In this video, I talk with Sienna, a recent music industry graduate, about her transition into game audio, covering her experiences with Wwise middleware, Audio Kinetic's Strata subscription, and her internship at Sound Lab in LA. We discuss practical advice for entering the game audio industry, from hands-on experience with essential tools to valuable resources for portfolio development and networking.

In this video, I introduce a free MIDI controller feature within NovoNotes Duo, an iOS app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a fully functional MIDI controller with expressive features like pitch bend and MPE support. I'll walk you through the complete setup process, showing you how to connect your iOS device and integrate it with your DAW, all using this completely free tool that only requires downloading the NovoNotes Duo app from the App Store.

In this video, I reflect on my most memorable moments of 2024 by organizing 15 of my most important videos into six unique categories: Game Changers, Workflow Winners, Breaking News, Neat Ideas, Hidden Gems, and Time Sinks. From groundbreaking Dolby Atmos developments to my journey with AI content, these selections represent key milestones in both my channel's evolution and the immersive audio industry throughout the year.

In this conversation with Jason Hamilton (The Nerdy Novelist), we explore how AI is transforming creative writing, from his personal journey integrating AI into his writing process to his innovative approach to community-based business models. His thoughts provide valuable perspectives on working both smarter and harder with AI tools while maintaining authentic human connections, offering crucial insights for creators and educators navigating this technological transformation.

In this video, I reveal how I use Apple AirPods Pro 2's FDA-approved hearing aid functionality to enhance my music production work, sharing my personal journey with mild hearing loss and demonstrating the setup process. While these earbuds aren't meant for professional mastering, I explain why their ability to correct individual hearing profiles makes them valuable for audio work, even for those without significant hearing loss.

In this video, I address viewer comments on my previous discussions about generative AI in creative professions, exploring how the principles of critical skills, process focus, and agility apply to professional practice. I examine various impacts of AI, from challenges for voice actors to copyright issues, while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and adaptability in navigating the evolving landscape of AI in creative fields.

In this video, I dive into AB Chorus, Audio Brewers' latest immersive chorus plugin, exploring its capabilities across various audio formats and its creative potential in immersive audio production. I'll break down who this powerful but complex tool is perfect for and who might want to look elsewhere, helping you decide if it's the right investment for your audio toolkit.

In this video, I introduce GameAudioGPT, a custom AI tool I've created to help answer your questions about my Unity and Wwise game audio tutorial series from three years ago. I demonstrate how this free tool works by testing it with real user questions, showing how it can provide quick, detailed responses on topics covered in the original series and even beyond, making it easier for you to get the help you need without me having to rewatch entire videos.

In this video, I explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and creative industries, presenting a strategic framework for educators to adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape. I discuss three key principles—emphasizing critical skills, adopting process-centric pedagogy, and implementing agile institutional structures—designed to prepare students for a future where AI is an integral part of the creative process.

In this video, I analyze recent YouTube commentaries on the RIAA's copyright infringement lawsuit against AI music generation services, arguing that the lawsuit's true significance lies in establishing legal precedents for AI-generated content rather than signaling the end of AI in music, while also exploring the technical issues and broader implications for copyright law and the music industry.

In this video, I address viewer comments and questions about the impact of generative AI on creative disciplines, discussing philosophical debates, potential socio-economic consequences, technical aspects of working with AI-generated music, and the misconception that AI is stealing from human artists.

In this video, we explore five different ways to source sound effects for your game projects, including creating them yourself, using royalty-free or commercial sound libraries, leveraging sound effects software, and the emerging trend of using generative artificial intelligence.

In this video, I explore the world of AI-generated music and demonstrate how to enhance tracks created using platforms like udio.com by applying post-processing and remastering techniques, showcasing the exciting possibilities that AI technology brings to the future of music creation.

Bonus video: this is a shortened version of our most recent podcast episode.

In this video, I share my experience with the MiniDSP Flex, a digital signal processor that has significantly improved the quality of my studio setup by providing effective room correction and enhanced stereo imaging, making it a highly recommended solution for those looking to optimize their monitoring environment.

In this video, I review the Zylia ZM-1, a third-order Ambisonics microphone with 19 capsules, discussing its technical specifications, build quality, software, and sound quality, while demonstrating its setup and flexibility in various audio production scenarios.

Bonus video: this is a shortened version of our most recent podcast episode.

This video essay explores the complex relationship between generative AI and the creative industries, arguing that the rise of AI will lead to an increased demand for "true" artists and designers who can push the boundaries of what AI can achieve on its own.