Adding+sound+and+music

=Adding Sound and Music=

Many podcasters like to add sound effects, music loops or songs to their show. This can add depth to your podcast making is more enjoyable to listen to, and it may be necessary depending on the genre of your show. There are numerous resources available online for podcasters to find downloadable sound effects or songs. Most resources are free and were created exclusively for podcasters.

Sound Effects and Sound Loops

 * 1) [|Flashkit.com] -- This was created for web designers, but the sound effects and music loops are just as useful for podcasting. NOTE: You may need the author's permission to use some files.
 * 2) [|The Recordist] -- The Recordist presents a collection of free sound effects in MP3 format.
 * 3) [|The Freesound Project] -- The Freesound Project is a collaborative database of [|Creative Commons] licensed sounds.

Music

 * 1) [|Podsafe Music Network] -- A resource for downloadable songs by various musicians specifically for podcasting. Podcasters need to register to use this resource.
 * 2) [|IODA Promonet] -- Find legal MP3s for your blog or podcast. Podcasters need to register to use this resource.
 * 3) [|Myspace Music] -- This is a great resource to find independent music from around the world. NOTE: You must get the artists permission to use their song.