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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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Mike SteventonFeb 28, 2021 12:00:00 AM8 min read

Nobody cares about your live stream. Here's how you can change that...

If there's one trend that made a big impact this year it's the growth of live streams. ...
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Mike SteventonFeb 10, 2021 11:15:00 AM3 min read

Alumni Focus - Nicole Higgins on the frontlines of live music

An education in music technology can lead to a range of opportunities in the creative ...
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Alice WyattFeb 10, 2021 11:03:00 AM4 min read

Top 5 Sound Design Tips from We Are Audio's Ruth Rainey

As you already know, dBs Institute prides itself on working alongside industry ...
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Alice WyattFeb 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM2 min read

Understand the finances behind your degree

At dBs Institute we understand that financing your studies can be complicated, which is ...
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