{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Synth Southwest Interview: Peter James Steven on Emulators, Vintage Gear & Building a Synth Show","description":"This week\u2019s episode dives deep into synth nostalgia, rare gear, and the birth of a brand-new UK synth event \u2014 Synth Southwest. I\u2019m joined by Peter James Steven, co-host of Process Network and the driving force behind the new show happening in Dawlish on March 21st, 2026. We talk emulators, Yamaha CS-series synths, the legendary Chroma Polaris, and what it takes to build a synth expo from scratch \u2014 complete with live performances, vintage gear, and a seaside vibe. www.synthsouthwest.com \ud83c\udfa7 What\u2019s in the Episode? The Emulator Legacy: Peter shares stories from Brronica 2024, including getting his Emulator 2 signed by Dave Rossum. Process Network & Synth Culture: How their Friday night YouTube show brings together synth lovers from around the world. Synth Southwest Origins: Why Dawlish is the perfect spot for a synth show \u2014 and how Peter rallied the local Chamber of Commerce to make it happen. Live Acts & Rare Gear: Performances from Dave Bessell (NODE), Tai Winstanley, Dr. Mike Metlay, and more. Plus hands-on access to vintage synths like the ARP 2600 Tonus and possibly a Rhodes Chroma. Community & Nostalgia: From the synth that got away to the one you\u2019d rescue in a fire \u2014 we swap stories and celebrate the gear that shaped our musical journeys.   \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Event Details Date: March 21st, 2026 Location: Dawlish, UK Tickets: \u00a310 per show or \u00a318 for both (available at synthsouthwest.com) Charities Supported: Alan R. Pearlman Foundation & Bob Moog Foundation   ","author_name":"The Digital Lifestyle.com","author_url":"https:\/\/thedigitallifestyle.com\/w","html":"