SOUND DESIGN BLOG
Check out our blog dedicated to sound design and music production. We regularly publish guides, tutorials, comparisons, reviews with technical advice, creative ideas, and resources. We analyze games, movies, and TV series for you to reveal the sound design intentions of industry professionals. For beginners and pros.
ABOUT THIS BLOG
What is sound design?
Sound design involves creating, recording, editing, and organizing sounds to enhance images and action. It's used in film and television, video games, music production, and interactive media. This is done by using foley, sound recordings, synthesizing, editing, mixing, and spatialization.
How do you get started in sound design?
First, choose a DAW like Cubase or Reaper, a good pair of headphones, then record your sounds using a microphone or a synthesizer. Collect a few sounds, layer them, edit and then process them by using effects such as an equalizer or reverb, then export the result in WAV format. Experiment with different styles and techniques to develop your creativity and refine your sound signature. You can use Bluezone Corporation's free sound effects and sample packs to help get you started.
What are our articles about?
We publish content on sound effects (SFX) creation, foley, field recording, and DAW workflows. Our methods apply to film and television, game audio and interactive media, and even music production. Each topic offers practical advice and examples to learn, practice, and progress step by step.
What equipment do you need to get started in sound design?
To get started, you need a free or inexpensive DAW (Waveform Free, Reaper) or a paid DAW (Cubase Pro, Logic Pro, FL Studio) and a reliable sound system such as monitoring headphones (HD 25 Sennheiser) or speakers (KRK Rokit G4).
Add a sound source such as a synthesizer (Korg Minilogue XD, Sequential Take 5, Korg Opsix) and drum machines (Korg Drumlogue, Roland TR-6S), a portable recorder with a microphone (Zoom H1essential, Tascam DR-40X, Sound Devices MixPre-3 II), and Bluezone Corporation sound packs. Complete your setup with a few essential plugins (EQ, reverb, compressor) and accessories such as windscreens, cables, and SD cards.