Sound Effects Independence continues, and February turned out to be a pretty busy month! Here are the latest independent libraries to released. [That we've noticed.] Chuck Russom FX Chuck Russom has just released his first new library in what feels like a VERY long time, Designed Whooshes 2. It's about damned time! ;) [Remember that Chuck frequently gives out discount codes … [Read more...]
Game Audio Podcast AES Coverage
The juggernauts of game audio Anton Woldhek and Damian Kastbauer are at it again with three brand-new episodes of the Game Audio Podcast in which they discuss the AES Conference in London. Spread throughout these 3 episodes is over an hour and a half of Damian and Anton discussing their enviable experiences at the conference. Links and show notes below: … [Read more...]
New Libraries from The Soundcatcher, Soundopolis and Boom Library
There are a few new libraries out and about town; for instance... Liquid Metal from The Soundcatcher Who knew a "waterphone" was an actual thing?! Apparently it is, and this library is filled with some positively interesting tonal effects. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/58697591[/vimeo] Check out the library here. … [Read more...]
In Memory of Mike Hopkins
On Sunday, Michael Hopkins died in a rafting accident in New Zealand. Mike's best known work was with Peter Jackson. He and I worked on the Jackson film "The Frighteners." He won Oscars for his work on "Lord Of The Rings" and "King Kong." Mike Hopkins was as kind, generous, and humble a man as you might hope to meet, and a world class sound editor/designer. Everybody who spent … [Read more...]
AudioMotors by AudioGaming
Procedural audio plugin company, AudioGaming, have released AudioMotors - a plugin (VST/RTAS/AU) to reshape engine sounds. The new groundbreaking plug-in AudioMotors is the latest result of this approach. Based on advanced analysis & synthesis algorithms, this plug-in opens a new era in terms of engine/motors sound design: Imagine you could analyze your vehicle or engine … [Read more...]
Music & Sound Awards 2013 – Call for Entry
On 8th October, the entry window opened for the Music+Sound Awards 2013, an awards event that celebrates sound design and music in the creative industries. Gaming, Film, TV and Advertising professionals are invited to become part of a music and sound celebration, which offers this incredible wealth of talent their moment in the limelight. There will be awards for Best Original … [Read more...]
2012 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals
Who says the audio community doesn't give you opportunities to go wild on the craziest shopping days (in the U.S. at least) of the year? [ed. Seriously, does anyone actually say that?] We've spotted some deals you might be interested, and we'll continue to update this post if we find anymore. If you spot one we haven't feel free to share by leaving a comment. Hit the jump to … [Read more...]