Why I Started A Synthwave Radio Show Podcast

The Inspiration

Synthwave and Retrowave are some of my favorite genres! I started Synthwave and Chill as a way to practice making videos. Recording, uploading, color grading and so on. I used to only use Final Cut Pro, but when I decided to use Adobe Premiere, I decided I needed to do something consistent to learn it. And that’s one of the main reasons I started making reaction videos. I knew there would be an abundance of songs to listen to, which would result in constant uploading, which would result in continual practice. I am still going to keep making reaction videos for now, but I also need to start learning another aspect: Voice Recording. I don’t really think about my voice and how it sounds, but I have been told I have a nice one. In 2023 I was on a work contract in Iowa for three months and decided to start learning how to use my voice more.
And that is how KSWC Synth 98 was born.

Why KSWC, Specifically?

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. Growing up, we had a radio station named KFWB News 98. The Jingle is still stuck in my head to this day. When I decided to make this Synthwave Station, I chose to pay homage to the one radio station and sound that has stayed with my all these years. Since I already have “Synthwave and Chill” the choice for me was clear. KSWC for Synthwave and Chill.

The Premise

Youtube started implementing podcast. And I realized there was no Synthwave radio type podcast on there. The idea was to make a long format video of me being a DJ with Synthwave, and make it into a podcast for YouTube. I would find and use old tv show and radio commercials as the commercials in the podcast. And curate and play a nice string of Synthwave that blended well together.

Software

I am choosing to use Adobe Audition Pro. I know the program a little, and It has been my go-to for making voice recordings. Plus it integrates nicely with Adobe Premiere Pro. I have a Blue Yeti that I bought back in 2018 that still works.

What I Hope to Accomplish

I would like to gain a better understanding for editing my voice in software and how to speak with inflections. I feel like I have a really monotone voice. And I want to practice giving it range.

I think it would also be nice to have snippets of interviews and do shoutouts to subscribers. I have an idea for subscribers to send in voice memos of what Synthwave means to them, and then play it on the show!

Check Out the Show!

If you are a fan of 80s Synthwave, this is definitely the show for you! Follow along on this vocal journey of mine, while listening to some great music as well!