Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators

Published on Mar 2, 2015 sonicstate

"Our mini series on the much anticipated Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators. Gaz Williams takes a look"

Pocket Operator PO12 - Review

Published on Mar 3, 2015 sonicstate

"In the second of our Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator week series, Gaz Williams takes a look at the PO12 Rhythm drum machine"

Pocket Operator PO14 Sub Review

Published on Mar 4, 2015 sonicstate

"Day 3 in our Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Week - today its the turn of the PO14 - Sub, this one is designed for bass - see what Gaz Williams makes of it."

Pocket Operator PO16 - Factory Review

Published on Mar 5, 2015 sonicstate

"Gaz looks at the last of the three Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators the PO16 Factory - more for synth and melodic lines."

Pocket Operators - Together - final episode

Published on Mar 6, 2015 sonicstate

"The final part of our mini series on the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators, which was one of the most popular releases at NAMM. Gaz Williams, hooks them up together and see if they play nice"

Bad Gear - FL Studio

video upload by AudioPilz

"Become a Patron and get access to music clips from the show, additional content, Bad Gear samples and even more AudioPilz madness

https://www.patreon.com/audiopilz

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Image Line FL Studio. Is this piece of audio software, released in 1997 under the Fruity Loops moniker, nothing but a meme daw or is actually superior to other programs like Apple Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live, Avid Pro Tools or Bitwig? Why does it trigger "real musicians" so much?

Thanks to the legend that is Gaz Williams, check out everything he does or I'll eat your cat:

https://www.youtube.com/@GazWilliams

Thanks to Cjbeards for creating the Original Soundtrack of the internet:

Music used: Cjbeards - Fire and Thunder
Song link: https://youtu.be/82hJffyJ5hY

Chapters:
00:00 Prologue feat. Gaz Williams
00:32 Intro tune
01:37 Overview FL Studio
01:47 Channel Rack, Step Sequencer, Basic Routing
02:11 Playlist (Arrangement Window)
02:34 Piano Roll: Chords, Arpeggiator, Riff Generator, LFO
03:19 Workflow, Shortcuts and many, many Windows
03:51 Software Instruments (Sampler, VA, FM, Additive, Meme Synths)
04:51 Effects (Reverb, Autotune FX, Soundgoodizer, Gross Beat)
05:34 Modularity (Patcher, Sidechain, Modulations)
05:57 Pricing, Updates
06:22 Hate
06:49 Jam 1 (Trap Beat)
07:45 Jam 2 (EDM Drop)
08:33 Finale (Progressive House feat. Gaz Williams)
09:05 Verdict"

Introducing The Mutable Challenge

video upload by Gaz Williams

"The Mutable Challenge is a tribute to the late, great Mutable Instruments, the most innovative of all Eurorack makers, who ended their journey in 2022. In this challenge, participants start with a rack entirely filled with Mutable Instruments modules and have one hour to create anything they like—be it a tune, a riff, a sound effect, or even pure noise—to showcase the unique and creative potential of these iconic modules. With official Mutable patch cables and just two other pieces of gear allowed—an Arturia KeyStep 37 and a Cre8audio Assembler mixer—participants are free to let the Mutable magic unfold.

*utility cables kindly provided by Synthcables.com

Big thanks to Tom Kirton for Yarns and to MonoJack from BeepBoop for the kind loan of Edges"

The Gaz Williams' Mutable Challenge/Tribute - Row 01

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Let's just all celebrate Mutable Instruments. I met Gaz Williams ‪@GazWilliams‬ on Dutch Modular Fest (2025) a week ago. I couldn't do the test myself, but I was really inspired by his inititative. Mutable is probably the most influential brand in Eurorack and beyond. You can easily find clones that suit your budget, and nearly all modules are available in VCV. If you feel like patching along, I will share a few tips and tricks (trips) and hopefully help you find a few new happy accidents.

Opening footage courtesy of ‪@SERUMMM‬"

SynthEast 2024 Walkthrough 360

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"A walk through the Norwich Arts Centre during the Synth East event on Saturday, the 24th of February, 2024."

Synth East 2024 Highlights


"Synth East was a fantastic weekend of synths, modular and music with great company in the best community you could find. Held in Norwich from the 23rd to the 25th of February, here is what you missed."

https://syntheast.com/

Update: additional videos:

Synth East 2024 All-Star Patch-off


"Take six modular performers, randomly pick out pairs and then force them to improvise a jam for fifteen minutes. Only available at Synth East.

Featuring:
Jason Jervis
Nina Richards
Robin Vincent
Gaz Williams
Mylar Melodies
Steve Davis"

Synth East 2024 - Mylar Melodies, Robin Vincent and Gaz Williams - "The Influencers"


"A live improvised 30-minute jam from modular performers Mylar Melodies, Robin Vincent and Gaz Williams as part of the Synth East event at the Norwich Arts Centre on 24th February 2024. Steve called us 'The Influencers' - I'm not sure about that but we do seem to cost people money with our inspirational modular musings."

Artists Meet the UDO Super Gemini - 02: Gaz Williams

video upload by UDO Audio

"Thanks for joining us for episode 2 of our Artists Meet Gemini series. This time we're joined by Gaz Williams. Known predominantly for his bass playing, synth/gear break-downs, and general lovely character, Gaz is one of UDO's longest-standing friends, and one of the earliest adopters of the Super 6.

We hope you enjoy this episode and conversation between Gaz, George, and the Super Gemini.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:37 New Features
3:21 Bi-Timbrality
4:20 Effects Section
6:20 LR Phase
7:05 Init Patch
10:19 Ribbon Strip
11:55 Getting Set Up
18:15 Performance
20:54 Outro"

Additional Artists Meet the UDO Super Gemini posts.

Drone Bath Ambient Event - Mosely Baths Birmingham

video upload by sonicstate

"From this weekend's BMO (Birmingham Modular Organization) Drone Bath - an experimental event held at the Mosely Baths in Birmingham, a disused Victorian bathing establishment. A great idea - each participant get their own cubicle which has an open door and open ceiling. Inside the cubicle you can make your contribution to the overall sound of the Drone Bath which will mix together inside the building, enhanced by some trippy lighting.

There are a set of cards distributed by organizer John Biddulph to be used or not, as suggestions as to what to do.

A great event, with Gaz Williams both performing, and filming this video - thanks Gaz!

Performers:
John Biddulph
Steve Davis Gaz Williams
Finlay Shakespeare
Graham Dunning
Leon Trimble
Tom Tebby RBMK
Milad Markakheh
Welch Redneck
Tommy Creep
Michael Valentine West
Piera Onacko
Zyggurat"

Come Patch With Us 7 - PlayFader Special + Gaz Williams - Live Electronic Music and Chat

video upload by MATTHS

"In this special episode, I'm joined by the head honcho at Go Play All Day [Hadj] who will be taking us into a deep dive of the newly announced PlayFader - a 2 channel CV & MIDI performance sequencer!

WEBSITE: https://goplayallday.com/playfader

Also joining us is Mr Gaz Williams himself! Gaz who is an amazing electronic music producer and performer as well as master bass player! And now a record label owner at Rack Records!"

See the Play All Dal label below for more.

Korg Gadget First Look By Sonic States Gaz Williams

Published on Jan 24, 2014 Gaz Williams·21 videos

"First part of my brief first look at the brand new Korg iPad app Gadget. Don't expect any deep insight here, just me doodling around for the first time on this quite tasty new app."

Korg Gadget first look part 2


iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.

Exploring the Vermona DRM1 MKIII

Published on Feb 2, 2016 Gaz Williams

"Gaz Williams takes a very in depth look at the classic Vermona DRM MKIII. Over the next quarter of an hour you will hear each voice explained and demoed in high quality."

The Gaz Williams Show - François from Shakmat part 1

video upload by Gaz Williams

"In this first part of two part series I talk music, inspirations and influences with François Gaspard from Shakmat Modular. The second part will be in a few weeks time"

Gaz Williams on Samplr v1.3

Published on Nov 4, 2013 Gaz Williams·16 videos

"This video is about the wonderful iPad Samplr which has just had a cool update to v1.3. I have a blog post to accompany this video which gives more details.

http://gazwilliams.me/2013/11/05/samp..."

iTunes: Samplr - Touch the Music - Marcos Alonso

"What's New in Version 1.3
New Features:
• New play mode: Arpeggiator
• MIDI Sync Input
• Recording overdub
• Dropbox import
• Tap Tempo
• Global Play/Stop
• New loops by Carles López.

Enhancements:
• iOS 7 support
• 8 voices per sample
• "Open in..." for audio files
• Export to AudioShare
• Latest Audiobus

Bugfixes:
• Mono audio recordings on iOS 7
• Audio engine crashes"

Tangerine Dream Live Rig & Interview Bristol 2022 w/ Sonic State

video upload by sonicstate

"Tangerine Dream were recently in Bristol as part of their Virgin To Quantum Years Tour.
Gaz Williams caught up with band leader Thorsten Quaeschning for an interview (see other video) and a look at his live setup."

Tangerine Dream Thorsten Quaeschning Interview - Sonic State

video upload by sonicstate

"Tangerine Dream played in Bristol as part of thier Virgin TO Qauntum Years tour, Gaz Williams caught up with Thorsten Quaeschning for a chat - we have also posted a separate live rig tour."

Studiologic Sledge v.2.1 Investigative Journey

Published on Nov 11, 2016 Gaz Williams

"Gaz Williams investigates the Waldorf powered Studiologic Sledge. This has the version 2 software which allows for hugely increased polyphony and sample import."

The Gaz Williams Show - Geert Bevin and the story of MPE

video upload by Gaz Williams

"Tonight's guest is the fabulous Mr Geert Bevin, We discuss Eigenharp and the journey to MPE."

QuNeo Performance Techniques Vol. 1

Published on Apr 11, 2013 Keith McMillen Instruments·162 videos

Big thanks to the artists featured in this video. In order of appearance:

1. Coda in Blue: www.codainblue.com and www.soundcloud.com/coda-in-blue
2. Tondal: soundcloud.com/tondalofficial
3. Amy Knoles: amyknoles.org
4. Gaz Williams: www.songsurgeon.co.uk Gaz is the co-presenter of Sonicstate.com's Sonic Touch program, and is currently on world tour playing bass with Karl Hyde (Underworld).
5. Capcom (Adriano Clemente): adrianoclemente.com
6. Infinite Sinewave: www.youtube.com/user/infinitesinewave and www.facebook.com/InfiniteSinewave
7. Josh Bess: joshbess.net
8. Electro Khaki: soundcloud.com/khakimusic and facebook.com/pages/Electro-Khaki/3258476­40772751

QuNeo on zZounds
QuNeos on eBay

NAMM 2018: Gaz Williams and Cuckoo Pocket Operators Sampler

Published on Jan 27, 2018 sonicstate

The bearded brothers. That's some massive hair going on right there. Gaz clarifies he is not Cuckoo's dad. :)

Sonic LAB: Roland AX Edge Keytar Review

Published on Nov 27, 2018 sonicstate

Even if you aren't into keytars, don't miss Gaz's spacey rainbow psychedelic performance starting at :25. :)

"Gaz Williams takes a look at the new Roland Keytar. A premium product, with on board sounds and wireless MIDI - does it take you to the edge when it comes to live performance?"

Sonic LAB: Isla Instruments KordBot

Published on Jan 19, 2018 sonicstate

"Gaz Williams takes a look at Kordbot - a MIDI Chord Controller with arpeggiator. Originally launched on Kickstarter, Gaz has been putting it through its paces."

New Arturia Keystep update - New Sequencer tricks!

Published on Aug 21, 2019 Gaz Williams

"Here I take a look at the recently released v.1.1 free firmware update for everyones favourite midi and CV controller, the Arturia Keystep. I have it hooked up via MIDI to my Dreadbox Abyss to demonstrate some of the funky new features. I haven't fully figured out some of the new stuff especially the random modes within the arpeggiator so instead I focus on the new sequencer stuff."

SonicLAB: Behringer RD-8 Drum Machine - First Look

Published on Jun 18, 2019 sonicstate

"Gaz Williams had his hands on an early bird version of the new Behringer RD-8 Rhythm Designer drum machine, an analogue remake of the classic TR-808"