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The Digital Lifestyle.com
We talk Windows, smart home, music tech, vintage tech, EVs and lots more.
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The Digital Lifestyle.comSönke Prigge: From BBC Sound Design to Vintage Synths | Synthworks Podcast
In this episode of the Synthworks by Ian Dixon podcast, I talk to Sönke Prigge of Curfew Music about his journey from Germany to London, his early experiences…
The Digital Lifestyle.comA Life in Keyboards: Robert Schindler on Prog Rock, Electric Lady Studios & More
Robert Schindler—known as Robeone—joins me to talk about a life in keyboards, progressive rock, studio work and live performance. From discovering the piano…
The Digital Lifestyle.comRecreating the Sound of New Order – Ken Evans on Synths, Peter Hook & the Light
Ken Evans joins me from Australia to talk about recreating classic synthesizer parts for artists including Peter Hook and the Light, and about the sounds and…
The Digital Lifestyle.comSmart Displays, Home Assistant, Emax II and Korg Radias :TDL Show 1050
Ian Dixon and Garry Whittaker return for a TDL Show catch-up covering rescued smart displays, Home Assistant dashboards, local voice control, the E-mu Emax II…
The Digital Lifestyle.comVintage Yamaha CS Synths with Peter James Stevens | TDL Synth Chat 1049
Peter James Stevens from the ProSynth Network joins me for a vintage Yamaha synth chat, focusing on the Yamaha CS and SK analogue instrument range. We talk…
The Digital Lifestyle.comTDL Synth Chat: Simone Owen on Future Perfect, Synthpop and Faultline
Simone Owen from Future Perfect joins me for TDL Synth Chat 1048 to talk about songwriting, electronic music, synthpop influences, production workflow, live…
The Digital Lifestyle.comJimi Uno on Pound Store Synths & Budget Classics - TDL Synth Chat
Ian Dixon is joined by Jimi Uno / James Hancox from Jimi Uno's Pound Store Synth Emporium for a TDL Synth Chat about budget synths, overlooked classics and the…
The Digital Lifestyle.comPodcast: EV Road Trips, Home Assistant and Synth Projects
Ian and Garry catch up for The Digital Lifestyle Show, covering EV road trips, smart home upgrades, Home Assistant, retro tech projects and the latest synth…
The Digital Lifestyle.comHow to Make Synthwave: 80s Sounds, Basslines & Arrangements with Synthwave Dojo
This week I chat with Alonzo from Synthwave Dojo about making 80s-inspired synthwave, from the roots of the sound through to practical ways of building bass…
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Smart Home Catch-Up: Alexa Cleanup, Home Assistant & New Gadgets
Gary Whittaker is back for a smart home catch-up, with new gadgets, Home Assistant updates, Zigbee and Thread talk, presence sensors, AI automations and a few…
The Digital Lifestyle.comThe Man Behind Knobcon and STG muSonics
Suit & Tie Guy joins me for a TDL Synth Chat covering STG muSonics, Knobcon, modular synth history, why he moved away from software-based music making, and the…
The Digital Lifestyle.comScott McAuley Sound Design Podcast: Synth Patches & Modern Classics
In this new podcast episode, I sit down with professional sound designer, synth programmer, musician, and Pro Synth Network regular Scott McAuley for a…
The Digital Lifestyle.comAI, Synths & the Future of Music — Mike Dunn Interview
In this episode of The Digital Lifestyle Show, I'm joined by Mike Dunn from the Academy of Contemporary Music for a wide-ranging conversation about…
The Digital Lifestyle.comWhy Everyone Wanted an E-mu Emulator (The Story Behind the Icon)
The E-mu Emulator is one of the most influential musical instruments ever made. From Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode to Genesis, Rush and countless film…
The Digital Lifestyle.comOli Freke on Beat Gems, Drum Machines & the Oberheim DX
Oli Freke joins me for a drum-machine special on this week's show. We talk about his new book Beat Gems, why rhythm boxes changed modern music, the sound of…
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TDL Show 1038: AI Producer, Smart Homes & Classic Synths
Gary Whittaker joins me for a bonus TDL Show catch-up. We talk about the Roland D-110 and sequencing before DAWs, smart home voice control, Home Assistant…
The Digital Lifestyle.comCatch-up Show: Smart Home Displays, 80s Disco & EV Road Trips
In this week's catch-up show, Ian and Gary dive into the latest in smart home tech, music production, and the evolving world of electric vehicles. Ian shares…
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Smart Home Tech, Retro Synths & The AI Debate (with Gary!)
Welcome back to the show! This week, Gary returns, and we're catching up on everything from smart home innovations to retro synth deep dives. Gary shares his…
The Digital Lifestyle.comThe CS-80, SY2 & The Search for the Perfect Synth
In this episode of the TDL Synth Chat, I travel to Prague to speak with Marek Hradil, an electronic music composer and synth expert. We dive deep into his…
The Digital Lifestyle.comKeith Crossley on Omnisphere 3, Multisamples & the Future of Wavetables
In this deep dive, Ian Dixon sits down with sound design expert Keith Crossley to discuss his latest breakthroughs in the world of synthesis. Keith shares his…
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Smart Home AI, Electric Everything & Synth Sound Design
In this catch-up episode of the Ian Dixon podcast, Gary joins the show to discuss his recent trip to the Everything Electric exhibition. We dive into the…
The Digital Lifestyle.comFrom Minimoog to Modern Hybrids: Kurt Ader's Synth Story
A deep‑dive conversation with legendary sound designer Kurt Ader, whose 40‑year career spans factory presets for Roland (Jupiter‑8), Moog, Korg, Waldorf…
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Visiting Pete Coates: Guitars, Synths and a Lifetime of Sound
In this episode, I head up the A59 to Yorkshire to visit guitarist, guitar‑builder, synth fan, and all‑round studio tinkerer Pete Coates. What starts as a…
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EV Road Trips, Opsix Sound Packs, D‑50 Programming & Smart Home Upgrades — This Week's Digital Lifestyle Roundup
This week's episode was a busy one: Gary returned from a family road trip with real‑world EV charging insights, Ian dove deeper into the Roland D‑50, a…
The Digital Lifestyle.comDeveloping a Signature Sound with Analog Gear — Panos Gounas
In this episode, we sit down with Panos Gounas, a passionate electronic music producer based in the Netherlands, whose journey into music began in the kitchen…
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Smart Home Chaos, D‑50 Magic & Windows Fixes We've Waited For
In this episode, Gary's back and we dive into a packed show: vintage synth goodness, Windows' biggest UX shake‑up in years, smart‑home automation breakthroughs…
The Digital Lifestyle.comThe Magic of the Roland D‑50: Architecture, Envelopes & Sound Design
🎹 Synth Legends and Repair Stories This week on TDL Synth Chat, Ian welcomes special guest John Sepúlveda for a deep dive into the Roland D-50—one of the most…
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Synths, EV Tech, Smart Home Chaos & Big Discounts!
This week's episode is a full catch-up with Gary, diving into everything from analog synths and sound packs to EV tech and smart home experiments. Whether…
The Digital Lifestyle.comLeviasynth, presets and why iconic sounds still matter
Alex from Vulture Culture returns to TDL Synhat to talk Leviasynth, factory patch design, FM architecture, and the strange life cycle of iconic presets. This…
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TDL Synth Chat: Espen Kraft Interview
Join me for a deep‑dive conversation with Espen Kraft — musician, producer, YouTuber, vintage‑synth aficionado, and creator of some of the most authentic…
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Synth Southwest Interview: Peter James Steven on Emulators, Vintage Gear & Building a Synth Show
This week's episode dives deep into synth nostalgia, rare gear, and the birth of a brand-new UK synth event — Synth Southwest. I'm joined by Peter James…
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From Raspberry Pi to Zigbee Nightmares — A Full Catch‑Up
Gary's back and we're doing a full catch‑up episode! No guest this week — just deep dives into new projects, synth talk, smart home adventures, EV news, and a…
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TDL Synhat — Diving Into Modular Synthesis with James Wickham (Texas Modular Artist)
This week on TDL Synhat, we sit down with James Wickham — a Texas‑based industrial musician, sound designer, and full‑blown modular addict with a wall of…
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CES, AI Automation & Synth Projects – Full Tech Catch-Up
Gary joins me for a catch-up as we kick off the first show of the year, covering a wide range of tech, smart home, music, and CES news. We start with a look at…
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Designing Synth History: Korg M1, Wavestation & Beyond
In this episode, I'm joined by John Lehmkuhl of Plug-In Guru, creator of UniFi, and one of the most influential sound designers behind many iconic Korg…
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Korg opsix, Smart Homes & Matter Explained | Christmas Tech Catch-Up
It's our Christmas Eve episode of The Digital Lifestyle Show, and Gary joins me for a relaxed end-of-year tech catch-up covering music tech, smart homes, and…
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The Fairlight CMI: The Instrument That Changed Music Forever
In this episode, Ian is joined by Rob Puricelli from the ProSynth Network for a deep dive into one of the most important and influential instruments in music…
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Live Unboxings, Smart Home Tech & Studio Hacks – This Week on the Show
In this week's episode, Gary returns and we dive into a packed show full of new gadgets, smart home upgrades, studio improvements, and a couple of live…
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Why the Yamaha V50 Might Be the Best FM Synth You've Never Used
🎹 TDL Synth Chat – FM Synthesis Deep Dive with Matt Atkinson! This week on TDL Synth Chat, I'm joined by Matt Atkinson, an FM synthesis enthusiast and longtime…
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Talking Synths with Luke Edwards of Korg UK
Welcome to this week's episode of TDL Synth Chat! In this show, I'm joined by Luke Edwards from Korg UK — product specialist, demonstrator, sound designer, and…
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Smart Home Upgrades, Local AI Automation & New Synth Packs – TDL Show
Garry is back, and we're diving into a huge mix of smart home upgrades, local AI experiments, home renovation tech, synth sound design, and more. From…
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Dan Phillips from Korg USA on the New PS-3300 Plug-in and Korg Collection 6
This week on The Digital Lifestyle Show, I'm joined once again by Dan Phillips from Korg R&D in California. Dan returns to the show to talk about the brand-new…
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The Story of the Roland D-70 — A Flawed Genius? | TDL Synth Chat with Remco Kuhlman
In this week's TDL Synth Chat, I talk to Remco Khman — musician, sound designer, and Roland D-70 enthusiast. Remco shares his deep knowledge of this…
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U6 MIDI Pro Review + Smart Home Automation & AI Chat | TDL Show
Gary's back! In this week's episode, we catch up on smart home gadgets, MIDI gear, automation tools, and even dive into the world of AI and home assistants…
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Vintage Drum Machines with Oli Freke – TDL Synth Chat
🎧 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…
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From Juno-60 to Prophet-5 – Gilles Coudert's Ultimate Synth Story & Shocking M1 Swap!
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…
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TDL Show: IFA 2025 Highlights: Robot Lawn Mowers, Smart Glasses & Future Tech
🎙️ 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…
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OP-6, Hydrasynth & More! Chalkwalk Music Talks Sound Design & Gear
🎹 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…
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Yamaha DX7 History & Legacy | Rob Puricelli on FM Synthesis, Classic Sounds & Synth Evolution
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…
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Underrated Synths You Need to Hear: DW-8000, Alpha Juno 2 & More
This week, Ian sits down with Alex Dalliance (aka Vulture Culture) to shine a light on the analog synths that deserve way more love. From the gritty charm of…
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Surface Pro 12 & Laptop 13 – Hands-On with Rob Quickenden | Copilot+ PCs, AI & ARM Performance
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…
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Gadgets, Smart Home, Synth Sounds & My New Album | The Digital Lifestyle Show
Coming Up This Week on The Digital Lifestyle Show 🎧 This week, Ian and Garry catch up on the latest in gadgets, smart home tech, EVs, music projects, and more…
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Synth Chat Podcast – Episode: Marc Barnes on Sound Design, Sampling & Vintage Synths
This week on the Synth Chat Podcast, Ian catches up with Scottish sound designer and musician Marc Barnes. Marc returns to talk about his latest Korg…
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From Battery Mods to CS-80 Sounds – This Week on The Digital Lifestyle Show
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…
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TDL Synth Chat – Interview with Chileas: From Hip-Hop Beats to Vintage Synth Heaven
This week on TDL Synth Chat, I'm joined by Chileas, a producer and synth lover from France, whose musical journey has taken him from beat-making in Paris to…
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Smart Homes, AI Assistants & EV Tech | TDL Show
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…
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AI in Music, Smart Homes & Synth Design – Creative or Just Copying? | The Digital Lifestyle Show
This week on The Digital Lifestyle Show, Ian and Garry are back with a deep-dive discussion after a string of great guest episodes. From the creative impact of…
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The Digital Lifestyle Show: Daniel Fisher from Sweetwater on Synths, Sound Design, and Live Performance
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…
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Hacking the Korg DW8000 with Thomas Jansson
n this episode, we dive deep into the world of vintage synth firmware hacking with Thomas Jansson. Thomas has been developing new firmware for the classic 1986…
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Synth Stories & Studio Secrets with Peter Dowsett – TDL Podcast Episode
🎙️ 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…