Sound Effects Independence continues, and February turned out to be a pretty busy month! Here are the latest independent libraries to released. [That we've noticed.] Chuck Russom FX Chuck Russom has just released his first new library in what feels like a VERY long time, Designed Whooshes 2. It's about damned time! ;) [Remember that Chuck frequently gives out discount codes … [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 November Library
Me: Did we mention Tim Prebble's new library Tortured Cymbals this month? Myself: You know, I don't think we did. I: Why not?! Tim puts together some amazing libraries. Me: I don't know. That's a pretty awful oversight on my part. I'm an idiot! Myself: You are! I: As long as we're all in agreement. Now let's get this post up. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/35822227[/vimeo] … [Read more...]
New November Sound Effects Libraries
We're always happy to see new independent sound effects libraries pop up on our radar, and there are a few new ones that are definitely worth noting! Aldbourne Bells is a collection of antique bells recorded by Ian Palmer, an occassional contributor here on Designing Sound. This set of sounds is all comes from his father's personal bell collection and is delivered in … [Read more...]
REA_011 Jet Turbines Released
Michael Raphael over at Rabbit Ears Audio has done it again with the release of Jet Turbines. Blurb: REA_011 Jet Turbines Released Raw power and thrust is what REA_011 Jet Turbines is all about. We sought out a series of hard-to-find and unique sounding turbines. We stood dangerously close to afterburners and jet wash so you wouldn't have to. The collection includes the … [Read more...]