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Apps, tips, effects and how-to guides for sound design.

What is ASMR and why should you use it in your content?

ASMR is an odd, spine-tingling phenomenon. But what is it, what does it stand for, what are the benefits, and how can you make ASMR videos? Find out here.

Composing a score

What is a musical score?

A musical score grounds the world of a film, TV show, game, or other content. Let's learn what a score is, and if there's any software out there to help you nail it.

Using a microphone

What are microphone pickup patterns, and why are they important?

Microphone pickup patterns help establish what a mic is for and how it should be used. Learn what the different types are called and which you should choose.

Using sound design

25 sound design tips and tricks you should start using today

Sound design helps immerse audiences in your content. Learn the 25 tips, tricks, and techniques that'll improve your sound design.

Creating foley sound effects

What are foley sounds and why should you use them?

Foley sounds are used to improve the sound of a movie, TV show, or other video content. Learn how they work & how you can find the best examples.

Building a studio career

7 tips on how to build a successful studio career 2024

Here are 7 tips, tricks, and kernels of advice on how to build a successful studio career in 2024.

Your 2024 guide to the best audio editor apps & software

If you’re creating songs, podcasts, or anything people can listen to, you need an audio editor. But with so many options out there, which one’s the best for you in 2024?

The best microphones for streaming, podcasting, and more in 2024

The best microphones for streaming, podcasting, and more in 2024

What’s the best microphone? Comparisons can be tough. Check out our guide to the best microphones for YouTube, podcasting and streaming.

Using sound design

What is sound design and how is it used in film, games, and more?

Sound design is a crucial aspect of films, games, and more. Let’s look at what it is, how it’s used, and how you can get the most out of it.

Using a boom mic

What is a boom microphone and how do you use one?

What is a boom microphone, and moreover, how do you hold one? And just what is it used for? Let’s dig into all that juicy info today.

Compression in music

What is compression in music?

Compression is a key part of the mixing and mastering process, but what exactly is it? Let’s run through the basics of compression in music today.

Listening to music

Diegetic sound: What is it and how do you use it?

Diegetic and non-diegetic sound are an essential part of filmmaking. But what is diegetic sound, how do you use it, and what are the best examples?

Filming a suspenseful scene

How to nail suspense in your video content

Suspense can take your content to nail-biting new highs. Learn how to create suspense in film & video content, & find some of the best tracks for the job.

Recording vocals for a song

How to remove vocals from a song

Want to learn how to remove vocals from a song? Read about software & apps like Audacity & GarageBand, and if it’s legally OK to remove vocals.

Sarah, the Illstrumentalist

What is mixing and mastering, and why is it important?

Ever asked yourself ‘what is mixing and mastering in music?’ We’ll run through the basics today, with some help from our mastering engineer.

What are music stems?

What are stems in music production?

Ever heard the term ‘stems'? If you have, you might want to learn more, and if you haven’t, you’re probably curious about this mysterious term. Let’s get into it.

Audio effects for editing: Video tutorial

Audio effects for editing: Video tutorial

Audio effects can make or break your video content. Let’s dive into some of the essentials, including distortion, reverb, and more in this visual guide.

What is reverb and should you use it in your videos?

What is reverb and should you use it in your videos?

Reverb is a natural sound effect that can boost your video content. But just what is reverb, how does it work, can you recreate it, and is it easy to use in video?

How to use Adobe Audition: A beginner’s tutorial

How to use Adobe Audition: A beginner’s tutorial

There are so many programs for recording and editing sound, which makes it tough to know where to start. One of the more popular choices is Adobe Audition. Today, we’ll cover all the basics in this beginner’s tutorial.

What Is Lossless Audio?

What Is Lossless Audio?

Lossless audio is widely available… but is it any good? What’s all the hype about, how high is the resolution, and can you even tell the difference? Read on to find out!

The Importance and Usage of Music in Post-Production

The Importance and Usage of Music in Post-Production

Watching a film without sound is like eating dinner without any flavors. In this blog post, filmmaker Nuno Sá Pessoa goes into depth about the importance and usage of music in videos.

Top 10 Video and Audio Editing Hacks You Need to Know

Top 10 Video and Audio Editing Hacks You Need to Know

As a content creator, having a few hacks up your sleeve to make your editing process quicker and easier – is priceless. Here's 10 new hacks for both audio and video editing. In collaboration with Adobe Stock and Epidemic Sound.

What Are Low Pass & High Pass Filters and How Do I Use Them?

What Are Low Pass & High Pass Filters and How Do I Use Them?

In this blog post, Ben Hess – in collaboration with Epidemic Sound and Adobe Stock – will explain what low and high pass filters are and how to use them to make your videos stand out.

How to Get the Volume Right In Your Videos

How to Get the Volume Right In Your Videos

In this blog post, Ben Hess – in collaboration with Epidemic Sound and Adobe Stock – will help you to get your audio volume just right.