Animal Hyperrealism IV is a milestone in animal sound libraries, and in his brand new A Sound Effect Podcast episode, Mattia Cellotto shares the fascinating story behind this massive undertaking.
Mattia joins Jennifer Walden to talk about what’s new in his approach to capturing clean, close animal recordings, including his custom modified microphone setup. They also discuss some of the new animals he recorded for this volume, including the one animal sound he really wanted to capture this time around. Plus, you get to hear some of the unique, surprising sounds from the library.
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Animal Hyperrealism IV – Sound Design Contest
Design the sound for Mattia’s video and win his Complete Bundle (€1,690+) or a library of your choice. Four prize categories, including a People’s Choice Award.
Deadline: April 6, 2026 – 12:00 UTC