BlogHide Resteemscrackingsound (56)in music • 7 years agoThe music of a pumpkin: creating organic beats from scratchRegular readers must have already spotted my proclivity for organic sound, especially with percussion. There’s nothing I dislike more than when I listen to nice tracks by renowned producers with…crackingsound (56)in sounddesign • 7 years agoUse your intuition: sound design intuitive experiments - episode 1You have experienced this many times, for sure, and you just can't explain how in the world you did it. "How did I do that?", you ask yourself, oddly surprised at your sudden masterful abilities.…crackingsound (56)in sounddesign • 7 years agoSound transplant: taking the "DNA" of an audio clip and implanting it to another one.As most teenagers from my generation with a slight interest in music, I used to spend my afternoons watching music videos on MTV, and it was in one of those lay-down afternoons that I first heard…crackingsound (56)in sounddesign • 7 years agoAbleton Live magic tricks: twirl a knob and turn a voice into a beatI was a teenager discovering the local underground scene when I heard a former punk-rocker saying in an interview that he rehearsed every song with his band at different speeds, from the original…crackingsound (56)in music • 8 years agoBuilding your tone: make your synth line sound less synthetic and more organicThere’s magic behind a sawtooth oscillator playing a thick bass line. There’s something about that sound and its harmonics that is so appealing. It’s been around since the 40s and it doesn’t seem to…crackingsound (56)in music • 8 years agoMicrosound: there are sounds hiding within your soundsAs a child, I always wondered how deep can one look into an object. We’re used to seeing the shape of everything from our own human perspective. A dog, a rock, a snowflake, the skin, the eyes… they…crackingsound (56)in psychoacoustics • 8 years agoASMR: how to use sound for triggering tingling sensations on the skinWhat does it feel like when somebody whispers in your ear? Some people describe it as a static-like sensation on the scalp, “akin to a mild electrical current…or the carbonated bubbles in a glass of…crackingsound (56)in music • 8 years agoFormant filters: when sounds get a human voiceWhat sounds humans love most? There are tons of surveys and studies out there. Some of the most popular sounds are: waves breaking onshore, fire crackling, white noise, children’s laughter… Back in…crackingsound (56)in music • 8 years agoSound design: an easy way to get a thick piano soundAs usual, I discovered this trick by chance. I had a MIDI keyboard controller from which I was triggering some piano sounds in Logic. The sound was mapped to be recorded in Pro Tools, as I normally…crackingsound (56)in music • 8 years agoSound design: when you can’t scream, whisper - how to create a wild scream just by whisperingMy immediate reaction was of total astonishment. “Is this possible? I mean, is this right?” My cousin had lent me his copy of “Get A Grip” by Aerosmith, and right after the first track, a clear burp…crackingsound (56)in music • 8 years agoSound design: creating a cinematic kick drumGo to any forum, whether it’s for producers, mixing engineers or sound designers, and you’ll always find this discussion: kicks and snares, mono or stereo? The scale tips to the mono side most of…crackingsound (56)in music • 8 years agoSound design: how to turn noise into a groovy rhythmNoise can be so beautiful. It can be mellow and relaxing. If you have the chance to go sailing, you’ll hear that the ocean produces several sounds at the same time when you are in the open sea. The…crackingsound (56)in music • 8 years agoComposition tips: Engaging your listeners with open loopsHow many times have you stayed through a terrible movie just to know what happens at the end? That is the power of an open loop when it pokes your curiosity. If you are a regular TV series fan, you…crackingsound (56)in music • 8 years agoLayering: the art of sculpting soundBack in the tenth century, the Japanese perfected the art of manufacturing a lethal and versatile warrior sword known as katana (刀). With the sharpness of a razor, its blade is hard and flexible…crackingsound (56)in mixing • 8 years agoPlugin insight: GRM Contrast - A helpful tool when it comes to get interesting sound texturesI have to admit that I have a weakness for low frequency sounds. They are so powerful that they can shake the whole building when played on a nice set of speakers. When that is not the case…crackingsound (56)in mixing • 8 years agoMixing tips: keep the bass in the centerA few months ago, I was talking to a fellow producer about mixing and I remember we agreed on how easier it was to mix rock, pop or electronic dance music. When you are working with bass, keyboards…
