MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab recently conducted research to see if a computer could digitally recreate sound effects using synthesis from recognising real world actions and materials from... read more →
We are pleased to welcome Sound Ex Machina, a new sound effects library bringing 75 free sound effects to zapsplat.com. S.E.M are a young, innovative and creative studio that produces... read more →
If you use sound effect libraries on a regular basis then you have almost certainly heard of SoundBits, the professional sound effects library fronted by Saro Sahihi. SoundBits recently released... read more →
Digital media is well upon us, with the average adult spending around 5.6 hours per day in the USA using it as of this writing. (Data from http://www.smartinsights.com/mobile-marketing/mobile-marketing-analytics/mobile-marketing-statistics/) Mobile apps... read more →
As any sound designer of field recordist will tell you, getting access to great locations or particular sources for sound effects is vital to build a useful and diverse library.... read more →
I'm often asked about how I capture sound effects. 'What sort of things do you record?' is a common one and 'how do you go about getting those sounds?' is... read more →
Have you ever thought about upgrading your sound recording equipment but the cost halted you in your tracks? Not everyone can afford to go and buy all the gear required... read more →
When you watch a film, animation, cartoon or TV programme, you probably don't give much thought to the sound. Taking my kids to watch Kung Foo Panda 3 at the... read more →
Our latest free sound effects contributor is Noise Creations, a library dedicated to creating high quality professional sound effects with a focus on those sounds that are hard or particularly... read more →
We'd like to give a warm welcome to Bottle Rocket FX, who bring over 300 new free sound effects. They have very kindly shared their impacts library that includes over... read more →