The Wilhelm Scream may be the most famous movie sound effect of all time: [display_podcast] It’s a scream that’s been used in movies for over 50 years, becoming a sort of inside joke among filmmakers. It was used in all six Star Wars movies, Poltergeist, all three Pirates of the Caribbean films, Monty Python and… Read More The Wilhelm Scream: The Amen Break Of Movie Sound Effects
BandmateLoops has released two electronica loop collections: Equinox Sounds – Future Chill An extra-chilly assortment of funky motifs provides the backdrop for Equinox Sounds’ – Future Chill. This unique collection features equal parts of melodic, atmospheric and drum electronica in a distinctly mellow-chilled style. Rich and in-depth synth effects also contribute a perfect balance for… Read More BandmateLoops Intros Electronica Loop Libraries
Sonart Audio has introduced a new library, Electro, that features over 3,450 24bit samples, including over 800 loops and 2630 single hit sounds. Features: Loop Library: Massive 1,2 Gb 24-bit Electro Sample library 2532 new Club Electro Loops & single hit sounds 3 Format for your convenience (WAV, APPLE LOOPS, REX2) 87, 125, 128 and… Read More Sonart Audio Intros Electro Sample Library
Ableton has released of Live 7 LE, a cheaper “lite” version of Ableton Live 7. Live LE is limited to two simultaneous stereo audio inputs and outputs, twelve built-in audio effects, eight built-in instruments, two AU/VST effects and two AU/VST instruments per project. Live 7 LE Features: Studio-quality recording up to 32-bit/192 kHz Sixty-four audio… Read More Ableton Releases Live 7 LE
Ueberschall has introduced Score FX, a sound library they describe as a comprehensive solution for professional, musical sound design. Description: This instrument includes 7 GIGs of brand new sonic stimulants. Featuring a progressive structure and layout made for building tracks from supplied “themes” and construction kits offering ease of injection into projects. Thanks to the… Read More Ueberschall Intros Score For Cinematic Sound Design
Travel blogger Matt Harding (Where the Hell is Matt) traced a sample around the world to its origin: I went to the Solomon Islands to research the origins of Rorogwela, a traditional folk song that was sampled in Sweet Lullaby by Deep Forest and reused in my dancing videos. In the years 1969/1970, the ethnomusicologist… Read More Tracing A Sample To Its Source, Halfway Around The World
Zero-G has introduced Urban Ammunition, a new sample library designed for urban production. Description: Urban Ammunition features beats, keys, basses, guitars, synths, strings, licks, fills, percussion, scratches and other samples guaranteed to create an R&B or Hip Hop track that is bullet-proof. The sample collection features 128 full construction kits with loops and single hits.… Read More EASTWEST Presents Zero-G’s Urban Ammunition
Nokia has announced a “What does your city sound like?” competition, featuring DJ Shadow: Now is your chance to collaborate with the inimitable DJ Shadow in his unique experiment for Nokia Trends Lab. This cutting edge music experiment offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to co-create a track with DJ Shadow using modern mobile… Read More DJ Shadow Ambient Sound Competition
Glitch is a genre of electronic music derived from a fascination with the sound of technology failing in interesting ways. While the music originated with musicians exploring things like CDs skipping, the sound of glitch has been absorbed into all types of electronic music, with musicians using glitch noises and effects within a rhythmic framework.… Read More 7 Free Ways To Get Your Glitch On
Inspiration Sounds has introduced Pure Live Breaks Volume 1, 270MB of drumloops recorded at tempos from 95-130 BPM and presented in Acid, Apple Loops, REX, and WAV Formats. You can preview the library below. A free sample pack is available for download (.zip) Specifications: 270MB Content ACIDized Wave Files Apple Loops Rex2 Loops Loops at… Read More Pure Live Breaks Sample Library
