A lot of nursery rhymes are considered to be in the public domain, however, The Wheels on the Bus is not so clear. It is derived from Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush and Buffalo Gals, both written in 1800s. The composers identity is unknown, however, using the copyright rule of thumb of 70 years […]
Is There a Good Source of Royalty-free Vaporwave Music?
This is a question I got asked recently and I thought it would make an interesting blog post. Firstly, what is Vaporwave music? I am not aware of any good royalty-free vaporwave music to be honest. The reason producers create and sell royalty free music is to make an income and you can only do […]
On Hold Messages Reseller Option for Telecoms Companies
We offer telephone audio services directly to businesses, but we also work with a number of telecoms companies who use our audio service to provide IVR prompts, out-of-hours and on-hold messages to their clients. However, we found that some of our telecoms clients wanted to present an audio service directly to their customers and that […]
Will your on hold audio work in my telephone system? Try for Free
This is a question we often get asked. Usually, by small to medium businesses that want to avoid or break away from expensive contracts. These contract based suppliers will often write your scripts, install and lease the phone system and audio to you, which can prove very costly. Whereas, we provide a simple, pay-as-you-go service […]
How to Use Audio Loops in Adobe Elements and Adobe Premiere
Audio loops are very useful for video producers. Using music loops to underpin dialogue and using a variety of loops can be effective and economical from a licensing perspective. I am an audio producer, but do have to dip my toe into basic video editing from time to time. I currently use Abobe Elements, but the process of […]
The Challenges of Three Dimensional Binaural Recording
With the rise of immersive visuals using VR headsets, audio is following. This is the science of binaural sound. Essentially binaural sound relates to having two ears. The dictionary definition is: relating to or involving both ears. “human hearing is binaural” While you could be forgiven for thinking that surround sound, such as that heard in the […]
Why Is Inaudible Dialogue a Problem in Films in 2017?
I love audio in film. A great film soundtrack, great foley work and clear, powerful dialogue. The thump of the subwoofer and surround sound in cinema gives me a real buzz. If I’m being honest, I love it so much I am one of those ‘annoying’ people who likes to listen to all of the […]
Cue Sheet Royalties for Sound Effects
This is something that seems to crop up a lot. With some broadcasters, there is an assumption that everything has to be added to the cue sheet. While this is true for music that is registered with royalty collection societies the same can’t be applied to sound effects due to the very nature of their […]
Editing and Production on Your Audiobook. What is the difference?
Often with audiobook production and editing it is hard for a client to realise what difference it makes to the overall finished audiobook. It is fair to say, it makes a difference to the price as it takes a lot of time to take out breaths and edit the audio so that it sounds finished. […]
Iconic Music by Accident or Design?
What makes a recording iconic is not always what was planned. With musical creativity containing elements of improvisation and spontaneity it’s inevitable that there will be variations. This can result in unexpected performances or unexpected sounds ending up in a recording and becoming a defining feature. For instance, Michael Jackson’s Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ released in 1979 […]
