In this new podcast episode, I sit down with professional sound designer, synth programmer, musician, and Pro Synth Network regular Scott McAuley for a wide‑ranging conversation about the craft of sound design. It's a proper deep dive — from early musical influences to the realities of commercial patch creation — packed with insights for anyone who loves synthesizers, sound design, or electronic music production.

🎙️ The Conversation Scott shares his journey into music, from Casio keyboards and Walkmans to the synths and artists that shaped his ear. We explore how he approaches programming useful patches, why some presets are designed to show off rather than slot into a track, and how he balances vintage inspiration with modern tools.

We also get into the practical side of sound design:

• letting each instrument dictate its own sonic personality
• recreating iconic artist sounds
• commissioned patch work
• teaching one‑to‑one sound design
• and why instruments like the PolyBrute 12, OB‑X8, OB‑6, Korg Multi/Poly, and classic Roland gear still spark new ideas today

Scott's work spans hardware, software, commercial patch banks, and even game audio — including sound design for Star Citizen.

🔗 Links * Scott McAuley Sounds — synthsounds.co.uk * Scott on YouTube — youtube.com/@scottmcauleysounds

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