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Sound Design Tips & Tutorials

Sound design is the art of sculpting audio to produce a desired result. Check out our resources below to learn synthesis and audio processing techniques that will help you create your own signature sound.

Our Best Articles on Sound Design

The Basics of Granular Synthesis

Granular synthesis doesn’t get much attention in music production. In this article, we cover what it is, how you’re already using it, and some granular sound design techniques.

February 5, 2019

8 Creative Reverb Effects for Sound Design

Reverb effects aren’t just for space—you can also use them for creative, otherworldly effects. In this article we depart from utilitarian uses of reverb and focus on how to use reverb plug-ins as sound design tools.

May 1, 2020

Sound Design with Home-Recorded Samples in Iris 2

Learn to use home-recorded samples for sound design with Iris 2, and have fun turning your unique creations into musical instruments.

March 15, 2023

Most Recent Sound Design Articles

Making Beats from Sampled Sounds with TOKiMONSTA

Acclaimed producer/DJ TOKiMONSTA shares how she uses iZotope RX 9 to transform everyday sounds into her own unique beat-making arsenal.

December 8, 2021

7 Creative Automation Tips for Music Producers

For the modern mix, automation is necessary to make consumers feel like they are listening to a living, breathing piece of music. Here are seven creative tips.

September 28, 2021

How to Humanize and Dehumanize Drums

Some genres of electronic music demand that drums emulate live musicians. Others seem to benefit from beats with machine-like accuracy. Get tips on how to produce humanized drums and dehumanized drums.

October 23, 2020