The year is still fresh, but 2014's already brought us a number of great new SFX libraries. Go back to analog times and the earliest days of digital with new collections from New Sound Labs and Dynamic Interference. Monkey around with HISS and a ROAR's latest offering. Or just blow the whole thing up with help from Blastwave FX. … [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...]
Review: Twisted Tools METAMORPH
METAMORPH is the latest sample library from Twisted Tools, makers of the designed sample libraries as well as some fun and unique Reaktor ensembles. With sounds designed by BJM Mario Bajardi and Komplex (Iter-Research), METAMORPH "takes heavily processed violins, pianos and acoustic instruments and morphs them into impacts, sci-fi atmospheres, user interface elements and … [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...]
Happy Accidents: Embracing the Unexpected
Allow me to share a story with you: It was the weekend before the holiday break. Our horror film shoot had been going on for a few days, and as was typical of December at the base of Cape Cod, the weather was frigid and rapidly getting worse. With reports of an approaching winter storm, we frantically worked in the freezing cold to finish our exterior shots as quickly as … [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...]