Online music collaboration service Splice, recently announced to make Xfer’s award-winning soft synth Serum, available through a new Rent-To-Own plan. This new approach lets you use the full version of Serum right away, paying off monthly installments until you own the plugin. [perfectpullquote align="full" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]With our … [Read more...]
Hard Patching: Modular Synths
The first time I saw a modular synth, I was taken aback by the massive nest of patching cables, seemingly flying off in all directions and connecting various devices with countless knobs and flashing lights, somehow creating all kinds of strange sounds. Coming up in a mostly digital world, such a mass of wiring was somewhat foreign to me. Sure, I had put together studios … [Read more...]
“Find Music In Everything” Sound Design Competition with iZotope’s Iris and Sonic TALK
The Challenge Create an original, synth-ready sound from one or more audio sources using iZotope Iris. With Iris, the sonic possibilities are endless. Dig in and show us your most unconventional sample, your creepiest ambience, or your boldest lead. Better yet - surprise us! We want to see your creative side! Entries can be entered in any of the following categories to win … [Read more...]
Game Audio Podcast is Back with a New Episode
The guys of Game Audio Podcast have published the fifth episode of their podcast series. This time it's a mini episode, talking about different things: Its a mini episode, no guests, just us catching up as we get ready for another season of game audio. We talk about the rise of the indie sample libaries, the mini synth rage, projects we are working on. You can download it now … [Read more...]
Sound Design Essentials: Books
Few days ago I showed the first part of a series of essential resources, sites, tutorials, and tools related with Sound design. The first part was about Websites. Here is the second part: Books. There are many books about music production, sound design, mixing and mastering, etc.. I'm gonna post 15 that I consider as good reads, covering all aspects including general sound … [Read more...]