Sampling has progressed from simple loop playback into a central creative process for modern producers. Through stretching, layering, modulation, and advanced processing, raw recordings can be ...

Contrary to what many people believe, a sound designer does not simply find music for a show. They contribute in big ways making sure everyone's mics are operating properly down to the small tasks ...

How a horror film sends chills through the audience? What makes an animated film go the extra mile when it comes to physics? Each of these examples requires a completely different approach when it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about music, and why you buy the tunes you do. Sep 30, 2015, 09:49am EDT Sep 30, 2015, 07:04pm EDT This article is more ...

If you use social media, you've probably come across Will Littlejohn's work. Not that you'd know it—as director of sound design at Facebook, Littlejohn does not draw attention to himself. His sonic ...

The wind howls. Tree branches creak. The life of the forest breathes into you. You're immersed in an epic soundscape. The environment feels so real you could touch it, even though you know it’s an ...

From the splashes and sprays of an ocean documentary to the action-packed thumps and thuds of a fighting video game, sounds are an integral element of any creative production. These audio elements are ...