We don't often blow our own trumpet here at Designing Sound. Rather, we prefer to focus on the array of creative and technical excellence out there in the world of sound design, for the likeminded among you to enjoy. However, for those interested in learning a bit more about how and why Designing Sound is kept going behind the scenes, check out the interview with DS … [Read more...]
ThalamasLab Initiate Experimental Sound Lab Project
ThalamasLab, has launched an an open call for sound effects and recordings that will contribute to Experimental Sound Lab - a free, experimental and collaborative sound library. The Experimental Sound Lab shares a number of common goals with the freesound project based in Barcelona, Spain. However, it comes with one slight difference: a collaborative album will be … [Read more...]
Profile Video of Ali Lacey
Do you remember Ali Lacey, one of our guest contributors from back in March? Well, Storm+Shelter have done a little video profile of him. Check him out at work! … [Read more...]
Urban Soundscape Competition
The top of the contest page puts it succinctly: "The Creative City Sapporo International Art Festival Executive Committee is issuing a worldwide invitation for submissions of sound files representing the SIAF 2014 theme that are suitable for reproduction in urban public spaces. The winning submission will be played at SIAF 2014 sites in the city during the festival, and will … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – December 2013
Short and sweet for the final roundup of 2013. SoundMorph Winter Sale SoundMorph are having a 25% off winter sale. There isn't much time left to take advantage of it though, discounts apply through December 25th. Check the SoundMorph website to see the product range on offer. Sonic Salute Winter Sale Sonic Salute are also having a winter sale. Purchase either the … [Read more...]
Charles Maynes’ On What Makes For Great Sound Design
Sound designer and recordist Charles Mayne has written a passionate and inspiring guest post for the A Sound Effect blog. He gives his thoughts on the key notions and ideas that affects sound design, and which have the greatest capacity to produce - in his words - great sound design. Check out the article here and contribute to the debate. … [Read more...]
Gordon Hempton on Designing Rain and Thunderstorms
Gordon has followed up his last post on rain and thunder with a look at how to make use of those recordings. All around us we witness the transformative power of weather. Storm-lashed seas shape coastlines. Winds blow sands into dunes. Rivers carve out valleys and canyons. When the weather changes, we notice. Should we hear a single raindrop, we instinctively listen for … [Read more...]