The Audio Programmer Podcast

Sonic Lab's Sinan Bokesoy on letting AI agents write his plugin code, and why the developer's ears, taste and iteration still make the product.

Show Notes

Sonic Lab founder Sinan Bokesoy joins The Audio Programmer to ask whether coding still matters when AI agents can write it for you. After 15+ years of building audio plugins, Sinan now has Claude, Codex and Gemini write most of his code, yet his latest instrument still took 18 months, because the AI can't hear. We get into his real workflow: prototyping ideas before porting them to JUCE, cross-validating AI models to catch bugs, running Unity 3D visuals inside JUCE with WebView, why one-prompt, vibe-coded plugins aren't real products, the true cost of building with AI, and what new audio developers still need to learn. An honest look at audio development in the AI age. Guests: Sinan Bokesoy (Sonic Lab)

What is The Audio Programmer Podcast?

Real conversations with the engineers, entrepreneurs, and creators building the future of music technology. From VST development and DSP to AI in audio, game sound, and the business of plugins, we go deep on the craft, the code, and the careers that make it all happen. Whether you're writing your first JUCE project or running an audio software company, this is your inside track. Hosted by Joshua Hodge, Founder of The Audio Programmer.