For EARTHQUAKE/GROUND MOVING/GEO-SHIFTING/PROGRESSIVE TEXTURE-type sounds – really, just about anything that could use more organic movement: Go to the supermarket and head straight for the bulk foods department. Get ample… read more →
I’ve found that home sink and bathtub taps running water at a low flow into the drain make a great ‘base’ sound for laser ‘gates’ (security grids or fences, sci-fi… read more →
For a project, I had to create a loop of a bomber squadron from the view of someone on the ground. Since it’s quite difficult to record airplane flying, and… read more →
Drop an egg on a really hot pan, reverse that sound and add sci-fi processing (filter, flange, etc), and then blend with synthesized sounds. – Alex Barnhart
For unique and extreme glitch elements, import non-audio files such as bitmaps and executables into an audio editor as ‘raw data’. Please ensure you keep your speakers and headphones low… read more →
Take a hard-cased suitcase for resonance, tape or hold a piece of nylon cloth to its side (size: kitchen towel), then crumple another piece of nylon into a ball and… read more →
Recently I had to create a sound effect similar to crickets chirping or to be added to a night time ambiance sound clip, the whole thing was catching me off… read more →
Want to make your own Christmas SFX? This Christmas Sound Effects guide shows you how to make the sounds of fireplaces, ice, mistletoe kissing, magic, ornaments, presents, chimney sounds, skiing,… read more →