What makes a horror soundtrack?

A horror soundtrack doesn’t just need music: it also needs to be filled with scary sound effects that intensify the action on screen. Whether it’s the creepy ambiance of an abandoned mine shaft, a twisted monster voice, or a shocking “scare” moment, these effects will make your soundtrack complete. Read on to learn about the tools and techniques you’ll need to create them.

How can I make my music scarier?

To make your horror film music scarier, try adding ghostly effects such as reverse reverb, deep, menacing drones, or jumpscare impacts. You should also make sure to write chords and melodies in a minor key – or move away from the key altogether by creating piercing dissonant clusters. There are many proven techniques for giving music that extra shock factor. We’ll explore some of them in detail below.

How to Create 5 Scary Sound Effects for Horror Movie Music

Ghostly voice

Your dialogue doesn’t seem scary enough? Or maybe you want to add ethereal whispers to the background of a scene? You can use this simple sound design trick to transform a speaking voice into a creepy transmission coming from another plane. All you have to do is add reverb – in reverse.

Here’s how it works. It’s our dry voice.