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Here’s Ben Burtt breaking down every single iconic sound design from Star Wars, film by film
If you love sound, it’s impossible not to be enchanted by the work of Ben Burtt. His approach to sound design for Star Wars was inventive, surprising, organic — let’s let him talk about it. A lot. It’ll make you want to grab your mic. Jamming air hammers!
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May the 4th: KORG reissues ARP 2600 FS in limited run, for your R2D2 sounds (Gallery)
One of the most sought-after instruments of all time is back in the form of its complete, authentic recreation (“FS”). It’s a Reverb Shop-only sale for the USA, in a rare chance to grab this instrument – and another excuse to recall how it created iconic sounds from Herbie Hancock to, yes, R2D2. May the 4th be with you.
Peter Kirn - May 4, 2023
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May the 4th be with you, in a new documentary on the sounds of Skywalker
From Ben Burtt’s creations for Star Wars to Bonnie Wild’s work on The Mandalorian to sound editor André Fenley and Jurassic Park, the greatest sounds are all here. Apple has shot a loving look behind the scenes, in glorious black and white. And if that’s not enough for you, we’ve got more. Apple’s angle here […]
Peter Kirn - May 4, 2022
Motion Music tech Tech
One artist is making insane, impossible, hilarious KORG volca mock-ups
Peter Kirn - June 15, 2021
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Tech
Watch a half hour documentary on the sound of Star Wars Rogue One
Peter Kirn - March 29, 2017
Music Music tech
Watch an orchestra of floppy and hard drives play Star Wars
Peter Kirn - July 11, 2016
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