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Synthplex PodcastSam Mims of Synth Wizards & Syntaur talk Synthplex and Modding SynthsInterview with Sam Mims of YouTube show Synth Wizards & Syntaur Synth Parts. Sam shares his passion for modding Synths like the Roland Juno 106 turning it to a Juno 107 (1 more better) and his time as a keyboardist as well as 18,000 synth parts available for sale on at Syntaur.https://entertalkmedia.com/show/synthplex-podcast/*** Recording technology provide complements of CEntrance using their PortCaster mobile podcasting recorder. *** https://centrance.com/portcaster/2022-11-0413 min
Talking Synths92: Viva Las Vegas!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://syntaur.com/apparel.php Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths...2022-09-2729 min
Talking Synths91: Willie BurnsTalking 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/synthwizards2022-09-0230 min
Talking Synths90: ELKA-X From Cherry AudioTalking 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!2022-08-1930 min
Talking Synths89: The Roland TR-808Talking 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!2022-08-0527 min
Talking Synths88: Drone SynthsTalking 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!2022-07-2219 min
Talking Synths87: Food Pairings With SynthsTalking 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!2022-07-0831 min
Talking Synths86: The Novation Bass Station 2Talking 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!2022-06-2428 min
Talking Synths85: Doctor MixTalking 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!2022-06-1031 min
Talking Synths84: The Ensoniq MirageTalking 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! 2022-05-2733 min
Talking Synths83: The Kurzweil K2700Talking 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.2022-05-1322 min
Talking Synths81: The Yamaha CS-60Talking 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.2022-04-2920 min
Talking Synths79: Dave RossumTalking 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 SP1200.2022-04-1525 min
Talking Synths77: John King (King Gizmo)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!2022-04-0131 min
Talking Synths75: Jorb Loves GearTalking 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!2022-03-1834 min
Talking Synths73: Counting SynthsTalking 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 vintage - at Syntaur.com!2022-03-0431 min
Talking Synths71: Yamaha DX1 & GroundingTalking 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!2022-02-1825 min
Talking Synths69: miniKORG 700FS & E-mu PartsTalking 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!2022-02-0423 min
Talking Synths67: Creative Block & GASTalking 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: @syntaur2022-01-2133 min
Talking Synths65: Musical InfluencesTalking 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: @syntaur2022-01-0726 min
Talking Synths63: Jered Flickinger Of Future RetroTalking 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: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @syntaur2021-12-2449 min
Talking Synths61: Preparing For Live GigsTalking 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: @syntaur2021-12-1023 min
Talking Synths59: Synths As Effect ProcessorsTalking 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: @syntaur2021-11-2624 min
Talking Synths57: All About String MachinesTalking 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: @syntaur2021-11-1229 min
Talking Synths55: Why Do Synths Sound Good?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: @syntaur2021-10-2928 min
Talking Synths53: Glen Darcey With Ashun Sound MachinesTalking 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: @syntaur2021-10-1526 min
Talking Synths51: Suit And Tie Guy at Knobcon 2021Talking 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: @syntaur2021-10-0148 min
Talking Synths49: Charles Rehill at Knobcon 2021Talking 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@syntaur.com. And If you would like to submit a repair video for our...2021-09-1724 min
Talking Synths47: Samplers, Part 4Talking 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 to syntaur.com/video.html. Linktree: Syntaur Instagram: @syntaursynths Facebook: Syntaur Twitter: @syntaursynths Tik Tok: @sy...2021-09-0329 min
Talking Synths45: Episode 45: Samplers, Part 2Talking 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 to talkingsynths@syntaur.com. And If you would like to submit...2021-08-2030 min
Talking Synths43: Syntaur Tech Nick Zehr MoonTalking 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 episode.2021-08-0524 min
Talking Synths41: On The Rhodes Again!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 Carlos and Sam talk about the Fender Rhodes electric piano. 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.2021-07-2227 min
Talking Synths39: EPROMs and UpgradesTalking 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 Carlos and Sam talk about EPROMs and upgrades. 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.2021-07-0830 min
Talking Synths37: Keybed Care & RepairTalking 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, we talk about repairing keybeds and taking care of them.2021-06-2428 min
Talking Synths35: The Journey For SynthsTalking 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, we talk about the journeys we make across the country in the Synthmobile, collecting synthesizers.2021-06-1128 min
Talking Synths33: Jonray Higginbotham of Moonlab StudiosTalking 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, we have Jonray Higginbotham as a special guest, and we pepper him with questions about Moonlab Studios, the synthesizer wonderland that he and his wife own.2021-05-2831 min
Talking Synths31: More Ensoniq ESQ-1 Programming TrickTalking 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 and Carlos talk more about programming techniques on the Ensoniq ESQ-1.2021-05-1427 min
Talking Synths29: Making an Ensoniq ESQ-1 PadTalking 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 and Carlos get into sound programming techniques, and to illustrate, they go through the steps of creating a lush pad on the Ensoniq ESQ-1.2021-04-3030 min
Talking Synths27: April 16, 2021Talking 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 and Carlos talk about modifications and interesting ways to change your synth to do more than what it was originally designed to do.2021-04-1632 min
Talking Synths25: April 2, 2021Talking 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 and Carlos talk about the myriad of controller possibilities for synthesizers, and mourn the passing of Malcolm Cecil.2021-04-0127 min
Talking Synths23: March 19, 2021Cris Blyth is the special guest on this Talking Synths episode, recorded in Los Angeles. Cris' video series, 'I'm Building a Fairlight CMI', just debuted on Syntaur's YouTube channel, and new episodes will go up every Thursday. Here, he talks to Sam about the insanity of building a CMI Series III from a Fairlight MFX machine.2021-03-1931 min
Talking Synths21: March 5, 2021Keyboard master Michael Boddicker is a special guest on this Talking Synths episode, recorded in his scoring studio in Los Angeles. Michael has done keyboard session work on an amazing number of albums and films, and is the co-founder of Synthplex, which will be held October 28 - October 31, 2021 in Burbank, CA. (Syntaur will have a booth at the show - please visit us!) Learn more at https://synthplex.com/home.php2021-03-0531 min
Talking Synths19: February 19, 2021Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales tackle your questions and chat about all manner of synthology.2021-02-1732 min
Talking Synths17: February 5, 2021Talking 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 and Carlos talk a bit more about floppy disks, then dive into the rabbit hole of wall-wart power adapters, and how to find the right one for your gear.2021-02-0432 min
Talking Synths15: January 22, 2021Talking 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 and Carlos talk about floppy disks and the drives that spin them.2021-01-2131 min
Talking Synths13: January 8, 2021Talking 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 and Carlos explain what Osc Sync is, new t-shirts, CS80 glissando and about parts on the website.2021-01-0833 min
Talking Synths11: December 25, 2020Talking 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, we talk about vocoders, talk boxes, syntaur stickers, and prologue mods.2020-12-2530 min
Talking Synths9: December 11, 2020Talking 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, we talk about vocoders, talk boxes, syntaur stickers, and prologue mods.2020-12-1022 min
Talking Synths7: November 27, 2020Talking 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, we explore the differences between wavetables and transwaves.2020-11-2729 min
Talking Synths6: November 21, 2020Talking 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, we respond to live questions during our Synthomania 2020 event.2020-11-2527 min
Talking Synths5: (November 13, 2020)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, we talk about oscillator basics and pulse-width modulation (PWM), Syntaur's Ensoniq SQ-80 keybed upgrade, and how to whiten yellowed keys. Every other episode of Talking Synths will post only on our Patreon page (patreon.com/synthwizards), so sign up there for as low as $3 per month, and don't miss a single episode. And if you'd like to ask a question or suggest a topic, send an email to talkingsynths@syntaur.com.2020-11-1329 min
Talking Synths3: October 30, 2020Syntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales answer questions sent in by viewers and fans. 2020-10-3029 min
Talking Synths1: October 16, 2020First episode.2020-10-1228 min
Talking Synths0: IntroductionSyntaur's Sam Mims and Carlos Morales introduce the new weekly Talking Synths podcast. Listeners are invited to submit questions or requested topics to talkingsynths@syntaur.com.2020-10-1202 min