most recent 30 from http://socialsounddesign.com 2013-05-22T01:37:52Z http://socialsounddesign.com/feeds/question/15469 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks Michael Gilbert 2012-09-21T21:25:34Z 2012-09-28T05:27:47Z

<p>Looking for a few tips on props to use to make the dry erase marker squeek sound. Looking for something that projects volume a little more and is more controllable than an actual dry erase marker. Any ideas?</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks/15470#15470 Danny.Q 2012-09-22T00:03:32Z 2012-09-22T00:03:32Z

<p>I'm not sure what you could use to emulate that sound without actually recording it. If i was you i would close mic an eraser bring used then compress and level it to a louder volume. The only other thing i can suggest is to make a squeaky synth sound by resonating the top harmonics of a synth patch and using envelopes on a resonant filter to try and get close to the timbre of the real thing.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks/15475#15475 Haydn Payne 2012-09-22T13:16:20Z 2012-09-22T13:16:20Z

<p>i have got similarish squeaky sounds by sliding my fingers over tiles and glass. It probably isn't louder than a pen on a white board but could give you more control.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks/15476#15476 Fred Riding 2012-09-22T15:00:51Z 2012-09-22T15:00:51Z

<p>I haven't tried, but maybe make a piezo transducer, and tape it to the board, or a sheet of glass. Then tried tried fingers, pens, rubbers etc. The piezo might be a bit intense on it's own though.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks/15479#15479 Iain McGregor 2012-09-22T18:15:39Z 2012-09-22T18:15:39Z

<p>Slightly damp chamois cloths on dry glass or mirrors can work quite well.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks/15485#15485 Joe Griffin 2012-09-23T03:57:10Z 2012-09-23T03:57:10Z

<p>I've had good luck with slightly wet paper towel wrapped around my finger, and rubbing a pane of glass.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks/15490#15490 Arnoud Traa 2012-09-23T14:05:05Z 2012-09-24T17:24:18Z

<p>Hi, I've recently recorded 10 different dry erase pens and had great succes with a close mic'ed mkh50 into a RME Fireface UC. Mic was about 10 cm away from the board which was cheap. Be very quiet (breathing and movement) and take care to keep the distance steady for all recordings. You don't have to do exactly what I did, experiment with the distance and find what works best for you. And practice some gestures before the recording, it helps getting into the sound and character.</p> <p>Oh and I recorded for almost 2 hours with a short break, be prepared to edit a lot of material if you need more than 10 seconds of pen squeeks.</p> <p>I'll upload a sample in a bit, so you can listen to it.</p> <p>here's the link:</p> <p><a href="http://soundcloud.com/de-auditieve-dienst/dry-erase-markers" rel="nofollow">http://soundcloud.com/de-auditieve-dienst/dry-erase-markers</a></p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks/15520#15520 SonicDesigns 2012-09-26T16:29:35Z 2012-09-26T16:29:35Z

<p>Dry skin against the grain on a wood floor may achieve an over the top squeak with more control</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks/15525#15525 Filipe Chagas 2012-09-26T22:43:08Z 2012-09-26T22:43:08Z

<p>Try rubbing your theeth with your finger, after you brushed them with a thick toothpaste.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/15469/tips-on-making-dry-erase-squeeks/15532#15532 Dan2997 2012-09-28T05:27:47Z 2012-09-28T05:27:47Z

<p>Buy a few different sizes of markers/ felt tip pens and let them dry out for a few days. The drier, more solid tips (using a white board) should create more friction = louder sound. This makes sense in my head, not sure if would work or not.</p>