WHY WE BLEEP 054: TIM EXILE
Jun 08, 2025•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 54
Why We Bleep
Why We Bleep is inspired by the mysterious, unique and amazing people behind the equipment and music that we love. It's about getting better at making music, dweebing out over music and synth technology, and to perhaps better understand where music making might be going.
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WHY WE BLEEP 053: MUSIC THING MKVII
Feb 02, 2025•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 53
WHY WE BLEEP 052: ROBERT HENKE/MONOLAKE
Discussing how to be productive combining hardware and software, creative limitations he uses to get tracks made and much more besides with Ableton Live co-inventor Monolake, aka Robert Henke! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! THANKS TO SPONSORS: http://signalsounds.com & https://thonk.co.uk LISTEN TO THE NEW ALBUM “STUDIO”: http://roberthenke.com/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 52
WHY WE BLEEP 051: UTAH SAINTS
In which Jez & Tim of Utah Saints tell the story of how they went from DJing in Leeds to raving on primetime National Television in four months, and all the madness that entailed. If you enjoyed this episode,please share it! THANKS TO SPONSORS: http://signalsounds.com & https://thonk.co.uk/workshop SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies UTAH SAINTS ONLINE Buy the anniversary record: https://utahsaints.tmstor.es/ WATCH UTAHS IN 1991/1992 What Can You Do For ...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 51
WHY WE BLEEP 050: TOM OBERHEIM
In which synth legend Tom Oberheim tells the story of how it all happened: From hand-making effects in his apartment in the 60’s, to the golden age of the SEM, OBX and Xpanders, to the loss and renaissance of Oberheim synths. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! THANKS TO SPONSORS: http://signalsounds.com & https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/plinky-kit-001/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies OBERHEIM ONLINE Oberheim.com: https://oberheim.com/ Tom Oberhei...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 50
WHY WE BLEEP 049: ALM BUSYCIRCUITS
Discussing his amazing origin story, favourite synths and vintage effects, and much more besides with Matthew of ALM Busycircuits! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! THANKS TO SPONSORS: http://signalsounds.com & https://www.thonk.co.uk/?s=timo+rozendal&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=1&content=1&categories=1&attributes=1&tags=1&sku=1&orderby=date-DESC&ixwps=1 SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies CHECK OUT A...
Aug 28, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 49
WHY WE BLEEP 048: NICK BATT/SONIC STATE
Talking about his origin story, achieving a Top 10 hit, founding Sonic State , secrets behind synth reviewing and everything besides with the original synth webmaster and video reviewer Nick Batt! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! THANKS TO SPONSORS: ▶︎ http://signalsounds.com ▶︎ https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/befaco-oneiroi/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON ▶︎ https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies Support Sonic State on Patreon! ▶︎ https://patreon.com/sonicstate ▶︎ https://sonicstate.co...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 48
WHY WE BLEEP 047: DINSYNC
Talking everything 101, 303, 808 & 909 with Paul Barker of DINSYNC: The man who made it possible to create replicas of Roland’s most classic creations. If you enjoy this, please share it! Learn more about DINSYNC ▶︎ www.re-303.com ▶︎ https://instagram.com/dinsync ▶︎ THANKS TO SPONSORS: http://signalsounds.com & https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/sebsongs-bread-butter/ ▶︎ SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 47
WHY WE BLEEP 046: MANU RETAMERO - BEFACO
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 46
WHY WE BLEEP 045: ALGORAVE/ALEX MCLEAN
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 45
WHY WE BLEEP 044: RYK MODULAR
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 44
WHY WE BLEEP 043: EVERYTHING EVERYTHING
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 43
WHY WE BLEEP 042: MUSIC THING MK VI
Feb 04, 2024•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 42
WHY WE BLEEP 041: LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
LISTEN ELSEWHERE & SUPPORT ▶︎ https://www.whywebleep.com/ ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-we-bleep/id1338201154 ▶︎ https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies MORE FROM SAM: ▶︎ https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/ ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/lookmumnocomputer THANKS TO SPONSORS ▶︎ https://www.signalsounds.com/ ▶︎ https://www.thonk.co.uk/ (Check out the two samplers mentioned: https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/sebsongs-sampler/ & https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/infinite-digits-pikocore/ ) THI...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 41
WHY WE BLEEP 040: INTELLIJEL
Talking origins, 101 filters, product design and more with Danjel Van Tijn of Intellijel. 🎙✨ LINKS INTELLIJEL: https://intellijel.com/ THANKS TO SPONSORS https://www.signalsounds.com/ - for all kinds of gear https://www.thonk.co.uk/ - for easy synth DIY and desktop gear! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 40
WHY WE BLEEP 039: CLARK
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 39
WHY WE BLEEP 038: SYNCLAVIER DIGITAL
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 38
WHY WE BLEEP 037: RIVAL CONSOLES
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 36
WHY WE BLEEP 036: KAITLYN AURELIA SMITH
Thanks to sponsors http://www.signalsounds.com See Kaitlyn live, and buy/stream her music: https://kaitlynaureliasmith.com/ Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 36
WHY WE BLEEP 035: JAMES BLAKE
Thanks to sponsors http://www.signalsounds.com See James live and buy/stream his music: https://www.jamesblakemusic.com/ Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies
Apr 03, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
WHY WE BLEEP 034: MYLAR MELODIES + MUSIC THING
Thanks to sponsors http://www.signalsounds.com Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies LINKS FROM/FOR TOM Music Thing Modular: https://musicthing.co.uk/ Argentina cheap laptops that led to a music scene https://restofworld.org/2021/argentina-netbooks-music/ Portugal Lisbon Record label Principe Discos https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/principe-discos-portugal-dance-label-guide-dj-marfox-nidia/ That Inspiring David Tudor Book: http://remindedbytheinstruments.info/...
Jan 31, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 34
WHY WE BLEEP 033: MAKE NOISE
LINKS ➤ Make Noise: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/ ➤ The ModDemod ad post on MatrixSynth: https://www.matrixsynth.com/2008/03/make-noise-moddemod.html ➤ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies THANKS TO SPONSORS http://www.signalsounds.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 33
WHY WE BLEEP 032: DANIEL MILLER & GARETH JONES - SUNROOF
LINKS ➤ Listen and buy Sunroof’s album Electronic Music Improvisations Vol 1 here: https://mute.com/mute/sunroof-daniel-miller-gareth-jones-announce-debut-album ➤ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies THANKS TO SPONSORS http://www.signalsounds.com http://www.tinycrushmixing.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 32
WHY WE BLEEP 031: JAS SHAW
LINKS ➤ Listen to Jas’ new record(s) Sollbruchstelle and buy here: https://jasshaw.bandcamp.com/ ➤ Watch the ‘Sollbruchstelle’ process at play in this FACT video: https://www.factmag.com/2021/04/22/patch-notes-jas-shaw/ ➤ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies THANKS TO SPONSORS http://www.signalsounds.com The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/mylarmelodies06211 If you enjoyed this episode, ple...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 31
WHY WE BLEEP 030: JAMIE LIDELL
LINKS ➤ Check out everything Jamie (and subscribe to his podcast!) at: http://jamielidellmusic.com/ ➤ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies THANKS TO SPONSORS http://www.signalsounds.com The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/mylarmelodies05211 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!
May 30, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 30
WHY WE BLEEP 029: HAINBACH
LINKS ➤ Learn more and buy Hainbach’s music via: https://www.hainbachmusik.com/ ➤ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies THANKS TO SPONSORS http://www.signalsounds.com https://www.tinycrushmixing.com/ The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/mylarmelodies04211 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it!...
Apr 25, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 29
WHY WE BLEEP 028: HANNAH PEEL
Chatting about re-inventing Delia Derbyshire, exploring underground vintage synth bunkers and the transcendent nature of music with Grammy-nominated musician Hannah Peel! LINKS ➤ Buy Hannah's new album 'Fir Wave' here: https://hannahpeel.tmstor.es/ ➤ Listen to ‘Emergence in Nature’: https://youtu.be/FtqJ4eRrTso ➤ Listen to ‘Ecovocative': https://youtu.be/btJs0D8syXg ➤ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies THANKS TO SPONSORS http://www.signalsounds.com The first 1...
Mar 28, 2021•1 min•Ep. 28
WHY WE BLEEP 027: VALHALLA DSP
A deep dive into the magical heart of reverb design, with the industry's most passionately reverberant person: Sean Costello of Valhalla DSP! LINKS ➤ If you enjoyed this, please buy Sean's plugins, since they're only $50 each (Get Delay and Vintage Verb first is my recommendation, plus the free ones!): https://valhalladsp.com/ ➤ Sign up to Sean's creativity newsletter project: https://valhalladsp.com/creative/ ➤ Here's the great talk on reverb design Sean did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJL...
Mar 14, 2021•2 min•Ep. 27
WHY WE BLEEP 026: MUSIC THING MK IV
Talking about a year of unfinished projects, future Turing Machines, hearing the ISS in the garden, the great hardware vs software debate and how Tom's been freaking out his neighbourhood with the spooky Soma Ether. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! BUY TOM’S MODULES: https://musicthing.co.uk/ THANKS TO SPONSORS: http://signalsounds.com The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/mylarmelodies02211...
Feb 21, 2021•1 min•Ep. 26
WHY WE BLEEP 025: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WITH SIGNAL SOUNDS!
A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Talking Glasgow club scene mania, inserting unsolicited items into customer orders, the perils of opening a gear shop and more besides with gear pushers/lovely people Aleks & Jason of Signal Sounds. Thanks and big love to Signal Sounds for being so dang supportive of this podcast over the years, as well as being some of my favourite people to chat to. Buy your musical items from them at: www.signalsounds.com
Dec 26, 2020•1 min•Ep. 25
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