Sound Ideas Blog

Sound Ideas Blog

This is the perfect space for sound ideas.

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.

Pre-amp Anxiety

February 2, 2026

One of the most common anxieties among beginner sound effects recordists isn’t mic choice, wind protection, or even mic placement. It’s noise. Until you align your playback habits with human listening reality, you will keep fighting ghosts your audience will never hear.

Bringing Volcanoes to Life in Sound

February 01, 2026 - Sound Ideas

There’s nothing quite like the raw power of a volcanic eruption, its deep rumbles, explosive bursts, and molten fury, and now you can bring that intensity directly into your projects with Volcanoes...

Experience Buenos Aires Through Sound

January 22, 2026 - Sound Ideas

Whether you’re producing a film, documentary, podcast, game, or branded content, authentic audio helps bring any project to life. That’s why we’re thrilled to present the Buenos Aires Sound Effects...

January 22, 2026 - Tonebenders

In Episode 342 of the Tonebenders Sound Design Podcast, host Timothy Muirhead dives into the nuanced sound world of Nuremberg, a film that might, at first glance, seem like a straightforward courtr...

How To Think About Foley

January 07, 2026 - Randy Thom

A while back, someone posted the following question in a social media group focused on Foley: “How do I make the sound of a goat walking on a wood floor?” Here's some useful advice about using Fole...

December 29, 2025 - Sound Ideas

In today’s fast-moving digital world, sound can make or break your social media content. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Most Popular Sounds Used on Social Media, a curated library design...

November 28, 2025 - Randy Thom

Lots of film directors have asked me to find or design a sound that is unlike anything anyone has ever heard. When I get this request, I always respond politely, of course, but I know that they are...

November 20, 2025 - Sound Ideas

Step into realms of wonder and intrigue with our latest library, Magical Spells & Creatures Sound Effects. Whether you're crafting a fantasy film, building a video game, designing immersive sto...

November 12, 2025 - Sound Ideas

In Episode 335 of the Tonebenders Podcast, host Timothy Muirhead dives deep into the uniquely ambitious sound design of Sinners. This isn’t your average movie, part vampire horror, part 1930s gangs...

Functions of Sound in Storytelling

October 31, 2025 - Randy Thom

In storytelling, a given sound is usually doing several tasks at once. Being aware of all the roles sound can play is useful when deciding what kind of sound to insert.

October 30, 2025 - Sound Ideas

In Episode 328 of the Tonebenders Podcast, host Timothy Muirhead sits down with Dick Maitland, Sesame Street’s 25-time Emmy award winning Foley artist & sound designer, and Steve “Major” Giamma...

October 30, 2025 - Sound Ideas

Our newest release, Explosions, Fire & Mayhem Sound Effects, brings an earth-shaking level of energy to your productions. Designed for filmmakers, game developers, and sound designers who need ...

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