Author: David Dumais

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REAPER Routing: How to Build a Flexible MS Decoder

If you want a simple way to decode mid-side recordings in Reaper without messing up your original files, this setup works really well. The goal is straightforward. You want to drop in your mid and side recordings, hear them properly decoded in stereo, and still keep everything flexible for editing, processing, and exporting later. Instead

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I Put the World’s Smallest 32-Bit Float Recorder to the Test

If you create sound effects and you are always looking for ways to capture interesting perspectives, tiny recorders are hard to ignore. The Instamic Plus Pro C Stereo is one of those devices that immediately gets your attention because it is ridiculously small, records directly onboard, offers 32-bit float, and is even rated waterproof and

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Working on a AAA Game: My Experience as a Sound Designer

Recently, I wrapped up a contract as a sound designer on a AAA game project. I cannot get into the project details yet because it is still in development, but I can talk about what the experience was actually like, what surprised me, and what I learned from being dropped into a much bigger production

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Phuze by SoundMorph plugin window in Reaper showing three-band sample banks
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Sound Designer’s First Look at Phuze by SoundMorph

*Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* If you want to create sound effects faster and come up with textures you would not normally build by hand, Phuze by SoundMorph is an interesting tool to look at. What makes it stand out is simple: it is a layering engine built around frequency

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11 Pro Sound Design Tips I Wish I Knew Earlier 🎧 (After Making 16, 201 SFX)

11 Pro Sound Design Tips I Wish I Knew Earlier 🎧 (After Making 16, 201 SFX) *Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* *This article was generated and written by AI.* Sound Designer’s Starter Pack (free): https://daviddumaisaudio.com/starterpack If you’re looking to elevate your sound design skills, you’ve landed in the right place!

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Elden Ring Nightreign SFX Redesign: My Layer-by-Layer Breakdown

Elden Ring Nightreign SFX Redesign: My Layer-by-Layer Breakdown *Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* *This article was generated and written by AI.* Sound Designer’s Starter Pack (free): https://daviddumaisaudio.com/starterpack Welcome to a deep dive into the sound redesign process for the game Elden Ring Nightreign. In this article, we will explore how

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Does Making Sound Design Videos Get You Paid Work?

Does Making Sound Design Videos Get You Paid Work? *Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* *This article was generated and written by AI.* Sound Designer’s Starter Pack (free): https://daviddumaisaudio.com/starterpack Welcome to the world of sound design! If you’ve ever wondered whether creating sound design videos can lead to paid work, you’re

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How I Designed These Heavy Footstep SFX From Scratch

How I Designed These Heavy Footstep SFX From Scratch *Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* *This article was generated and written by AI.* Sound Designer’s Starter Pack (free): https://daviddumaisaudio.com/starterpack Welcome to the world of sound design! If you’re interested in creating sound effects that give life to characters and scenes, you’ve

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I Recorded Clothing Foley…and made a sound library with it

I Recorded Clothing Foley…and made a sound library with it *Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* *This article was generated and written by AI.* Sound Designer’s Starter Pack (free): https://daviddumaisaudio.com/starterpack   Welcome to the world of sound design! If you’re curious about how to create realistic clothing Foley sounds, you’ve come

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Conversation with SoundMorph co-founder Jason Cushing

Conversation with SoundMorph co-founder Jason Cushing *Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* *This article was generated and written by AI.* GET 20% OFF your Soundmorph purchase with code ‘DAVID‘ at checkout. Sound Designer’s Starter Pack (free): https://daviddumaisaudio.com/starterpack   In this engaging discussion, David Dumais sits down with Jason Cushing, co-founder of SoundMorph, to

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3 Quick Ways I Use RX Spectral Repair To Clean Up Recordings

3 Quick Ways I Use RX Spectral Repair To Clean Up Recordings *Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* *This article was generated and written by AI.* Sound Designer’s Starter Pack (free): https://daviddumaisaudio.com/starterpack Welcome to my blog! I’m David Dumais, and today I’m excited to share with you some quick tips on

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How to Create the Falling Bomb Whistle Sound Effect in Phase Plant

How to Create the Falling Bomb Whistle Sound Effect in Phase Plant *Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* *This article was generated and written by AI.* Sound Designer’s Starter Pack (free): https://daviddumaisaudio.com/starterpack If you’re a sound designer or just someone interested in sound effects, you’ve come to the right place! In

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How I Recorded and Designed Wet Footsteps

How I Recorded and Designed Wet Footsteps *Please note that this blog post may contain affiliate links* *This article was generated and written by AI.* Sound Designer’s Starter Pack (free): https://daviddumaisaudio.com/starterpack If you wanna learn how to create sound effects, then you are in the right place! In this blog, I’ll show you how I

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