Chris Mackin

With almost ten years experience working in content creation and marketing, Chris has written for multiple music and taste-making brands including MusicTech, Guitar.com and Long Live Vinyl magazine. Over the years, he has interviewed countless key voices in the creative industries including Gordon Raphael (The Strokes), Bjørn Jacobsen (Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman), Sylvan Esso, Chris Cayford (Rolo Tomassi), Olivier Derivière (A Plague Tale) and many more.

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Chris MackinOct 4, 2019 11:00:00 AM5 min read

Finding Success as a Composer with Drew Morgan

Last year, composer Drew Morgan visited dBs Institute to offer his insight into the world ...

Chris MackinSep 10, 2019 2:15:00 PM6 min read

dBs alumnus Jack Thomason on working at Metropolis Studios

Jack Thomason is a graduate of our FdA Sound & Music Technology course who currently ...

Chris MackinSep 2, 2019 10:00:00 AM7 min read

Bringing the studio to you - Jus Mike | The Field Recorder

Mobile libraries, food trucks, ice cream vans, the idea of a service on wheels is not a ...

Chris MackinJul 23, 2019 11:14:00 AM13 min read

10 Key Tips for Game Audio Freelancers

Are you considering starting a career freelancing in game audio? Here are our top tips to ...

Chris MackinJul 22, 2019 5:00:00 PM8 min read

Juan Sevilla-Campoamor on creating a Cuban-infused electronic EP

Recently completing his final year on Music Production & Sound Engineering, Juan ...

Chris MackinJul 8, 2019 2:16:00 PM6 min read

Meeting the demand of those who need music - Aidan Burke aka BURKE

Not content with solely producing music, today's alumni Aidan Burke is the owner of Beats ...

Chris MackinJun 19, 2019 11:46:00 AM13 min read

James Bulley Interview - An Exploration in Sound

James Bulley's love of nature has permeated throughout his professional career. Fostered ...

Chris MackinJun 6, 2019 12:15:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO: Philth on finding inspiration and developing your workflow

Philth's incredible creative output is matched only by his various roles across the music ...

Chris MackinMay 30, 2019 12:20:00 PM1 min read

Free Software Friday - Mercuriall MT-A

Free Software Friday is our regular Friday feature here at the dBs Music blog. We dig the ...

Chris MackinMay 1, 2019 2:00:00 PM11 min read

From Film Composer to Game Developer - An Interview with Wlad Marhulets

Already a well-established film composer, Wlad Marhulets decided it was time for a break ...

Chris MackinApr 30, 2019 3:00:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO: ELPHNT on sparking Creativity and Generating Ideas in Ableton Live

Armed only with his Push 2 and some incredible tips and techniques, Ableton certified ...

Chris MackinApr 24, 2019 2:39:00 PM12 min read

DnB producer Philth talks creative workflow and adopting the right mentality

Phil Robinson aka Philth has been listening to drum and bass since he was a teenager. ...

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