#sound (21 links)
- The Sound of Software notboring.software
When done right, sound unlocks a path to much richer software experiences
- British Library UK Sound Map sounds.bl.uk
- Paul's Extreme Sound Stretch hypermammut.sourceforge.net
The first comprehensive collection of Numbers Stations recordings released to the public.
- Why records DO all sound the same | Word Magazine wordmagazine.co.uk
"There's a little-watched video on Maroon Five's YouTube channel which documents the torturous, tedious process of crafting an instantly forgettable mainstream radio hit. It's fourteen minutes of elegantly dishevelled chaps sitting in leather sofas, playing $15,000 vintage guitars next to $200,000 studio consoles, staring at notepads and endlessly discussing how little they like the track (called Makes Me Wonder), and how it doesn't have a chorus. Even edited down, the tedium is mind-boggling as they play the same lame riff over and over and over again. At one point, singer Adam Levine says: "I'm sick of trying to engineer songs to be hits." But that's exactly he proceeds to do."
- The Echo Nest : The Musical Brain developer.echonest.com
Lots of rather exciting music analysis APIs.
- Turn Me Up! | Bringing Dynamics Back To Music turnmeup.org
A non-profit music industry organization campaigning to give artists back the choice to release more dynamic records.
A review. "Goodman [aka Kode9] explores the power of sound as a tactic of irritation, intimidation, or even permanent harm. Goodman analyzes "environments, or ecologies, in which sound contributes to an immersive atmosphere or ambience of fear and dread--where sound helps produce a bad vibe."
- Make: Online : How-to: Hacking RjDj with PD blog.makezine.com
- freesound :: home page freesound.org
A collaborative database of Creative Commons licensed sounds.
The British Library launches new traditional and world music collections online at http://sounds.bl.uk. Featuring unique field recordings, live performances and out-of-print commercial releases, this latest addition to the JISC-funded Archival Sound Recordings website provides a sample of musical traditions across the globe - offering a glimpse of cultural experience around the world.
- :: soundtransit :: home soundtransit.nl
A collaborative, online community dedicated to field recording and phonography. On this site, you can plan a sonic journey through various locations recorded around the world, or you can search the database for specific sounds by different artists from certain places.
- SoundManager 2: Javascript Sound for the Web schillmania.com
SM2 is an attempt at providing the sound API which Javascript has been missing. It's a library which wraps and extends Flash's sound capabilities, bringing cross-platform audio functionality to Javascript.
- freesound :: home page freesound.iua.upf.edu
- EarLove hi-fi hearing protection earlove.net
Sound FX for a Star Wars Fan Film
- Sound Design of Star Wars filmsound.org
Sounddesigner Ben Burtt's responsibility on Star Wars was to create specifically unusual sounds - weapons, vehicles, character and key backgrounds.