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Season 4 of Dark Winds premieres Sunday, February 15 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

New season, bigger world. This time the story stretches beyond the Navajo Nation and into 1970s LA, bringing new energy, new locations, and plenty of twists along the way.

We're beyond proud to have handled the post sound on Season 4, and we’re excited for audiences to hear how this season all comes together.

Watch the official premiere trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mKj8vj9YZ4

New blog post is here! 🎬👣

Supervising Sound Editor Mark Friedgen breaks down “Woodland Hills Foley,” his home-built approach to dance foley that treats footsteps like percussion.

From the four gym stomps that helped shape High School Musical to layered stomp libraries and Pro Tools sessions with dozens of tracks 🎚️🎧, Mark shares how he cuts to the beat, builds realism, and keeps dance sequences feeling strong without distracting from those catchy musicals.

Check out the full post:

Woodland Hills Foley: How Mark Friedgen Creates Dance Foley at Home Supervising Sound Editor Mark Friedgen breaks down his “Woodland Hills Foley” method, a home-built approach to dance foley that treats footsteps like percussion. From four gym stomps on High School Musical to layered stomp libraries and Pro Tools pre-mixes, he explains how he cuts to the beat, b...

Working on the sound for Netflix's new series "The Abandons" brought up a lot of memories about where our relationship with Westerns really started. Back in '89, Lonesome Dove pushed us in ways that ended up shaping how we approached this genre even today.

We put together a short write-up about the connections between the two shows, the workflows that made Lonesome Dove possible, and why The Abandons felt like a meaningful full-circle moment for us.

Read it here:
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The Abandons Audio Post and the Legacy of Lonesome Dove With the premiere of The Abandons, we look back at how Lonesome Dove helped shape Smart Post Sound’s history, from an Emmy-winning mix to the workflows that defined our approach to Westerns for a generation.

Huge shoutout to the@AMC Dark Winds team - just named #1 on TV Guide’s Best TV Episodes of 2025!

We’re incredibly proud to do the audio on this. Such an awesome group of filmmakers, and the show absolutely deserves the love it’s getting.

If you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s a pretty great time.
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The 10 Best TV Episodes of 2025 Give it up for creative episodic storytelling

Have you started watching on Netflix with us yet?

It's becoming one of the best streaming Western dramas out, so it’s great seeing people finally get to experience it. 🤠🌵🐎

We spent a lot of time crafting the sound on this one, so if you haven’t checked it out yet, watch it this weekend!

WATCH HERE >> https://www.netflix.com/title/81485923

Ever sat in on a final mix and wondered… what’s actually happening in that dark room?🎚️🎛️

It’s one of the most fascinating (and misunderstood) parts of post-production.

Behind every scene is a swirl of opinions, trial-and-error, looping playbacks, happy accidents, and those quiet moments when everyone finally agrees, “Yeah… that’s it.”

We put together a deep, honest look at what really happens during an audio mix — the decisions, the collaboration, the unexpected breakthroughs, and why communication matters more than anything.

If you’re a filmmaker, editor, or just curious about how sound shapes a story, this one’s worth your time.

🔗 Read the full article below:

Understanding the Audio Mix Process: What Actually Happens on a Mix Stage If you’ve ever attended a final audio mix, you know the process can feel anything but straightforward. Sometimes, conflicting opinions transform the mix into a dark room full of people trying to politely voice their ideas without losing their minds when they don’t get their way. The thing to rem...

Most people think the hardest part of audio post is making things louder 🎚️

But the truth?
The toughest work happens in the quiet parts 🤫

Silence can build tension, carry emotion, focus a scene, or make an audience hold its breath.
But only when it is shaped with intent by mixers and editors who understand how a story can breathe.

Our latest post breaks down why silence is not empty, and why it takes real skill to make it all work!

Why Silence in Audio Post Is the Hardest Thing to Mix Silence in audio post is never empty. It carries tension, emotion, and intent, and shaping it is one of the hardest challenges mixers and editors face.

THE BROS ARE BACK!
🎬 A Very Jonas Christmas is officially streaming TODAY on Disney+

We had a blast handling the audio post for this holiday special — the Brothers are back together with a little chaos, a lot of laughs, tons of great music and plenty of Christmas spirit. 🎄🎄🎄

Check it out now on Disney+: https://ondisneyplus.disney.com/movie/a-very-jonas-christmas-movie

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie In “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,” Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas struggle to make it to New York to spend Christmas with their families.

What happens when product engineering meets audio post for one of the biggest names in modern living-room seating? You get an experience that literally plays through the couch! 🎬 🔊 🛋️

We helped build Lovesac’s StealthTech demo end-to-end including sound design and editorial, dialogue cleanup, Dolby 5.1 mix, encoding, QC, and a clear rollout to their over 300+ locations nationwide. Powered by Harman Kardon, tuned for real-world showrooms, and verified so every store hears and experiences the same mix.

Read the full story on our blog: https://wix.to/CCAgX0M

LoveSac StealthTech Demo | Smart Post Sound A peek behind our LoveSac StealthTech demo partnership: we designed, mixed, and engineered Dolby 5.1 playback through Sactionals—powered by Harman Kardon—then deployed to 300+ locations with consistent levels, clear docs, fast updates, and verified playback.