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We have some recommendations for podcasts – with plenty of new shows to check out!

In this roundup, Paul Virostek outlines the common field recording errors we all make while trying to capture meaningful sounds. Rob Bantin, Audio Programmer at Ubisoft, shares his background in game audio development and his thoughts about the industry. Kate Carr and Luca Nasciuti explore the politics and cultures of cities expressed through field recording with ethnographer Benjamin Tausig and radio producer Camilla Hannan.

Re-recording mixer Pete Horner discusses the incredible process of restoring and remixing the 40th anniversary edition of Apocalypse Now: Final Cut that was recently released, marketing Mentor Ilise Benun talks about why she loves to discuss money with clients and her tricks for making it a comfortable conversation.

David Allen, Author of Getting Things Done, shares his five-step process for organizing thoughts into actions, which can be applied almost any area of life. Sean and Liz explore working less and charging more as freelancers, as we become more efficient in our skills. And Dane Sanders, Founder of Fastermind.co, breaks down the difference between freelancers and entrepreneurs in a very informative final chapter of The Six Figure Freelancer audio course.

Creative Field Recording – Ep 2: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them: Specific Field Recording Tips

Episode outline: ‘Episode 2: common specific errors beginners and pros alike make while recording sounds in the field.’

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The Audio Programmer Podcast – Ep 4: Rob Bantin (Ubisoft Games)

Episode outline: ‘For this episode, we spoke with Rob Bantin, Senior Audio Programmer at Ubisoft. We spoke about his journey into the world of game audio development, his work on Ubisoft’s latest release (The Division 2), and more! The post Audio Programmer Podcast 04 with Guest Rob Bantin (Ubisoft Games) appeared first on The Audio Programmer.’

Hear the episode:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Xmwdr3TmbOv41xDi3E3Mq

 

The Soundworks Collection – The Sound of Apocalypse Now: Final Cut with Pete Horner

Episode outline: ‘Re-recording mixer Pete Horner discusses the incredible process of restoring and remixing the 40th anniversary edition of Apocalypse Now: Final Cut that was recently released in Dolby Atmos and 4K Ultra HD. Pete shares how he created a new master track, enhanced the LFE with the help of a new Meyer Sound speaker and collaborated with Director Francis Ford Coppola and Walter Murch.’

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The Field Recording Show – Ep 2: Sound and the Politics of Urban Space

Episode outline: ‘The Field Recording Show is a programme exploring the soundscape, recording, listening and composing hosted by Kate Carr and Luca Nasciuti.

The Field Recording Show is a programme exploring the soundscape, recording, listening and composing hosted by Kate Carr and Luca Nasciuti. This episode explores the politics, challenges and excitement of recording in cities. It features interviews with US ethnographer Benjamin Tausig and Australian artist and radio producer Camilla Hannan. Ben discusses his new book Bangkok is Ringing, the ways sound can help us think about politics and his field work in Thailand. Camilla describes a recent trip to Papua New Guinea, discusses the relationship between sound art and radio, and outlines her techniques and approaches to recording.’

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    This volume includes 255 high-quality sound effects, organized into 27 distinct spell types, each with multiple variations (3 to 17) to ensure no spell sounds the same, even when reused across your project.

    Each spell type is carefully named and sorted into individual folders, giving you intuitive navigation and maximum flexibility for magical scenes, game effects, or cinematic transitions.

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    This library gathers recordings captured with a contact microphone on various types of doors and locks. It includes wooden, metal, and plastic doors, as well as gates, residential doors, and office doors.

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Clients from Hell – How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Money

Episode outline: ‘Don’t you just hate talking about money with clients? Either you’re quoting WAY too low, or you’re putting out a number that makes you feel like an imposter. Either way, talking budget is a source of incredible anxiety for most freelancers.

Unless, of course, you’re Ilise Benun. Ilise LOVES having the money conversation with clients, and that’s because she’s figured out a great trick for making both her and her clients comfortable discussing budget.

It’s a simple trick, but it’s a mind-blower: she asks “is this a $500 project, a $5000 project, or a $50,000 project?” Find out WHY this amazing trick works in her conversation with Kyle!’

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Accidental Creative – Your Head Is Not For Holding Ideas (with David Allen)

Episode outline: ‘Your mind is brilliant at surfacing potential insights, and connecting dots that help you solve problems. However, many people rely on their mind as the key repository for all of their hunches and ideas, which is not a great system. Too many things slip through the cracks.

On this episode, David Allen shares the five key steps for turning hunches into breakthroughs, and why he’s just released a workbook companionto his bestselling book Getting Things Done.‘

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The Freelance Web – Working less & charging more

Episode outline: ‘Sean and Liz discuss the concept of working less and charging more. If you’re more efficient with your time, why should you charge less?’

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The Six Figure Freelancer Audio-Course – Ep 12: The Difference Between Freelancers And Entrepreneurs

Episode outline: ‘In this episode, Dane speaks to us about:

Why it is important to know whether you’re a freelancer or an entrepreneur: You have to decide whether you are trading your time for money or creating a business that’s built for scale, because your tactics for growth will be very different based on this.

How to be successful in either career: As a freelancer the only way to make more money if you can’t add more time is to raise your prices; you can do so by really customizing and differentiating your services from other freelancers, and ensuring customers are willing to pay a premium to have access to you.

Why referrals and community matter: How being connected to other freelancers in your space or a similar situation can help you leapfrog and grow.’

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    Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries Spells Variations Vol 4 Play Track 255 sounds included $10.20

    Spell Variations Vol. 4 marks the grand finale of our magical sound series, delivering a diverse and powerful collection of spell effects. Inside, you’ll find summonings, blood spells, petrifications, healing spells, dark incantations, and much more!

    This volume includes 255 high-quality sound effects, organized into 27 distinct spell types, each with multiple variations (3 to 17) to ensure no spell sounds the same, even when reused across your project.

    Each spell type is carefully named and sorted into individual folders, giving you intuitive navigation and maximum flexibility for magical scenes, game effects, or cinematic transitions.

    Recorded, edited, and mastered in 192 kHz / 24-bit, these sounds deliver exceptional clarity and full adaptability for pitching, layering, or creative processing.

    A must-have library for professional sound designers seeking drag-and-drop magical sounds for video games, trailers, animations, or any audiovisual production.

    More about the pack
    – Intuitive file naming
    – All you’ll ever need regarding magical sounds [Use them again & again
    Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties. Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
    – Totally mono compatibility
    – All sounds have several variations.
    – Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for a creature other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
    – For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com

    Features
    – 255 spell sounds
    – Number of Audio Waves: 255
    – Format: 192KHz / 24 bits
    – Win/Mac: Yes
    – Minutes of audio provided: 19:21

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  • Foley Sound Effects Grenade Foley Play Track 1374 sounds included $15

    A focused collection of grenade foley, captured with precision using replica units. This library provides the essential, clean sounds of tactical handling, interaction, and impacts.

    Recorded at 96kHz/24-bit across various surfaces including steel plates, carpet, wood floorings, soil, and grass, this library offers variation for different environments. The recordings feature grenade shakes, surface impacts and rolls, pin pulls, spoon lever ejections, spoon drops, and tactical gear foley, all captured with Lewitt LCT 540 S and Shure SM7B.

    This is a practical toolkit for sound designers working in film, games, and other media, providing a tonal and versatile foundation for building realistic military action.

    50 %
    OFF
    Add to cart
  • Door Sound Effects Locks & Doors Play Track 100 sounds included, 7 mins total $18

    This library gathers recordings captured with a contact microphone on various types of doors and locks. It includes wooden, metal, and plastic doors, as well as gates, residential doors, and office doors.

    The recordings highlight the internal mechanisms of locks: opening, closing, locking, unlocking, clicks, and latch movements. The collection also features isolated key handling and keychain sounds.

    The set provides detailed and usable sound material for sound design, post-production, or mechanical analysis.

    Add to cart
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  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Spells Variations – Complete Collection Play Track 1268 sounds included $35

    Spell Variations – Complete Collection is the magic sound bundle, combining all 4 spell sound libraries into one package. Inside, you’ll discover an extensive range of spells, elemental forces, dark incantations, arcane rituals, healing charms, summonings, enchanting whooshes, and much more, delivering a complete arsenal of magical sound effects for any creative project.


    Included Products
    Spells Variations Vol 1
    Spells Variations Vol 2
    Spells Variations Vol 3
    Spells Variations Vol 4

    This collection features 1,268 premium-quality sound effects, meticulously organized into 143 unique spell types, each with multiple variations to ensure no spell ever sounds the same, even when reused.

    Every spell type is carefully named and organized into dedicated folders, giving you intuitive navigation and maximum flexibility for magical scenes, game mechanics, cinematic transitions, or immersive soundscapes.

    Recorded, edited, and mastered at 192 kHz / 24-bit, these sounds provide exceptional clarity and full adaptability for pitching, layering, and creative sound design.
    An essential library for professional sound designers looking for ready-to-use magical sounds for video games, trailers, animations, or any high-end audiovisual production.

    More about the pack
    – Intuitive file naming
    – All you’ll ever need regarding magical sounds [Use them again & again
    – Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties. Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
    – Totally mono compatibility
    – All sounds have several variations.
    – Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for a creature other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.

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  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Combat Sounds Bundle Play Track 719 sounds included $40

    A collection of 6 published packs. A total of 719 combat sound effects that will enhance the sound of your project!

    Anime Combat Sounds · The Sound Guild

    Packs included:
    Anime Combat Sounds
    Blood & Wound Sounds
    Fantasy Combat Sounds (volume 01)
    Fantasy Combat Sounds (volume 02)
    Punches & Fighting Sounds
    Sword Combat Sounds (weapons)

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    EXTRA THUNDER – is an auxiliary sound library containing 166 unique sound effect files of thunder. From distant bellowing booms and rumblings to loud cracking and strikes. Whether it’s a background boom of thunder or close lightning strike you’re looking for; This Extra sound effects library will help supplement the electrically charged needs, of your next project. Extra Thunder comes in at over 18 minutes and was recorded at 192kHz / 32bit using an ultrasonic microphone. All of our libraries comply with the Universal Category System naming convention standard, allowing for accurate and easy granular searches.

    50 %
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    EXTRA RAIN – is an auxiliary sound library containing 106 unique sound effect files of rain. From distant showers to slow growing down pours and rainy days by the window. Whether it’s a gentle background shower or a wall of rain you’re looking for; This Extra sound effects library will help supplement the rainy day needs, for your next project. Extra Rain comes in at over 2 hours and was recorded at 192kHz / 32bit using an ultrasonic microphone. All of our libraries comply with the Universal Category System naming convention standard, allowing for accurate and easy granular searches.

    50 %
    OFF
    Add to cart
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    Quietsub FX Complete Bundle

    Quietsub FX is a library of 15,055 sound effects at 24 bit 96,000 BWF. The library is organized into a number of collections related to specific categories, and a large miscellaneous category. The library was recorded to be as comprehensive as possible with an emphasis on quality and choice for users.

    The Complete Bundle includes the following parts:

    Quietsub FX gives you a wide ranging library of sound effects. Production of the library focused on creating high quality and choice for users, which ultimately is what creators want. This package is ideal for film, video, radio, podcast, and wherever sound effects are used.

    All files include metadata.

    Add to cart

   

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