How to Create a Loopable Sound Effect

Do you have a sound effects collection, or are thinking of building one? A sound library is important for any sound designer or field recordist.

Sound Effects Copyright Survival Guide 5: Sharing Sound

We've reached the final article in the series of copyright and sound effects libraries. Previously we've looked at the basics of copyright, how

Sound Effects Copyright Survival Guide 4: Two Library Copyright Hazards

You are a field recordist. You've finally crafted a sound effects library. You've spent hours in the studio. You've wandered for days in the

Sound Effects Copyright Survival Guide 3: Copyright and Your Sound Libraries

Have you spent years building a production music library? Meticulously mastered thousands of sound effects to sell on the Internet? Many field

Sound Effects Copyright Survival Guide 2: How You Can Use Sound Effects

In the last article we looked at the basics of copyright, including: Why copyright exists. How copyright is applied. Copyright

Sound Effects Copyright Survival Guide 1: The Basics

Copyright is a hot topic these days. Ever since content became digital, artists, creators and consumers have dragged issues like copyright, streaming,

Zoom H4 Tutorial for Absolute Beginners

This tutorial will teach you how to record sound effects using a specific field recorder, the Zoom H4. I wrote this tutorial some time ago. I

Tutorial: 9 Tips to Improve Editing and Mastering Sound Effects

Field recording good audio is only one of three steps to creating a great sound effect. The full process includes: recording a sound effect