Video: Behind The Sounds For Windows - With Matthew Bennett:

Posted September 11, 2018 by Asbjoern Andersen in Sound community highlights • 1 Comment

A short but interesting video with Microsoft’s Matthew Bennett, with the thoughts and ideas behind Microsoft’s notification and alert sound design:

Matthew Bennett: How I composed the Windows 10 calendar alert | Microsoft Story Labs

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Mechanical Sound Effects FX – Reels Play Track 78 sounds included $35

Play, Stop, Fast Forward and Fast Rewind. Loading and unloading. Buttons and switches!
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Car Sound Effects Ford Ranger Play Track 45 sounds included $19

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Car Sound Effects Future Vehicle Play Track 51 sounds included $29

Step into the future with our Future Vehicle sound effects pack, featuring 51 meticulously crafted audio clips. Perfect for filmmakers, game developers, and audio designers, each sound captures the innovative essence of futuristic transportation. From sleek electric hums to sci-fi engine revs and futuristic vehicle maneuvers, these versatile sounds add authenticity to sci-fi films, video games, and virtual reality experiences. Ideal for enhancing dynamic sequences, space explorations, or creating immersive futuristic cityscapes, this collection offers a range of high-tech vehicle sounds and atmospheric details. Immerse your audience in the cutting-edge sounds of future transportation and elevate your projects with our comprehensive library of futuristic vehicle sound effects, designed to transport listeners to new realms of audio imagination.

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Electricity Sound Effects Telemetry Play Track 51 sounds included $19

Dive into the intricate world of telemetry with our Telemetry sound effects pack, featuring 51 meticulously recorded audio clips. Perfect for filmmakers, game developers, and audio designers, each sound captures the electronic signals, beeps, and data transmissions of futuristic technology. From spaceship diagnostics and robotic communications to biomedical monitors and radar scans, these versatile sounds add realism to sci-fi films, space simulations, and medical dramas. Ideal for enhancing technical sequences, futuristic environments, or creating immersive audio interfaces, this collection offers a range of telemetry effects and atmospheric details. Immerse your audience in the dynamic sounds of advanced telemetry systems and elevate your projects with our comprehensive library of telemetry sound effects, designed to bring futuristic technology to life with precision and authenticity.

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Firearms Sound Effects Future Weapons Play Track 50 sounds included $29

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