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WATCH AND LEARN

I make a new video every week to help my fellow composers, sound designers, and game developers to make the best work they possibly can.

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I have a selection of playlists below, as well as more videos on my Youtube channel. 

Why I Do What I Do
Why I Do What I Do
For Developers - How to Work with Composers and Sound Designers
FOR DEVELOPERS

In this series, I outline some tips for game developers on how they can get the best audio possible for their game.

For Developers
5 MINUTE SOUND DESIGNER

In 5 minutes or less, I'll show you how to create everything from better gunshots, monster sounds, ambiances, and more.

Video Game Sound Design Tutorial - 4 Essential Techniques
5 Minute Sound Designer
The Sound and Music of Hyper Light Drifter
THE SOUND OF HYPER LIGHT DRIFTER

In this series, I outline my process for the sound design behind the hit indie game Hyper Light Drifter.

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Using everything from stethoscopes that I turned into microphones, the sound design for HLD was anything but conventional.

The Sound of Hyper Light Drifter
SOUND DESIGN WITH MASSIVE

I'm a huge fan of synthesizers and using them for sound design. Here, I teach my fellow sound designers how they can use Massive from Native Instruments to create a unique, impactful sound design for their games

Video Game Sound Design Tutorial - Massive Basics
Sound Design With Massive

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