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sound-design

Design layered audio plans with loudness targets and dialogue cleanup.

2|1|Updated May 17, 2026
Search Tags:#video#audio#sound design#loudness#mixing#dialogue cleanup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rakibulism/agent-skills-os --skill sound-design-rakibulism
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sound-design
Source: https://github.com/rakibulism/agent-skills-os/tree/main/skills/sound-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rakibulism/agent-skills-os --skill sound-design-rakibulism

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn rough, uneven video audio into a clean, intelligible, platform-ready mix. It is useful when dialogue is muddy, music overwhelms speech, ambience is missing, or the final export needs to meet a specific loudness target.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dialogue cleanup and leveling: Reduce noise, remove hum, tame sibilance, and balance voice levels so every word stays clear.
  • Layered mix planning: Combine dialogue, music, ambience, and sound effects in the right order with practical processing notes.
  • Platform-aware mastering: Target the correct loudness for YouTube, podcasts, or broadcast and keep true peak under control.
  • Use case: If you are finishing a product demo video, this Skill can help you duck the music under speech, keep room tone continuous, and prepare a mix that translates well on phones and laptops.

Quick Start

Provide the material, the target platform, and the desired mood, and ask for a layered audio plan with loudness targets, dialogue cleanup steps, and mastering cautions.

Frequently Asked Questions about sound-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix muddy dialogue in my video audio mix?▼

To fix muddy dialogue in video audio, you need dialogue cleanup techniques like noise reduction, hum removal, de-essing, and voice leveling. This ensures every word stays clear and intelligible in the final mix.

What loudness target should I use for YouTube and podcast mastering?▼

Loudness targets for YouTube and podcast mastering depend on platform-specific standards to ensure proper playback. You must apply correct loudness targets and true-peak control to produce a mix that translates well across devices.

How do I duck background music under speech in a video edit?▼

Music ducking under speech requires a layered mix plan that balances dialogue, music, ambience, and sound effects. By combining these elements in the correct order, music automatically lowers when dialogue is present.

Can I use this sound design approach for broadcast audio standards?▼

Yes, this sound design approach works for broadcast audio by applying platform-aware mastering. It targets correct loudness specifications for broadcast, podcasts, and YouTube while maintaining strict true-peak control.

What is the best way to plan a layered audio mix for a product demo video?▼

The best way to plan a layered audio mix is to combine dialogue, music, ambience, and sound effects in the right order. This includes ducking music under speech and keeping room tone continuous for a polished result.

Why does my video audio sound uneven and how do I balance it?▼

Uneven video audio happens when dialogue levels fluctuate and music overwhelms speech. You can balance it using EQ, compression, noise cleanup, and true-peak control to create a clean, platform-ready final mix.

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