How Your Room Influences Your Mix
Our rooms influence what we hear. The size of a room, what your surfaces are made of, where your speakers are positioned, and more...
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What is Your Audience Really Hearing?
There is no such thing as objective hearing. When people are in the same place at the same time, none of them hear what's around them...
Why Your Last Sounds Matter Most
What if the last sounds in an attack combo, the last words your character say in your game, and the last sound your player hears...
How to Guide Your Player's Gaze with Sound Design
A player's user experience is dependent on clarity and comprehension. If they know where to look on the screen, they're going to have an...
Why Low Pitches Make Your Players Tense
We have a good reason to be stressed if we hear the rumble of an earthquake beneath our feet or the growl of a nearby bear while we're...
How to Direct Your Audience with High Pitches
Have you ever noticed that it's easy to notice a baby crying on an airplane or the sound of an ambulance going by? Why are we so good at...
How to Keep Audio Gear Safe in Snow
A snow day takes on a whole new meaning when you're a field recordist. As a Sound Designer based in Colorado, I get the opportunity to...
Don't Let Wind Ruin Your Recording Session Again
We've all been there. You recorded a phoenix's legendary call, only to realize that all you can hear is the wind thumping against the...
How to Record Gross Gore Sounds
Recording gore foley is about your performance, your setup, and your ingredients. Food, particularly vegetables, are used most often for...
How to Prepare for Your First Field Recording Session
Preparing for your first field recording session can be daunting. Many solo filmmakers and game developers want to know how to record...
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