Horror Sound Design: How Movies Create Fear
TL;DR Horror sound design combines music, sound effects, and ambience to create tension, fear, and a sense of uncertainty. Dissonance, drones, low…
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How to download sound effects for YouTube videos
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Music for TikTok
Blame it on the millennials on our team, but HookSounds has arrived on TikTok. We are jumping on board of the most popular app right now to provide the…
What is Lo-fi Music and How to Produce it
The emergence of the lo-fi genre during the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of impressive, as the genre has provided a sense of solace and respite…
What is 8D audio?
When it comes to entertainment content, the bigger the number, the better the quality: 4D movies, 4K games and, the latest buzz, 8D audio. Even if we can't…
What are SFX? A Guide to Sound Effects
If you're a movie fanatic, you're probably familiar with the term SFX - a term that stands for both special effects and sound effects. Admittedly, it can…
Everything You Need to Know About Diegetic Sounds
Diegetic is a term probably only those in the filmmaking business have heard of, but if you have landed here it probably is because you want to know about…
The Importance of Music for Video Games
All 80s and 90s kids reading this will probably recognize the Mario Bros video games and most likely remember their iconic soundtrack. Classics like…
What Royalty Free Music do YouTubers use?
As a YouTuber, the last thing you want is for your videos to get hit with copyright claims—especially when monetization is at stake. That’s why…
Adding the Perfect Background Music for Videos
Don’t you agree that it’s hard to enjoy a good video without any background music for videos? That’s because the right music can transform an ordinary…
How to Use Sound Effects for Videos Effectively
Nowadays, the production process for audiovisual projects involves tons of editing, which often includes the use of sound effects for videos. These sounds…
How to Use Royalty Free Music for Podcasts
The evolution of the internet always brings with it new trends and opportunities. Lately, there’s been a surge in the number of podcasts available online.…