This week we’re continuing our Artist Spotlight series with Sunwarper and his new album Today’s Traces: a meditative, ambient journey through memory, impermanence, and the emotional residue of everyday life.Today’s Traces captures the moments that slip between the bigger milestones, those fleeting in-between spaces that define who we are. It’s a record of warmth, stillness, and reflection.Check out Today's Traces here: https://sunwarper.bandcamp.com/album/todays-tracesThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/ZPagy7j8Sunwarper: https://sunwarper.comKh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com
This week we’re setting course for the cosmic and the technical.An artist spotlight on Kh3rtis and his stunning new album A Transdimensional Passage on a Mazonik Bao Chuan, a sprawling ambient voyage through chaos, order, loss, and renewal. We’ll unpack the textures, storytelling, and sound design behind one of the most evocative records of the year.Check out Kh3rtis' new album here:https://kh3rtis.bandcamp.com/album/a-transdimensional-passage-on-a-mazonik-bao-chuanThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Q7detVZRSunwarper: https://sunwarper.comKh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com
Every producer has a few hidden gems that quietly make their studio workflow shine. In this episode, we each share the gear and software that we can’t live without. From creative plugins to underrated pieces of hardware, we talk about how these tools shape our sound, speed up our process, and keep us inspired in the studio.Help support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut Producer
This week we dive into the brand new Akai MPC Live III — a powerful standalone production center with 3D pads, a faster processor, and all-in-one creative flexibility. We’ll explore what it brings to the table for producers who want true portability without compromise.Then for our Round Robin, we shift gears to the people behind the beats. With so many community releases happening lately, how are we actually putting our work out there? Are we engaging, connecting, or just posting into the void?Join us live and be part of the conversation on how we share, announce, and sustain our creative presence in 2025.Kh3rtis has a new record out, you can check it here:https://kh3rtis.bandcamp.com/album/a-transdimensional-passage-on-a-mazonik-bao-chuanThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Q7detVZRSunwarper: https://sunwarper.comKh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.comTIMESTAMPS
Roland is back with the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, their first true-analog drum machine in over 40 years, and maybe their most advanced yet.It blends the warmth of classic 808 and 909 circuits with ACB models, FM percussion, sampling tools, and a powerful hybrid sequencer. We dig into what makes this machine such a big moment for Roland and how it fits into the modern beat-making landscape.Then in our Round Robin discussion, we ask a bigger question: Has hardware innovation hit a wall?With so many remakes and retro re-issues, are manufacturers truly pushing forward — or are we just stuck chasing nostalgia?Join us for a deep dive into the TR-1000 and a candid chat about where hardware creativity goes next.Thanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Kr4CrthQSunwarper: https://sunwarper.comKh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com
Last week we dug into the Elektron Tonverk, its quirks and what it's 'missing', which got us thinking: are hardware limitations actually a blessing in disguise?This week we’re celebrating the ways limitations push creativity forward, spark new ideas, and keep music-making fun. From grooveboxes to synths to samplers, restrictions often become the secret ingredient in our best work.Join us for a collective reflection on how limitations shape our music journeys, and share your own stories in the comments!New Release from Coraline Ada Ehmkehttps://coralineada.bandcamp.com/album/source-original-motion-picture-soundtrackThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord:https://discord.gg/Kr4CrthQSunwarper: https://sunwarper.comKh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com
This week we’re checking out the brand new Elektron Tonverk, a next-gen polyphonic multisampler and audio processor that’s shaking up the groovebox world. We’ll break down the specs, features, and how it compares to other Elektron gear like the Digitakt and Octatrack.Then we shift gears into a bigger question: why even bother releasing music anymore? With streaming platforms paying fractions of a cent and artists struggling to monetise their work, is “release culture” still worth it? Or should music just be about fun, community, and self-expression?Thanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Su5ZPvtCSunwarper: https://sunwarper.comKh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:00 - What We’re Up To06:00 - Community Corner12:00 - Why bother releasing music?44:00 - The Elektron Tornverk: At a Glance
As independent musicians, one of the hardest parts of releasing music today isn’t just making the songs, it’s figuring out where to put our energy.Do we spend more time prepping the release for streaming platforms? Or do we focus on social media, where the algorithms demand constant content? In this video, we break down the balancing act:🎶 Setting up music for streaming📱 The social media grind⚡ Finding a sustainable middle groundWe’d love to hear your perspective — where do you put your energy as an indie artist?For the whole of this month, enter 'FIVEYEARS' at checkout on our Patreon to get a 20% discount on Patronage:https://www.patreon.com/c/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/w5BpJKdM🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9HSounds by Sunwarper Samples:https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releasesSunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarperKh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtisFor the whole of this month, enter 'FIVEYEARS' at checkout on our Patreon to get a 20% discount on Patronage:https://www.patreon.com/c/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/w5BpJKdM🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9HSounds by Sunwarper Samples:https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releasesSunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarperKh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtis
For the past few weeks we've been exploring inspiration and the creative mind. One understated form of Music Production is that of Generative Music, a world where a single piece of MIDI data can form entire compositions with the right parameters. To aid us in the exploration of this world we welcome Mike K Smith to the show, friend, patron and fellow producer who's just released his own body of work on Generative Music and it's unique qualities. Check out 'The Lazy Producer' here:https://mikeksmith.bandcamp.com/album/the-lazy-producerFor the whole of this month, enter 'FIVEYEARS' at checkout on our Patreon to get a 20% discount on Patronage:https://www.patreon.com/c/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/w5BpJKdM🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9HSounds by Sunwarper Samples:https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releasesSunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarperKh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtis
On the back of sleepy season, Bandcamp comes out swinging with the introduction of 'Bandcamp Clubs' a supposedly human way to discover new music in an algorithmically driven world, as well as a way to directly support artists. Is it all its cracked up to be? For the whole of this month, enter 'FIVEYEARS' at checkout on our Patreon to get a 20% discount on Patronage:https://www.patreon.com/c/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/BrVmRnRKb8🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9HSounds by Sunwarper Samples:https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releasesSunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarperKh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtisTIMESTAMPS
We're a sucker for a kickstarter, always rooting for the grassroots initiatives. As the new Wunderkammer WoO.1 enters the market, we're left wondering whether the world needs another sampler, what does this lil' guy offer? Well we're breaking it down.
In the Round Robin, we're looking at relinquishing control in the studio and allowing for happy accidents to manifest themselves, how does this happen and how can we integrate them into our studio time?
For the whole of this month, enter 'FIVEYEARS' at checkout on our Patreon to get a 20% discount on Patronage:
https://www.patreon.com/c/audionautic
Thanks to our Patrons who support what we do:
Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen Setzepfandt
Lars Haur - Audionaut Producer
Jonathan Goode - Audionaut Producer
Join the conversation:
💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com
🐤 Twitter @Audionautic
📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds
📡Discord: https://discord.gg/BrVmRnRKb8
🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9H
Sounds by Sunwarper Samples:
https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releases
Sunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarper
Kh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtis
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - What We’re Up To
18:00 - Wunder-Sampler?
34:00 - Community Corner
52:00 - Round Robin: The Role of Accidents in Creative Expression
The mystical and highly aesthetic Hand Pan now has a friend in Roland. In June they released their 'Mood Pan' an electronic hand pan that is built in with different scales and keys. In the Round Robin, we're following on from last week's discussion and examining the line between learning best practices by learning the production game, and creating ingenuity and innovation by pushing the limits. Help Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/BrVmRnRKb8🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9HSounds by Sunwarper Samples:https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releasesSunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarperKh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtisTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:00 - What We’re Up To17:00 - Roland MIDI Mood Pan27:00 - Community Corner34:00 - Round Robin: Playing by the Rules vs Parameter Pushing
The Sleepy Summer continues and with the lull in new gear and events, we're sitting down and looking inwards. The creative process is full of peaks and troughs, writer's block and creative droughts are part of the course. The question lies in how we deal with these eventualities. Help Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/BrVmRnRKb8🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9HSounds by Sunwarper Samples:https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releasesSunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarperKh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtis
After a refreshing summer break, the Audionautic crew is back in the mix! In this episode, we catch up on our recent adventures and reflect on our creative journey. Plus, in our round-robin discussion, we dive into 'In Praise of Presets,' exploring why using presets in music production can be a powerful tool for creativity.Help Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/ZstKVdtRHE🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9HSounds by Sunwarper Samples:https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releasesSunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarperKh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtis
The great thing about our music production journey is that we are constantly evolving and finessing the way in which we create the art we make.
Sometimes we have those light bulb moments, those times of 'a-ha!' where something clicks and it forever changes the way in which we look at HOW me make music.
In this episode, we are sharing and discussing our own.
Help Support the Channel:Patreon: www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Coraline Ada Ehmke, Jaycee Lewis and Stephen Setzepfandt, Audionaut Plus - Matt DonatelliLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Yk2t57Cb🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lF...Sunwarper: sunwarper.comKh3rtis: kh3rtis.com
In the modern world, it is every increasingly easy to get caught up in what your fellow muso is doing. How they are presenting themselves in comparison to yourself; as well as what they are making or using. This can lead to a closing down where we don't think we're 'good' enough, or 'talented' enough - among other things - to continue on our sonic adventures.
In this episode we talk about that and meditate on ways to move through that block
Help Support the Channel:Patreon: www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Coraline Ada Ehmke, Jaycee Lewis and Stephen Setzepfandt, Audionaut Plus - Matt DonatelliLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Yk2t57Cb🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lF...Sunwarper: sunwarper.comKh3rtis: kh3rtis.com
In this very special episode of ADSN we sit down with Frequency Control Centre in the wake of his new album drop to discuss the intricacies of his workflow, inspirations and journey as a musician. The talk touches on the topics of evolution as a musician and growing into your own way with confidence and a staunch resilience for your own sound and path.
Check out 'The 1988 Anomaly' here:https://frequencycontrolcentre.bandcamp.com/album/the-1988-anomaly
Help Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/ZstKVdtRHE🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9HSounds by Sunwarper Samples:https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releasesSunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarperKh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtis
We've been at the production game for a while, and whilst we're by no means elders of the subject, here are a few things we've learned, that had we known from the beginning, we'd have had a smoother time of it.
Help Support the Channel:Patreon: www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Coraline Ada Ehmke, Jaycee Lewis and Stephen Setzepfandt, Audionaut Plus - Matt DonatelliLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Yk2t57Cb🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lF...Sunwarper: sunwarper.comKh3rtis: kh3rtis.com
It's finally here! FCC's 2025 LP 'The 1988 Anomaly' is out in the world and so for this week's session we've got the man himself and we're going to be talking all about it. Check out the 1988 Anomaly Here:https://frequencycontrolcentre.bandcamp.com/album/the-1988-anomalyHelp Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/ZstKVdtRHE🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lFIuRD0xz87UZ3bRflu9HSounds by Sunwarper Samples:https://soundsbysunwarper.bandcamp.com/releasesSunwarper: https://linktr.ee/sunwarperKh3rtis: https://linktr.ee/Kh3rtis
Couldn't let Ableton get away with dropping a new update without discussing it and running through the features. We've got a live template up and we're dissecting the new toys and treasures inside. In the Round Robin, we're going for the complete antithesis of last week: We're collectively acknowledging and meditating on the aspects of our production, workflow and sound design choices that make our sounds uniquely ours as a creative expression of the universe. Check out 'First Land Encounter' here: https://fieldsoffew.bandcamp.com/album/first-land-encounterHelp Support the Channel:Patreon: www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Coraline Ada Ehmke, Jaycee Lewis and Stephen Setzepfandt, Audionaut Plus - Matt DonatelliLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌 audionauticsounds@gmail.com 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds📡Discord: https://discord.gg/Yk2t57Cb🎧Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lF...Sunwarper: sunwarper.comKh3rtis: kh3rtis.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Welcome!02:00 - What we’ve been up to13:00 - Ableton Live 12.2 Update!17:00 - Expressive Chords (Max 4 Live)22:00 - Bounce to New Track26:00 - Updated Auto Filter35:00 - Expanded ROAR Features40:00 - New in Meld/ Resonators50:00 - Round Robin: ‘Respect the Sound’