The first SFX Independence edition of 2015 is here, with a whole host of new and recently-released sfx packs, and a few special offers. Don't forget to use the SFX Independence Submission Form if you've got an independent sfx collection that's recently or about to be, released. Tone Manufacture New York … [Read more...]
Whoosh Review
In the last year, we’ve all been happy to see the slow emergence of software tools designed explicitly for sound design. The fine folks over at Tonsturm are the latest to release one such tool under the moniker Melted Sounds. Whoosh is a Reaktor based plug-in for designing, as implied by its name, complex and varied motion elements and pass-bys. The basic idea behind the tool … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – July 2013 (Part 2)
A slew of independent SFX releases and offers this month, so we've put together another roundup with even more options for your hard-earned moolah. Tonstrum - Screaming Metal Available as either a 192K or 96KHz at 24-bit, Screaming Metal is every bit as the title suggests. From ventilation shafts to blocks of solid steel, Tonstrum have created a soundpack full of … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – June 2013
It's time for another collection of news items relating to the the world of independent sound effects! Boom Library - Horses Knights, the Cavalry, the Three Musketeers, Cowboys, Indians, Arnold Schwarzenegger in TRUE LIES: The cool guys sit on horses. Bring these animals to vibrant life with our extensive HORSES SFX library. You get 9 GB of high quality and royalty free SFX … [Read more...]
April 2013 – SFX Independence
It's been a while since we put one of these together...what's going on in the world of independent sfx right now? Some people appear to have been on the same wavelength. ;) Sonic Salute All tension creaking, and breaking sounds in this library, were recorded inside a dense pine tree forest in Sweden. Particular for this hidden gem of a location is, that the distance to the … [Read more...]
February’s SFX Independence
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...]
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...]