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Billie CroucherJun 17, 2020 12:15:00 PM6 min read

Never too late to learn: Access to HE students share their stories

Four of our Access to Higher Education students tell us how the course has helped them to ...
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Natalia MamcarczykJun 12, 2020 11:27:00 AM4 min read

10 tips for field recording during lockdown

As lockdown continues to change the way we live our lives, we asked dBs alumni, Natalia ...
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Chris MackinJun 3, 2020 3:00:00 PM1 min read

VIDEO: Ben Glass on turning an idea into a major project

dBs Institute tutor and one half of Dubkasm, Ben Glass (aka Digistep) delivered an ...
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Chris MackinMay 28, 2020 2:10:00 PM1 min read

VIDEO: Ben Chilton Masterclass | Sound design using modular synthesisers and hardware

As part of our Enhancement and Industry Week at the beginning of the year, sound designer ...
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dBs InstituteMay 20, 2020 8:00:00 AM1 min read

Free Software Friday - Valhalla Supermassive Reverb

Free Software Friday is our regular Friday feature here at the dBs blog. We dig the ...
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Mike SteventonMay 17, 2020 12:00:00 AM5 min read

Using sound to help you sleep - Dan Wack

We all love great music and can benefit from a good night's sleep but for some the latter ...
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Chris MackinMay 14, 2020 3:00:00 PM1 min read

VIDEO: Alex Banks on taking your tracks from studio to stage

As part of the Ableton Education Tour 2020, producer and performer Alex Banks gave a ...
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Mike SteventonMay 14, 2020 12:13:00 PM5 min read

Keeping you in the 'FlowState' - Josh Ball

Innovation in Sound Masters student Josh Ball is on a mission to enhance your production ...
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Chris MackinMay 12, 2020 12:50:00 PM9 min read

Bringing dance music and sculpture together - Patrick Tipler (Delay Grounds)

Patrick Tipler's relationship with music has always been dominated by his desire to bring ...
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Chris MackinMay 10, 2020 12:00:00 AM9 min read

Telling Bristol's stories through sound - Alexi King

Alexi King always has something exciting in the works and after countless conversations ...
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Chris MackinApr 28, 2020 3:14:00 PM8 min read

Student Stories - Alex Madsen (Silent Science)

Life at dBs Institute only started last year for Alex Madsen, but in that time she has ...
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Mike SteventonApr 24, 2020 10:30:00 AM4 min read

From punk rock to electronic producer - Chris Rich

From punk rock fan to electronic music producer, former music production student Chris ...
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