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The BigSoundBank blog explores the world of sound: acoustic discoveries, audio technology, hearing health, culture, and creative projectsβ€”a clear, accessible feed for enthusiasts and professionals. You can also send me your information (scientific articles or studies, news, press releases for sound-related events, calls for projects, etc.) so I can share them.

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Does Movie Sound Always Have to Do More?

Whoosh, buildup, clinking steel: must every movie fight be overloaded? A case for sound that is more restrained, more realistic, easier on the ears.... Read more β†’

Frequency Memory: My New Listening Game

Frequency Memory: listen to a tone played only once, then find it again from memory with a slider. 4 levels, free, solo or with friends.... Read more β†’

A Sonic Signature for the Olympic Rings

The IOC gave the Olympic rings their first sonic signature, built from real recorded heartbeats. When brand sound becomes field recording.... Read more β†’

Aporee, the Map That Lets Places Speak

Aporee is a global sound map where you can listen to real places. I contributed a few recordings from my sound library and share the experience.... Read more β†’

Silence, the Sound That Makes so Much Noise

BigSoundBank silence generator: create a true digital silence WAV (zero samples) in mono/stereo, any duration, 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit. Preview & download.... Read more β†’

Audio Feedback in Movies Shreds my Ears

Why does every movie microphone start with a piercing feedback squeal? A look at this sound-editing tic and its more realistic alternatives.... Read more β†’

That Sound Game: the Game that Makes Noise

That Sound Game is a hilarious party game where players guess words using only sounds and gestures. Discover how it turns any gathering into an audio comedy show!... Read more β†’

Onomatopoeic Giants' Duel at James Joyce's

James Joyce holds two records in literary onomatopoeia: the 100-letter thunder word in Finnegans Wake and the longest onomatopoeic palindrome in Ulysses. A sound-based analysis.... Read more β†’

FΓ©lix Blume, Nomadic Sound Artist

Portrait of FΓ©lix Blume, a French sound artist whose works blend poetry, commitment, and sensory exploration around the world.... Read more β†’

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