LA-based AudioMicro.com has announced a licensing deal with the Discovery Communications-owned sound effects library The Hollywood Edge. The move adds 55,000 professional-quality sound effects to the crowdsourced audio marketplace.
Historically, The Hollywood Edge library has been available only in the form of large sound effects packages aimed at the professional market. The content is produced by the Academy Award-winning sound studio Soundelux, whose credits include such films as “Kill Bill,” “Braveheart” and “Fast and Furious.” AudioMicro founder Ryan Born says The Hollywood Edge is the world’s most widely used sound library.
In addition, AudioMicro recently revamped its Web site—incorporating advanced search features, customizable favorites lists and embeddable tracks—The company also just launched its second iPhone app.