crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoThe music of a pumpkin: creating organic beats from scratchRegular readers must have already spotted my proclivity for organic sound, especially with percussion. There’s nothing…crackingsound (56)in #sounddesign • 7 years agoUse your intuition: sound design intuitive experiments - episode 1You have experienced this many times, for sure, and you just can't explain how in the world you did it. "How did I do…crackingsound (56)in #sounddesign • 7 years agoSound transplant: taking the "DNA" of an audio clip and implanting it to another one.As most teenagers from my generation with a slight interest in music, I used to spend my afternoons watching music…crackingsound (56)in #sounddesign • 7 years agoAbleton Live magic tricks: twirl a knob and turn a voice into a beatI was a teenager discovering the local underground scene when I heard a former punk-rocker saying in an interview that…crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoBuilding your tone: make your synth line sound less synthetic and more organicThere’s magic behind a sawtooth oscillator playing a thick bass line. There’s something about that sound and its…crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoMicrosound: there are sounds hiding within your soundsAs a child, I always wondered how deep can one look into an object. We’re used to seeing the shape of everything from…crackingsound (56)in #psychoacoustics • 7 years agoASMR: how to use sound for triggering tingling sensations on the skinWhat does it feel like when somebody whispers in your ear? Some people describe it as a static-like sensation on the…crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoFormant filters: when sounds get a human voiceWhat sounds humans love most? There are tons of surveys and studies out there. Some of the most popular sounds are:…crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoSound design: an easy way to get a thick piano soundAs usual, I discovered this trick by chance. I had a MIDI keyboard controller from which I was triggering some piano…crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoSound design: when you can’t scream, whisper - how to create a wild scream just by whisperingMy immediate reaction was of total astonishment. “Is this possible? I mean, is this right?” My cousin had lent me his…crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoSound design: creating a cinematic kick drumGo to any forum, whether it’s for producers, mixing engineers or sound designers, and you’ll always find this…crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoSound design: how to turn noise into a groovy rhythmNoise can be so beautiful. It can be mellow and relaxing. If you have the chance to go sailing, you’ll hear that the…crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoComposition tips: Engaging your listeners with open loopsHow many times have you stayed through a terrible movie just to know what happens at the end? That is the power of an…crackingsound (56)in #music • 7 years agoLayering: the art of sculpting soundBack in the tenth century, the Japanese perfected the art of manufacturing a lethal and versatile warrior sword known…crackingsound (56)in #mixing • 7 years agoPlugin insight: GRM Contrast - A helpful tool when it comes to get interesting sound texturesI have to admit that I have a weakness for low frequency sounds. They are so powerful that they can shake the whole…crackingsound (56)in #mixing • 7 years agoMixing tips: keep the bass in the centerA few months ago, I was talking to a fellow producer about mixing and I remember we agreed on how easier it was to mix…
