Welcome to SFX Lab, the "laboratory" of sound effects, a place dedicated to experiment and explore sound libraries with the goal of learning different kinds of sounds and some of its morphing features. We take libraries of a certain theme and put them through some experiments. Think about not only what you will learn, but also for what your ears are obtaining. Some time ago, … [Read more...]
Arrowhead Audio, New SFX Library by Fred Pearson, “Squelch, Squish and Splat” Pack Available
Fred Pearson has launched Arrowhead Audio, a new independent SFX company focused on producing royalty-free small sample packs for sound editors/designers with really affordable prices. The company has been launched along with a new library called "Squelch, Squish and Splat", a sfx package loaded with 455 samples at 96kHz/24-Bit. Some of the items used are: Grapefruits, … [Read more...]
Mechanical Morphs, Foley FX, Animal Planet Sounds; New Libraries by The Hollywood Edge
[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...]
Poll: How do You Like Your Sound Effects? Multiple Takes in One File or Separate?
I came across a discussion about sound effects distribution on Game Audio Forum (from last year) and Gearslutz (recent). The question is... which way you like to get your sound effects: multiple takes in one file or each take separate into individual files? The only goal with this is to help sound effects makers to know which way his customers like the most, so they can … [Read more...]
Interview with Axel Rohrbach of BOOM Library
Sonic Big Bang has published an invointerview with Axel Rohrbach, creative director at BOOM Library. They talked about the goals of the company, previous projects, how was the process on the different releases, etc. - Ok, then... first could you introduce the Boom team, who does what and how did you get started? - The Boom Library was founded by Pierre Langer, Tilman Sillescu … [Read more...]
Introducing The Sound Effects Bible Starter Kit, Exclusively for Designing Sound Readers
During this month, our special guest Ric Viers has created an special promotion exclusively for Designing Sound readers, called The Sound Effects Bible Starter Kit, a package that includes three great products at an affordable price. Below are the details: … [Read more...]
Wildcats – Tigers & Lions, New SFX Collection of BOOM Library
BOOM Library has announced the release of Wildcats - Tigers & Lions, a new sound effects library packed with 3.4GB of great source sounds from lions and tigers. [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/10460664"] Get one of the most extensive collections of big wildcat recordings. This library ships on 1 DVD with a full 3.4 GB set of great source sounds. All of … [Read more...]