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		<title>Grow your audio career with a mentor &#8211; here&#8217;s how:</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/find-an-audio-mentor/">Grow your audio career with a mentor &#8211; here&#8217;s how:</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Game Audio Employers Are Looking For In 2026 &#8211; by Brian Schmidt:</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="980" height="551" src="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/game_audio_jobs_report_.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Game Audio Jobs Report 2026" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/game_audio_jobs_report_.jpg 980w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/game_audio_jobs_report_-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/game_audio_jobs_report_-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/game_audio_jobs_report_-220x124.jpg 220w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/game_audio_jobs_report_-500x281.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" /><p>Check out Brian Schmidt's great annual analysis on game audio hiring trends, skills and roles:</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/game-audio-jobs-and-skills-2026/">What Game Audio Employers Are Looking For In 2026 &#8211; by Brian Schmidt:</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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		<title>5 great new sound effects libraries: Adriatic storm winds, first-person scuba, car destruction, exhibition halls &#038; more</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/5-new-sound-effects-libraries-car-crashes-scuba/">5 great new sound effects libraries: Adriatic storm winds, first-person scuba, car destruction, exhibition halls &#038; more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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		<title>Unlock the power of REAPER with this brilliant rapid-fire guide by Chris Bolte</title>
		<link>https://www.asoundeffect.com/reaper-guide-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/reaper-guide-2026/">Unlock the power of REAPER with this brilliant rapid-fire guide by Chris Bolte</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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		<title>17 great new sound effects libraries: Superb rain recordings, South Africa ambiences, creature design &#038; more</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ambience recordings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car sound effects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[creature sound effects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[field recording]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[game audio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rain sound effects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sound design]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="980" height="551" src="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-30-v1c__.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="17 new sound effects libraries from the indie sound community:" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-30-v1c__.jpg 980w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-30-v1c__-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-30-v1c__-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-30-v1c__-220x124.jpg 220w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-30-v1c__-500x281.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" /><p>Hear the very latest in sound effects - recorded and designed by the independent sound community:</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/17-new-sound-effects-libraries-south-africa-rain/">17 great new sound effects libraries: Superb rain recordings, South Africa ambiences, creature design &#038; more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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		<title>Get great deals on excellent sound effects libraries, plugins &#038; instruments &#8211; and free sounds with ANY order!</title>
		<link>https://www.asoundeffect.com/sale/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="980" height="551" src="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/a_sound_effect_summer_sale-26.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Get Superb Sound Library Deals in A Sound Effect&#039;s Indie Summer SFX Sale" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/a_sound_effect_summer_sale-26.jpg 980w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/a_sound_effect_summer_sale-26-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/a_sound_effect_summer_sale-26-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/a_sound_effect_summer_sale-26-220x124.jpg 220w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/a_sound_effect_summer_sale-26-500x281.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" /><p>Land excellent deals on sound libraries, plugins and instruments here - while you have the chance!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/sale/">Get great deals on excellent sound effects libraries, plugins &amp; instruments &#8211; and free sounds with ANY order!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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		<title>Behind the quirky sound of Widow&#8217;s Bay:</title>
		<link>https://www.asoundeffect.com/widows-bay-sound/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Television sound]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="980" height="551" src="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/widows_bay_sound.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Behind The Sound of Widow&#039;s Bay:" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/widows_bay_sound.jpg 980w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/widows_bay_sound-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/widows_bay_sound-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/widows_bay_sound-220x124.jpg 220w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/widows_bay_sound-500x281.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" /><p>Larry Benjamin, Tim Hoogenakker, Matt Yocum and Kevin S. Parker on creating the quirky sound of Widow’s Bay:</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/widows-bay-sound/">Behind the quirky sound of Widow&#8217;s Bay:</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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		<title>Watch &#8216;Sound of Dreamers&#8217; &#8211; a glorious tribute to game audio, and the people who create it</title>
		<link>https://www.asoundeffect.com/game-audio-tribute/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Game audio]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sounds-of-dreamers-cover-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Sound of Dreamers - a tribute to game audio" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sounds-of-dreamers-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sounds-of-dreamers-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sounds-of-dreamers-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sounds-of-dreamers-cover-220x124.jpg 220w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sounds-of-dreamers-cover-500x281.jpg 500w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sounds-of-dreamers-cover.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>Audiokinetic &#8211; the creators of Wwise &#8211; has released a fantastic tribute to game audio, the audio community &#8211; and the art of creating sound for games. Be sure to check out their in-depth documentary: Watch the full film below: Read the official description &#9662; In the realm of human imagination, where creativity and dreams [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/game-audio-tribute/">Watch &#8216;Sound of Dreamers&#8217; &#8211; a glorious tribute to game audio, and the people who create it</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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		<title>9 great new sound effects libraries: Argentina ambiences, industrial machinery, gore foley &#038; more</title>
		<link>https://www.asoundeffect.com/9-new-sound-effects-libraries-argentina-machinery/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:22:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-22-v1c-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Explore 9 new sound effects libraries:" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-22-v1c-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-22-v1c-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-22-v1c-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-22-v1c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-22-v1c-220x124.jpg 220w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-22-v1c-500x281.jpg 500w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sfx-recap-cover-2026-07-22-v1c.jpg 1960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>Explore 9 new sound effects libraries: Argentina ambiences, a VW Touran in 5.0 surround, 1,400 industrial machinery sounds, gore foley, and more.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/9-new-sound-effects-libraries-argentina-machinery/">9 great new sound effects libraries: Argentina ambiences, industrial machinery, gore foley &#038; more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to design modern anime sound effects</title>
		<link>https://www.asoundeffect.com/anime-sound-effects/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Asbjoern Andersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Sound design guides]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.asoundeffect.com/?p=938239</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<img width="980" height="551" src="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/anime-sound-effects.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="How to design your own anime sound effects" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/anime-sound-effects.jpg 980w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/anime-sound-effects-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/anime-sound-effects-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/anime-sound-effects-220x124.jpg 220w, https://www.asoundeffect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/anime-sound-effects-500x281.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" /><p>This great tutorial from Dietrich Dice Sound helps you design your own modern anime sound effects:</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com/anime-sound-effects/">How to design modern anime sound effects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.asoundeffect.com">A Sound Effect</a>.</p>
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