The Man Behind Apple's Iconic Sounds: The Sosumi Beep and More
2025-06-12
This article unveils the story behind Jim Reekes, the creator of iconic Apple sounds like the Mac startup chime and the iPhone camera shutter sound. He reveals the inspiration for the Mac startup sound – the final chord of The Beatles' 'A Day In The Life' – and the origin story of the Sosumi beep, born from a trademark dispute. Multiple video links showcase interviews and clips of Reekes detailing his creative process, including the synthesizers and camera he used.