Sound design

How to reduce background noise in 2025: 15 tips for high-quality audio
Reducing background noise requires a two-pronged approach: setting up properly to record, and knowing the right way to fix audio quality in editing. This guide will show you how to do both.
What is sound design? The essential elements of sound design
Part of the post-production process where the audio elements of a piece of media, like the dialogue and music, are manipulated to enhance a scene’s potency.
How to add intro music to YouTube videos
Just like everything else on YouTube, there’s no single, one-size-fits-all formula for the intro music. Learn all about some of the best practices for your Youtube intros.
How to use background music in your podcast
Here, we share some tricks for selecting good background music for podcasts. We also offer an overview of music licensing, including copyrighted music in podcasts.
All about podcast music and where to find it
If we’ve convinced you to use music in your podcast, now you have to decide where to insert those musical cues. Learn about the applications that will make a big impact.
Adding transition music to a podcast? Everything you need to know
Background music can add to the listening experience too, creating a sense of whatever emotion you want to evoke, but, you should know that you’ll likely have to pay for it.
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