The Uruk-Hai were famously bred for a single purpose: to destroy the world of Men. They are the brutish, crushing muscle of the forces of darkness. They are fierce, tireless, and merciless. They are war-machines, fully obedient to their leader Saruman. The Uruk-Hai are obsessed with order and supremacy. All they know is to serve and kill.

The key to differentiating the Uruk-Hai from Orcs is a deeper, growling vocal quality. They think more strategically than the Orcs, and will not hesitate to point it out, or resort to shows of strength to further Saruman’s will.

Focus more on the Vocal Quality of your recording, as pitch can be more easily edited in post. Growls, snarls, laughs, and other cruel noises will add the much needed believability, more so than trying to force your voice too low.