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Brian Eno Scoring Documentary On Designer Dieter Rams

An upcoming documentary on Dieter Rams, one of the most influential industrial designers of all time, will feature a soundtrack by composer and producer Brian Eno. … Read More Brian Eno Scoring Documentary On Designer Dieter Rams

March 1, 2018March 1, 20184 Comments

The Lost Synth Score To Apocalypse Now

The soundtrack is an interesting look at what might have been – including a Tomita-style take on Richard Wagner’s Ride Of The Valkyries.… Read More The Lost Synth Score To Apocalypse Now

January 7, 2018August 6, 201911 Comments

The Sound Design Of Blade Runner 2049

Here’s a look at the sound design of Denis Villeneuve’s new film and the score of Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch.… Read More The Sound Design Of Blade Runner 2049

October 20, 2017October 20, 201729 Comments

John Carpenter – Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998

Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998 features new recordings of 13 themes from Carpenter’s career.… Read More John Carpenter – Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998

August 24, 2017August 24, 20174 Comments

Junkie XL On His Favorite Plugins & Effects

Junkie XL takes a look at his favorite software synths and audio effect plugins.… Read More Junkie XL On His Favorite Plugins & Effects

August 12, 201737 Comments

Soundtrack Scoring Rig Tour With Junkie XL

Junkie XL takes a look at his soundtrack scoring rig. … Read More Soundtrack Scoring Rig Tour With Junkie XL

July 14, 201716 Comments

Junkie XL & The Art Of Scoring With Synthesizers

In this interview, Darwin talks with Tom Holkenborg about scoring with synths, making music with massive modulars and more. … Read More Junkie XL & The Art Of Scoring With Synthesizers

July 3, 2017July 6, 20175 Comments

The Apprehension Engine – ‘The Spookiest Instrument On Earth’?

The Apprehension Engine is a one-of-a-kind electro-acoustic instrument, commissioned by film composer Mark Korven, for creating horror music. Korven wanted a better way of getting unique sounds for his soundtracks, so he worked with luthier Tony Duggan-Smith to create what is described as ‘the spookiest instrument on Earth.”

June 25, 2017June 25, 20177 Comments

Could You Score A Movie With An iPhone?

This video, via Brice Beasley, offers an audio demo of his Basement Cinematics presets for LayR Multi Timbral Synthesizer iOS synthesizer. The patch collection is designed for creating cinematic atmospheres. 

May 25, 201720 Comments

The Synth Sounds Of Twin Peaks

“My log hears things I cannot hear. But my log tells me about the sounds, about the new words. Even though it has stopped growing larger, my log is aware.”… Read More The Synth Sounds Of Twin Peaks

May 21, 2017May 21, 201713 Comments

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