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The BUMBLEBEE Cast Make the Transformers Changing Noise With Their Mouths

It’s one of those classic, iconic sounds in geek culture, along with the Star Wars “lightsaber turning on” noise and the phaser beams from Star Trek. We’re talking about the transformation noise that ...

Robosen’s $1,400 Soundwave Transformer Is a Sick Robot and Sad Bluetooth Speaker

The voice-controlled, transforming robot is an objectively cool toy, but a little less than meets the eye in the sound department.
T&D

ABB Delivers Ultra-Low-Noise Transformers to New York City

ABB developed the technology for Ultra-Low-Noise transformers to help Consolidated Edison meet newly-enforced strict noise regulations in New York City Raleigh, North Carolina, November 10, 2008 – ABB ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Transformers 4’ Sound Editors on Their ‘Star Wars’ Homage and Using an ‘Emotional Cow’

Franchise vets Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn talk about creating the sound of this installment's robots, including the Dinobots. By Carolyn Giardina Tech Editor For this fourth installment, they ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Transformers,’ Michael Bay and the sound of awards season

Hero Complex robot expert Yvonne Villarreal gives a listen to ‘Transformers’ director Michael Bay and his sound team as they wave the flag for trophy time in Hollywood. Imagine Demolisher and Optimus ...
Gizmodo

Listen and Watch How the Sound Effects of Transformers 3 Were Made

Soundworks Collection has a great little feature on a very big movie called Transformers 3. Heard of it? Sure! In this video you get to see how the movie’s sound effects were made using dry ice, ...
T&D

New York City Receives Ultra-Low-Noise Transformers

ABB has developed the technology for ultra-low-noise power transformers to help electric utility Consolidated Edison (ConEd) meet the newly enforced noise regulations of New York City, considered by ...