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This week we have a special podcast roundup featuring what’s popular with VR and 3D audio. In these episodes, you’ll learn about headphone technology that conforms to your ears’ anatomy and what conferences and VR games to look forward to in 2017. You’ll also hear a summary of why 2016 was “the year of VR” from the perspectives of a VC and a tech evangelist. If you are new to the expanding world of Virtual Reality, it’s not too late to delve in!


Written by Adriane Kuzminski



Voices of VR: Ep. 494 – OSSIC CEO: The Future of Music is Immersive & Interactive:

Kent Bye, host of ‘Voices of VR’, interviews OSSIC CEO Jason Riggs about the company’s new “immersive audio” headphones, the OSSIC X, and the device’s role in the future of music production. These headphones are able to customize to your anatomy and dynamically calibrate to your ears for uncanny, out-of-body experiences that complement the feeling of VR games. And as part of Abbey Road Studios’ Red Incubator, the company is looking to impact the music industry with an “audio sandbox” that allows listeners to interact with and mix musical objects in a 360-degree environment. One you finish the episode, be sure to learn more in Voices of VR’s article about OSSIC.

Hear the episode below:


 

The Real Virtual Show: Ep. 053 – Investing in VR/AR with Steve Lukas of Qualcomm Ventures @SLukas:

In this episode of ‘The Real Virtual Show’, host Malia Probst interviews Steve Lukas of Qualcomm Ventures. Though the parent company is not having the best start to 2017, Steve shares valuable insight into the private equity world’s view of VR and AR ventures, and he shares how he personally evaluates VR start-ups with free advice on the pitch process for any founders who are listening. Malia and Steve also discuss where they think 2016 will fall in the history of VR, and though statically household awareness of VR in the U.S. is low, these two see a bright future for those in the industry who stay smart and play their cards right.

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VR Roundtable: Ep. 18 – VR in 2017 + Our most anticipated VR games for the coming year!:

In this episode of ‘VR Roundtable’, Anthony, Gary and Steve discuss the nine VR games they can’t wait to get their hands on in 2017 – and they even stayed friends in the process. From indie treasures like Neat Corporation’s Budget Cuts to AAA promises like Bethesda’s Fallout 4, the guys of VR Roundtable tell us what is in store for the immediate future, making us wish we could take our headsets and travel back in time to visit our 12-year-old selves to blow their minds. If you haven’t stayed current with developments in VR, this is a great episode to help you catch up and learn what you’ll be able to play very soon!

Hear & watch the episode below:



Tools & Technologies For VR Storytelling by NVIDIA



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  • Introducing MOTION GRAPHICS, a complete Motion Graphics sound effects library from SoundMorph!

    Motion Graphics focuses on all the elements you might need for sound design on a trailer, a cinematic scene or a visual that is heavy with motion graphics, whether it be abstract or straight forward, Motion Graphics has all the elements and textures you could think of. Motion Graphics are something all of us sound designers run into at one point or another, so this library is an excellent addition to your sound effects tool box.

    Motion Graphics was created by and in collaboration with sound designer Rostislav Trifonov (SoundMorph Elemental library contributor).

    Motion Graphics features 650 24bit/96 kHz .wav files, all meticulously embedded with Soundminer & Basehead metadata.

    The library features:

    • 450 + designed sound effects
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    The Modular UI soundpack gives you access to sounds created by one of the masters of modular synths and sound design, and is sourced from equipment that would take a lifetime to purchase and assemble, giving an incredible value to this soundpack both artistically and financially.

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    Bring your games and apps to life with the Kawaii UI Bundle.

    It’s ideal for creating joyful menus, delightful HUDs, playful navigation and notifications, engaging pop-ups, and expressive text.

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    The source recordings inside are a treasure trove of physical button presses, clicks, pops, taps, mouth sounds, toks, shakers, general synthesised UI sounds, FM bells and telemetry style sounds.. Kawaii UI Bundle provides you with the essential building blocks to craft your own distinctive designs.  Combining these elements gives sound designers a robust sonic palette to create new UI sounds.

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Rev VR Podcast (Ep. 136): 2016 End Of Year Episode:

Reverend Kyle, host of ‘Rev VR’, rounds up 2016 and shows us it wasn’t just the year of Virtual Reality, it was also the year of Augmented Reality, Merged Reality, and everything in between (PokémonGo). With his ear firmly to the ground, Kyle examines what we can see in the upcoming year in “immersive technology” with devices growing in popularity, more games being developed, and all the new VR conferences popping up. He also talks about changes in his own life with show sponsors, a new blog, and even his run for POTUS which received 72 votes on Election Day. With an exciting year ahead in VR, Kyle encourages us all to join a nearby VR group, because everyone is welcome.

Hear the episode below:


 

Everything Vive Podcast Ep. 49 – Vive/VR News:

The ‘Everything Vive’ podcast helps you navigate what’s new for HTC and Valve’s champion VR device. In this episode, hosts Zain and Ronnie discuss the Sundance Film Festival and its VR experiences, and they mention news surrounding the upcoming “VR on the Mountain” summit. They also talk about The Price of Freedom VR spy game, the AMA with Valve’s Gabe Newell (aka ‘the_gaben’ on Reddit), as well as Glixel’s interview with Epic’s Tim Sweeney. For opinions on news and games in the VR scene (and perhaps a little Reddit talk), be sure to check out Zain and Ronnie’s next episode on YouTube.

Hear & watch the episode below:



(Audio) Podcast Ep. 49 - Vive/VR News - Jan. 16, 2017 (Vive at Sundance | Gabe Newell Reddit AMA)


 

 

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A Sound Effect gives you easy access to an absolutely huge sound effects catalog from a myriad of independent sound creators, all covered by one license agreement - a few highlights:

  • Introducing MOTION GRAPHICS, a complete Motion Graphics sound effects library from SoundMorph!

    Motion Graphics focuses on all the elements you might need for sound design on a trailer, a cinematic scene or a visual that is heavy with motion graphics, whether it be abstract or straight forward, Motion Graphics has all the elements and textures you could think of. Motion Graphics are something all of us sound designers run into at one point or another, so this library is an excellent addition to your sound effects tool box.

    Motion Graphics was created by and in collaboration with sound designer Rostislav Trifonov (SoundMorph Elemental library contributor).

    Motion Graphics features 650 24bit/96 kHz .wav files, all meticulously embedded with Soundminer & Basehead metadata.

    The library features:

    • 450 + designed sound effects
    • 190 + source audio files
    • Whooshes
    • Impacts
    • Risers
    • Stingers
    • Low end and Sub Bass
    • Impulse Responses
    • Passbys
    • Textures – noise, grit, glitch
    • Ambiences
    • Buttons and Clicks
    • Mechanical Elements
    • Granular effects
    91 %
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  • Bloody Nightmare is a modern horror cinematic library aimed at the most cutting edge bone chilling productions out there.

    Whether you work in sound design, as a composer, trailer editor or as an electronic musician, Bloody Nightmare is a valuable new wave of Horror sounds that will surely cause visceral moments of terror and dread!

    91 %
    OFF
  • Modular UI is an advanced user interface library designed by world-renowned sound designer and musician Richard Devine.

    Designed and sourced entirely from Richard Devine’s personal and exclusive Eurorack modular synths and processors collection, the Modular UI soundpack combines the retro, clean sound of analog with the futuristic tech of the new wave of advanced analog and digital synthesis from modular synths, evoking flashbacks of iconic sound design heard in both classic and modern sci-fi films.

    The Modular UI soundpack gives you access to sounds created by one of the masters of modular synths and sound design, and is sourced from equipment that would take a lifetime to purchase and assemble, giving an incredible value to this soundpack both artistically and financially.

    Utilizing many Eurorack modules that have not yet been released to the public and containing samples equally suited to sound designers and electronic musicians alike, Modular UI is in a class by itself!

    91 %
    OFF
Explore the full, unique collection here

Latest sound effects libraries:
 
  • Kawaii UI Bundle is the ultimate bundle for cute user interface sounds.
    In this Bundle you get both volumes of our Kawaii UI libraries.
    Kawaii UI + Kawaii UI 2

    These libraries provide an adorable blend of cute, satisfying interface sounds, crafted to enhance user experience and feedback.
    Bring your games and apps to life with the Kawaii UI Bundle.

    It’s ideal for creating joyful menus, delightful HUDs, playful navigation and notifications, engaging pop-ups, and expressive text.

    Kawaii UI Trailer
    Kawaii UI 2 Trailer

    The source recordings inside are a treasure trove of physical button presses, clicks, pops, taps, mouth sounds, toks, shakers, general synthesised UI sounds, FM bells and telemetry style sounds.. Kawaii UI Bundle provides you with the essential building blocks to craft your own distinctive designs.  Combining these elements gives sound designers a robust sonic palette to create new UI sounds.

    13 %
    OFF
  • Vegetation Footsteps is a detailed collection of footwear and movement variations recorded on dry leaves and forest floor textures. Featuring walk, run, sprint, scuff, pivot, and single step actions, this library captures the nuanced crunch and rustle of layered vegetation underfoot. With performances in sport shoes, sandals, leather shoes, high heels, and barefoot, each sound is designed for realistic character movement across natural environments. Ideal for games, film, and animation, Vegetation Footsteps offers clean, focused assets for building immersive terrain interaction.

  • A collection of 135 potion sound effects.

  • A collection of 140 individual power up ability sound effects.

  • A collection of 103 bowling sound effects.


   

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