Part 2 of our September roundup comes a little late (Part 1 is here in case you missed it), but there's plenty of interesting and unusual independent sound libraries to be found here. And don't forget, if you've got a recently-released sample library that you'd like to be considered for inclusion, use the Independent SFX submission form to tell us about it! Gateway Part 1 - … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – September 2014 (Part 1)
It has been a little while since the last SFX Independence post. So many new sfx libraries have come to our attention during that time that this roundup comes in two parts, designed to make it more digestible. Part 2 will follow later in the week. Our aim is to provide readers information about the best and most innovative independent sound effects library available, so if … [Read more...]
GameSoundCon – Game audio workers survey and a sound design contest!
GameSoundCon, gearing up for their 10th conference, which will take place October 7-8 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, have made two recent news announcements. Game Audio Workers Survey First up, the results of the GamesSoundCon and Games Audio Network and Guild (GANG) joint survey that looked at working in the game audio industry are out. Whilst the … [Read more...]
The New Soundtrack – Perspectives on Sound Design
For those interested in the some of the current academic and research-led themes developing in sound design, the September 2014 edition of The New Soundtrack is dedicated to just this topic. Guest-edited by Sandra Pauletto (University of York), this special issue features contributions that explore the growing maturity of sound design and the breadth of the topic as … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – July 2014
A lot of new and recently-released independent sound libraries to bring to your attention. Don't forget - you can let us know about an independent sfx release by filling in the SFX Independence Submission form and be listed in subsequent roundups. Soundbits new online store Soundbits has a new look and to celebrate they are having a sale. They are giving 30% off all … [Read more...]
4th International FilmSoundHamburg Summer Academy
The fourth annual FilmSoundHamburg got under way in Hamburg on Sunday evening - an event that will bring together enthusiasts from the worlds of sound design, film composition and game music for five days of workshops and seminars and masterclasses. Among the highlights will be four separate masterclasses given by Tim Nielsen of Skywalker Sound (Maleficient, Lord of the the … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – June 2014
A quick round-up of recent releases from independent sound designers ... Sonic Salute - Rock & Roll https://soundcloud.com/gimaudio/rocknroll-dirtdebris-sngls-demo First up this month we come bearing gifts - an exclusive 20% off coupon for the latest Sonic Salute library pack. ROCK & ROLL: Rock/Concrete/Metal Impacts and Dirt Debris contains over 300 LCR recordings … [Read more...]