
You asked “What is our background and journey into sound?” We heard you and decided to do a little feature episode on each of us and our journey into the world of sound.
In this episode we learn how Ben Knop caught the sound bug and how many moments of his life has lead him to become the sound creator he is today!
Enjoy part 1 with a follow up episode on the way to continue the journey!
Where are you in your sound journey and what was the moment you decided to take this path? Let us know below in the comments 👇🏼
/// CHAPTERS \\\
00:00 - How’s your week been?
01:14 - Ben’s practise productions! Check them out below 👇🏼
01:56 - My dog named ‘Panda’ 🐼
02:17 - Ben Knop’s Journey into the world of sound
29:50 - Standby for Part 2!
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
Aug 13, 2023
30 min

So we love movies, if that isn’t obvious already and Ben and I were talking about which movies we want to see this year which gave us the idea to watch some trailers with you and decide which ones look great and why, and which ones are looking… not so good.
Let us know in the comments below which movies you are excited to see! And share with us any secret popcorn recipes 🍿
/// CHAPTERS \\\
00:00 - Hello 👋🏼 Update on our week!
03:20 - Let’s review some trailers 🎥
05:34 - Oppenheimer
14:30 - Short tangent, chicken or the egg?
15:32 - Barbie
22:49 - Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
29:15 - Haunted Mansion
38:52 - Dune: Part two
50:03 - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
58:18 - Thanks for watching!
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
Aug 6, 2023
1 hr 1 min

So it was both of our birthdays this past June so we decided to have some tasty food and watch “The Flash” to enjoy some Dolby Atmos sound. Join us as we discuss our thoughts on the film itself and the impression the music and sound left us with.
Was it good? Was it bad? ……. Join us and find out!
Let us know in the comments if you’ve watched it and what you thought!
/// CHAPTERS \\\
00:00 - It’s our birthday!
00:39 - Why The Flash?
04:32 - Spoiler ALERT!!
05:00 - The film visually
07:36 - Was it like Cluedo?
08:12 - The Music Score #BenjaminWallficsh
09:50 - Why is music mixed so quiet and sound design so loud?
11:11 - Christopher Nolan & Hans Zimmer mix their scores loud!
11:24 - Score Mixer @jason_larocca did an amazing job on the music mix
11:35 - The overall sound of the film….. mmmmm.
13:00 - Which cinema had the first Dolby Atmos System in Australia?
14:31 - Back to the sound mix and our thoughts!
19:12 - Was it funny? Is that good for a super hero film?
21:57 - Did they use Dolby Atmos well?
29:34 - Ben Knop now has Dolby Atmos in his studio!
31:57 - Follow Ben Knop on YouTube!
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
Jul 8, 2023
32 min

This week at WWDC Apple launched the Apple Vision Pro, Apples first AR/VR headset which is very exciting and has got us thinking about immersive experiences and how this new product might make immersive video & audio experiences more accessible to the masses in a brand new way!
Join us as we chat through our thoughts and share why we are excited!
Have you seen this new product?
Do you like immersive experiences?
Let us know what you think in the comments!
/// CHAPTERS \\\
00:00 - Apple Vision Pro!!! 👓
06:00 - The audio, will it be good?
07:48 - AirPods Pro paired with Apple Vision Pro made for each other?!
08:55 - Sound scapes for the environments?
09:38 - Is it made for Ben Knop? 🤔
11:25 - Disney collaboration got Ben Knop a little excited!
13:28 - Could be amazing for live performances!
18:15 - Is everything mixed in Spacial Audio or Dolby Atmos yet?
21:42 - Finally updating the Mac computers for the pro users and creators!
22:57 - Will YouTube support surround sound & Dolby Atmos?
26:10 - Immersive audio is so much better and can be more creative 🔊 #stereoisdead30:16 - Spacial & Dolby Atmos in your home!
31:27 - Brain chips for the best audio? 🤖
33:20 - Ben Knop is very excited!!
35:45 - Why should we be excited for more Dolby Atmos?
43:24 - Ben’s hot tip
49:25 - Closing thoughts 💭
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
Jun 9, 2023
51 min

In this episode we chat about what makes a good score and should it be “good” music or have another purpose? We listen to some of our favourite music cues from some awesome films and discuss what we like about them.
Listen in this new format where we listen and chat together so put on your favourite headphones! Let us know what you think and don’t forget to share your favourite film scores in the comments!
Chapters:
00:00 - What makes a score good & should it be memorable?
04:25 - Hans Zimmer
06:49 - The Dark Knight - Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard
14:15 - Jungle Cruise - James Newton Howard
16:36 - Europa Report - Bear McCreary
23:36 - God of War - Bear McCreary
25:07 - Davinci’s Demons - Bear McCreary
26:57 - The Cloverfield Paradox - Bear McCreary
32:49 - Interstellar - Hans Zimmer
38:41 - Man of Steel - Hans Zimmer
41:55 - Planet Earth 2 - Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea & Jasha Kiebe
44:15 - How to Train Your Dragon 2 - John Powell & Gavin Greenaway
50:10 - James Bond - John Barry
51:02 - No Time to Die - Hans Zimmer
51:59 - Spectre - Thomas Newman
54:08 - Skyfall - Adele
57:42 - Back to the Future - Alan Silvestri
01:00:22 - The Mummy Returns - Alan Silvestri
01:01:51 - The Martian - Harry Gregson-Williams
01:03:45 - Tron Legacy - Daft Punk & Joseph Trapanese
So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the thumbs up emoji to let us know you're listening!
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
Jun 8, 2023
1 hr 10 min

Join me! Ben Coe, and my fellow Ben, Ben Knop, In this conversation we discuss what it takes to make the sounds for your favourite film or TV show!
Ben and I discuss the amazing sound team, who are they and what do they do? We chat through the different stages of production from pre-production, production and post-production and the difference in approach between big budget and small budget films and TV shows. We speak to the challenges of recording sound on set and some tricks used by the sound team to resolve them.
So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the microphone emoji to let us know you're listening!
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
May 13, 2023
1 hr 24 min

Join me! Ben Knop, and my fellow Ben, Ben Coe, In this conversation we discuss an amazing band creating epic covers called “Scary Pockets” They are a funk band that releases weekly music videos and covers, in pursuit of the funk. Scary Pockets is Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte, with the help and support from a rotating roster of the best session musicians, singers and producers in the Los Angeles, California area.
Ben and I discuss the amazing musicianship of the band, the recording setup and the sounds of the vintage recording equipment used to create this nostalgic funk teleportation machine of music.
Tired of listening to the same artists on repeat? Ben Coe gives some tips on how to discover new music in 2023 to get out of your music loop.
So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the thumbs up emoji to let us know you're listening!
CHECK THESE OUT!How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore | Prince cover ft. Hunter & Joe Bonamassa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8iqG12KUto&ab_channel=ScaryPockets
Easy On Me - Adele (stripped-down cover ft. Hunter) | stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb4f5IPvwXU&ab_channel=stories
Late Night Talking | @HarryStyles | funk cover ft. @SuzyJonesMusic & @TalWilkenfeld
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXpUFQ-bT9U&ab_channel=ScaryPockets
Viva La Vida - Coldplay - FUNK cover feat. Maiya Sykes!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP3nskD7ebU&ab_channel=ScaryPockets
Stayin' Alive | @beegees | funk cover ft. @LizzyMcAlpine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piTvLuHWLyg&ab_channel=ScaryPockets
The Less I Know The Better | @TameImpala | funk cover Elise Trouw & Dave Koz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5K7B3cUO9U&ab_channel=ScaryPockets
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses - FUNK Cover featuring Mario Jose!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl7a9YztLN4&ab_channel=ScaryPockets
Back in Black | @acdc | funk cover ft. Joanna Jones & Joe Bonamassa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1LmJLBH6Fw&ab_channel=ScaryPockets
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
May 4, 2023
42 min

Welcome to EP 4 with myself Ben Coe, and my fellow co-star, Ben Knop, in the next edition of "Conversation with Ben." Today we talk all things Star Wars and our thoughts on what Disney has done with our precious Star Wars franchise.
After Ben Knop brings up that he's been watching 'The Mandalorian' Season 2 and we chat a little about the series, I chime in about the composer of the Season 1 & 2, Ludwig Göransson and his use of the Bass Recorder. We talk about the series quality sound effects and move onto the visuals of the show and their use of LED screen panels on their sets.
Finally, I ask Ben Knop for his top tip, as a newbie, what's the best way to watch the Star Wars films?
So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the star emoji to let us know you're listening!
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
Apr 21, 2023
55 min

Back again with me Ben Coe, and my fellow co-star, Ben Knop, in the third edition of our new podcast, "Conversation with Ben." After a little banter and catch up Ben Knop and I talk about Albums vs Singles and where music streaming is taking the music industry. Ben Knop shares his love of the vinyl experience and I talk about how I consume my music.
We move onto Olivia Dean's upcoming album Messy and discuss the listening expierence of her singles in stereo, Dolby Atmos (aka Spatial Audio) as well as Ben Knop's surround sound setup. We discuss our thoughts on the production and how it's been mixed for Dolby Atmos.
Finally, we get onto Ben's Top Tip and I answer Ben's question of how to get the best listening experience out of Apple Music with some helpful tips for you all.
So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the speaker to let us know you're listening!
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
Apr 14, 2023
51 min

Listen in on me Ben Knop, and my fellow Ben, Ben Coe, in the second edition of our new podcast, "Conversation with Ben." In this conversation we discuss what's been happening in our lives including Ben Coe's adventure to Colour Sound Studio, nerding out on vintage sound gear as well as testing out some new OPR Microphones he borrowed from Mark the creator of OPR Mics. I tell Ben about my little filming gig from the week for Wilderlands a new environmental start up and some dialogue restoration for a Sydney Opera House video.
Both Ben and I recently went to the cinema to see Avatar 2 in Dolby Atmos and this sparked a discussion of whether streaming services have killed the cinema. We dive deep in the score, the clean dialogue and the huge soundtrack of Avatar 2 and what we thought about the Dolby Atmos experience. Ben Coe talks tells us an interesting story about the lead composer James Horner on Avatar 1 and Simon Franglen the lead composer for Avatar 2. I talk about the clarity of the dialogue in Avatar 2 and make comparisons with Tron: Legacy.
We finish with our new segment "Ben's Hot Tip" where Ben ask Ben for our tip of the week. In this weeks conversation the question is "Where is the best place to sit in the cinema?".
So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the thumbs up emoji to let us know you're listening!
/// ABOUT US \\\
'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio.
Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.
/// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio
➤ Website - bencoe.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe
/// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\
➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop
➤ Website - noisypost.com.au
➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop
Apr 6, 2023
1 hr 27 min
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