Knife Drop v. Frankensynth

Ho to sh**ify your sound!

In this week’s episode, Christian demos three analogue pieces of gear he uses to make his music sound delightfully rough around the edges. He also shares in-the-box alternatives for anyone who can’t get their hands on a BBC/EMI mic pre—and explains the surprisingly clever design feature that makes it so special. Plus, members of The Fellowship share their go-to ways of giving tracks that true vintage character. Don’t forget to subscribe!

Knife Drop v. Frankensynth

This week, Christian finally gets his hands on ‪@jackwhite‬’s Knife Drop pedal… and it immediately turns into one of those sessions where you start intending to do a calm demo and end wondering whether the walls are still structurally sound. He walks through what makes Knife Drop such a brutal, characterful box. There’s plenty of hands-on playing, plenty of “oh no… that’s massive” moments, and a whole lot of noise. Then, because Christian can’t resist taking things one step further, he patches up a very simple modular setup—nothing fancy—just a clean, practical patch that shows how quickly modular can become wild when you treat an effects pedal like part of the instrument rather than something stuck on the end of the chain. The result: a modular + Knife Drop combo that hits with devastating impact. Rhythmic movement, animated textures, aggressive tone-shaping, and that wonderful feeling of the sound constantly trying to escape your control (in the best way). If you’re modular-curious (or modular-intimidated), he also mentions two helpful resources to get you moving fast: Quick modular guide (10-minute overview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umkTjJ-Z6fs Modular cheat sheet: https://thecrowhillcompany.com/master-modular-sythesis-in-minutes-copy/ If you’ve ever wondered how far you can push a “basic” patch with the right external pedal… this episode is basically a very loud answer! If you would like to see how christian puts the whole thing together, watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/4whNsKubm24

Sonic Storytelling with Pascal Wyse

You’re listening to Can You Hear Me Now? — and this week we’re welcoming back Pascal Wyse, field recordist, sound designer, and composer, to talk field capture, sonic storytelling, and the art of making the everyday feel cinematic.

Best Gigs of 2025

This week on the podcast, Christian’s throwing out a big question: what’s been the best gig you’ve been to in 2025? We’re talking iconic venues, surprise encores, tiny club shows, massive stadium tours, and those “I can’t believe I was there” moments. Christian shares some of his own standout live experiences from this year, we dig into what actually makes a gig unforgettable, and we read out some of your stories and recommendations too. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

Quiz Night

This week on Can You Hear Me Now we’re shaking things up! Jump into Christian’s fiendishly tricky pop quiz, packed with head-scratching questions, big laughs, and glorious wrong answers. Plus, we finally reveal who’s bagged the Black Friday raffle prize. Expect chaos, chuckles, and the usual nuggets of music trivia and history you never knew you needed.