Recently, Architect of Sound interviewed Dr. Godfried-Willem Raes - General Director of the "Robot Orchestra" Logos M&M (Man and Machine) Ensemble, President of the artist-run Logos Foundation of experimental music and sound in Ghent, Belgium, and composer - or music maker as he puts it - of new-music. For a small taste of the article, the Logos Foundation was named … [Read more...]
News: The Detroit Chop Shop Summer Internship
If you are a student or recent graduate over the age of 21, Ric Viers would like to invite you to apply to his internship at The Detroit Chop Shop. This three month unpaid internship is an opportunity for you to learn how to record, edit and design sound effects, attain real-world experience, participate in Chop Shop projects with clients such as ABC, ESPN, BET, HGTV and … [Read more...]
Monthly Theme: Research
Re-search noun 1. the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. "This month on DesigningSound.org we're going to be looking into the subject of research" verb 1. investigate systematically. "What have you been researching? Would you like to share it with the community?" The current state of … [Read more...]
Remembering Jory Prum
The game audio community would like to recognize the passing of a friend, innovator, and legend in Jory Prum who passed late last week. From his parents: We are deeply heartbroken that our son, Jory Kyle Prum, passed away last night, April 22, 2016. We placed him in God's hands and he was taken around 9 PM. We were by his side as he took his last peaceful breath and … [Read more...]
DesigningSound.org is Recruiting Volunteers
DesigningSound.org is on the lookout for capable News Editors and Contributing Editors for our site. … [Read more...]
Inspirations / Distractions – Your Stories
We're trying something new this month to keep the pace between features: a steady drip of thoughts, musings and anecdotes from voices in the wider community. Starting MON 4/11, catch a fast-flowing stream of reflections on our theme from around the industry--and the world! We've still slots for many more, so if you've got something to say, email doron [at] this … [Read more...]
New SFX Libraries: March Recap
If you are releasing a new SFX library and you would like it to be included in our recap, send us the details through our SFX Independence Submission Form. However, please notify us of libraries that were released within the last month or substantially updated, since we will not include old libraries that are on sale. Last month, we had the most submissions I've seen since … [Read more...]