Ian Dixon

@UCX1WOwsf0kZ-ROY3ySUPgPg - 14.1K subscribers

This channel is all about synthesizers, sound design, and creative technology. I create custom sound packs for modern and vintage synths such as the Korg Modwave, Wavestate, Opsix, Multi/Poly, Yamaha DX7, and Korg Radias, plus classic favourites like the Roland D‑50, DX100, Jen SX1000, DW‑8000, and MS2000. You’ll find: Synth sound design tutorials Patch creation and programming Vintage synth demos Music tech and gadget reviews Retro and modern computer tech Smart home tips and how‑to guides I’m also the founder of TheDigitalLifestyle.com and producer of The Digital Lifestyle Show podcast, where I’ve covered Windows and consumer tech for over 25 years.

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Joe Walsh “Life’s Been Good” Filter Effect — How To Recreate It

Joe Walsh “Life’s Been Good” Filter Effect — How To Recreate It Ian Dixon

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I Recreated Roland D-50 Hybrid Sounds on the Korg Modwave

I Recreated Roland D-50 Hybrid Sounds on the Korg Modwave Ian Dixon

273 views - 2 days ago

AI Producer, Smart Homes & Classic Synths | TDL Show 1038

AI Producer, Smart Homes & Classic Synths | TDL Show 1038 Ian Dixon

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Before DAWs, There Was This — Sequencing on the D‑110

Before DAWs, There Was This — Sequencing on the D‑110 Ian Dixon

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Opsix Effects Mode: The Secret to New Sounds

Opsix Effects Mode: The Secret to New Sounds Ian Dixon

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Catch-up Show: Smart Home Displays, 80s Disco & EV Road Trips

Catch-up Show: Smart Home Displays, 80s Disco & EV Road Trips Ian Dixon

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Stop Ignoring the Opsix Wavefolder — It’s a Monster

Stop Ignoring the Opsix Wavefolder — It’s a Monster Ian Dixon

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80s Sweeping Pads on the Korg Multi/Poly — Hardware Only Tutorial.

80s Sweeping Pads on the Korg Multi/Poly — Hardware Only Tutorial. Ian Dixon

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Opsix Ring Modulation: The Secret to Sweet Bell Tones

Opsix Ring Modulation: The Secret to Sweet Bell Tones Ian Dixon

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Recreating the Cutting Crew Vocal Chiff on the Korg Modwave

Recreating the Cutting Crew Vocal Chiff on the Korg Modwave Ian Dixon

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Unlock the Hidden Power of the Opsix Sequencer

Unlock the Hidden Power of the Opsix Sequencer Ian Dixon

580 views - 3 weeks ago

Midnight Riviera– Synthwave / Italo Disco Release

Midnight Riviera– Synthwave / Italo Disco Release Ian Dixon

287 views - 3 weeks ago

Wavestate Organs: The Drawbar Trick You Didn’t Know

Wavestate Organs: The Drawbar Trick You Didn’t Know Ian Dixon

236 views - 3 weeks ago

Smart Home Tech, Retro Synths & The AI Debate (with Gary!)

Smart Home Tech, Retro Synths & The AI Debate (with Gary!) Ian Dixon

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Korg Multi/Poly, Modwave, & Wavestate: Importing External Sound Packs

Korg Multi/Poly, Modwave, & Wavestate: Importing External Sound Packs Ian Dixon

481 views - 3 weeks ago

Recreating the D‑50 Fantasia on the Wavestate!

Recreating the D‑50 Fantasia on the Wavestate! Ian Dixon

707 views - 3 weeks ago

Toto “Africa” CS‑80 Brass on Multi/Poly

Toto “Africa” CS‑80 Brass on Multi/Poly Ian Dixon

395 views - 3 weeks ago

Mastering the Multipoly: Delay, Hold & Overshoot Deep Dive

Mastering the Multipoly: Delay, Hold & Overshoot Deep Dive Ian Dixon

420 views - 4 weeks ago

The Vangelis 'Weight Trick' and Other Vintage Synth Secrets"

The Vangelis 'Weight Trick' and Other Vintage Synth Secrets" Ian Dixon

341 views - 1 month ago

Keyfax 2: The 1980s Synth Bible That Predicted the Future of Music Gear

Keyfax 2: The 1980s Synth Bible That Predicted the Future of Music Gear Ian Dixon

383 views - 1 month ago

The Golden Era of Tangerine Dream… Reborn on the Korg Multipoly

The Golden Era of Tangerine Dream… Reborn on the Korg Multipoly Ian Dixon

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The 5-Minute Trick for Perfect Synth Plucks

The 5-Minute Trick for Perfect Synth Plucks Ian Dixon

469 views - 1 month ago

Keith Crossley on Omnisphere 3, Multisamples & the Future of Wavetables

Keith Crossley on Omnisphere 3, Multisamples & the Future of Wavetables Ian Dixon

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Modwave Berlin School Ratcheting — Hardware‑Only Tangerine Dream Trick

Modwave Berlin School Ratcheting — Hardware‑Only Tangerine Dream Trick Ian Dixon

696 views - 1 month ago

From Bells to Beats: Rhythmic Sound Design on the Wavestate

From Bells to Beats: Rhythmic Sound Design on the Wavestate Ian Dixon

286 views - 1 month ago

How to Get Unending Inspiration from Your Korg Wavestate

How to Get Unending Inspiration from Your Korg Wavestate Ian Dixon

334 views - 1 month ago

This Pad Morphs While You Play — Wavestate Secrets

This Pad Morphs While You Play — Wavestate Secrets Ian Dixon

611 views - 1 month ago

Get the Legendary Polysix Sound on your Korg Opsix

Get the Legendary Polysix Sound on your Korg Opsix Ian Dixon

407 views - 1 month ago

I’m Fixing YOUR Broken Synth Patches (Send Them In!)

I’m Fixing YOUR Broken Synth Patches (Send Them In!) Ian Dixon

267 views - 1 month ago

Smart Home AI, Electric Everything & Synth Sound Design

Smart Home AI, Electric Everything & Synth Sound Design Ian Dixon

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I Let the Multi/Poly Randomize My Patch… Here’s What Happened

I Let the Multi/Poly Randomize My Patch… Here’s What Happened Ian Dixon

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Adding Movement to FM: Opsix Modulation & Filter Sculpting

Adding Movement to FM: Opsix Modulation & Filter Sculpting Ian Dixon

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OneOdio Studio Max 2 Tuned by KSHMR — Ultra‑Low‑Latency Wireless for the Studio

OneOdio Studio Max 2 Tuned by KSHMR — Ultra‑Low‑Latency Wireless for the Studio Ian Dixon

368 views - 1 month ago

MS2000 Master Class: DWGS, Motion Sequencing & Digital Bells

MS2000 Master Class: DWGS, Motion Sequencing & Digital Bells Ian Dixon

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From Minimoog to Modern Hybrids: Kurt Ader’s Synth Story

From Minimoog to Modern Hybrids: Kurt Ader’s Synth Story Ian Dixon

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This Analog Synth Makes Perfect Ambient Drones

This Analog Synth Makes Perfect Ambient Drones Ian Dixon

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Turn your Wavestate into a Vintage Organ (Free Patches)

Turn your Wavestate into a Vintage Organ (Free Patches) Ian Dixon

818 views - 1 month ago

Inside the Roland TR‑505: History, Sounds, and Programming

Inside the Roland TR‑505: History, Sounds, and Programming Ian Dixon

869 views - 2 months ago

Turning the Korg Wavestate into a Vintage DW-8000

Turning the Korg Wavestate into a Vintage DW-8000 Ian Dixon

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How to Get That Iconic Sync Lead on the MS2000

How to Get That Iconic Sync Lead on the MS2000 Ian Dixon

513 views - 2 months ago

I Took Apart the Opsix Factory Presets… Here’s What I Found

I Took Apart the Opsix Factory Presets… Here’s What I Found Ian Dixon

423 views - 2 months ago

How Classic D‑50 Patches Are Built (Fantasia, Digital Native Dance & More)

How Classic D‑50 Patches Are Built (Fantasia, Digital Native Dance & More) Ian Dixon

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I Tried Recreating Kraftwerk on the Donner L1… Here’s What Happened

I Tried Recreating Kraftwerk on the Donner L1… Here’s What Happened Ian Dixon

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Why the MS2000 Still Shines: Classic Pad Patch Tutorial

Why the MS2000 Still Shines: Classic Pad Patch Tutorial Ian Dixon

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Opsix FM Synthesis Part 2: Ratios, Envelopes & Advanced Modulation

Opsix FM Synthesis Part 2: Ratios, Envelopes & Advanced Modulation Ian Dixon

367 views - 2 months ago

The Modifier That Makes Perfect Organs on the Modwave & Multi/Poly

The Modifier That Makes Perfect Organs on the Modwave & Multi/Poly Ian Dixon

445 views - 2 months ago

Meet the Guitar Builder Who Loves FM, Wavetable & Digital Synths

Meet the Guitar Builder Who Loves FM, Wavetable & Digital Synths Ian Dixon

190 views - 2 months ago

The Roland D‑50: The Synth That Changed Everything

The Roland D‑50: The Synth That Changed Everything Ian Dixon

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FM Synthesis Finally Makes Sense — Korg Opsix Tutorial (Part 1)

FM Synthesis Finally Makes Sense — Korg Opsix Tutorial (Part 1) Ian Dixon

649 views - 2 months ago

Donner Music Interview: Why They Created the L1 Analog Synth

Donner Music Interview: Why They Created the L1 Analog Synth Ian Dixon

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The Most Underrated Drum Machine of the ’80s? Yamaha RX5 Review

The Most Underrated Drum Machine of the ’80s? Yamaha RX5 Review Ian Dixon

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Opsix Filter FM in 10 Minutes

Opsix Filter FM in 10 Minutes Ian Dixon

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EV Road Trips, Opsix Sound Packs, D‑50 Programming & Smart Home Upgrades — TDL Show

EV Road Trips, Opsix Sound Packs, D‑50 Programming & Smart Home Upgrades — TDL Show Ian Dixon

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I Made a Juno‑60 on the Korg Opsix… Here’s How

I Made a Juno‑60 on the Korg Opsix… Here’s How Ian Dixon

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Pure Sounds Korg Opsix Custom Sound Pack No Talking Performance Demo

Pure Sounds Korg Opsix Custom Sound Pack No Talking Performance Demo Ian Dixon

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The Opsix Just Got a Huge New Sound Pack — FM, Analog, Hybrid & More

The Opsix Just Got a Huge New Sound Pack — FM, Analog, Hybrid & More Ian Dixon

1.3K views - 2 months ago

The Craftsman Making One‑of‑a‑Kind Guitars in a UK Garage Workshop

The Craftsman Making One‑of‑a‑Kind Guitars in a UK Garage Workshop Ian Dixon

575 views - 2 months ago

I Tried Building an Analog Synth Inside the Opsix…

I Tried Building an Analog Synth Inside the Opsix… Ian Dixon

698 views - 3 months ago

Recreating the Kraftwerk Zap on the Donner L1 (Full Patch Walkthrough)

Recreating the Kraftwerk Zap on the Donner L1 (Full Patch Walkthrough) Ian Dixon

263 views - 3 months ago

Developing a Signature Sound with Analog Gear — Pibogár

Developing a Signature Sound with Analog Gear — Pibogár Ian Dixon

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