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We are delighted to introduce Randy Thom, a prolific and well-respected Director of Sound Design, Supervising Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer as the guest blogger for Sound Ideas. Randy is one of the best in the field with Oscar, Emmy and Grammy nominations to his credit; as well as receiving C.A.S. Career Achievement and MPSE Career Achievement awards.
You can learn more about Randy here.
Screwing Up - Creatively
October 30, 2026
For an artist, the mistake is not the opposite of useful work. It’s often the work's most honest collaborator. It’s the one voice in the room that didn't get the memo about what you intended, and therefore tells you something you couldn't have told yourself.
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Bring Every Gallop to Life with Horse Sound Effects
November 12, 2026 - Sound Ideas
From the rhythmic sound of hoofbeats to the distinctive calls and movements of horses, these animals bring a powerful sense of realism, energy, and character to any production. Our new Horse Sound...
Read moreOctober 30, 2026 - Randy Thom
For an artist, the mistake is not the opposite of useful work. It’s often the work's most honest collaborator.
Read moreCan You Use the Same Royalty-Free Sound Effect in Multiple Projects?
October 26, 2026 - Sound Ideas
When working on multiple creative projects, it's common to find a sound effect that works perfectly in more than one production. Whether it's a cinematic impact, an environmental ambience, or a sim...
Read morePodcast Spotlight: Women in Audio Post - Careers, Challenges, & Mentorship
October 21, 2026 - Sound Ideas
In Episode 378 of the Tonebenders Podcast, host Timothy Muirhead brings together four accomplished women in audio post-production for an insightful roundtable discussion about their careers, experi...
Read moreExperience the Thrill of the Trail with Dog Sled Sound Effects
October 13, 2026 - Sound Ideas
From the excited barking of sled dogs to the unmistakable sound of runners gliding across snow, dog sledding delivers a unique combination of energy, movement, and adventure. Our new Dog Sled Sound...
Read moreWhy Professional Sound Matters More Than Ever
October 09, 2026 - Sound Ideas
Sound has always played an essential role in storytelling. From the subtle ambience of a quiet room to the impact of a cinematic explosion, professional sound helps create believable worlds, establ...
Read moreHow Do You Choose Sound Effects for a Film or Video?
October 05, 2026 - Sound Ideas
Choosing the right sound effects for a film or video is about more than matching a sound to what appears on screen. Effective sound helps establish the environment, support the story, create emotio...
Read morePodcast Spotlight: The Pitt, DTF St. Louis and Hacks
September 30, 2026 - Sound Ideas
In Episode 376 of the Tonebenders Podcast, host Timothy Muirhead wraps up the conversations from SoundDay LA with a live HBO panel featuring Emmy-nominated re-recording mixers James Parnell, Todd G...
Read moreSeptember 30, 2026 - Randy Thom
A film mix is not an audio engineering problem. It's a dramatic one. The consoles, the plugins, the immersive formats… all of it is in service of a question that gets asked hundreds of times over t...
Read moreExplore the Wild with Animal Kingdom Sound Effects
September 09, 2026 - Sound Ideas
From the roar of a lion to the calls of exotic birds, the natural world is filled with sounds that can instantly bring a scene to life. Our new Animal Kingdom Sound Effects Library puts an incredib...
Read moreShould You Record Your Own Sound Effects or Use a Sound Library?
August 31, 2026 - Sound Ideas
When a production needs a specific sound, there are two main options: record it yourself or find an existing recording in a sound effects library. Both approaches have advantages, and professional ...
Read moreBuilding-Up Instead of Blocking-In
August 31, 2026 - Randy Thom
Sound is apprehended in time, serially, and the ear builds its sense of a world from particulars accreting moment to moment. Sound is built from particulars: specific songs, specific news bulletins...
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