Strategies for Balancing Music and Sound Design Part 1

February 27, 2026 - Randy Thom

This Blog talks about the importance of recognizing that music and sound design are not adversaries. They are complementary narrative instruments. But they require choreography, humility, and leade...

Podcast Spotlight: Sound Design and Storytelling in Marty Supreme

February 25, 2026 - Sound Ideas

In Episode 347 of the Tonebenders Podcast, host Timothy Muirhead sits down with acclaimed Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer, Skip Lievsay, to unpack the detailed sound design behind t...

Pre-amp Anxiety

February 02, 2026 - Randy Thom

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 listen...

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...

Podcast Spotlight: The Subtle Power of Sound in Nuremberg

January 22, 2026 - Sound Ideas

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...

Essential Sound Effects for Social Media Creators

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...

Can You Make It Like Nothing I’ve Ever Heard Before, Please?

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...

Unlock a World of Enchantment with our Magical Spells & Creatures Sound Effects

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...

Podcast Spotlight: Inside the Sound-Driven World of Sinners

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.