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Ian Dixon

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43:44

Vintage Drum Machines with Oli Freke – TDL Synth Chat

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2025/10/14

🎧 About This Episode In this week’s episode of TDL Synth Chat, I talk with Oli Freke, author of the acclaimed Synth Evolutions book, about his new project — a deep dive into the world of vintage drum machines. From the Korg Mini Pops and Roland TR-606 to the Boss DR-55 and Yamaha RX17, Oli explores how these classic rhythm boxes shaped the sound of pop, synthwave, and electronic music. We also hear demos, rare stories, and insights into how drum machines evolved from the 1960s through the 2000s —

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58:52

From Juno-60 to Prophet-5 – Gilles Coudert’s Ultimate...

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2025/10/09

Welcome to this week’s episode of TDL Synth Chat! In this episode, I’m joined by Gilles Coudert, who takes us through his incredible synth journey — from his first keyboard in the late ’70s to modern classics like the Korg Kronos and Prophet-5 Rev4. We dive deep into the Yamaha DX7, Roland D-50, DW-8000, and many more, sharing stories, regrets, and nostalgic memories from decades of synth exploration. 🎹 Gilles talks about the synths he loved, the ones he regretted selling, and how the DX7 changed

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46:59

TDL Show: IFA 2025 Highlights: Robot Lawn Mowers,...

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2025/10/01

🎙️ This Week on The Digital Lifestyle Show Gary’s back from IFA 2025 in Berlin, and we’ve got a packed episode full of the latest in consumer tech, smart homes, and gadgets! 🚀 We dive into the biggest trends at the show – from robot lawnmowers and smart glasses to portable projectors and next-gen smart home tech. Gary shares his highlights from the event, including some fascinating innovations from smaller tech companies that are shaking up the market. Ian also gives updates on his latest synth

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58:29

OP-6, Hydrasynth & More! Chalkwalk Music Talks Sound...

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2025/09/24

🎹 Welcome to this week’s TDL Synth Chat! In this episode, I talk to Daniel from Chalkwalk Music about his journey into synthesis, sound design, and creating inspiring YouTube tutorials. We dive into his background, favorite gear, live improv sessions, sound design philosophies, and even DIY Eurorack projects. Whether you’re into the Korg OP-6, Hydrasynth, MicroFreak, or modular gear, you’ll find loads of insight into sound design, improvisation, and the creative process. 👉 Check out Daniel’s

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53:28

Yamaha DX7 History & Legacy | Rob Puricelli on FM...

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2025/09/18

The Yamaha DX7 is one of the most iconic synthesizers of the 1980s, shaping pop, electronic, and film music with its groundbreaking FM synthesis engine. In this video, I sit down with Rob Puricelli (Pro Synth Network, Gear News) to explore the history, legacy, and lasting influence of the DX7 and its family of FM synths. We cover everything from the origins of FM synthesis at Stanford University to Yamaha’s early GS models, the launch of the DX7, and how it changed the sound of an era. Rob shares

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59:57

Surface Pro 12 & Laptop 13 – Hands-On with Rob...

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2025/08/28

This week on The Digital Lifestyle Show, I’m joined by Microsoft Surface MVP Rob Quickenden to dive into the latest Surface devices and what they mean for users. We cover the new Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 models, Snapdragon vs Intel processors, Copilot+ PCs, and what it’s like using these devices for music production, video editing, and day-to-day work. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Welcoming Rob Quickenden back 01:00 AI features in Windows 11 (Recall, Copilot, Studio Effects) 03:00 How AI

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42:15

From Battery Mods to CS-80 Sounds – This Week on The...

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2025/07/31

Gary joins me as we catch up on our latest smart home projects, new tutorials for the Korg Multi/Poly and Wavestate, and take a quick first look at the newly announced Surface devices. Plus, we chat about automation, AI video creation, vinyl over Sonos, underfloor heating tech, and some not-so-great experiences with smart home firmware updates. 📺 Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:31 – Catching up with Gary 01:11 – Blink Outdoor Camera Battery Extender Review 03:56 – Eero Doorbell Battery Swap

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46:56

Smart Homes, AI Assistants & EV Tech | TDL Show

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2025/07/17

Welcome back! After a short break, we're back discussing the latest in smart home automation, AI integration, electric vehicles, Windows 11 builds, music tech, and more. Join Ian and Gary for a packed episode covering gadgets, home automation experiments, and future tech. 👇 Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 – Welcome back & holiday recap (Surface Go, Kindle, suitcase trackers) 01:48 – Capturing field sounds for future projects 02:01 – Gary’s smart home experiments with Xiao AI device 03:12 – Flashing

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40:01

The Digital Lifestyle Show: Daniel Fisher from...

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2025/06/19

In this week’s episode of The Digital Lifestyle Show, I’m joined by none other than Daniel Fisher from Sweetwater. If you're into synthesisers, programming, or live performance — this is a must-listen episode. Daniel has had a long and fascinating journey through music and synthesis, and in this episode, he shares stories from his early musical experiences, how he got started with synthesisers, and how he became one of the most respected sound designers in the industry. We chat about: How Daniel

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59:12

Synth Stories & Studio Secrets with Peter Dowsett –...

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2025/05/28

🎙️ New Episode of the TDL Podcast! This week, I’m joined by Peter Dowsett, a long-time synthesizer enthusiast, producer, and vintage sampler collector, for a deep dive into synth history, creative sound design, and studio setup secrets. Peter shares his journey from discovering synths in the early '80s to building an advanced modern studio with 90 live audio inputs via MADI routing. We talk TR-505 drum machines, the underrated Sequential Six-Trak, Waldorf wavetables, and the legendary EMU

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52:11

Podcast: Testing Cubase on Snapdragon! | New Surface...

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2025/05/08

This week, Garry returns and we catch up on all the latest in tech and electric vehicles! 🖥️ I dive into testing the new Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro 11, sharing my experience using it for music production with Cubase 14 ARM and low-latency studio headphones. We also cover the newly announced 12" Surface Pro and 13" Surface Laptop, exploring their specs, price points, and limitations. 🎹 We also talk about OneOdio Studio Max headphones, the challenges of audio drivers on ARM, and Microsoft's new

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29:25

TDL Synth Chat: Eva Orchard on Her Synth Journey and...

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2025/04/02

Welcome to the latest edition of TDL Synth Chat! This week, I am joined by experimental musician and synthesist Eva Orchard. Eva talks about her journey into music and how she got started. We also discuss how she chose her first synthesizer and the latest gear she’s using. Links from this week's show: Ever Orchid | Spotify https://www.youtube.com/@everorchid https://everorchid.bandcamp.com/ https://everorchid.wordpress.com/

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35:32

Bringing the Jen SX1000 Back to Life – Interview with...

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2025/03/17

TDL Show #985 This week on the show, I’m joined by Carlo from Audiothing to talk about his recreation of the classic monosynth, the Jen SX1000. Carlo’s love for this budget-friendly 1978 mono synth inspired him to bring it back as a plugin. We discuss how he got into synthesizers and why the Jen SX1000 was his first analog synth. Carlo shares his approach to designing the plugin, what makes the Jen SX1000 a great synth to recreate, and the design choices he made—including some added functionality

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52:48

From TB-303 to Today: Kelly Myers on Electronic Music...

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2025/02/06

Welcome to this week's podcast, where Garry and I are joined by musician and DJ Kelly Myers to talk about his passion for synths, drum machines, and music. Kelly has an interesting collection of electronic music gear, including the classic Roland TB-303. He shares how he got into music, talks about his gear collection, and explains why he uses both modern and classic synthesizers. Links from this week’s show: earlandmajors.com Exploring the Large Magellanic Cloud: My New Synth Album Thanks to my

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52:22

TDL Show #973 - Smart Homes, AI Heating & Korg Synth...

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2025/01/29

Welcome to this week’s podcast! Garry and I catch up on the latest tech news, including the smart home gadgets he's been testing—such as using AI to control heating. I also talk about my new Korg sound packs and the latest Windows 11 builds. Links from this week’s show: · Laser Harps and Beyond: Elka Synthex Sounds for the Modwave · Mastering Vintage Synth Templates on the Korg Multi/Poly · Building Tangerine Dream Soundscapes with the Korg Multi/Poly

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53:14

Redefining Analog Modeling: Korg’s Multi/Poly and...

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2025/01/16

TDL Show 971 Welcome to This Week’s Podcast! This week, I’m joined by Dan Phillips from Korg R&D to dive into Korg’s NAMM announcements and the exciting new Multi/Poly synthesizer. Dan shares insights about the latest products unveiled at NAMM, focusing on the Multi/Poly—a new analog modeling synthesizer. He discusses the inspiration and development behind this instrument, explaining why the team decided to innovate beyond simply recreating the classic Mono/Poly. We explore the standout features of

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44:36

From Synths to EVs: Exploring the Latest Tech and AI...

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2024/12/18

This week on the podcast, Garry is back, and we’re catching up on the latest news! Garry dives into the newest developments in the EV world and shares updates on some exciting tech projects he’s been working on. Meanwhile, I talk about the Korg Multi/Poly, which I’ve just had the chance to explore. We also discuss Windows Insider news, AI advancements, and much more.

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50:07

Network MIDI 2.0 and Built-in ASIO: Pete Brown Talks...

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2024/12/05

TDL Show #967 This Week’s Show: Special Guest Pete Brown from Microsoft This week, we’re thrilled to have a special guest on the show—Microsoft’s Pete Brown! Pete joins us to discuss the latest advancements in MIDI and audio technology in Windows. One highlight of our conversation is the new Network MIDI 2.0 implementation, which has just been ratified. This exciting update enables MIDI to work over standard networking, including Wi-Fi. Pete explains what this technology is, how it works, and its

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53:31

Synth Stories with Ron Peters: From Teisco Gems to...

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2024/11/20

TDL show #966 Welcome to this week’s show! We have an incredible guest joining us: Ron Peters from San Antonio, Texas. Ron shares his passion for music and synthesizers, giving us a glimpse into his impressive collection of vintage synths. He explains his philosophy of keeping only the gear he actively uses—yes, that includes parting ways with a legendary CS-80! Ron also takes us through his journey into the world of synthesizers, his love for Teisco synths, and the fascinating story of how he

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01:00:52

Microsoft Surface: Past, Present, and Future Insights

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2024/11/13

Welcome to this week’s podcast! Garry and I are joined by Microsoft MVPs Alexander Solaat Rødland and Rob Quickenden for an in-depth discussion on Microsoft Surface. We take a look back at the history of Microsoft’s hardware brand, exploring its evolution and key milestones. Then, we review the current Surface lineup and share our thoughts on what the future may hold for the Surface brand.

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