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Sound Mind Heavy Industry sound effects library is a massive collection of over 600 sound files of unique and hard to access machines and industrial ambiences, recorded both interior and exterior. To create this 45+ GB pack we went underground and climbed on constructions, we have been in very hot, humid and smelly places, wearing funky protective clothing, helmets and glasses. You will find large, heavy machines sou

Some time ago I was invited to become consultant of Museum of Municipal Engineering in Krakow for international project Work with Sounds. The aim of the project is to record and share (!) sounds of professions and industrial soundscapes passing away. It unites six museums of technology from EU. What a fantastic idea. I am so happy that people start considering sound as a heritage. And what is even more exciting for u

Last months were intense for me, so please forgive me long silence on the blog. I did a lot vehicles recordings, for upcoming projects and for my personal library as well. For a long time I wanted to create a library of sounds of classic cars from the 60s – 80s which were popular in Eastern / Central Europe. Growing up in Poland in the 80’s I was familiar with them. Now, during recording sessions it surpr

Recently I went to the flea market to search for something that makes noises. Intersting noises, with potential to use as a source in sound design. I had nothing specific in mind, it just had to sound interesting. Last time I bought Toy Piano and a Zither.   This time I found many vintage film cameras. The one I chose was in great condition and looked pitch perfect – it’s 8mm Revere Eight Camera. Bac

The picture above, which might look like Retro Turntablism (I can’t stop myself imaging retro dj’s party…) was taken in Museum of Phonography in Niepolomice, close to Krakow. I was amazed by their collection of gramophones, old radios, vintage tv sets, tape recorders etc., visiting the museum recently. They were so kind, that they lately let me record, before tourists arrive. I picked for it Neumann KMR 8

So after Trams post, this one is also about the past. Everyone older than 20-30 years, growing in Poland or any other country which was in communist block should be familiar with classic cars from that era. They had very distinct sound. A year ago, working on a beautiful animated short Ziegenort I had to record one of them, one of the smallest car of that era – Fiat 126p. It appeared that it’s not that ea