Generally, having a good voice means that you have control over your vocalizations, a palatable timbre, good enunciation, solid vocal support, and a clear personality. What counts as good when it ...

From the wet squelch of an alien creature to the crisp tip-tapping of a dance scene, filmic aural experiences are created by foley artists. These audio masters use their imagination and technical know ...

We take a closer look at the subtle ways horror movies use sound to make your mind play tricks on you. We visited Alchemy Post Sound, the Foley studio behind "The Invisible Man" and other horror ...

There’s nothing quite like the sound of a real grand piano — but these days, digital pianos can get pretty darn close. Unfortunately, the best of them are usually prohibitively expensive and short of ...

The right hardware and software — combined with time to learn — can improve the soundtrack in your videos, podcasts and other creative endeavors. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer was a co-host of ...

Creating an affordable acoustic camera is now achievable with the right blend of accessible technology and open-source software. By using smartphones and budget-friendly equipment, you can replicate ...

As Riz Ahmed's drummer loses his hearing and learns how to live in the new world he discovers in, 'Sound of Metal' sound editor and designer Nicolas Becker blended unique soundscapes to create an ...

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT can create content, but it doesn’t always sound natural. Without the right guidance, the content can come across as dull or robotic. Fortunately, there are techniques ...

Using a Fearless Flyers classic as a case study in baritone layering, the funk-master GW columnist peels away the onion to ...

It’s a question I’m sure was keeping you up at night: can you make an object spin with a sound wave? The answer, generally speaking, used to be no. Now, though, mechanical engineers have taken a look ...

There’s a reason digital pianos are so popular: most people either can’t afford the real thing, or they can’t fit them into their homes. Unfortunately, most digital pianos pale in comparison to even ...