For understandable reasons, most technology coverage tends to focus more on the physical or visual elements of new devices than their audio signature. It’s much easier to show and tell audiences how ...

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 ...

The phaser is one of the most iconic sounds in all of Star Trek, but it actually originated in a totally different sci-fi ...

The squelching of a horse walking on mud, rainwater trickling down the gutter. These atmospheric sounds of radio can be hard to create, even with today's technology. But before it was possible to ...

Sound effects are the artificial reproduction of sounds that help to create realism on stage, eg the sound of a window smashing. A sound designer, in consultation with the director, will consider ...