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Speaking Engagement: PAX Dev 2014

June 18th, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

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07/23/14 Update: Our panel has been scheduled in the Fifth Avenue Room on Thursday, August 28th at 11:30am and the description has been posted here.

Now back to the original post:

I’m looking forward to speaking at this years PAX Dev. Our session titled “Game Audio Pipeline: Core Concepts and Roles” will focus on audio team roles, best practices, vetting suggestions and practical tips to help ensure that you get the best audio for your project.

Speaking with me are fellow game audio specialists, industry vets and all around nice guys Jason Poss, Akash Thakkar, Mathew Steele and Mark Shoemaker. If you’re attending, expect a fun session that will leave you better informed on the roles that the various audio team members play as well as how to find them and what to look for in a candidate. Not to be missed and there will be more details soon.

PAX Dev 2014 (Developer) runs for the two day before PAX Prime in Seattle on August 27th and 28th.

You can also check my Facebook and Twitter feeds for more timely updates.

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Propellerhead Rack Extensions Video

June 11th, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

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I’m pleased to be featured in the latest Propellerhead video talking about their brilliant Rack Extensions. It’s an honor to be included alongside industry luminaries, designers and friends in this piece discussing one of my favorite developments in the Reason rack.

Seattle Composers Alliance Talk

May 9th, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

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*Note this free event is this coming Wednesday*

If you missed my session on Forza 5’s Soundtrack at this years GDC, I’ll be covering similar ground when I add my voice to the Seattle Composer’s Alliance lecture series. I’ll be speaking on May 21st for this special event hosted by SCA at the upstairs theater in the Seattle Film Institute, (3210 16th Ave West, Seattle WA 98119). The evening kicks off at 7pm, expect mingling, door prizes and a session peppered with game audio jargon. Hope to see you there!

FM5 Soundtrack Nominated for Annual Game Music Awards 2013

April 4th, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

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I’m honored that the Forza Motorsport 5 soundtrack has been nominated along with the splendid in-game sound design for two Annual Game Music Awards. In the “Production of the Year” category the soundtrack is up for “Outstanding Achievement – In-Game Music” and sound design is up for “Outstanding Achievement – Sound Design”. Congratulations to all of the nominees, it’s a thrill to be considered in such prestigious company!

Forza Motorsport 5’s tribute to LaFerrari

April 3rd, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

I’m excited that the trailer I scored for Forza Motorsport 5’s tribute to LaFerrari has gone live. It was a thrill to have the opportunity to score these gorgeous shots of this amazing car.

Photo Op, Flash Forward from GDC 2014

March 26th, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

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Photo of Lance Hayes and Chase Combs taken last week at the Game Developer’s Conference during Flash Forward, the opening event that kicks off the Game Developers Conference. Select talks are given 45 seconds each to pitch their session to a live audience of about a thousand game industry peers.

Photo credit Kathryn Amyotte

Audio Media Looks at Forza Motorsport 5

March 9th, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

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The March edition of Audio Media features a fantastic article by brilliant FM5 co-composer John Broomhall on the music and sound of Forza Motorsport 5. I had a great time talking with John about Forza and he followed up with many of the other notable talents that helped create this hallmark installment of the franchise.

There are great interviews with T10 / Microsoft audio team members Nick Wiswell, Chase Combs, Mike Caviezel, John Wendl and more. If you love Forza, game audio and or cars have a look, there’s something in there for you.

If you don’t have access to the print version check out page 28 of the archived digital edition at the links.

PDF file of Audio Media March Digital Edition or you can look over the Yudu version here.

Good reading!

A Year of Highlights and Updates

March 3rd, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

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Doing a little website housecleaning and since I’ve been having a busy year, I wanted to consolidate some related posts into one place.

In related news my Game Developer’s Conference 2014 updates are here.

Other site updates include new content on the Media and Music Page (If you want to skip the videos scroll to the bottom for music links). Also check out the newly revised Articles/Awards page as well as an updated Bio/Credits.

And finally, you may also want to check out Twitter and Facebook for more info as I’ll post breaking news and asides there regularly.

Cheers!

Game Audio Network Guild Award Nomination

February 19th, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

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My “Next Level” series over at Andertons Music UK is designed to help newcomers to the game audio field find information that will be of service as they navigate their way though the beginning of their careers.

I’m humbled and honored that one of the articles from this series has been singled out; “How to Write Compelling Music for Games“, has been nominated for a Game Audio Network Guild Award for “Best Game Audio Article/Podcast/Publication”. Thank you to the Board at GANG, I look forward to the awards in San Francisco at this year’s Game Developer’s Conference!

Cheers!

Xbox Fitness

January 31st, 2014 | By Lance Hayes

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Get out your sweatbands, and your leg warmers, “Xbox Fitness” for Xbox One is a hit. Using cutting edge technology to redefine work outs while the new Kinect sensor tracks your pulse ensuring you get a solid session in. With but rare exception, it seems to be a favorite title with early adopters.

I worked with Microsoft Studios on several tracks for the title, including the various themes that greets you when you start up the game. It was a fun project to work on as I got to flex my 7.1 surround music mixing muscles. I’ve uploaded one of the tracks from the project to my imaginatively titled “Game Music” playlist, along with other new tracks. Featuring the always brilliant Ian Dorsch on guitars and bass, have a listen to “Xbox Fitness Theme” at the link below. Cheers!

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