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Sam WillisNov 5, 2024 10:53:16 AM19 min read

What is a sound engineer and what do they do? Our ultimate guide

Sound engineers facilitate the production of musical masterpieces. Find out exactly what ...
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dBs InstituteOct 30, 2024 8:15:00 PM1 min read

How we started Girls Don't Sync: Behind the scenes with G33

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how female-led DJ collective Girls Don't Sync ...
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Sam WillisOct 22, 2024 4:16:25 PM11 min read

A beginner’s guide to electronic music production

Interested in electronic music production but don’t know your plugins from your DAWs? ...
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dBs InstituteOct 16, 2024 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO | Exploring neurodiversity and accessibility in the music industry

Explore how being neurodivergent can impact how you operate in the music industry; and ...
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dBs InstituteOct 1, 2024 10:30:29 AM1 min read

Manchester Creative Educators and Beyond The Music collaborate to boost local music

Access Creative College (ACC), Access Industry (AI) and dBs Institute (dBs) are teaming ...
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dBs InstituteSep 27, 2024 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO | How to make your sub bass audible on all speaker systems

When designing sub-bass, you'll want to be able to hear it on speakers of all shapes and ...
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dBs InstituteSep 25, 2024 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO | Is artificial intelligence a threat for the gaming industry?

Is artificial intelligence a threat to the gaming industry? Find out with Matt Owen, a ...
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dBs InstituteSep 24, 2024 4:52:53 PM2 min read

Damian Morgan appointed as Industry Liason at dBs Institute Manchester

Damian Morgan has been appointed as Industry & Employability Lead at dBs Institute, ...
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Sam WillisSep 10, 2024 9:34:02 AM13 min read

A beginner’s guide to launching your music production career

Want to follow in the footsteps of your favourite producers and make music for a living? ...
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Sam WillisAug 2, 2024 12:00:00 PM8 min read

dBs Plymouth students reflect on their SuperBooth '24 experience

Find out how our cohort of dBs Plymouth students got on during their trip to SuperBooth ...
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dBs InstituteJul 26, 2024 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO | Mixing Dolby Atmos music for headphones: What you need to know

Myles Clarke, Dolby's Senior Music Engineer, explains some important considerations to ...
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dBs InstituteJul 20, 2024 9:15:00 AM< 1 min read

VIDEO | Behind the scenes at game development studio Nuclear Candy Games

Ben Byford, the founder of game studio Nuclear Candy Games, joined our students to give a ...
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