Daniel Fisher from Sweetwater: Synths, Sound Design & Live Performance Tips

Описание: In this episode of The Digital Lifestyle Show, I'm joined by the legendary Daniel Fisher from Sweetwater for an in-depth conversation on all things synthesis! 🎛️

We go back to Daniel’s first musical experiences as a child, hear how he got hooked on synthesisers, and learn how he became one of the most respected sound designers in the business. Daniel shares priceless tips for live synth players, advice on programming, and insights into creating iconic sounds for tribute bands — especially Pink Floyd.

Whether you're just getting into synths or you're a seasoned pro, you'll love this conversation.
⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Daniel Fisher joins the show
00:42 – Early inspiration and first encounter with the Magnus chord organ
02:50 – Taking B3 lessons, learning drawbars and 60s/70s pop
04:25 – Discovering music by ear, learning from bands like Styx and Kansas
06:06 – Switching to trombone and guitar as portable instruments
07:00 – Joining a bar band at 15 after a synth fix from his dad
08:00 – Starting on organ shaped approach to synthesis
09:00 – Rejecting weighted keyboards and loving synth-style playing
10:00 – The Motorola synth album and discovering sound design
11:00 – First synth experiences: Micromoog and performance memories
12:15 – Creating sound programming business: “Systems Exclusive”
13:30 – Learning to work with limited synths (DX7, M1) and evolving through constraint
15:30 – Advice: Focus on one synth/plugin to master synthesis
16:40 – Modwave, Wavestate, and learning deeply vs skimming presets
17:30 – Daniel's Synth Clips series and sharing knowledge freely
18:30 – Favorite synths to program: DX7 and Korg M1 tricks
20:45 – MIDI glitches, hacking patches, and deep programming creativity
22:00 – From romplers to virtual analogues and the loss of knobs
23:45 – Return of real-time control and modern synth flexibility
25:00 – Plugins vs hardware: Daniel prefers hardware for live performance
26:00 – Vintage vs modern synths: reliability and modern enhancements win
27:45 – Current rig: no fixed setup, tailored for each project
28:50 – Pink Floyd tribute setup and theremin wind sounds
30:00 – How Daniel recreates Floyd’s complex sounds live
31:30 – Naming patches with key and FX cues for easy recall
33:00 – Saving patch versions incrementally for long-term refinement
34:10 – Long envelopes to replicate mix automation in songs
35:00 – Daniel’s favorite synth of all time: Kurzweil K2661
36:00 – No regrets on past synths; prefers modern synths with deep EQ
37:10 – Synth he wishes existed: flexible, layered, sample-capable synth
38:40 – Final thoughts, shoutouts, and appreciation for the community

📚 Resources Mentioned:
🎬 Watch Daniel’s free Synth Clips series: [Search “Synth Clips Daniel Fisher” on YouTube]
   • Synth Clips by Daniel Fisher 🎹  

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