Paul Virostek, author of the rather excellent Creative Field Recording blog, has just launched a sound effects search tool, for finding indie sound effects quickly and easily. Virostek, who has previously turned his efforts to re-writing the Soundminer metadata the free Firearmsfx sound library and other community and content sharing endeavours, created Sound FX Search with two … [Read more...]
Sonic Arts Award 2015
The third edition of the Sonic Arts Award is accepting submissions until 20 January 2015. Sonic artists, researchers and sound designers, and others, are encouraged to enter their work into one (or more) of four categories: Sound Art, Sonic Research, Soundscapes, Digital and Media Art. Each category winner will receive €1000.00, and there are additional prizes, including an … [Read more...]
Soundsnap gets a makeover
Online sound effects library Soundsnap has unveiled a brand new website. Whilst the main objective was to refresh a website design that had undergone only hairline changes since launching in 2007, the cosmetic overhaul also boasts a new user interface for searching and downloading sounds. Some of the improvements that users can benefit from include bigger and more detailed … [Read more...]
The Sound of Story: Workshop – 5 & 6 December 2014
A two-day sound event will take place in Brighton, England later this week, 5-6 December. Presented by Lighthouse and Creative Skillset, The Sound of Story will feature talks and workshops from from of the UK's top sound practitioners including Ray Beckett and Stuart McCowan, plus many others. For more information and to buy tickets, go to: … [Read more...]
PSE Hybrid Library offer with Soundminer discount added to the mix
Pro Sound Effects are making available 100 copies of their newly Soundminer-enhanced Hybrid Library for USD 1500, until 31 December 2014. Two expansion libraries are also available at USD 500 each, and are designed to provide users with a free upgrade path as library content gets refreshed over time. As an extra sweetener, Pro Sound Effects are bundling different versions … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – November 2014
If you create independent sound effects libraries and would like us to consider your recently-released library for inclusion in a future roundup, use the SFX Independence Submission Form to tell us all about it. Tovusound - India Ambience / CityBeeps Cologne https://soundcloud.com/tovusound/india-ambience-preview Tovusound have made available two ambience packs that will … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection – Leslie Ann Jones
[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/107447137[/vimeo] In the latest offering from SoundWorks Collection, the spotlight is on Leslie Ann Jones, Director of Music and Scoring at Skywalker Sound. This 10-minute profile explores Jones’ musical roots and her 30-year career as a recording and mixing engineer. Check out other SoundWorks Collection videos at: soundworkscollection.com … [Read more...]