FIREBALLS - 179 unique fire sound effects for fires, flames and burning whoosh sounds A Sound Effect 2026-09-19 | FIREBALLS - 179 unique fire sound effects for fires, flames and burning whoosh sounds
How to Create Impactful Sound for Action Films - with Oscar-winning Sound Supervisor James Mather A Sound Effect 2023-06-29 | In this asoundeffect.com AirCon special, Oscar-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer/re-recording mixer James Mather ('Top Gun: Maverick', 'Mission Impossible', 'Belfast') shares advice on how to create impactful and detailed sound for action films, how to work dynamics into a huge action film, how higher resolution images affect the sound edit and mix, and the importance of mixing (and remixing) a film to fit the intended playback format (Dolby Atmos, 5.1, of IMAX).
The Art & Craft of Working in Sound - with Sound Supervisor/Re-Recording Mixer Craig Henighan A Sound Effect 2023-06-26 | In this asoundeffect.com AirCon Special, Oscar-nominated and Emmy and MPSE Award-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer/re-recording mixer Craig Henighan ('Stranger Things', 'Roma', 'Black Swan') talks about combating creative burnout, how he evolved the sound of 'Stranger Things,' offers advice on using plugins and how to keep sci-fi sounds fresh and interesting, and how remote collaboration is changing the sound community.
Dialogue Editing and Sound Design - with supervising sound editor/sound designer Becky Sullivan A Sound Effect 2023-06-21 | Oscar-nominated and BAFTA and MPSE Award-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer Becky Sullivan ('The Woman King', 'The Big Short', 'Unbroken') offers advice on using dialogue editing tools, when to recommend ADR and how to get a great ADR performance, working with loop group, and how she built backgrounds and crowds for director Gina Prince-Bythewood's 'The Woman King' using library sounds. Plus, she shares her thoughts on using AI tools for creating loop group and dialogue.
Sounds of Horror & Emotional States - with 2 x Oscar-winning sound supervisor Karen Baker Landers A Sound Effect 2023-06-19 | In this new interview, 2 x Oscar-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer Karen Baker Landers (Skyfall, Gladiator, Braveheart) talks about creating cringe-inducing horror sound, how to use subtle environmental sounds to express a character's emotional state, and she shares her secret for creating Oscar-winning sound!
AirCon 2023 – the free online audio conference - is happening June 5-16th at airwiggles.com/aircon ! A Sound Effect 2023-05-30 | Airwiggles and A Sound Effect have teamed up to launch AirCon 2023, an online conference about audio that runs June 5-16th at airwiggles.com/airconIt'll feature 50+ talks, AMAs panels and interviews - and good news, it's completely free and open to everyone!AirCon 2023 will be taking place at airwiggles.com/aircon, so be sure to sign up for a free account there so you can take part - hope to see you at AirCon 2023!
Mixing the Mighty Sound of ‘The Rings Of Power’ – interview with Lindsey Alvarez & Beau Borders A Sound Effect 2023-01-26 | Award-winning Re-Recording Mixers Lindsey Alvarez and Beau Borders take you behind the mighty mix of Amazon Studios' amazing Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - giving you the story on how several scenes evolved during the mix, their process for mixing intense episodes (like Ep.6 and the eruption of Mount Doom), doing Dolby Atmos and IMAX mixes, and so much more. Interview by Jennifer Walden, hosted by Asbjoern Andersen, and with library highlights by Christian Hagelskjaer.In this episode:0:00 Introduction and highlight of new sound libraries.02:38 Go behind the mighty mix of Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power – with re-recording mixers Lindsey Alvarez & Beau Borders46:14 Find more great podcasts about sound from our friends in the Audio Podcast AllianceHighlighted sound effects libraries:Pipe In A Lava Field asoundeffect.com/sound-library/pipe-in-a-lava-fieldThe Plastic Textures Library: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/the-plastic-textures-libraryVolt - Electromagnetic Fields: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/volt-electromagnetic-fieldsFind more podcast episodes about sound for games and film at asoundeffect.com/podcast
Dying Light 2 Composer interview - with Olivier Deriviere A Sound Effect 2022-12-19 | Get the full story behind the sound of Dying Light 2 Stay Human at asoundeffect.com/dying-light-2-gameaudio
DYING LIGHT 2 Game Audio: Audio Level Design - an interview with Edyta Mosińska-Duralska A Sound Effect 2022-12-14 | Get the full story behind the sound of Dying Light 2 Stay Human at asoundeffect.com/dying-light-2-gameaudio
03 DYING LIGHT 2 - Additional Music: Abbey Road Recordings A Sound Effect 2022-12-14 | Get the full story behind the sound of Dying Light 2 Stay Human at asoundeffect.com/dying-light-2-gameaudio
01 DYING LIGHT 2 Game Audio: Sound Level Design A Sound Effect 2022-12-14 | Get the full story behind the sound of Dying Light 2 Stay Human at asoundeffect.com/dying-light-2-gameaudio
Xylon Sound Effects Library Demo - download it at asoundeffect.com/gift for free! A Sound Effect 2022-12-12 | This is the demo for Xylon, a free sound effects library that you can get at asoundeffect.com/giftXylon features over 800+ sounds of futuristic weapons, creatures, robots and much more, and was recorded and designed by students of the 2021 – 2022 Mohole Music and Sound Design course. A big thanks to them for allowing us to share it with you - and an early Happy Holidays from all of us at A Sound Effect!
The Haunting Sound of Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me (full interview!) - A Sound Effect Podcast 22: A Sound Effect 2022-09-29 | Learn more at asoundeffect.com/firewalkwithmeIn celebration of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me's 30-year anniversary: Sound supervisor Doug Murray shares lots of fascinating sound stories behind the haunting film and the Twin Peaks series, the creative joys of "sound painting" with David Lynch, channeling Alan Splet's sensibilities, its impact on film sound today, the sound for signature scenes - and how it transformed him as a sound designer. In this podcast episode:0:00 Introduction and highlight of new sound libraries03:20 Go behind the sound of David Lynch’s haunting Fire Walk With Me in Jennifer Walden’s in-depth new film sound interview with award-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer Doug Murray.53:09 Find more great podcasts about sound from our friends in the Audio Podcast AllianceInterview by Jennifer Walden, hosted by Asbjoern Andersen, additional questions by Peter Albrechtsen, and with sound library highlights by Christian Hagelskjaer From
Fire Walk With Me: Snippet with sound supervisor Doug Murray on his creative work with David Lynch A Sound Effect 2022-09-29 | Full interview here: asoundeffect.com/firewalkwithme'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me' at 30: Sound supervisor Doug Murray shares lots of fascinating sound stories behind the haunting film and the Twin Peaks series, the creative joys of "sound painting" with David Lynch, channeling Alan Splet, its impact on film sound today, the sound for signature scenes - and how it transformed him as a sound designer.
Using dry ice for PREY weapon sound effects A Sound Effect 2022-08-25 | Get the full PREY sound story: asoundeffect.com/prey
PREY Behind The Sound - Initial Predator Sound Attempt A Sound Effect 2022-08-24 | Full story at asoundeffect.com/prey - Chris Terhune's initial attempt at mimicking the Predator click sound for PREY
PREY Behind The Sound - The Final Predator Clicking Sound A Sound Effect 2022-08-24 | Full story at asoundeffect.com/prey - the final designed Predator click sound for PREY
PREY Behind The Sound - Predator Cloaking Clicking Sounds A Sound Effect 2022-08-24 | Full story at asoundeffect.com/prey - The Predator cloaking system, sound clicks and glitches for PREY
FIGHT included for free with all orders of $500 or more - only on asoundeffect.com! A Sound Effect 2022-08-17 | Exclusively on asoundeffect.com: Good news - as of right now, any order for $500 or more gets you the premium FIGHT library from SmartSoundFX (featuring 600+ sounds) included for free as well!And yes, that's on top of all the other extra bonus sounds you also get with ANY order. Explore the full catalog here: asoundeffect.com/shop/?orderby=popularity
Tiny Ice Skating Foley for Marcel The Shell With Shoes On A Sound Effect 2022-08-09 | Full sound story: asoundeffect.com/marcel-the-shell-sound-design - featuring Ruy Garcia on Marcel the Shell With Shoes On’s Foley, recording custom sounds, working during the pandemic, playing with perspective, and so much more!
Recording sound effects for ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ A Sound Effect 2022-07-06 | A hand-built Aeolian harp - used for Star Trek: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ materialize and dematerialize sounds. Get the full story behind the sound of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ here: asoundeffect.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-sound
Recording a dramatic alpaca being sheared for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds creature sounds: A Sound Effect 2022-07-06 | Get the full 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' sound story here: asoundeffect.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-sound'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Sound effect editor Kip Smedley: "I have five alpacas, some of which make their sonic debuts in Strange New Worlds. One alpaca is extremely dramatic when it comes to shearing season and she is very vocal in letting me know that she does not want to be sheared. And, of course, I recorded that. She sounds like she’s being murdered. It’s the most blood-curdling, terrifying sound.So, there’s a scene where a creature dies and it needed to make a blood-curdling noise. Jillian the alpaca was perfect for that; she’s just doing her thing."Read the full story here: asoundeffect.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-sound
Mystery Sound Quiz! Guess whats making this sound for 3 chances to win Soundly PRO for a year A Sound Effect 2022-06-22 | Can you guess what's making this sound (starting 34 seconds in)? Submit your guess at asoundeffect.com/quiz for 3 chances to win a full Soundly PRO subscription for a year. Good luck!0:00 Introduction0:34 The Mystery Sound
How the Inventive Sound of Everything Everywhere All At Once was made (Huge Sound Team Interview) A Sound Effect 2022-05-24 | Go behind the inventive sound of 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' here, in Jennifer Walden's excellent group interview with supervising sound editor/re-recording mixer Brent Kiser, ADR supervisor Julie Diaz, sound designer Andrew Twite, and re-recording mixer Alex FehrmanBonus: Get 1000 sound effects at asoundeffect.com/free - hosted by Asbjoern Andersen0:00 Introduction and highlight of the 1000 premium sound effects from SmartSoundFX, available at a 90% discount or free with attribution at asoundeffect.com/free01:29 Behind the inventive sound of Everything Everywhere All At Once 1:15:45 Find more great podcasts about sound from our friends in the Audio Podcast AllianceFind more podcasts from the sound community at audiopodcast.org
11 Of The Best Game Audio Learning Resources - presented by Greg Lester A Sound Effect 2022-05-17 | In the video:00:00 Greg Lester's introduction to 11 of the best Game Audio Learning Resources00:30 Introducing the Game Audio Power List - asoundeffect.com/gameaudio01:02 Game Audio Stories - Find the latest game audio stories: asoundeffect.com/gameaudio/#new_game_audio_posts- Game audio interviews: asoundeffect.com/gameaudio/#essential_game_audio_interviews- Game audio resources: asoundeffect.com/gameaudio/#game_audio_resources01:26 Sound Design Guides - asoundeffect.com/gameaudio/#essential_sound_design_guides01:40 Game Audio Books - Find game audio books at asoundeffect.com/gameaudio/#game_audio_books- Discover more books about sound at booksaboutsound.org02:08 Game Audio Podcasts - Find game audio podcasts: asoundeffect.com/gameaudio/#game_audio_podcasts- Find more podcasts from the Audio Podcast Alliance at audiopodcasts.org02:48 Sound Effects Libraries - Find game sound effects: asoundeffect.com/gameaudio/#popular_game_sound_effects- Visit the SFX shop at asoundeffect.com/shop - Search for sound effects at asoundeffect.com/search- Newsletter with free SFX in every issue: asoundeffect.com/newsletter03:32 Essential Game Audio Tools - wwww.gameaudiotools.org04:02 Game Audio Jobs:- Find the latest audio jobs on Soundlister: soundlister.com/audiojobs- Get listed at Soundlister: soundlister.com/register04:48 Game Audio Communities:- Game Audio Groups: gameaudiogroups.com- Game Audio Events: audioevents.org- Game audio on social media: gameaudiosome.org06:21 Widen your audio skillset: Get the free sound success guide, featuring 60+ pages of expert advice to help you get started & succeed in 18 types of audio jobs: asoundeffect.com/soundsuccessA big thanks to Greg Lester for doing this highlight of 11 essential game audio resources!
Huge Mattia Cellotto Sound Design Contest - and youre invited! A Sound Effect 2022-04-27 | Get the full video and enter here: asoundeffect.com/sound-design-contest-2022Create your own sound design for the video above (download the full video at asoundeffect.com/sound-design-contest-2022#howtoenter - no music is required) – here’s what you can use:• You must use original, synthesized or recorded sounds (no libraries)• You’re welcome to process the sounds in any way you like• 1 entry per person (you can enter both the sound design contest & giveaway)• Submit your entry no later than May 21st, 2022PRIZES:___4 winners are picked in total – One in each of these categories:____• Best Sound Design – The Grand Prize: Mattia Cellotto – Complete Bundle• Funniest Sound Design – 1 Mattia Cellotto library of your choice (excluding the bundle)• Best Behind The Scenes Video – 1 Mattia Cellotto library of your choice (excluding the bundle)• Giveaway – drawn at random – 1 Mattia Cellotto library of your choice (excluding the bundle)Enter the contest here: asoundeffect.com/sound-design-contest-2022
Behind the sound of The Batman - recording shell casings A Sound Effect 2022-04-12 | Get the full story behind the fantastic sound of The Batman here: asoundeffect.com/the-batman-sound
Behind the sound of The Batman - recording the Ford Bronco to Nagra A Sound Effect 2022-04-12 | Get the full story behind the fantastic sound of The Batman here: asoundeffect.com/the-batman-sound
Behind the sound of The Batman - loop groups A Sound Effect 2022-04-12 | Get the full story behind the fantastic sound of The Batman here: asoundeffect.com/the-batman-sound
Get 1000 Free Sound Effects & help support the people of Ukraine in this Gigantic Sound Giveaway: A Sound Effect 2022-03-09 | Get 1000 sound effects at asoundeffect.com/freeThis is a selection of the sounds included in the SmartsoundFX Starter Pack - and for a limited time, we're giving it away for free! (featuring everything from animals and mechanicals, to explosions, magic, weapons and foley) - download it here and please help support the people of Ukraine at asoundeffect.com/free
How the Sling Shot Sounds were made for Angry Birds Journey: A Sound Effect 2022-03-04 | Senior Sound Designer Can Uzer demonstrates how the sling shot sounds were made for 'Angry Birds Journey' in this video. Get the full story behind the game audio here: asoundeffect.com/angry-birds-journey-game-audio
Strange Instruments - Weird, Wonderful Instrument Sound Effects Library A Sound Effect 2022-02-22 | Get the full sound library here: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/strange-instrumentsThe Strange Instruments library from Collected Transients brings you a huge number of weird and wonderful instruments - perfect for creative sound projects. The pack includes sounds from instruments such as Bamboo Swazzle – Didgeridoo – Groan Tube – Groowah – Moo Box, Overtone Flute – PVC Air Horn (Small & Large) – Sound Worm – Twittering Disc – Vogelpfeife – Wind Whistle — Bamboo Buzzer – Crash Cymbal (Water) – Flexatone – Frog Buzzer – Gong (Water) – Jaw Harp – Ocean Drum – Rainstick – Ride Cymbal (Water) – Thunder Drum – Vibraslap — Bullroarer (Small, Medium, & Large) – Twittering Bamboo (Small, Medium & Large) – Wind Wand
Hear Incredible Sounds of Our World - with acclaimed Field Recordist Thomas Rex Beverly A Sound Effect 2021-12-17 | In this special audio interview (starting at 02:59), Thomas Rex Beverly shares some of his favorite field recordings, gives you stories from his many sonic adventures, tells you about his special recording techniques and details how he captured some really unusual natural sounds. In this video:0:00 Introduction and new independent sound effects02:59 Field Recordist Thomas Rex Beverly takes you behind his incredible field recording adventures, shares some of his favorite recordings & much more49:48 Find more great podcasts about sound from our friends in the Audio Podcast Alliance
Great New Podcasts, Sounds, and Stories, Nov 19 21 - Sound Community Highlights A Sound Effect 2021-11-19 | This 5-minute recap highlights the very latest from the sound community when it comes to podcasts, sounds and stories. In this episode:00:00 Intro00:57 Great new podcasts - find them and more at audiopodcast.orgSFX highlights: 02:37 Raw horses: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/raw-horses02:54 Aquatic Fields: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/aquatic-fields03:12 Gamelan Textures: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/gamelan-textures03:39 Aztec Death Whistle: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/aztec-death-whistle04:01 New stories on the blog - find them at asoundeffect.com/blog04:55 OutroPublished on November 19 2021
Dreamcatcher - mysterious and enchanting ambience sound library A Sound Effect 2021-11-08 | Get the full Dreamcatcher sound library here: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/dreamcatcher Dreamcatcher gives you 175 ready-to-use sounds, from short accents via dissonant pads to never-ending seamless drone loops. The sounds were created using a variety of sound sources: Synthesizers (analog and digital), a real harp, windchimes and small percussions and a cello.
5 new podcast worth hearing: The sound of Returnal, blind sports, musicals, sound design & more: A Sound Effect 2021-10-15 | Hear these 5 excellent podcast episodes about sound from the Audio Podcast Alliance at asoundeffect.com/apa - and find all Audio Podcast Alliance members at https://audiopodcast.org.In this highlight:• Mark Kilborn sits down with Loic Couthier & Toivo Kallio, to talk about their sound work on the new PS5 game, Returnal. A game which really takes advantage of the new sound capabilities on the latest PlayStation console, especially 3d audio.• Elyssa Kohen talks about being a Touring Audio Engineer including her work on Frozen, the Broadway Musical.• The latest episode from Twenty Thousand Hertz focuses on Blind Sports, where blind athletes are relying on their ears to hit a pitch, block a throw, and charge across a crowded field. Featuring beep baseball player Ethan Johnston and goalball coach Keith Young.• Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer, Ben Baird, of Aquarium Studios talks in detail about his creative, technical and thought processes as a Sound Designer and discusses his collaboration with the Director of LIMBO, Ben Sharrock.• Doctor of Audiology Steven Taddei generously shares his insights, methods and key advice on how to protect your ears and keep your hearing in pristine condition as an audio professional.
How to Protect Your Hearing as an Audio Professional, w/Audiologist & Audio Engineer Steven Taddei A Sound Effect 2021-09-24 | The A Sound Effect Podcast Ep 16 - In this episode:0:00 Introduction and new independent sound effects02:45 Your hearing is absolutely essential when working in sound – and to help you protect it, we invited Doctor of Audiology Steven Taddei on the A Sound Effect Podcast. As an audio engineer himself, he knows the unique challenges we face in the audio industry – and here, he generously shares his insights, methods and key advice on how to protect your ears and keep your hearing in pristine condition as an audio professional.34:44 Find more great podcasts about sound from our friends in the Audio Podcast Alliance at audiopodcast.orgInterview by Jennifer Walden, hosted by Asbjoern Andersen and Christian Hagelskjaer - find more episodes at asoundeffect.com/podcast
Huge Spectravelers Sound Design Contest - and youre invited! A Sound Effect 2021-09-02 | Get the full video and enter here: asoundeffect.com/sound-design-contest-2021Rules:• Create your own sound design for this video (download the full video on the contest page) – You can only use the EMF sound effects that you can download on the contest page. No music required.• You’re welcome to process the sounds in any way you like• Submit your entry no later than September 21th, 2021PRIZES:___4 winners are picked in total – One in each of these categories:____• Spectravelers’ Favorite Sound Design: The Grand Prize - All current Spectravelers libraries + a 1-year Soundly PRO subscription• Most Original Sound Design: 2 Spectravelers library of your choice• Best Retro Sci-Fi Sound Design: 1 Spectravelers library of your choice• Giveaway – drawn at random: 1 Spectravelers of library of your choice + a 1-year Soundly PRO subscription
The machine learning revolution for audio post | Behind Pole Position’s stunning SFX libraries -EP15 A Sound Effect 2021-08-25 | A Sound Effect Podcast EP 15 - in this episode:0:00 Introduction and new independent sound effects03:09 Audio processing startup Accentize is set to revolutionize audio post production with their range of audio tools that combine machine learning practices with digital signal processing techniques. Here’s founder Benni Graf with the story behind the tools – and how they can transform the way we work in audio post.17:45 Pole Position Production has the audio industry’s largest collection of vehicle recordings, and we get the chance to speak with Max Lachmann about the company, their impressive libraries and and the stories behind the making of their favorite recordings.35:38 Find more great podcasts about sound from our friends in the Audio Podcast AllianceLearn more about this episode at asoundeffect.com/audio-post-machine-learning-pole-position
V7 Sonic Springs - Fascinating spring sound effects from a unique instrument A Sound Effect 2021-08-16 | Get the full SFX library here: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/v7-sonic-springsV7 is a home-built metal spring sound-tool by Katrine Amsler, made from an old measurement-unit found at a flea market. Now – disassembled, rebuilt and mounted amongst other things with a 33 foot long Giant Spring that connects the measurement box to an open metal staircase and creates a natural spring reverb.She played it with a bow, friction rubber clubs, metal slides, whipped cream gas cartridges and a souvenir Eiffel Tower.
Creating the extraordinary ENRAGE plugin - an audio developer interview with BOOM Library A Sound Effect 2021-08-09 | Get the inside story behind the spectacular ENRAGE plugin from BOOM Library - featuring BOOM Library founder Axel Rohrbach, ENRAGE developer Jan Obergfell-Bourmer and Shawn Basey, In this interview:0:25 Introduction1:48 About ENRAGE10:35 ENRAGE Live-Demonstration24:20 How to use ENRAGE in Sound Design28:19 ConclusionGet the full ENRAGE plugin here: asoundeffect.com/sound-library/enrage
Recording 1980s NASCAR doing donuts for F9 A Sound Effect 2021-07-15 | Get the full story behind the sound for F9 here: asoundeffect.com/f9-sound - as told by Sound Supervisor Peter Brown, & sound recordists Charlie Campagna & Paul Aulicino
Recording Side Exhaust with custom mic baffle A Sound Effect 2021-07-15 | Get the full story behind the sound for F9 here: asoundeffect.com/f9-sound - as told by Sound Supervisor Peter Brown, & sound recordists Charlie Campagna & Paul Aulicino
Recording the Dodge Charger for F9 A Sound Effect 2021-07-15 | Get the full story behind the sound for F9 here: asoundeffect.com/f9-sound - as told by Sound Supervisor Peter Brown, & sound recordists Charlie Campagna & Paul Aulicino
Recording the new Toyota Supra A Sound Effect 2021-07-15 | Get the full story behind the sound for F9 here: asoundeffect.com/f9-sound - as told by Sound Supervisor Peter Brown, & sound recordists Charlie Campagna & Paul Aulicino
Toyota Supra doing a power slide A Sound Effect 2021-07-15 | Get the full story behind the sound for F9 here: asoundeffect.com/f9-sound - as told by Sound Supervisor Peter Brown, & sound recordists Charlie Campagna & Paul Aulicino
Custom built semi tractor trailer doing stunts for F9 A Sound Effect 2021-07-15 | Get the full story behind the sound for F9 here: asoundeffect.com/f9-sound - as told by Sound Supervisor Peter Brown, & sound recordists Charlie Campagna & Paul Aulicino
Modified 47 Hudson drag racer A Sound Effect 2021-07-15 | Get the full story behind the sound for F9 here: asoundeffect.com/f9-sound - as told by Sound Supervisor Peter Brown, & sound recordists Charlie Campagna & Paul Aulicino
