To adjust the EQ of your clip, just drag the Parametric Equalizer effect onto your clip and go into the settings. You likely never want the SFX to distort, get blown out, or over-power dialogue. Putting a simple EQ filter on your sound effects can make them punchier, but be mindful of your levels. Want to bring out the bass in your drum hits? EQ. EQ Your SFX for Maximum Punch Isolate or intensify individual sounds by EQing various frequencies. You can filter the instruments we have in our music by checking the “Instrument” box while searching through our library. I’ve also recently started experimenting with using our instruments that have been isolated to create a mood while layering it with effects and sound atmospheres. Or, if you want a good wave for your trailer to ride, planting some risers next to each other can help amp up the intensity and bring heat to a trailer. Sometimes pairing a riser with a slam at the end can get you a punchy result. Please take a look at how we layered the SFX for the demo video above. With trailers, where the sound design may be dense, you may need to overlay multiple SFX to build out the sound palette. Often, sound effects work best when layered and combined. Layer, Layer, Layer Experiment with layering and combining sounds to intensify the mood. With some SFX, you can create really interesting sounds by simply reversing the audio, which can be done merely by selecting the Reverse Speed button in Time/Duration. If you want to slow it down, lower the percentage - and raise it for faster speeds. This is where you can speed up or slow down your clip.

To speed it up, simply right-click your clip and select Time/Duration. This is especially useful for SFX that build - you may need to speed up the build, but you don’t want it to sound like high-pitched chipmunk squeals. Change SFX Speed or Reverse It Sound engineers often manipulate the speed of a sound effect when creating a particular vibe.Ĭhanging the speed of a sound effect-or reversing it-has been a tried and true trick of audio engineers in search of that unique sound for quite some time. Here are a few quick tips for getting the most out of this free sound effects pack. Sound effects can better engage your audience, support the action we see on-screen, and enhance your music (as seen in the example above). DOWNLOAD TRAILER CONSTRUCTION KIT LITE – FREE SFX PACK

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