Sound Design

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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8D Audio: What Is It and What’s the Hype All About?

Ever heard a song that made you feel like you were in a different dimension? Today, we’re going to unravel what 8D audio is, how it works, and why it’s so damn cool. And finally, is 8D audio dangerous?

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The Best Microphones for Streaming, Podcasting & More in 2023

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

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Audio Effects for Video Editing: The Basics

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

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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?

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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.

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Your 2023 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 2023?

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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!

Music Trends

The Tingling Magic of ASMR

When browsing around, you might have stumbled upon some creepy scratching sounds, someone whispering slow crispy melodies, or even sounds of page-turning? That’s recent years’ biggest trend: ASMR. Let’s get into it.

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7 Tips on How to Build a Successful Studio Career 2023

Working in a studio is not just one job; it’s a combination of many jobs with clear recognition at every step. Here are some great tips on building a successful studio career and achieving your music studio goals.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Elevate Your Videos With Sound Design

Becoming a better filmmaker comes with mastering sound design – so says Dean Rojas, a travel videographer and cinematographer based in Portland, Oregon.