Stable Audio - I Made My Own Free Sound Effects Using AI - Unlimited Potential!

Mike Russell
13 Oct 202303:27

TLDRThe speaker shares their experience transitioning from collecting traditional radio imaging sound effects to utilizing generative AI for creating custom sounds. They demonstrate the capabilities of Stable Audio, an AI trained on a vast music and sound effects library, to produce various radio imaging sound effects. By showcasing the process of generating, layering, and mastering sounds in Adobe Audition, the speaker highlights the potential of AI in revolutionizing radio imaging and filmmaking, encouraging others to explore these innovative techniques.

Takeaways

  • 🎧 The speaker used to collect radio imaging sound effects, but now uses generative AI for creating these sounds.
  • 🚀 In 2023 and beyond, generative AI has revolutionized the way radio imaging sound effects are made.
  • 🌐 The speaker mentions Stable Audio, an AI trained on a vast music and sound effects library.
  • 🆓 The speaker has signed up for a free account on Stable Audio, which costs nothing and is accessible for use.
  • 🎵 Stable Audio can generate sound effects, such as the transition from static to clarity in radio frequency sounds.
  • ⏱️ Users can choose the duration of the sound effects generated by Stable Audio.
  • 💻 The speaker also experimented with digital beeps and laser sounds, showing the versatility of AI in sound creation.
  • 🎹 The generated sounds can be further edited and layered using software like Adobe Audition.
  • 🎨 Mastering effects like Reverb and pitch bending can enhance and personalize the AI-generated sound effects.
  • 📈 The speaker emphasizes the creative potential of generative AI for both radio imaging and film production.
  • 🔗 Links to try Stable Audio and explore AI-generated sound effects are provided in the description of the video.

Q & A

  • What was the speaker's past hobby related to radio imaging sound effects?

    -The speaker used to obsessively collect radio imaging sound effects when they were younger.

  • Who is Jeff Thomas and what is his association with the speaker?

    -Jeff Thomas is associated with kilohertz Omega Productions and the original powershots radio imaging libraries. The speaker mentions him in the context of their past hobby.

  • What is 'Stable Audio' and how does it relate to the speaker's current work?

    -Stable Audio is a generative AI platform trained on a music library of around 800,000 tracks and sound effects. The speaker uses it to create their own radio imaging sound effects in 2023 and beyond.

  • How does the speaker describe the process of generating sound effects with Stable Audio?

    -The speaker describes it as cost-free, as they are using the free account, and involves choosing the duration and type of sound effect based on their prompt.

  • What were the different types of sound effects the speaker generated with Stable Audio?

    -The speaker generated a radio frequency searching sound, a series of digital beeps mimicking an advanced computer terminal, quick sharp laser zaps, and a powerful burst of sound that echoes and dissipates.

  • How does the speaker enhance the generated sound effects?

    -The speaker enhances the sound effects by adjusting their duration, adding reverb, layering them in Adobe Audition, and applying mastering effects like subtle Clarity and loudness maximizer.

  • What is the 'Pitch Bender Process' mentioned by the speaker?

    -The 'Pitch Bender Process' is an effect under the 'Pitch' category in the speaker's timer that allows them to apply funky pitch adjustments to the end of the sound effects.

  • How does the speaker combine the generated sound effects?

    -The speaker drags the generated sound effects into Adobe Audition's multi-track and layers them, such as using the laser zap with the glitch of a radio frequency, to create a more complex audio piece.

  • What is the speaker's overall opinion on using generative AI for radio imaging sound effects?

    -The speaker is impressed with the capabilities of generative AI for creating radio imaging sound effects, even though it's not exactly like the legendary sound effects they used in the past.

  • What is the potential application of Stable Audio for movie makers?

    -The speaker suggests that movie makers can also utilize Stable Audio for their film productions, indicating that the possibilities for creating unique sound effects are endless.

  • How does the speaker plan to share more information about their experience with Stable Audio?

    -The speaker plans to include links in the description for those interested to try it out for themselves and to share their experiences with the speaker.

Outlines

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🎧 Discovering AI in Radio Imaging

The speaker reminisces about their past hobby of collecting radio imaging sound effects and expresses disbelief at the advancements in technology, specifically the use of generative AI for creating custom sound effects. They introduce Stable Audio, an AI trained on a vast music and sound effects library, and share their experience using the free account to generate various sound effects for radio imaging. The speaker experiments with creating the sound of a radio frequency searching, digital beeps mimicking an advanced computer terminal, and laser zaps. They discuss the potential for layering and mastering these AI-generated sounds in Adobe Audition to produce high-quality radio imaging sound effects, highlighting the creative possibilities not only for radio but also for filmmakers.

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Keywords

💡radio Imaging sound effects

Radio imaging sound effects refer to the audio elements used in radio broadcasting to create a unique sound or 'image' for a station. These effects include sounds like station jingles, transitions, and sound textures that enhance the listening experience. In the context of the video, the speaker reminisces about collecting these sound effects in the past and then moves on to discuss using generative AI for creating them, which is the main theme of the video.

💡generative AI

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning algorithms to create new content, such as images, music, or text. In the video, the speaker highlights the use of generative AI for producing radio imaging sound effects, which is a significant shift from traditional methods and represents the technological advancements in the field.

💡stable audio

Stable Audio is mentioned as a platform trained on a vast library of music and sound effects, which enables users to generate custom sound effects. The speaker uses this platform to create various radio imaging sound effects, demonstrating its practical application in the creative process.

💡Adobe Audition

Adobe Audition is a professional audio workstation software used for editing, mixing, and creating audio content. In the video, the speaker uses Adobe Audition to further refine and layer the sound effects generated by Stable Audio, showcasing the integration of different technologies in the production of radio imaging sound effects.

💡mastering

Mastering is the final step in audio production where the quality of the sound is polished and optimized for playback across various devices. The speaker talks about using mastering effects like 'Clarity' and 'Loudness Maximizer' to enhance the sound effects, emphasizing the importance of this process in achieving a professional sound.

💡pitch Bender process

The pitch Bender process is an audio effect technique that manipulates the pitch of a sound. In the video, the speaker uses this process to create a unique, 'record ending' sound effect, illustrating the creative possibilities offered by audio editing tools.

💡nostalgia

Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past. The speaker mentions nostalgia when discussing past practices of collecting radio imaging sound effects, contrasting it with the modern approach of using AI, which adds a personal and emotional dimension to the video's narrative.

💡multi-track

A multi-track refers to a method of recording and mixing audio where multiple tracks are used to layer and combine different sounds. The speaker drags the generated sound effects into a multi-track session in Adobe Audition, demonstrating the use of multi-track for creating complex audio compositions.

💡sound layering

Sound layering is the process of combining multiple sound elements to create a richer and more textured audio. The speaker layers different sound effects like beeps, whooshes, and radio frequency glitches to produce a complex radio imaging sound effect, showcasing the creative potential of this technique.

💡reverb

Reverb, short for reverberation, is the echo or persistence of sound in a space that follows when a sound is produced. In the video, the speaker uses reverb to add depth and space to the sound effects, enhancing the realism and immersion of the radio imaging sound effects.

💡digital beeps

Digital beeps are short, high-pitched sounds typically associated with computer or technology interfaces. The speaker generates a series of digital beeps to mimic an advanced computer terminal processing data, demonstrating the versatility of generative AI in creating specific sound effects.

Highlights

The speaker used to obsessively collect radio Imaging sound effects when they were younger.

The speaker was not aware of a hack that could change their life in 2023 and beyond.

Jeff Thomas of kilohertz Omega and the original powershots are mentioned as notable radio Imaging libraries.

Generative AI is now used to create radio Imaging sound effects, a concept that would have seemed nuts to the speaker in the past.

Stable Audio is introduced as a tool trained on a vast music and sound effects library.

The speaker has signed up for a free account on Stable Audio, which costs nothing.

Stable Audio can generate the sound of a radio frequency searching from soft static to a loud burst and back to clarity.

The generated sound effect is pretty much on point with the prompt given, but could benefit from shortening and some reverb.

The speaker also generates a series of digital beeps and quick sharp laser zaps with deep resonating laser blasts.

The speaker attempts to create something useful by dragging the generated sounds into Adobe Audition.

Layering and combining sound effects with mastering can enhance the final product.

Subtle Clarity and loudness maximizer are used to master the sound effects.

The pitch Bender process is used to create a funky pitch down at the end of the effect.

The result is a decent radio Imaging sound effect, a start to using generative AI in this field.

The possibilities with generative AI for movie makers and film productions are endless.

Links to try out Stable Audio and create your own radio Imaging sound effects will be provided in the description.