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Harmonic HorizonsYour music sucks...but!Join us as we talk about how our music sucks and what we can do to improve our arrangements, mixes, and masters. The path of music production can be a frustrating one but also a very rewarding one. Let us know your thoughts!If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://ww...2024-10-2135 minHarmonic HorizonsPresets are Trash!Join us as we talk about everything presets! Are they trash? Are you a real producer if you use presets? What are presets good for? Should you even buy them? What do you think?"If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon Au...2024-08-2031 minHarmonic HorizonsSacred Resonance: The secrets and mysteries of frequency and musicIn this episode we speak to Darren Curtis and Bradly Pitt of Sacred Resonance and they share their knowledge about various frequency tunings, 440Hz vs 432Hz tuning, the relationship between sound and colors and the mysteries of sound and the universe.Discover Sacred Resonance: https://www.youtube.com/@ascensionsound https://sacredresonancemeditations.bandcamp.com/ https://sacredresonance.bandcamp.com/ https://www.sacredresonance.com.au/If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, pl...2024-08-141h 17Harmonic HorizonsBest Releases of 2024?Join us as we talk about the releases we have found best in 2024! It could be synthesizers, or it could be effects, or it could something entirely different!Lots of great stuff has been released this year!!If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl...2024-07-0946 minHarmonic HorizonsLess is More! Using Less Plugins and Getting Better ResultsWe're back! In this episode Jon and Chris discuss how keep your setup to a minimum and how to sound better with less plugins. If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon Audio: https://www.youtube.com/@jonaudioHarmonic Horizons: https://www...2024-06-0335 minHarmonic HorizonsPigments Special! Praise and Improvement Ideas for Our Favorite SynthEveryone loves Arturia Pigments. How could you not? In this special episode, Jon and Chris discuss their favorite synth and offer up some insightful suggestions for the developers on how to make it even better. If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon...2024-05-0540 minHarmonic HorizonsDAW WARS! Which Daw is the BEST?DAW WARS round 1...FIGHT! In this episode Jon and Chris discuss the strengths and weaknesses of every consumer DAW out there right now so we can figure out which is the "best" DAW. Our answer might surprise you!If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl...2024-04-281h 04Harmonic HorizonsFrom Scores to Software: Casey Kolb Talks Music, AI, and Starting LunacyJoin us for this special episode as we sit down with Casey and go deep into the origins of Lunacy, the development of CUBE and BEAM and the future of machine learning and music production for an interview you won't want to miss!If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://ww...2024-04-151h 06Harmonic HorizonsJohn Bartmann: Creative Commons Musician and the Future of Independent Music PublishingWe interview music producer and Creative Commons music advocate John Bartmann and get his advice on how to become a creative commons musician and what are some of the best strategies for independent music artists now and in the future.If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1...2024-04-091h 07Harmonic HorizonsSynthwave Dojo: Synthwave Production, Techniques, and How to Become a Better Synthwave ProducerIn this episode we sit down with Alonso from Synthwave Dojo and talk about Synthwave Production, the techniques in the genre, and how to become a better Synthwave producer.If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon Audio: https://www.youtube.com/@jo...2024-03-311h 05Harmonic HorizonsEpisode 10: How to Not Sound BadIn this celebratory 10th episode, we discuss the multitudes of ways you can avoid bad sound. From your headphones, to your monitors, to your room treatment and your mix, we've got you covered! If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon Audio: htt...2024-03-1750 minHarmonic HorizonsMartin Stürtzer: The Story Behind the Music, Synthesizer Hardware and Workflow, and the Future of SynthesisWe sit down with legendary and prolific producer Martin Stürtzer and talk about his story, his love for hardware synthesizers, his own personal approach to music making, and the future of software and synthesis.If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon...2024-03-101h 11Harmonic HorizonsHow to Stay Motivated! Focus on Your Strengths, Experimentation and Becoming a Better ProducerJoin Jon and Chris as we get into a riveting conversation about how to stay motivated, setting goals for yourself, learning through experimentation, and pushing your own personal boundaries!If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon Audio: https://www.youtube.com/@jo...2024-02-2855 minHarmonic HorizonsMusic Production and Sound Design Advice from Alckemy Neuro!Join us as we talk with Ian from Alckemy Neuro about his philosophy on Music, his love for Bitwig, and his passion for music production and sound design.If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon Audio: https://www.youtube.com/@jonaudio2024-02-251h 02Harmonic HorizonsBattle of the Synths! Best Synthesizers to Use: Free to Paid, Beginner to ProIn this episode Jon and Chris break down the best synthesizers to use in every situation. From free to paid and beginner level to professional! Let the battle begin...may the best synth win!If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon Au...2024-02-1856 minHarmonic HorizonsOmri Cohen: Modular Synthesis, VCV Rack and FungiJoin us as we talk with Omri Cohen about his journey into modular synthesis, how he uses VCV rack to make stunning and inspiration music that takes us on a wild journey! Omri shares with us his advice for getting into modular synthesis as well as mushroom and fungi!If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest ep...2024-01-281h 18Harmonic HorizonsAdvice For Producers: How to Start, Best Practices, What Synth To UseJoin Chris and Jon on the discussion of how and where to start making music, how do we pick the right synth, and best practices to keep making music and stay motivated.If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon Audio: https://ww...2024-01-271h 10Harmonic HorizonsDash Glitch: Psytrance Guru, Staying Motivated in Music ProductionJoin us as we talk to Dash Glitch about his beginnings, his desert island synths, how he stays motivated, advice for beginners starting their journey and his perspective on AI in music production.If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1feJon Audio: ht...2024-01-261h 22Harmonic HorizonsGreg Burgess: Allegaeon Guitar Wizard, Advice for Musicians, Staying InspiredJoin us as we talk with Greg Burgess of Allegaeon about his journey to becoming the musician he is today. Greg shares advice for doing music full time, the importance of practice, how he composes music and much more!If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gn...2024-01-261h 12Harmonic HorizonsThe Audio Programmer: Audio Programming, Software, and Future of AI in MusicJoin us as we talk to Joshua Hodge from The Audio Programmer on his path to becoming an audio programmer, the future of audio software development, and the ethical and cultural impacts of artificial intelligence in music.If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, please subscribe to the S1gns Of L1fe and Jon Audio channels on YouTube. For the video version of this show, please subscribe to the Harmonic Horizons YouTube Channel to keep up with all the latest episodes.S1gns Of L1fe: https://www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1fe...2024-01-261h 16