To those reading this in the U.S., Happy Labor Day! To those elsewhere, happy Monday. Coming from the UK where we have generic "bank holidays", I've still been getting to grasp with the many varied holidays celebrated here in the United States. Today is one such day, Labor Day. [perfectpullquote align="full" cite="United States Department of Labor" … [Read more...]
New SFX Libraries: The Final Recap
Guess what, everyone? This is our last SFX recap on Designing Sound. While we love listening to and sharing information about new SFX libraries, we found there are plenty of other great roundups on the internet. Sorted by frequency, you can read: • A Sound Effect's Weekly SFX Library Recap • Audio Spotlight's Monthly Indie Sound Effects Roundup (to submit your new … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 53 – New Beginnings
Boy, 2016 was a real hot mess* wasn't it? I am looking forward to the new year as much as everyone else, though I don't think things will necessarily get better or worse simply because there isn't always going to be a "6" in the date. New Years is always a time of reflection, resolutions, and in light of recent events; redemption or revenge (depending on your point of view). … [Read more...]
Interview with Jack Menhorn – DS Editor-in-Chief
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...]
Our Favorite Sounds Of 2013
The year 2013 has been one of changes, additions, and collaboration here at Designing Sound and we want to thank all of our readers for their attention, suggestions, contributions, and overwhelming support. There have been so many great films, shows, games and events this year that we thought we would share some of our favorites for you to go back and check in case you missed … [Read more...]
Review: iZotope Insight
Thoughts by Ian Palmer: Anyone who knows me will know that 4 years on I am still madly in love with iZotope's RX noise reduction package. So it is rather exciting to see what else this company can do. I had high hopes for this meter after hearing about its launch. If only I could do this review in three words, as in "It's bloody good"! Just to note, that I am reviewing … [Read more...]
Designing Sound Site Migration Complete!
The year of 2012 was a time of change here at Designing Sound. The wise and talented Miguel Isaza has left this wonderful resource in the hands of myself and the other contributing editors. We have moved to a monthly topic format that has been exciting, rewarding and hopefully insightful. And DS welcomed new blood into the staff in Michael Taylor, Colin Hart and myself. Now … [Read more...]