Q: What products are currently available?
A: The Game Masters Collection Volume One: The Twentieth Century, Volume Two: Monsters, Volume Three: Fantasy and Volume Four: Strange Places are currently available. Our newest CD, "Battles," is available as well. Additionally, our record label division, Toxic Bag Records has the new CDs from Donny Who Loved Bowling and Joe Griffin available.
Q: You probably just downloaded all these sounds from the Internet and put them on a CD, right?
A: For the Game Masters Collection, no. All GMC sounds are the original creation of Toxic Bag Productions, Inc.
Q: Where'd you get these sounds, then?
A: Toxic Bag's sound designers spend a great deal of time running around with a microphone and DAT recorder. When they have recorded all they can, they run back to their studio and edit the sounds on a ProTools digital audio workstation. (See our Behind the Scenes page for photos) Various other devices are used to manipulate the sounds, but you'd likely get bored with all the technical minutae and we have to keep some things secret, right? For the "Battles" CD, which is not a sound effects disc but rather a compilation of audio scenes, we used a combination of original recordings and sounds from The Hollywood Edge, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox.
Q: How do I get my hands on Toxic Bag products?
A: Our on-line store is Aisle nine. Alternately, CDs are available by printing out our order form and sending it to us with a check or money order, made out to Toxic Bag Productions. We can also take orders over the phone at 847-827-5352. Or check your local game store.
Q: I run a game store. How do I get ahold of Toxic Bag products to sell?
A: You can contact us directly or order through Wizard's Attic.
Q: Can I use The Game Masters Collection sound effects or "Battles" sounds in my commercial/movie/TV show/play?
A: No. Buying the Game Masters discs does not grant you this right; the discs are only licensed for home use. Contact us about purchasing a license for commercial use of the Game Master Collection. The Battles disc may not be used for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Q:What is Steve's middle name?
A: Keith.
Q: Is that REALLY a Frequently Asked Question?
A: We don't understand it either.
Q: I'm putting together a LARP event and need some specific sounds. Can you help me?
A: Sure. We can put together custom sound packages. Contact us.
Q: I'm working on a movie/TV show/commercial/play and need some specific sounds. Can you help me?
A: Sure. We can put together custom sound packages. Contact us.
Q: How do I use the Game Masters Collection and "Battles" discs in my RPG?
A: Go to our "How To" page for more details. Have Fun!