Mims sits down with the legendary John King (also known as King Gizmo) of the Dust Brothers to talk about creating music and how limitations breed creativity. Get all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Apr 01, 2022•32 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this special episode of Talking Synths, Lucas Fowler sits down with You-tuber Jorb Loves Gear over Zoom to discuss everything from filmmaking to repairing old synthesizers. Get all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Mar 18, 2022•34 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Carlos and Lucas have a sit-down in the recording studio at Syntaur North, where they have been tasked with the job of taking inventory of all of the synthesizers that are in the pipeline for refurbishment or parting out. Carlos guesses that there are well over a thousand such items! We'll update you when the counting is done... Get all your synthesizer parts - new and...
Mar 04, 2022•32 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Sam Mims and Nick Zehr Moon show off the Yamaha DX1, and talk about how to remove that annoying 60hz hum in your studio or guitar amp with proper grounding. Get all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Feb 18, 2022•26 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Sam Mims and Carlos Morales show off the new miniKorg 700FS, and talk about Syntaur's acquisition of EPR Electronics and their huge stash of OEM E-mu parts. Get all your synthesizer parts - new and vintage - at Syntaur.com!
Feb 04, 2022•24 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Lucas Fowler sits with Kenneth Frost to discuss two well known side effects of being an artist and a musician. Creative block and GAS (Gear acquisition syndrome.) Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @syntaur
Jan 21, 2022•34 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this episode of Talking Synths, Sam Mims sits with Syntaur's Kenneth Frost to discuss different artists and music that has been inspiring over the years. Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @syntaur
Jan 07, 2022•26 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this special episode of Talking Synths, Syntaur's Carlos Morales sits down with Jered Flickinger of Future Retro and takes a sneak peek at the soon-to-be-released Vectra synthesizer. Future Retro was founded by Jered in 1997, and has released a hosty of unique products like the 777, Revolution, XS, Mobius, 512, and now the Vectra. Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter:...
Dec 24, 2021•49 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. In this episode Sam and Kenneth talk about performing at live gigs and give tips on how to prepare when things go wrong. Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @syntaur
Dec 10, 2021•24 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. In this episode Carlos and Kenneth talk about using synthesizers as effect processors. Synths such as the Korg MS-20, Waldorf Quantum, Novation Summit and Moog Matriarch allow this feature. Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @syntaur
Nov 26, 2021•24 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. In this episode Sam and Carlos sit down and talk all about String Machines. Roland RS505 to the Crumar Performer, String machines have a unique sound. Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @syntaur
Nov 12, 2021•29 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. In this episode Sam and Carlos sit down and talk about what makes a synth sound different from another using the Oberheim OB8. Is it the Filter? OSC's? VCA? What makes them different? Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @syntaur
Oct 29, 2021•28 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. In this episode Sam and Carlos sit down with Glen Darcey With Ashun Sound Machines at Knobcon 2021. Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @syntaur
Oct 15, 2021•27 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. In this episode Sam and Carlos sit down with Suit and Tie Guy at Knobcon 2021 (he is the one who makes Knobcon happen). Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @syntaur
Oct 01, 2021•48 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. In this episode Sam and Carlos sit down with Focusrite's Charles Rehill at Knobcon 2021. Every other episode of Talking Synths posts only on our Patreon page (patreon.com/synthwizards). Sign up as a supporter for as low as $3 per month, and don't miss a single episode. If you'd like to ask a question or suggest a topic, send an email to talkingsynths@synta...
Sep 17, 2021•25 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. In this episode Sam and Carlos continue with samplers, and breakdown the process of conserving space (blocks) on a Ensoniq ASR 10/88 using short samples and layers. If you'd like to ask a question or suggest a topic, send an email to talkingsynths@syntaur.com. And If you would like to submit a repair video for our Repair & Restoration series, please go...
Sep 03, 2021•29 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. In this episode Sam and Carlos continue with samplers, and sample the Minimoog Model D into the Ensoniq ASR-88. Every other episode of Talking Synths posts only on our Patreon page (patreon.com/synthwizards). Sign up as a supporter for as low as $3 per month, and don't miss a single episode. If you'd like to ask a question or suggest a topic, send an email...
Aug 20, 2021•30 min
Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology. This episode Sam chats with Syntaur tech Nick Zehr Moon about his roots working on synths/keyboards. They also talk about things you might consider purchasing if you are a starting tech. Every other episode of Talking Synths posts only on our Patreon page (patreon.com/synthwizards). Sign up as a supporter for as low as $3 per month, and don't miss a single...
Aug 05, 2021•24 min