SPLAT! Sounds (Dudzic's Picks)

September 26, 2025

The Art of Eavesdropping on Electricity

When it comes to radio imaging and production FX, the right sound can flip the ordinary into unforgettable. Enter Robert Dudzic, legendary sound designer, creative sonic scientist, and master of audio elevation. In this session, he cracks open the TASCAM FR-AV4 and ATOME, showing how invisible sounds can become powerful weapons in your production arsenal.

In what’s new:

TASCAM FR-AV4 + ATOME | Sound Design with Electromagnetic Field

Sound Design: Creative Cinematic FX for Film, TV & Video Games

I’m excited to share my brand-new video where I explore two powerful tools for sound design: the TASCAM FR-AV4 field recorder and the ATOME electromagnetic field sensor + contact microphone.

What’s in the Video

In this video, you’ll see me in action recording inside a machine shop, using these devices to capture unique textures, from electromagnetic field tones to the raw resonance of industrial machines. I’ll walk you through how these tools work and show how they can open up new creative possibilities for cinematic sound design. (more…)

September 10, 2025

Keep Calm and Mix On – Ozone 12 is Here

Meet your new master. iZotope is back with a smarter, more powerful version of its very popular Ozone plugin. Can you believe it? It’s finally here, and our sound design partner Robert Dudzic has everything you need to know to get your mixes sounding their best. Take it away, Robert…

iZotope Releases Ozone 12: Smarter Mastering with AI Power

iZotope has released Ozone 12, the newest version of its mastering software. This update brings powerful new tools and smarter workflows designed to give producers more control while still offering the speed and precision of AI assistance.

Key Enhancements

-Stem EQ – Apply EQ directly to vocals, bass, drums, and other elements within a finished stereo mix, without needing separate tracks.
-Bass Control – AI-powered tuning that keeps low-end tight and balanced across every playback system.
-Unlimiter – Restores dynamic range and transients that can be lost in over-compressed material.
-IRC-5 Maximizer – A new limiting algorithm that delivers more loudness and clarity without distortion or pumping.
-Master Assistant (Custom Flow) – A more advanced assistant that allows you to choose modules, set LUFS targets, and select genre-based presets while maintaining creative control.

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August 15, 2025

TOP Quality, ZERO Cost. Free Bundle Alert!!

Every now and then, something comes along that makes you wonder, “How is this free?” This is one of those times.

Sound designer Robert Dudzic is back with details on Komplete Start from Native Instruments. Over to you, RD…

Talk about getting more bang for your buck, well this time you don’t even need the buck! All you need is Komplete Start from Native Instruments. If you’re producing radio imaging, promos, podcasts, or anything that needs sonic personality, this bundle is loaded. Instruments, effects, MIDI tools, this is pro stuff you can actually use, not just fluffy filler.

Here’s the highlight reel:

Instruments & Sounds: You get Massive X Player for that big, modern synth sound. Bass Music Essentials for the low-end punch. The Leap sampler with Lo-Fi Vibes and Acoustic Drums for grit or warmth, depending on your mood. Analog Dreams, Hypha, and Ethereal Earth give you those lush textures. And for something different? The Jacob Collier Audience Choir (yep, really), an Irish Harp, a Yangqin, plus the versatile Factory Selection 2.

MIDI Tools in Kontakt 8 Player: Chords, phrases, patterns, stuff that gives you instant inspiration when you’re staring at a deadline and your brain’s gone on lunch break.

Creative & Studio Effects: Raum reverb for depth, iZotope Ozone EQ to shape your mix, Guitar Rig 7 Player for amps and effects, and iZotope Trash Lite when you need to rough things up in all the right ways. (more…)

July 25, 2025

It’s Christmas in July. We’re unwrapping Soundtoys!

What do audio producers really want for Christmas? More toys, obviously. And just in time for Christmas in July, Soundtoys 5.5 drops like Santa down the chimney.

Sound designer Robert Dudzic breaks down why this update isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a game-changer for radio imaging. With new effects, new presets, and improved workflow, this will not disappoint.

Let’s unwrap it with Robert’s review below.

New! Soundtoys 5.5 with SpaceBlender. Built for Radio Imaging

Soundtoys has just released version 5.5, and it’s a powerful update tailored for today’s audio professionals, especially those working in radio imaging.

What’s new in Soundtoys 5.5:

SpaceBlender – A brand-new effect that combines rich reverb with stereo modulation. Now integrated into the Effect Rack, SpaceBlender gives your VO, beds, and transitions a wide, immersive feel—perfect for crafting standout IDs and promos.

67 New Effect Rack Presets – Designed for fast, creative results. These new presets give you instant access to complex textures, stingers, and FX chains built for imaging and sound design. (more…)

July 9, 2025

Leaner, Meaner, and Ready for Action!

Tired of your imaging sounding like it’s been politely asked to stand in the corner? Want your VO to growl instead of whisper, your FX to punch a hole in the wall, and your transitions to sound like they were forged in a radioactive volcano? Good. You’re in the right place. Robert Dudzic is back with a fresh pick, and this time, he’s bringing the noise. Literally.

NEW: Ohmicide-S Plugin. Aggressive, Surgical, and Built for Radio Imaging

The legendary Ohmicide is back. It’s leaner, meaner, and optimized for modern workflows. Introducing Ohmicide-S, the next-generation distortion and multiband dynamics tool from Ohm Force, reimagined with speed and precision in mind.

Built with radio imaging producers in mind, Ohmicide-S gives you surgical control over each frequency band with ultra-fast workflows and powerful saturation options. Whether you’re beefing up VO, sharpening FX, or designing aggressive sweeps and stingers, this plugin delivers the punch, clarity, and edge your imaging needs to cut through. (more…)

July 2, 2025

How to be an Audio Wizard. (Hat & Beard Optional.)

When TRYNITY HDFX producer Robert Dudzic gets excited about an audio tool, it’s usually worth paying attention. This week, he’s digging into Steinberg SpectraLayers 12, and if you think it’s just for cleanup, you’re about to miss the real magic.

The new Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 is here, and it’s a serious upgrade for anyone working in sound, especially radio imaging producers. This isn’t just about cleanup or editing. SpectraLayers 12 opens the door to creative sound sculpting with unmatched precision.

I personally use SpectraLayers in my own sound design process, and the new version is a huge step forward. From isolating specific frequency details to removing unwanted noise, it lets me deconstruct and rebuild audio in a way that no other tool can. (more…)

June 13, 2025

Old School Cool. New School Muscle.

Are you ready for a plugin that acts like it’s 1983 but thinks like it’s 2025. It’s a vintage-style dynamic enhancer modeled after the dbx® 1BX, now tailored for modern radio imaging. If you want your beds to bounce, your VO to stand out, and your sweeps to hit harder than a quad espresso, this one is just your type. Type X, that is, and Robert is here to tell us more…

TYPE X – Audio Enhancer for Radio Imaging Pros

Bring your imaging elements to life with Type X from Audio Thing, a precision emulation of the legendary dbx® Model 1BX—a vintage dynamic range expander originally built to breathe new energy into compressed audio. Now reimagined for today’s fast-paced production world, Type X delivers that same retro vibe with the power and control modern radio demands.

Designed to add punch, presence, and clarity, Type X dynamically boosts the contrast between soft and loud moments, perfect for making your sweeps, beds, and transitions stand out in a dense mix. (more…)

June 3, 2025

Compress Without the Stress

Compression is like Spanx for your audio. It holds everything in place, smooths out the lumps, and keeps your mix sounding tight and polished. But squeeze too hard, and your mix is gasping for air, and everything gets very uncomfortable very quickly. Or something like that.

Lucky for us, Robert has found a plugin that tightens things up without cutting off your mix’s circulation. Over to you RD…

If you’re producing modern, high-impact radio imaging, this week’s featured free plugin is one you’ll want in your toolbox. TDR Kotelnikov from Tokyo Dawn Records is a clean, transparent digital compressor. It’s ideal for controlling dynamics in voiceovers, sweepers, promos, and music beds without adding unwanted coloration.

Unlike analog-modeled plugins, Kotelnikov is proudly digital, designed from the ground up to offer precision and flexibility. It’s especially effective when you need to keep your mixes punchy, clear, and consistent across all playback platforms.

Why Radio Producers Should Use It: (more…)

May 23, 2025

Your New Studio…for the Price of a Plugin

You’ve finally got your studio just right for mixing. The sound treatments are strategically spaced, external noise is at a minimum, your mix monitors are angled perfectly, and you are now in the zone. Or, is it all just in your head? It could be.

Here’s Robert with his latest pick, the inspiring audio plugin from Lewitt, Space Replicator.

Lewitt’s new Space Replicator plugin brings the experience of high-end mixing rooms straight to your headphones, no treated studio required. Using high-resolution virtual acoustic spaces, it simulates professional environments like Vienna Synchron Stage, the Watergate Club, and even car interiors or smartphones, so you can hear your mix exactly as it will translate in the real world.

With over 600 headphone profiles (more…)

May 16, 2025

He Recorded a Typewriter So You Don’t Have To

Congrats to our sound design partner, Robert Dudzic of TRYNITY HDFX. He’s just released his latest collab with Heavyocity, and he’s here to tell us about it. Robert, over to you…

Step inside my world of sound design.

Today, I’m giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how I created DAMAGE MACHINA — my latest cinematic sound design library, released in collaboration with my friends at Heavyocity.

In this video, I’ll walk you through the full creative process: from recording the raw mechanical sounds — steam engines, typewriters, antique machines, industrial clanks and clangs — to transforming them into powerful, percussive instruments. (more…)

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