The THX Deep Note has been a staple of the movie theater experience since its premiere in 1983 alongside the release of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The audio logo’s creator, Dr. Andy Moorer, ...

The THX Deep Note is changing and it can be heard here first. The iconic audio track has long proceeded movies certified by THX and features the now-familiar crescendo that showcases the movie’s audio ...

The THX logo appearing on screen has become synonymous with the feeling of settling in for a truly cinematic experience. Developed at George Lucas’s Lucasfilm in the early 1980s for the release of ...

There are some iconic movie title cards out there, but perhaps none as monumental as that of THX, the Lucasfilm subsidiary whose logo accompanies that huge swelling sound you’ve definitely heard ...

Now, working with the creative studio American Meme, THX has released a new trailer for its Deep Note, dubbed “Genesis.” The Deep Note audio you’ll hear in the theater is the same, but how we get ...

Do you remember how disappointed you were, years ago, when you got to the theater only to find out the THX showing of the movie you came to see was sold out? THX certified cinemas are few and far ...

As the company got older and the industry changed from digital to film — from VHS to DVD and beyond — the Deep Tone has managed to stay relevant. The newest iteration is here to celebrate the 4K era.

You know, I've never really wondered where that THX sound effect came from. It's called the "Deep Note" and it's become something that's ingrained in most of our minds from years of going to the ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CBSLA) — You've heard the bone-rattling, spine-tingling sound before countless Hollywood movies. Now you can see it: THX is sharing the handwritten score to its iconic "Deep Note" for ...

Late last month, THX decided to take to Twitter and share the sheet music for their iconic “Deep Note” sound, which you’ve surely heard playing before several of your favorite movies. Having the sheet ...

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. Put some headphones on. THX just released an ...

Deep Note, THX's distinctive audio logo often heard before movies, is getting an upgrade. The sound's creator, James A. Moorer, first composed it in code in 1982. RATH: Don't get excited. NPR is not ...