Not being able to record on set — as with live-action movies — is just one challenge faced by pros who reveal how they built their films' fantastical worlds. By Carolyn Giardina Tech Editor While it ...

From the wet squelch of an alien creature to the crisp tip-tapping of a dance scene, filmic aural experiences are created by foley artists. These audio masters use their imagination and technical know ...

Discover how to create a simple homemade speaker using everyday items and basic electronics! This step-by-step guide demonstrates how to use plastic cups, a magnet, copper wire, and a balloon to ...

Generally, having a good voice means that you have control over your vocalizations, a palatable timbre, good enunciation, solid vocal support, and a clear personality. What counts as good when it ...

There’s nothing quite like the sound of a real grand piano — but these days, digital pianos can get pretty darn close. Unfortunately, the best of them are usually prohibitively expensive and short of ...

Foley artists are finally sharing their sound-effects secrets on Insta. Blood splash? It’s a watermelon getting slashed.

As Riz Ahmed's drummer loses his hearing and learns how to live in the new world he discovers in, 'Sound of Metal' sound editor and designer Nicolas Becker blended unique soundscapes to create an ...

For some users, Windows does not assign a sound when opening a folder. This might be a problem if you want to hear when a folder containing an important document or business file has opened. You can ...

There’s a reason digital pianos are so popular: most people either can’t afford the real thing, or they can’t fit them into their homes. Unfortunately, most digital pianos pale in comparison to even ...