These limits don't make the situation easier, but it does make you think about it differently. And thinking about things differently can lead to something that stands the test of time!
Posts by Mike Thal
I usually hear the term, "limits breed creativity" in a design sense - but right now I'm understanding it in a logistical/life sense too.
Yet these designers worked around and with those limitations to create magic, and maybe they wouldn't have come up with these ideas if they had every modern tool at their disposal.
In times like this where the game industry is trickier to navigate, I think of some of the early developers and how they made the most of their limitations. Graphics were just vectors or pixels on a screen, sounds were basic digital waveforms, and game engines weren't even a thought.
FX Chain ๐
-Replika Delay
-REAPER Delay
-Wwise Harmonizer
-REAPER Pitch Shifter
-Soundtoys SpaceBlender
-Arturia REV-Plate Reverb
-Arturia Efx REFRACT
-REAPER Limiter
Feedback sound design is so much fun and feels so open ended! ๐โป๏ธ
#GameAudio #SoundDesign
Taking a break can do wonders for your workflow, even if it's short. I use Pomodoro timers to structure my productivity. You can find them free online, but if you're looking for one that's gamified with extra features, check out Spirit City: Lofi Sessions!๐ง๐ถ
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Whatโs something youโve heard in #GameAudio thatโs jumped out to you recently? ๐ค๐ฎ๐ง
Iโve been playing Skate 4 and LOVE how they implement music as a collectible! The transition from 3D to 2D audio, removing filters, and UI sounds perfectly convey whatโs happening and feel so satisfying. ๐๐ค๐ป๐น
With my contract coming to close, I'm #opentowork!
About Me:
โถ 14 years of experience in sound design for games
โถ Led an audio team and mentored teammates
โถ Engineered recording sessions and edited dialogue
If you share this post, Iโll send you an awesome song ๐ถ
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This is an absolutely amazing #DOOM mod that needs to be shared with the world ๐
bobatealee.itch.io/doom-the-gal...
It's crazy to me that #Beardfish isn't more popular. Such an incredibly talented and underrated band! ๐ถ๐ ๐ง๐ป๐
youtu.be/o8ar1MOIvUY?...
It's time to enter the colosseum! ๐๏ธ
Rise of a Legend is out NOW in Early Access on Steam, featuring sound design from yours truly ๐ง
Manage a team of gladiators and fight other players in gripping PvP combat โ๏ธ
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Hello BlueSky! Let's kick things off with my latest Sound Design Reel! ๐ฎ๐ง
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7a2...