Dangers of Noise Pollution
The New Yorker has put together a neat short video discussing some of the health issues for humans and animals from noise pollution. You can check out the video at the link below: Watch this video on The Scene.
Resources
Free Ambisonics Book
Years ago (way back in 2013) I wrote a blog post which compiled some links to ambisonics resources on the web (http://versed.com.au/some-ambisonic-resources), but there has been a huge increase in interest in ambisonics in the world due to the various applications of it for Virtual Reality and 360 video etc. There is now a free … Read more Free Ambisonics Book
Classic Music and Dynamic Range
In a New York Times article entitled “They Really Don’t Make Music Like They Used To”, the author Greg Milner discusses the dynamics of classic contemporary (not classical) music compared to current contemporary music. No real surprise that a lot of the most popular music around is from decades ago, and that that music has … Read more Classic Music and Dynamic Range
Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock Letter to Artists
A few years ago musician greats Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock wrote an open letter to the next generation of artists for NestHQ. The letter is a beautiful piece sharing some key points of their philosophy including awakening to your humanity, embracing the road less travelled, and several others. It can be inspirational for artists. … Read more Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock Letter to Artists
Walter Murch Videos
The Web of Stories website has a bunch of videos of some of the “greatest people of our time telling their life stories”, and their collection includes stories from Walter Murch, who is one of the greats of sound design and film editing. I’ve checked out a few of the videos so far, and I … Read more Walter Murch Videos
Online Sound Generators
The Sound Pack Tree has a few basic online sound generators on their website which includes a generator for Shepard tones/ambiences, fireworks and footsteps. Not all of the generators seemed to be loading properly in my browser, but I did have a play with the Shepard tone one in Safari and it is pretty cool. … Read more Online Sound Generators
Sonarworks Match the Mix
Sonarworks have put up a fun little web-based EQ game called Match the Mix that might be a useful resource for students just starting to learn the fundamentals of EQ. Check it out at: https://matchthemix.sonarworks.com/
Intro to Surround Mixing in Pro Tools Video
Paul Maunder from Pro Tools Expert published a neat free video tutorial discussing the basics of mixing in surround in Pro Tools Ultimate. It covers a good amount of ground in its 40 or so minutes and serves as a good introduction for people looking to get started in surround mixing in Pro Tools. Check … Read more Intro to Surround Mixing in Pro Tools Video
Yellowstone Sound Library
Yellowstone National Park have done a cool thing by releasing a whole library of sounds that were recorded in the National Park into the public domain. The library includes a bunch of biophony including bird and bear calls, and geophony including geysers. You can access the library online at: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/soundlibrary.htm They also have a short … Read more Yellowstone Sound Library
SOFAR Channel Explanation
The Discovery of Sound in the Sea website has some great information and resources about underwater sound, particularly with regards to sound in the ocean and its effects on sea creatures. Included on their site is a really clear simple explanation of the SOFAR channel which you can check out at: Sound Travel in the … Read more SOFAR Channel Explanation