Part 2 of our September roundup comes a little late (Part 1 is here in case you missed it), but there's plenty of interesting and unusual independent sound libraries to be found here. And don't forget, if you've got a recently-released sample library that you'd like to be considered for inclusion, use the Independent SFX submission form to tell us about it! Gateway Part 1 - … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – September 2014 (Part 1)
It has been a little while since the last SFX Independence post. So many new sfx libraries have come to our attention during that time that this roundup comes in two parts, designed to make it more digestible. Part 2 will follow later in the week. Our aim is to provide readers information about the best and most innovative independent sound effects library available, so if … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – June 2014
A quick round-up of recent releases from independent sound designers ... Sonic Salute - Rock & Roll https://soundcloud.com/gimaudio/rocknroll-dirtdebris-sngls-demo First up this month we come bearing gifts - an exclusive 20% off coupon for the latest Sonic Salute library pack. ROCK & ROLL: Rock/Concrete/Metal Impacts and Dirt Debris contains over 300 LCR recordings … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – December 2013
Short and sweet for the final roundup of 2013. SoundMorph Winter Sale SoundMorph are having a 25% off winter sale. There isn't much time left to take advantage of it though, discounts apply through December 25th. Check the SoundMorph website to see the product range on offer. Sonic Salute Winter Sale Sonic Salute are also having a winter sale. Purchase either the … [Read more...]
Hans Zimmer Percussion : HZ01 : Behind The Scenes
Spitfire Audio have released a YouTube Featurette for their upcoming Hans Zimmer Percussion library. Recorded at Air Studios via an unsurpassable signal chain. 96 rarefied microphones, into Neve Montserrat pre-amps, the world’s biggest Neve 88R desk (which was exhaustively re-gained at every dynamic layer for optimum signal quality), via a dual chain to HDX and Prism converters … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – October 2013
A quick roundup of the independent sfx libraries to have hit our inbox this month. Blastwave FX - Heroes & Villains Blastwave FX have launched a competition to coincide with the release of their latest library collection, Heroes & Villains. You will need to call upon your most potent and deadly super power for a chance to win: entrants have to post a … [Read more...]
Field Recording Competition Time
Tim Prebble recently launched the first in a series of field recording competitions via his blog - a neat coincidence given that here at Designing Sound we've dedicated October to all things field recording. The premise is of the competition is simple: one month, one subject, one recording. Competition hopefuls are invited to upload their best recording of a cardboard box … [Read more...]