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Where can I find some theory about rhythm in Sound Design?
For a while I've been looking for some good paperwork and overvieuws to gain my knowledge on rhythm in sound design. Few books I found have something to say about it and I'm wonder …
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Abstract Sound Design
(I've already looked at the other Abstract question, and it doesn't really cover what I'm about to ask.)
Now, I know how to design literal sounds, and I'm pretty confident I know …
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Do you play an instrument?
How important is musical training to a sound designer? What, if any, instruments do you play, and has this affected the way you 'compose' a design? I play the cello and piano,now …
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What are the implications of this new software?
I kind of just needed an excuse to post this fabulous article from the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12510702
It is basically a software that does what the leighman h …
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What sound design books have influenced you the most?
There are so many great books on sound design. I'm interested in hearing about a book that has been your faithful companion. You can pick one per discipline you're involved in.
M …
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4answers
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Can you please explain “Scanned Synthesis”?
I just purchased (an amazing deal, pay what you want for) Scanned Synth by Humanoid Systems. I'm curious about scanned synthesis. I've read the Wikipedia page on it, but I'm wond …
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4answers
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What does Foley mean?
We probably all know & use the word Foley but everyone seems to have a slightly different understanding of what it means.
From talking to other sound people & watching doc …
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EQing with reverbs rather than parametric EQ
Would anybody like to share their experiences, tips, processes, etc from EQing with reverbs instead of using a parametric EQ?
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What would sound sound like at the speed of sound?
Crazy title. This is out of interest sakes, and maybe a stupid question:
Theoretically, if one where to travel at the speed of sound with no air/wind (not a vacuum as there would …