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A Look Back at the Music of Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
In anticipation of the HD re-release of 2011’s Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, composer Adam Fligsten reflects on the soundtrack as it relates to the legacy of the Zelda series. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, originally released in 2011, represented the ultimate culmination of decades of Zelda titles. While it carries the Zelda legacy…
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How to Make a Piece of Audio Seamlessly Loop?
Silen Founder breaks down how we make a piece of audio in video games (usually music, but also often sound design or ambiences) loop back on itself. Conceptually how do game audio artists do it?
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A Composer’s Experience with Unreal Engine 5’s Brand New Metasounds
While it is still in beta, the game audio world is excitedly testing out Unreal Engine 5’s brand new feature: MetaSounds. I spent a few weeks diving in and learning as much as I could about what is new and what this means for the future of game audio. Game audio has always been at…
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WSHU’s Music Respawn Interviews Silen Audio Founder Adam Fligsten
Recently, Silen Audio founder Adam Fligsten sat down with Kate Remington of the great Music Respawn radio show/podcast. They had a wide ranging discussion about video game music, Ceres Station, as well as the launch of Silen. “Adam said the past year was challenging because he’s used to composing as a collaborative process. As an…
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Code Play Write interviews Adam Fligsten about Silen
In the recent GameDev Breakdown podcast, as well as the accompanying website, our founder Adam Fligsten was interviewed regarding his recent projects and the launch of Silen Audio. Watch the video: Or read the article to learn more:
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Composer Adam Fligsten Creates Super Metroid Album Live on Twitch Using Only Free Software
Arguably one of gaming’s most loved soundtracks, Super Metroid has long been recognized by gamers. Taking on the task of making an album inspired but such a nostalgic piece of gaming audio is no small feat. Adam Fligsten took the task one step further and composed his Metroid-inspired album Ceres Station entirely on free software…
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Veteran Composer and Sound Designer Launches Silen: A Game Audio Company
After a decade of working in the industry, Adam Fligsten recognized a need for gaming companies to have a unified audio vision for their titles. “I was seeing situations where the music and sound design and implementation were handled by people with different visions, resulting in mismatched game audio,” said Adam. “Audio can tell a…
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