We'd like to thank everyone who wrote in and shared their stories for last month's theme, Pushing the Boundary. These contributions not only gave insight into the diverse backgrounds of those entering sound and advice to anyone starting out, they also shared invaluable philosophies for how to make audio a lasting career. So take it from our contributors and make this … [Read more...]
Monthly Theme: Tutorials
Want to be a sound designer? There's lots to learn. There always has been, really--but today it feels as though it's happening all at once. Here's a primer: You've post-production: signal flow fundamentals, editing, library management and deliveries. There's a host of DAWs to choose from, myriad ways of customizing them, and an ever-expanding selection of plug-ins, … [Read more...]
The Importance of 3D Audio for VR
This is a guest contribution by Chris Hegstrom. Chris started his audio career doing live sound for Blue Man Group while studying Music Synthesis at Berklee College of Music. He got into the games industry by way of web audio & shipped console titles like Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Star Wars Ep. 3, Burnout Paradise & God of War 3. In 2010 he joined Microsoft … [Read more...]
Pushing the Boundary – Your Stories: SFX Creators, Part 9, the End!
In our ninth and final installment about how SFX creators have pushed artistic and professional boundaries, we hear from Charles Maynes, Undertone Sound Library, Brandon Seyboth Audio, and The Sound Keeper. What is your name, and who are your team members/co-creators? Charles Maynes: Charles Maynes. Undertone Sound Library @undertonempls: Tom Hambleton, owner … [Read more...]
News: Pro Sound Effects Opens Freelancer Program for Year Round Enrollment
Are you a freelance or independent media creator? If so, you will be happy to hear that Pro Sound Effects have just recently announced that their Freelancer Program will now be available for year-round enrollment. The Freelancer Program offers up to 60% off curated libraries and software to qualifying freelancers, and provides monthly sales and offers on high quality … [Read more...]
Pushing the Boundary – Your Stories: SFX Creators, Part 8
If you are a sound effects or synth creator who has submitted a library to the Designing Sound monthly recaps and you would like to contribute to this series (and for some you haven't received the questionnaire—check your spam folder), please email [email protected]. In this eighth installment about how SFX creators have pushed artistic and professional … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 26 – The Establishing Field
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… This week, I'm returning to the little thread of visual analogs that I had going for a while. I recently … [Read more...]