BOOM Library has released a new sound effects library called GUNS. They're offering two fantastic packages, as usual: GUNS Construction Kit - €149 | 17 guns | 96kHz and 24-Bit | 12 channel multitrack recording | Over 1050 files | Soundminer metadata ready Get the first multichannel source recording weapon library in the world! This Construction Kit ships as a complete 2 DVD … [Read more...]
Coming Soon in the Independent SFX World: Metal Machines, Electricity and Guns (Updated with more)
I'm still impressed of how fast the SFX independence scene has grown since the last year. This is just the first month of 2011 and there are already several great SFX libraries coming from different independent companies: Rabbit Ears Audio - Metal Machines Michael Raphael is ready for the release of another wonderful package of sound effects in Rabbit Ears Audio. This time he … [Read more...]
Game Audio Podcast #6 Released
The 6th episode of Game Audio Podcast is available now. It includes a discussion on the independent sound effects library world and other news and features. The guests this time were Chuck Russom and I (yeah, with my particular accent). It was a very enjoyable to do the episode, so hope you like it too. Audio file and Links at Game Audio Podcast … [Read more...]
Jordan Fehr Launches Independent SFX Library
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/17246101[/vimeo] Jordan Fehr FX is a new independent sound effects library founded by Jordan Fehr, freelance sound designer based in Ohio. The first release is called Power From The Past, a collection of recordings taken from a made-and-break engine. Power From The Past is my first sound effects library for other designers. It is a collection of … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom FX Releases Rain SFX Library (Limited Edition)
Chuck Russom has announced the release of a limited edition of Rain, a new sound effects library loaded with over 20 minutes of rain recording. December Rain is a “Limited Edition” mini-sound library. Available until December 31, 2010. This library features over 20 mins of rain recorded at 24bit 96K. Each recording is between :40 and 1:45 long. Includes 12 files, total library … [Read more...]
The Recordist Announces Ultimate Fire SFX Library
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/17402320[/vimeo] The Recordist has announced Ultimate Fire SFX Library, a new huge SoundBox Pro SFX Library loaded with over 700 fire sound effects. It's coming December 15, 2010. Here is my teaser video for my next Ultimate SFX library. This video was really a gas to make (No pun intended). I re-lived all those scorching hot moments standing within 4 … [Read more...]
Aaron Marks Special: Disciplines of Sound Design, Required Sounds, Sound Design Thought Process and Development Cycle
This is an excerpt from Game Audio Development. It's used by permission of Delmar/Cengage Learning. Chapter 3 - Disciplines of Sound Design There is a variety of disciplines requiring proficiency for a successful game sound design career. Since games utilize an assortment of sound styles, a good sound designer will need the knowledge to work expertly within each area to create … [Read more...]