“If you’re telling a story in sound, you have to first ground yourself in where you are.”
These words from award-winning sound artist Dave Whitehead (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Dune Part 1 & Part 2, Blade Runner 2049) perfectly encapsulate the vision behind our latest series of sound effects libraries: the Whitehead Collection. Available right now, Whitehead Collection Vol. 1 is a one-of-a-kind general library packed with modern, high-resolution sounds curated to give you everything you need to ground your stories in sonic worlds that feel immersive and authentic.
Over more than 30 years crafting sounds for film and television, Whitehead (with help from his wife, Michelle Child) has built an extensive catalogue of recordings from all over the world, including his home country of New Zealand as well as North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. From dawn choruses in the lush forests of New Zealand to sparse room tones, emotive animal vocalizations, multi-mic’d firearms recordings; and a diversity of machines, vehicles, Foley, and unique sound design elements, Whitehead Collection: Vol. 1 offers a wealth of fresh material to inspire your sound design.
Check out Whitehead Collection Vol. 1 today, and stay tuned for new releases and interviews diving deeper into Dave’s process, iconic projects, and sonic philosophy. To quote Dave, “It’s just the tip of the iceberg.”
Explore our newest library - Whitehead Collection: Vol. 1