The Digital Lifestyle Show

Apr 10 2025 20 ep. 48 mins 3.3k
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Welcome to our weekly podcast talking digital tech. We love Windows, Android, iOS, Android, Raspberry Pi in fact any tech.
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Soviet Synth Secrets: The Polivoks Deep Dive with James Brennan

Apr 10 2025 55 mins  
In this episode of TDL Synthchat, we dive into the world of Soviet-era synthesizers with special guest James Brennan. We explore the legendary Polivoks , a raw and aggressive analog synth known for its powerful filter and Cold War aesthetic. James shares his journey into electronic music, how he acquired Continue Reading

TDL Synth Chat: Exploring Sound with Eva Orchard

Apr 03 2025 29 mins  
Welcome to the latest edition of TDL Synth Chat! This week, I’m joined by experimental musician and synthesist Ever Orchid . Ever shares her journey into electronic music, how she got started with sound design, and the inspiration behind her unique approach to music creation. We discuss her first synthesizer, Continue Reading

Exploring AI, Smart Homes, and Music: A Catch-Up with Ian Dixon and Garry Whittaker

Mar 27 2025 26 mins  
In this episode, Ian Dixon and Garry Whittaker catch up on various topics, including recent music interviews, travel experiences, and the efficiency of charging networks. They discuss Ripple’s receivership and its impact on investors, as well as Garry’s home projects like a rain sensor with impressive battery life. Ian shares his work on programming Continue Reading

Bringing the Jen SX1000 Back to Life – Interview with Audiothing’s Carlo

Mar 20 2025 35 mins  
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 Continue Reading

Behind the Sounds: Mark Pigott on Synthesis, Tutorials, and Gea

Mar 13 2025 59 mins  
Welcome to this week’s podcast! TDL Show #978 On the show this week, we are joined by Mark Pigott, sound designer and musician, to talk about his love of sound design. Mark has created many video tutorials on using the Waldorf Blofeld, Korg Modwave, and Korg Multi/Poly. We discuss how Continue Reading

Dive into Synth Modulation with Peter ‘Ski’ Schwartz

Mar 06 2025 57 mins  
TDL Show #984 This week on the TDL Show, we have a synth modulation master class from Peter “Ski” Schwartz, an expert sound designer and the creator of many classic synth sounds, including many of the presets on Korg synths like the Wavestation, Z1, Modwave, and the Multi/Poly. Using Modwave Continue Reading

Enhance Your Home Security and Explore Vintage Synth Sounds: This Week on the TDL Show

Feb 26 2025 47 mins  
TDL Show #976 Welcome to this week’s TDL Show! Garry talks about low-cost home security cameras and how to integrate them into your home security system. I explore a new plugin that recreates the classic Jen SX1000 and compare it to my own Jen. I also discuss the new MIDI Continue Reading

50 Years of Synths: A Chat with MarQ Speck of SWEET CRYSTAL

Feb 19 2025 52 mins  
TDL Show #975 Welcome to this week’s Synth Chat! This week on the show, I’m joined by keyboard player MarQ Speck from SWEET CRYSTAL. He’s celebrating 50 years with the group and has played an incredible range of synths over the years. We discuss his journey, from starting out with Continue Reading

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

Feb 06 2025 52 mins  
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 Continue Reading

TDL Show #973 – Smart Homes, AI Heating & Korg Synth Sounds

Jan 29 2025 52 mins  
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 Continue Reading