Sound Effects Guide

Sound Design Techniques

Foley

• Record clean, isolated sounds
• Layer for complexity
• Match perspective (close/far)

Synthesis

• Create sci-fi sounds with FM
• Use noise for whooshes
• Modulate everything

Processing

• Reverse sounds for impact
• Use gates for stutters
• Pitch down for weight

Common SFX Categories

Impacts

• Layer low end with mid/high
• Add debris/particles
• Use reverb for size

Whooshes

• Noise + filter sweep
• Add doppler effect
• Use for transitions

UI Sounds

• Keep them short
• Use musical tones
• Create variations