Skip to content

News & Features

Discover the latest from the dBs Community & the creative industries.
Sam WillisFeb 14, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

Expert sound checking tips for live sound engineers

Get some expert tips on sound checking at music venues with veteran live sound engineer ...
Start Reading
Sam WillisFeb 12, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How music producers can make money in the music industry

Learn how music producers can make money in the music industry, outside of performing and ...
Start Reading
Sam WillisFeb 7, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How AI vocals are changing the game for sync music producers

Music producer and composer Paul Whitehead explains how sync music producers can use AI ...
Start Reading
Sam WillisFeb 6, 2025 4:02:23 PM< 1 min read

Behind the scenes: Life as a freelance live sound engineer

Shan Hira takes us behind the scenes to explain life as a freelance live sound engineer, ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
Sam WillisJan 20, 2025 2:55:13 PM< 1 min read

How to make money as a music producer: Pro tips from DC Breaks & Amoss

Diversifying income and finding new ways to monetise your skills is vital for any music ...
Start Reading
Sam WillisJan 17, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

The Chemical Brothers' live sound engineer reveals his gear set up

Shan Hira, The Chemical Brothers' live sound engineer, takes us behind the scenes of ...
Start Reading