Tag: sound design

July 3, 2025

Stars, Stripes, and Sweepers

There’s something about the 4th of July that resonates a little differently when you work in radio. It’s loud, proud, rebellious, and honestly, kind of the perfect metaphor for what we do every day in radio imaging.

Imaging is freedom of expression at full volume. It’s the ability to shape a station’s identity, stand out from the rest of the stations in your market, and say something that matters, even if it’s only six seconds long. From the crackle of fireworks to the roar of a crowd, July 4th gives us the perfect excuse to celebrate and have a little extra fun with sound.

So, whether you’re laying down a star-spangled sweeper, lighting the fuse on a promo, or just adding a little patriotic punch to your weekend programming elements, remember: celebrate in style and be thankful for your creative freedom.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at SPLAT!

July 2, 2025

How to be an Audio Wizard. (Hat & Beard Optional.)

When TRYNITY HDFX producer Robert Dudzic gets excited about an audio tool, it’s usually worth paying attention. This week, he’s digging into Steinberg SpectraLayers 12, and if you think it’s just for cleanup, you’re about to miss the real magic.

The new Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 is here, and it’s a serious upgrade for anyone working in sound, especially radio imaging producers. This isn’t just about cleanup or editing. SpectraLayers 12 opens the door to creative sound sculpting with unmatched precision.

I personally use SpectraLayers in my own sound design process, and the new version is a huge step forward. From isolating specific frequency details to removing unwanted noise, it lets me deconstruct and rebuild audio in a way that no other tool can. (more…)

June 27, 2025

Fun With The Family – SPLAT! Welcomes MediaOne

Everyone at SPLAT! HQ is fired up to welcome the MediaOne Radio Group to the SPLAT! CUSTOM IMAGING family! This awesome group of five stations is about to get the full SPLAT! treatment: custom branding, top-class production, and the kind of creative imaging that engages audiences and drives listenership.

We’re thrilled to pair each station with some of our top-tier voice talent: Rachel Logan on WQFX, Steve O’Brien on WKZA, Lori Wild on WJTN, Glen Hanson on WHUG, and Janet Ault on WWSE.

Local radio deserves standout sound, and that’s exactly what we deliver. With SPLAT! CUSTOM, imaging is easy, awesome, and done right the first time. (Hey, we’re people pleasers…what can we say?)

Need a boost in your station’s sound? Let’s talk. We’ve got the team, the talent, and the tools to make it happen.

June 23, 2025

Stay Cool – SPLAT! Summer Survival Guide

There’s no way to sugar coat it, and even if there were, the sugar would be melting. This heat dome is making it extremely hot, almost everywhere. Outside, inside, there’s no escape. Maybe your studio AC is struggling to keep up, or perhaps you’re testing the upper limits of your antiperspirant while you’re sweating through another “urgent” promo that’s due in… oh, look, 10 minutes ago.

But here’s the good news in all this hot mess: (more…)

June 13, 2025

Old School Cool. New School Muscle.

Are you ready for a plugin that acts like it’s 1983 but thinks like it’s 2025. It’s a vintage-style dynamic enhancer modeled after the dbx® 1BX, now tailored for modern radio imaging. If you want your beds to bounce, your VO to stand out, and your sweeps to hit harder than a quad espresso, this one is just your type.  Type X, that is, and Robert is here to tell us more…

 

 TYPE X – Audio Enhancer for Radio Imaging Pros

Bring your imaging elements to life with Type X from Audio Thing, a precision emulation of the legendary dbx® Model 1BX—a vintage dynamic range expander originally built to breathe new energy into compressed audio. Now reimagined for today’s fast-paced production world, Type X delivers that same retro vibe with the power and control modern radio demands.

Designed to add punch, presence, and clarity, Type X dynamically boosts the contrast between soft and loud moments, perfect for making your sweeps, beds, and transitions stand out in a dense mix. (more…)

May 23, 2025

Your New Studio…for the Price of a Plugin

You’ve finally got your studio just right for mixing.  The sound treatments are strategically spaced, external noise is at a minimum, your mix monitors are angled perfectly, and you are now in the zone.  Or, is it all just in your head?  It could be.

Here’s Robert with his latest pick, the inspiring audio plugin from Lewitt, Space Replicator.

Lewitt’s new Space Replicator plugin brings the experience of high-end mixing rooms straight to your headphones,  no treated studio required. Using high-resolution virtual acoustic spaces, it simulates professional environments like Vienna Synchron Stage, the Watergate Club, and even car interiors or smartphones, so you can hear your mix exactly as it will translate in the real world.

With over 600 headphone profiles (more…)

May 16, 2025

He Recorded a Typewriter So You Don’t Have To

Congrats to our sound design partner, Robert Dudzic of TRYNITY HDFX.  He’s just released his latest collab with Heavyocity, and he’s here to tell us about it.  Robert, over to you…

Step inside my world of sound design.

Today, I’m giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how I created DAMAGE MACHINA — my latest cinematic sound design library, released in collaboration with my friends at Heavyocity.

In this video, I’ll walk you through the full creative process: from recording the raw mechanical sounds — steam engines, typewriters, antique machines, industrial clanks and clangs — to transforming them into powerful, percussive instruments. (more…)

March 21, 2025

Ladies and Gentlemen, The “Fab 4”

To be clear, it’s actually the FAB PRO-Q 4, and we’re jumping up and down and screaming with excitement.

Easy on the eyes, easy on the ears, and above all easy to use, this plugin has a lot going for it.  For more depth and lots of insight, we’ll turn things over to Robert for another one of Dudzic’s Picks.  It’s all yours, RD…

FabFilter Pro-Q 4: The Ultimate EQ for Radio Imaging

FabFilter Pro-Q 4 is the ultimate equalizer plugin designed to empower radio imaging producers with precision, clarity, and unmatched workflow efficiency. An essential tool for any audio professional, Pro-Q 4 delivers pristine audio quality combined with a powerful set of intuitive features. (more…)

March 13, 2025

The DAW You Didn’t Know You Needed

This one seems like it will be blowing some minds, ours included.  RD is back from the audio software front lines with stellar recon on the latest from Steinberg. Take it away, Robert!

Get ready for Steinberg’s biggest DAW upgrade yet!

Steinberg is introducing Nuendo 14, and I think you’re going to approve.  There’s a lot to like here because it’s packed with powerful features designed specifically for radio imaging producers and radio production professionals. Let’s take a quick look at Nuendo 14 and single out a few of the helpful features to enhance your audio production workflow. (more…)

January 30, 2025

Come Over To The Dark Side!

It’s All About the Wobble!!!

Ready to add a rainbow of sound (and some quality wobble) to your audio? It’s time for Dudzic’s Pick with his audio software advice for adding new colors to your radio imaging spectrum.

Take it away, Robert…

PSP Wobbler: A Game-Changer in Modulation Effects

PSPaudioware has just dropped an innovative modulation effect plug-in, PSP Wobbler. This groundbreaking tool was inspired by the legendary Alan Parsons and developed in collaboration with him. It recreates and elevates the iconic sound of the Frequency Translator, a handmade device by Keith Adkins that famously shaped the unique modulation effect heard on Pink Floyd’s “Time” from The Dark Side of the Moon. (more…)

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