Monthly Archives: July 2011

Crazy sounding car!

Posted on July 31, 2011 by dcnichol

Wow, give this a listen. That, my friends, is the new Mercedes C63 AMG Black. It features a 6.2L V8 with an adjustable cam timing system that I’m sure goes from “luxury” smooth, to the bonkers-angry lope you hear above. … Continue reading →

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Charles Deenen on procedure

Posted on July 31, 2011 by dcnichol

Car sounds are some of the most inspiring and entertaining sounds to record. Like a human voice, each car has a signature sound, with the driver being the actor. I was considering writing a little blurb on this exact subject … Continue reading →

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The SPEED TV Formula 1 Production Team says hey!

Posted on July 14, 2011 by dcnichol

If anyone out there is following my twitter account (@tracktimeaudio) then you’ve probably noticed that I have most of the Formula 1 drivers in my following list. I also have as many SPEED F1 folks as I could come across. … Continue reading →

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Mike Caviezel. THE Mike Caviezel.

Posted on July 9, 2011 by dcnichol

I cannot tell a lie; the Forza Motorsport series is my favorite sounding game series. Therefore, the FM team holds a special idol-esque place in my heart. Ever since I started TTA I’ve wanted to interview the Forza audio team, … Continue reading →

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Audi LMS Produces a Stunning Video

Posted on July 5, 2011 by dcnichol

I’ve posted some tidbits from Audi’s design and media studio before, but this one is exceptionally awesome. Not a lot of amazing sounds, but plenty of good pictures and fantastic storytelling. Thanks for the great video, Audi, and congrats to … Continue reading →

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SoundWorks collection gives us Cars 2

Posted on July 4, 2011 by dcnichol

SoundWorks Collection is a fantastic website for audio professionals from all industries. They put out a great video podcast series, which recently featured the designers and composer from Cars 2. SoundWorks Collection: The Sound and Music of Cars 2 from … Continue reading →

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Varun Nair gives cars a shot

Posted on July 4, 2011 by dcnichol

I must congratulate Mr. Nair for his stepping up and trying the car audio thing. He put together some fantastic examples of what can be done with limited gear, and got some surprisingly good results. Be sure to check out … Continue reading →

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