Auditioning for new voice acting roles is a stressful job on its own—especially if you're hunting for your first official gig. At times, casting calls can feel like throwing your name into an empty void, or imposter syndrome may keep you from even pressing submit. But what I'm about to share could …

Ask any audio professional about their gear, and you'll likely never hear the end of it. If you were to listen in on Unlock's meetings, you'd be amazed how quickly things evolve into tech talks with each team member sounding off about our latest instrument finds, gear upgrades, and newly discovered…

Tips from Unlock Audio's work on Iron Man VR for the Quest 2

Audio implementation experts occupy a critical role in the game development process—one that calls on a special brand of creativity. Our often unsung niche fits snugly between sound designers and software engineers and is responsible for …

Some tips and tricks we put into action for our work on Mobile Legends Bang Bang!

With the growth of "live service" games, game development has taken on an increasingly iterative creative process. These beloved escapes are often sustained through the introduction of new content (e.g., season passes…

How to level up as a video game composer

by Elliot Callighan, Jonathan Robert Matz, Thomas Kresge

Being a video game composer is an infinitely rewarding discipline. There's something special about knowing that the music you create is shared within a format that entertains, inspires, and celebrates th…

How to compose and design audio for pinball machines

by Thomas Kresge and Katelyn Isaacson

If we were to survey the types of games that come to mind when we say "music and sound design," we bet pinball would rank mid to low on the list of responses. Despite this, we know that pinball is a deeply enri…

Long gone are the days where games are limited solely to the bleeps and bloops of retro processors and sound chips—but that doesn't mean today's expansive 3D sandboxes are safe from sounding flatter than a 2D side scroller. Sound design is key to helping developers add incredible depth to their gam…

The value of skilled producers in game development simply cannot be overstated. Without these unsung heroes and heroines overseeing workflows and processing many moving parts, most games would likely churn forever in development hell.

Producers in our industry cover a wide range of responsibilities,…

Organizing Game Jams to Promote Broader Skill Inclusivity - and make better games!

Game jams are an indispensable force for creativity, innovation, and growth in the gaming industry. These event-based development challenges each provide opportunity and structure for anyone, from up-and-coming talent…

How to get the most out of your voice actors

Unlock Audio's Voice Director, Bonnie Bogovich, gives CEO Elliot Callighan some helpful advice for getting the best performance possible from your recording talent

So, you've decided to breathe even more life into your game by giving characters a voice. Ho…