Welcome to SFX Lab, the "laboratory" of sound effects, a place dedicated to experiment and explore sound libraries with the goal of learning different kinds of sounds and some of its morphing features. We take libraries of a certain theme and put them through some experiments. Think about not only what you will learn, but also for what your ears are obtaining. Some time ago, … [Read more...]
Review: HISS and a ROAR – SWISHES
Some days ago, Tim Prebble released SWISHES, the second sound effects library on his label HISS and a ROAR. It’s a full package of all kind of elements cutting the air. The download process was the same as the previous library, which I also reviewed recently. Content [soundcloud width="100%" height="81" params="show_comments=true&auto_play=false" … [Read more...]
Erik Aadahl Special: Recording Sounds for "Transformers" and "Kung Fu Panda"
Here are some esxclusive videos of Erik Aadahl and his friends recording sounds for "Transformers" and "Kung Fu Panda". … [Read more...]
Charles Deenen Special: 100 Whooshes in 2 Minutes
Every sound designer has to make new whooshes in record time. Whenever I’m stuck in that position I've always tried to come up with some quick automated ways. A long time ago I made a template that allows me to quickly make new whooshes, and on top of it it’s incredibly fun to “operate” since you get to actually orchestra the whooshes in realtime. I’m still using this template … [Read more...]