Episodes

  • #95: Loss of Appetite
    Oct 17 2021
    We're taking a break for a while, but here's a tiny episode to say goodbye for the moment. We're planning to be back, so please stay subscribed, and please follow us on some kind of social media for good measure, just in case the ties get cut.
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    22 mins
  • #93: Destroy the Internet
    Aug 1 2021
    Are music shops worth saving? Are subscription deals letting people down? Why are there no new synths to talk about? All these questions are half-answered in this slow-news episode. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US VIA PLUGIN BOUTIQUE AFFILIATE LINK https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=5f2b108fc97a7 BUY OUR T SHIRTS, HOODIES AND PHONE CASES Links at https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/a4ppodcast
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    42 mins
  • #92: Grain Strain
    Jul 20 2021
    Music over 120bpm is getting banned, a chip emulation leads to divergent takes, Bitwig 4 comes out with some lucky new features, and we take a look at the KVR Developer Challenge 2021 entries. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US VIA PLUGIN BOUTIQUE AFFILIATE LINK https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=5f2b108fc97a7 BUY OUR T SHIRTS, HOODIES AND PHONE CASES Links at https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/a4ppodcast
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • #91: Please Don’t Explain
    Jul 4 2021
    Loads of new instruments have arrived, and we're putting a few through their paces in this episode. Algonaut Atlas 2 is the drum skymapper that got there first; Abyss is a colourful new synth from Tracktion and Dawesome, Capsule is a new subscription instrument library; and we finallytry out Plasmonic after following its progress through development. Also featuring: a MIDI scarf! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US VIA PLUGIN BOUTIQUE AFFILIATE LINK https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=5f2b108fc97a7 BUY OUR T SHIRTS, HOODIES AND PHONE CASES Links at https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/a4ppodcast
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    55 mins
  • #90: Sensible and Sexy
    Jun 13 2021
    Splice just started releasing plugins and there's three of them; We report back on Lunacy Audio's CUUUBE; Tracktion have come up with a comprehensive FM synth, but what's it called? THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY iZOTOPE Get 10% off at www.izotope.com/appetite SHOW NOTES AND LINKS https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US VIA PLUGIN BOUTIQUE AFFILIATE LINK https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=5f2b108fc97a7 BUY OUR T SHIRTS, HOODIES AND PHONE CASES Links at https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/a4ppodcast
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    42 mins
  • #89: Wherever You Want it to Bounce
    May 30 2021
    A synth based on a cube, a synth based on thermodynamics, and an iLok based on the world's most annoying type of USB. Elsewhere, Tim has bought something new and James has to guess what it is; we take an intimate tour of FabFilter Timeless 3's privatest parts; and we (don't) discuss regional words for bread rolls.
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    44 mins
  • #88: Awash with Knobs
    May 16 2021
    We investigate an acid banger that won't stop rolling, the new version of FabFilter Timeless, and the little-known technology that could… transform the world of plugins forever. Oh, and Tim is a YouTuber now. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS https://www.a4ppodcast.com TIM'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL IS https://www.youtube.com/c/timcant SUPPORT US VIA PLUGIN BOUTIQUE AFFILIATE LINK https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=5f2b108fc97a7 BUY OUR T SHIRTS, HOODIES AND PHONE CASES Links at https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/a4ppodcast"
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #87: Our Sweet Spot
    May 2 2021
    It's a software haul as we check out two new synths, two new effects plugins, and Random Kontakt Instrument Corner makes a return. Elsewhere, we're chatting about our super-mature industry, and taking a couple of online quizzes. Tim is also a gay model now. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US VIA PLUGIN BOUTIQUE AFFILIATE LINK https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=5f2b108fc97a7 BUY OUR T SHIRTS, HOODIES AND PHONE CASES Links at https://www.a4ppodcast.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/a4ppodcast
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    1 hr