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Chris MackinFeb 3, 2025 3:47:42 PM12 min read

From pen to player: How video game art is created

From the iconic rectangles of Pong to the rich and colourful iterations of Hyrule, we ...
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Sam WillisFeb 2, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

Dolby Atmos mixing at dBs Institute: Why it matters for our students

Learn more about Dolby Atmos mixing, how it's changing the music industry and how dBs ...
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Sam WillisJan 31, 2025 10:00:00 PM2 min read

How to generate insane AI vocals with Ace Studio

In this dBs Tutorial, DC Breaks test drives ACE Studio's impressive AI vocal platform. ...
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Sam WillisJan 31, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How live sound engineer Shan Hira started his career in the industry

Get an inside perspective on how a veteran live sound engineer started their career, and ...
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Sam WillisJan 31, 2025 8:50:19 AM19 min read

What exactly does a music producer do? An ultimate guide from the pros

Music producers supervise artists’ projects, bringing their vision to life. This ultimate ...
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Sam WillisJan 29, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

What library music used for?

So you've composed, produced and submitted music to a music library, but where could it ...
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Jay AubornJan 28, 2025 9:20:52 AM4 min read

dBs Pro: Behind the scenes of our creative studio at the end of 2024

dBs Pro Creative Director Jay Auborn reflects on the projects our in-house creative ...
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Sam WillisJan 26, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

Exploring Sooty's game dev project: Strawberry Nelles Sleepytime Saga!

'Strawberry Nelles: Sleepytime Saga!' is a game art, dev and design project from dBs ...
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Sam WillisJan 25, 2025 12:00:00 PM< 1 min read

When to drive levels on a live mixing desk: Pro tips from Shan Hira

Knowing when and how to use volume is crucial for every live sound engineer. Get some pro ...
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Sam WillisJan 24, 2025 6:00:00 PM< 1 min read

dBs alumni SMG on remixing DnB classic 'Shaking Hands' by Noisia

Jamie Le Brocq - aka SMG - is a drum and bass producer and dBs Institute alumni whose ...
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Sam WillisJan 24, 2025 10:42:21 AM14 min read

How to start your career in sound engineering: A beginner’s guide

Interested in a career in sound engineering? Learn how to develop your skills and find ...
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Sam WillisJan 22, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How to write library music that editors want to use

Composer and producer Paul Whitehead, who specialises in producing music for film, TV and ...
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