Our panel is about to start. Recording Now Available! The live stream is embedded below, but you'll want to head over to our Google+ page if you want to ask our panelists any questions at the end of the presentation. As a reminder, our panelists include: Gordon Hempton - Nature sound effects recordist and activist, also know as The Soundtracker Douglas Price - Founder … [Read more...]
Designing Sound Discussion Group – SFX and Freelancing in the Games Industry
Photo by Dennis Beentjes. Used under Creative Commons license.I'm going to be a little quiet on the site this month, but I'm making up for that by putting together a kick-ass virtual panel for you! Sitting on the panel for the next Designing Sound Discussion Group are Gordon Hempton (The Soundtracker/Quiet Planet), Rodney Gates (Sony Online Entertainment), Matt Piersall … [Read more...]
A Second Look at the Hybrid Library
Earlier this year, I reviewed the Hybrid Library from Pro Sound Effects. Overall, it was a fairly positive review. While I was impressed with the library, I also pointed out some of its rough edges. The primary focus of the review was on the library's metadata and how it would affect work-flow. I won't go into heavy detail on the process here, as you can simply lick on the link … [Read more...]
The Hybrid Library Returns at Pro Sound Effects
Earlier this year, I wrote a review of the Hybrid Library from Pro Sound Effects. They took notice of some of the idiosyncrasies that I pointed out, and also spoke to the current owners to figure out how they could make the library better. They've dotted their i's and crossed their t's, and are now placing the library up for sale again. Between now and December 31st, … [Read more...]
Going to NAB? Win Passes to a Private Party
Blastwave FX, Pro Sound Effects and Killer Tracks are co-hosting a party at NAB this year. The party is being held on April 9th at the Foundation Room in Las Vegas. The party is invite only, but Ric Viers is giving away free tickets. Head here for full details, but move fast if you're interested. The contest ends Wednesday night. … [Read more...]
Review – The Hybrid Library
There is no shortage of general sound effects libraries on the market, and they come in a number of different sizes. Pro Sound Effects is master licensor and curators of the Blastwave FX, BBC, Foundation, and Soundrangers sound effects catalogs, among several others. They've done something a little different in putting together their new "Hybrid Library." Designed for … [Read more...]
Another Sound Effects Library Round-Up
Awesome new libraries continue to pop up. Here are some of the latest releases we've noticed: Echo Collective has just released a new library titled "Motion Textures." This is a design package built for drawing sonic lines and creating gently moving sonic textures. The concept is that consistent sound of friction will translate well to visual design elements that have CG and … [Read more...]