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Chris MackinMay 6, 2021 12:00:00 AM12 min read

Louder than words: How Natalia Mamcarczyk is turning sound into a tool for empowerment

In a few weeks' time, Natalia Mamcarczyk will be embarking on an ambitious 630 mile sound ...
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Chris MackinMay 1, 2021 2:29:00 PM1 min read

VIDEO: Philth Masterclass | Mental health and motivation

Philth returns to dBs with an incredibly inspiring masterclass focussed on improving your ...
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dBs InstituteApr 28, 2021 12:55:00 PM1 min read

Free Software Friday - Vital Wavetable Synth

Free Software Friday is our regular Friday feature here at the dBs blog. We dig the ...
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Mike SteventonApr 27, 2021 12:00:00 AM8 min read

What is interactive audio? Discovering the final frontier in sound

The world of music and audio is so saturated that it’s natural to question if there’s any ...
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Mike SteventonApr 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM8 min read

Listen like a producer: Exploring the art of active listening

If you ask a professional musician or audio practitioner to name their most valuable ...
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Chris MackinApr 12, 2021 12:00:00 AM12 min read

Am I too old for university?

Four mature students within the dBs Community share their experiences of returning to ...
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Chris MackinApr 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM11 min read

'When I Killed the Cat' - Crafting the sound world for a short film

We join director Mansour Forouzesh and members of the dBs Community to talk about ...
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Billie CroucherApr 7, 2021 12:00:00 AM16 min read

Old tracks, new meanings: Exploring the evolving art of sampling

Six producers share their philosophical perspectives and practical approaches to sampling ...
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Chris MackinMar 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM12 min read

Always evolving: Exploring interactive audio with Giorgio Cortiana

For game audio alumnus Giorgio Cortiana, the rapidly changing landscape of interactive ...
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Billie CroucherMar 11, 2021 12:00:00 AM8 min read

“A common language”: How music empowers students with learning differences at dBs

dBs students and staff share their stories of overcoming learning differences through ...
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Chris MackinMar 4, 2021 12:00:00 AM10 min read

Pushing the boundaries of sound - Meet Jay Auborn, Creative Director of dBs Pro

Meet Jay Auborn, the man on a mission to push the boundaries of sound, and include ...
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Billie CroucherMar 3, 2021 12:52:00 PM10 min read

Conscious consumption and music production: Is it possible to make better music by buying less gear?

Seven music producers weigh in on the relationship between gear acquisition and ...
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