Sound effects
Grouped by task
Twenty-five guides, from dropping a cue on a timeline to writing one into a script. Start with your editor, or with the craft.
Start here
2 guidesThe whole subject at a shallow depth, before you pick a direction.
In your editor
7 guidesThe same four steps, described in the words your app actually uses.
How to add sound effects in Premiere Pro
Generate a sound effect on Morphic, then import and place it under the frame in Premiere Pro.
How to add sound effects in Final Cut Pro
Generate a sound effect on Morphic, then import and connect it under the frame in Final Cut Pro.
How to add sound effects in DaVinci Resolve
Generate a sound effect on Morphic, then import and place it under the frame in DaVinci Resolve.
How to add sound effects in CapCut
Generate a sound effect on Morphic and add it to your CapCut timeline under the clip.
How to add sound effects to TikTok
Make a short custom sound effect on Morphic and add it to your TikTok video in the editor.
How to add sound effects to Google Slides
Generate a sound effect on Morphic and add it to Google Slides with the playback settings you want.
How to add sound effects to a podcast
Generate podcast stingers and ambience on Morphic, then place them under the voice in your editor.
Technique
6 guidesChoosing, layering, syncing, mixing, making. Each page plays what it describes.
How to choose the right sound effect
Choose a sound effect by intent, scale, space, and length, then generate the exact cue on Morphic.
How to layer sound effects
Build a fuller sound effect by stacking sub, body, detail, and tail layers generated on Morphic.
How to sync sound effects to a video
Generate a cue on Morphic and align its transient to the exact frame on your timeline.
How to mix sound effects with music
Balance levels, frequency, ducking, and panning so sound effects read cleanly over music.
How to make your own sound effects
Two routes to original sound effects: record foley yourself, or generate a cue from text on Morphic.
How to record foley at home
Record foley at home with simple props and a mic, and know when to generate the cue on Morphic instead.
Reference
5 guidesFormats, licences, vocabulary, and the distinctions people get wrong.
Sound effects glossary: common terms explained
A plain-language glossary of common sound effect and sound design terms.
Sound effect file formats explained
A plain guide to WAV, MP3, and AAC or OGG for sound effects, plus how to pick the right export for your project.
WAV vs MP3 for sound effects: which should you use?
Lossless WAV or lossy MP3 for your sound effects, compared for quality, size, and editing.
Sound effects vs foley: what is the difference?
The difference between sound effects and foley, and when each one belongs in your edit.
Sound effects licensing explained
A plain guide to sound effect licensing: royalty-free, public domain, custom, attribution, and commercial use.
Playbooks
2 guidesLonger pieces for one job, each built around something you can take away.
How to make sound effects for games
A practical guide to making game sound effects, from UI and impacts to ambience, and generating a full set on Morphic.
How to build a sound effects library
Build a tidy, searchable sound effects library with clear naming and folders, and fill the gaps by generating cues on Morphic.
Writing and context
3 guidesHow sound is written down, named, and where the craft came from.
How to write sound effects in a script
The screenwriting convention for sound effect cues, and how to turn each one into real audio on Morphic.
Onomatopoeia in sound design: from word to sound
How to turn sound-words like whoosh and thud into designed audio cues you can use.
A short history of sound effects in film
From live theater noises to text-to-sound generation: a short history of film sound effects.