DAWbench Radio Show – Détails, épisodes et analyse

DAW Evolution IX : Reaper - Revisited !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Erin McKimm, and returning special guest Justin Frankel, who is the Founder and Lead Developer of Reaper.

We catch up after 5 years since the last show , with a general overview of whats been happening since we last spoke in Music Tech/Reaperland.

We discuss the milestone releases since the last show, covering V5-V7 which saw over 100 updates during that time , and the ongoing company culture and philosophy towards development, licensing and support.

We take a deep technical dive into the finer details and methodology of the Anticipative FX processing engine, and how it differs to other extended buffering schemes on other DAW's. We cover the ongoing challenges of navigating cross platform, complex multithreading and serial processing routines with the current asymmetric CPU architectures, and the respective O.S's. 

We cover some emerging technologies and weigh up the Pro's and Con's of integration and development in those areas, discuss 3d party and community involvement in advancing and expanding future features, as well as muse about the current evolving Music Tech landscape, and much much more.

 

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

Reaper : https://www.reaper.fm/

VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2024

TechBytes 09 :  2024 Music Technology Mid Year Review !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio.

We catch up on what Pete and Chris have been up to since last show, Petes overview of MS Build Event - CoPilot+, AI avalanche incoming, Recall, required TOPs - (Tera Operations Per Second), etc.

We cover Computex and detail Intel, AMD and Apples response to the hype/hysteria of AI, AI, AI, AI....., Sigh !

We do a general catch up and summary of the last 6 months in DAW benchmarking and Interface LLP work, the RW Mix Sessions across Multiple DAW's, etc. We take a deeper dive into the varying dynamics surrounding thread management on CPU architectures on both Windows MAC OS , and we also navigate the return of the M Word !

We cover some of the major new DAW releases, and again revisit and investigate the evolving and controversial area of generative AI, discussing the impact on the Music/Creative industries with the looming battle over Generative/Creative/Ethical. We cover the battle lines already drawn legally with AI song creators and the major record labels.

We again dive into the ongoing CPU and Platform Wars covering Apple M Series vs X86 , detail some upcoming releases from Intel and AMD over the next 6 months, and weigh up the pro's and cons of the new Threadripper platform for Music/Audio production.

We share some more stories from the Tech Support Trenches, and much more.

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

Link Audio : www.linkaudio.com.au


VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2024

Music Tech Pioneers IV : Marcus Ryle : 4 Decades of Music Tech Innovation !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft and special guest Marcus Ryle , whose career spans over 4 decades on the front line of Music Tech Innovation.

We discuss Marcus' early history with music and technology , and how that lead a path to starting his career at Oberheim.

We cover his involvement in the development of  some of the final iconic products at Oberheim, including the OB-Xa, Expander and Matrix 12. We discuss the fall of the company and his co-founding of Fast Forward Designs, which was a design and engineering company that was involved in the development of numerous revolutionary products and technologies for several companies, including the Alesis ADAT.

We also cover his co-founding of Line 6 and how those products launched the modeled guitar amp era, and revolutionized the paradigm of guitar production and live performance. We discuss Marcus' new company WRiiG and his involvement with the return and revival of both Sequential and Oberheim, how he has come full circle with the development of the new Oberheim OB-X8, and much, much more.

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

WRiiG : www.wriig.com

VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2023

TechBytes 06 : 2022 Music Technology in Review !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio.

Comeback show after an extended break.

We cover the last batch of DAWbench and alternate testing results, and weigh up the +/- feedback from the assembled gallery.

We discuss some recent acquisitions and mergers, and look back at some from the past that have prospered, and others that have gone south.

We cover some of the major new DAW releases, and investigate the evolving area of Atmos Music, the support uptake in respective DAW's, and discuss the roadmap moving forward.

We follow up on the ongoing chip shortages and the impact on products and supply, and weigh up some options and possible resolutions.

We take a deep dive into Thunderbolt - Past, Present, Future, and then go headlong into the accelerating CPU Wars, detail some new CPU/Platform releases, share some more stories from the Tech Support Trenches, and much more.

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

Link Audio : www.linkaudio.com.au


VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2023

Music Tech Pioneers III : Sequential Circuits : Rise, Fall, Return !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft and special guest Dave Smith, who is the founder of Sequential Circuits.

We discuss Daves early history with music and technology , and how that lead a path to founding Sequential Circuits, the early days exploring analog synths and creating tools to expand their usability, to his work with microprocessors and the eventual development of the revolutionary Prophet 5 Polyphonic synth.

We cover his involvement in the development of MIDI and the paradigm shift that created in the industry, the challenges of staying ahead of an ever increasing competitive market, the damage caused by being too early to market with evolving technologies , the fall of the company and his work with other companies in the late 80's and 90's.

We also cover Daves return to hardware synthesisers with DSI - Dave Smith Instruments in the 00's, the eventual return of the Sequential brand name, his ongoing work with continuing to deliver analog synth mastery, and much, much more.

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

Sequential : https://www.sequential.com/

VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2022

DAW Evolution VI : Pro Tools – Past, Present, Future !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft and special guest Mark Jeffery, who is the the original co-designer and software developer of Pro Edit and Pro Tools, and is currently a Senior Engineer at AVID.

We discuss Marks personal history with music , computers and technology, how that lead a path to joining Digidesign in the very early stages of the company, and the eventual journey to fathering Pro Tools.

We cover Marks earliest work at Digidesign with products pre Pro Tools, such as Soft Synth and Turbo Synth , and the evolving technical landscape that lead to the earliest incarnations of Pro Tools. We detail how Digidesign rode that technology wave developing and expanding Pro Tools and its accompanying hardware in step with the revolutionary changes taking place in the computer and music technology landscape of the time.

We discuss the pivotal role and acknowledge a roll call of extremely talented and visionary engineers that worked behind the scenes to deliver the advancements of the platform over the years, that has helped it maintain its industry standard status.

We take a deep dive into the various versions and milestones over the 3 decade history of Pro Tools, navigate some new emerging technologies like Atmos Music , discuss the ongoing balancing act of Native v DSP powered solutions, and much, much more.

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

Pro Tools : https://www.avid.com/pro-tools

VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2022

 

Music Tech Pioneers II : Digidesign : The Early Years !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft and special guest Evan Brooks, who is the Co-Founder of Digidesign.

We discuss Evans early history with computers, technology and coding , and how that lead to co-founding Digidesign , the early adventures which started with developing Drum Sound EPROMs to the development of Sound Designer, Sound Tools and Pro Tools.

We take a deep dive into the various challenges and milestones achieved navigating the limited technical capabilities of the computer hardware of the day , and the evolutionary development of the hardware and software as the capabilities of the available technology was expanding and improving.

We also cover Evans current work on Jambe, an exciting new innovative performance instrument product , discuss the current technology landscape for both hardware and software developers, the incredible power and opportunity available today compared to the pioneering early days, and much, much more.

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

Jambe : https://getjambe.com/

VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2022

 

TechBytes 05 : 2022 Music Technology Quarter Time Review !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio.

We cover the results of the recent BETA testing results of the BUS extension test, and detail the performance variables experienced while we navigated the thread scheduling dips and curves across multiple DAW's.

We follow up on the Cubase 12 release and the rollout of the transition from eLicenser, discuss some exciting new Music Tech releases , as well as revisit the continuing fallout of the chip shortages.

We then dive headlong into the accelerating CPU Wars , detail some cross platform comparative benchmark results covering MAC M1 v MAC x86 v Wintel, share some more stories from the tech support trenches, and much more.

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

Link Audio : www.linkaudio.com.au


VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2022

 

Music Tech Pioneers: Propellerhead : ReCycle to Reason !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft and special guest Ernst Nathorst-Böös, founder of Reason Studios, formerly known as Propellerhead Software.

We discuss Ernst history with music and computer technology , his previous involvement in MI and early experiences within the emerging Music Tech arena, which lead to the founding of the company that brought you Reason.

We cover the early years with the successive releases of Recycle, ReBirth and Reason , each individually changing the game at their respective points, and the cult like status that the software achieved with artist, producers and the general Music Tech community.

We explore the company's unique approach to keeping the coding closed and in house, and for the longest time not expanding to supporting 3rd party plugin formats, instead developing their own with Rack Extensions , while also developing formats like .rex and ReWire which were widely adopted though out the industry.

We also discuss the community involvement and cover the shifting landscape of forums and social media regards how companies are communicating and staying connected with their end users. We also share some thoughts on the current state of Music Tech, and much more.

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

Reason Studio : https://www.reasonstudios.com/


VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2022

TechBytes 04 : 2021 Music Technology in Review !

Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio

We discuss the final release of DAWbench 2021 Suite, the response, feedback and some of the usual dips and curves navigated after each release

We summarise some hits and misses on predictions with the continuing CPU and Platform wars, cover the ongoing fallout of the AKM converter fire and its impact on the industry , and navigate some shifting dots with eLicenser,  iLok, and copy protection in general.

We also share some more experiences from the trenches of product support, and much more

Host & Guest Links :

AAVIM Technology : www.aavimt.com.au

DAWbench : www.dawbench.com

Microsoft : www.microsoft.com

Pete Brown : https://twitter.com/Pete_Brown

Link Audio : www.linkaudio.com.au


VO :

Andrew Peters : www.andrewpetersvo.com

Music Themes :

Original DAWbench VI Theme Music composed by Rob John : Independent Music Productions : http://www.indmusicprods.com

DAWbench Radio Show ReMix by Erin McKimm : www.erinmckimm.com

All Rights Reserved : © AAVIMT 2022