The Forbidden Planet might look dated now, but at the time of its release it was truly revolutionary, not least because it was the first film to use an entirely electronic sound score. Kevin Hilton ...

This kit by Royal College of Art graduate Neil Merry allows musicians to control sound and lighting effects at their gigs by slinging the microphone around or waggling their instruments about (+ movie ...

Sound effects are the artificial reproduction of sounds that help to create realism on stage, eg the sound of a window smashing. A sound designer, in consultation with the director, will consider ...