K-Tek is gearing up to offer production sound recordists an easier and less fatiguing way to boom a scene. The E-Z Boom is set to only be available for rental contracts until a certain demand is needed.
I love these so much. Jimmy Kimmel Live has produced a video for the Blu-ray release of the Lost complete series collection. This is one of the better ones I’ve seen so I had to share. It’s a bit of a stretch but it’s still related to audio, right? Enjoy the Sunday night laugh.
One of the few movies this year that had suprised me at the theater was Source Code. The movie was a lot of fun and was way better than I had expected. Designingsound.org has published an exclusive interview with Tom Bellfort in which he talks about his work on the film.
“To describe the work and success of 27-year old composer and music producer Zack Hemsey is to describe the current state of music. Inventive. Dedicated. Original.”
I’ve never used iELECTRIBE before but I am a sucker for a cool interface and might jump in. There have been a couple videos on the web showcasing the new iPad app developed by Korg. Is it just a re-skin of the original popular sampler/synthesizer?
Scott Wilkinson of the internet show “Home Theater Geeks” has published an hour long video interview with Sound Designer Erik Aadahl.
Dark Matter Audio have been touting their new effects unit as a “game changer” for the audio industry. Functioning similar to the iPad, this device will let the user update apps through an online store and take advantage of a 7″ touch screen.
Rob Blake chats with Game Informer about the changes that go into making a sequel and how the audio team at Bioware are trying to enhance their previous efforts. Hit the jump for a link to the video.
Reading over Electro Harmonix’s blog I noticed a posting that had some pretty sexy pictures of a custom wired pedal board. Created by Nice Rack NYC, the pictures below are just some of the services that this New York City based company offers.
Pitchfork has put up a new track from the Beastie Boys’ upcoming album Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2. You can listen to it (and dance if you want) after the jump.
Jake Riehle of designingsound.org has posted an interview with Mark Mangini and Dave Whitehead, two bad ass dudes behind the audio for “The Rite”. It’s a great read for an enjoyable sounding movie.
MusicRadar.com has compiled a great set of images and info on a selection of home studios from a slew of professional recording artists including Imogen Heap and Moby.
“Linkin Park is a band that delivers onstage, in the studio and just a few days post-gig. For the latter, front-of-house engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten and programming, playback engineer and keyboard tech Dylan Ely provide a fully mixed and mastered, pro-quality live album within two to three days after each performance. With a purchased [...]
Explosions In The Sky have posted a new song from their upcoming album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care on SoundCloud. You can take a listen after the jump along with checking out a slew of tour dates:
I can’t make my mind up whether this is the coolest home theater I have ever seen or the most ridiculous. Regardless of which one it is, it’s still amazing. Nested in a 10,000 square foot home in Hawaii, this home theater rocks a Star Wars theme all the way to including blast doors that [...]
Wattville primary school in Birmingham, England has produced a rendition of Iron Maiden’s “Flight of Icarus” in an effort to raise money for Kerrang’s “Cash for Kids” which supports underprivileged children. Kick. Ass.
“One of summer’s most highly anticipated blockbuster movies, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” features original music by Academy Award®-winning composer Hans Zimmer and a first-time collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela.”
“Terrain’s noise cancellation system relies on two microphones embedded in the headliner to detect the hum and prompt an onboard frequency generator to create counteracting sound waves through the audio system’s speakers and sub-woofer. The system also reduces higher rpm engine noise at highway cruising speeds to help keep the vehicle interior quiet.”
Here are a couple screens of some creative acoustic paneling created by Niek Pulles.
The electro-funk group, Chromeo have put out a video showcasing their next album. Which is sure to be a little hit. Check out the video after the jump.
SoundWorks Collection was on location at the MPSE Golden Reel Awards where they were able to capture this years ceremony for the Career Achievement Award, with this years recipient being Walter Murch. The award is presented with an introduction from Randy Thom and George Lucas. Congrats!
Matt Weiss (Head Engineer at Studio E, Philadelphia, PA) recently chatted with Grammy award winner Andrew Dawson about his career, techniques, tools, and the music industry. Hit the jump for a portion of their conversation and a link to the rest of the article.
The King’s Speech was one of my favorite films of the year. Not only was it an enjoyable movie but it also sounded great. The following video goes into detail about a field of sound work that is commonly overlooked and underrated – production sound. In this video SoundWorks’ producer, Michael Coleman sits and chats [...]
Mercedes-Benz has posted a couple videos on their YouTube channel showcasing the effort that went into the audio design for their vehicles. Check them out after the jump.
