[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWmh-u7X2Uc[/youtube] The Hollywood Edge is showcasing three new SFX libraries at NAMM, including the following titles: Mechanical Morphs A must have for sci-fi and fantasy sound design. A library of 1372 sound effects recorded and mastered at 96kHz/24/Bit by two talented sound designers: Jim Stout and Richard Devine. Includes a lot of … [Read more...]
Tutorial: Making Impact Sound Effects, by Jim Stout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMgovfQjxUA The Jim Stout special was two months ago, right. But it doesn't stops the Jim's interest for sharing his knowledge and techniques with Designing Sound readers, so here is a new exclusive video tutorial, this time on making impact sound effects. … [Read more...]
Jim Stout Unveils "Stout Sound", His New Website for Online SFX Distribution
This model of sound effects distribution by individual sound designers is becoming even more popular. Now the turn is for Jim Stout, who is announcing the release of his own SFX company called Stout Sound. This time we have a different approach. Jim focuses on developing affordable sound packs including designed sounds ready to use on all kind of multimedia projects. This is … [Read more...]
Jim Stout Special: Reader Questions
Below are the answers to all the questions that readers made to our fantastic May's guest Jim Stout. Designing Sound Reader: Hey Jim, Just wanted to send a note about how much I've enjoyed the interviews and topics presented the last few weeks. Great material and information for a budding sound effects editor. Thanks dude, Jim Stout: Thanks, I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it. It’s … [Read more...]
Jim Stout Special: Cool Software for Sound Design
Jim finishes his great special with another video, where he talks about his favorite software tools for sound design, answering several questions asked by the readers during this month. All the answers to the reader questions will be published on Monday. … [Read more...]
Jim Stout Special: Designing Classic Video Game Sounds, Plus Making of Hollywood Edge’s “Game FX”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PwLJ8aDgpY[/youtube] This time we have two videos. The first one is a video tutorial where Jim explain how to make classic video game sounds, and, in the second one, he talks about a recent library hi made for Hollywood Edge, called Game FX. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljXdlG7gyyQ[/youtube] … [Read more...]
Jim Stout Special: Making Monster Voices
In this video, Jim shows how he made monster voices using a Roland V-Synth GT and recordings. … [Read more...]