Unlock Audio, a premier game industry audio outsourcing house, has announced today a new structure aimed at delivering the highest quality music and sound effects to big publishers and small indie studios alike.
The new structure organizes best-in-class audio talent such as Jason Graves (composer, Dead Space), Sam Hulick (composer, Mass Effect), and others who have worked on hit games such as: God of War Ragnarok, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Forbidden West, Borderlands 4, Trackmania, Tchia, and many more, into six separate, themed studios. Collectively, these studios are structured to work seamlessly with game studios to provide the audio vision, create audio systems, and compose all music and sound bespoke for each game.
The themed studios are Cute & Friendly; Dark & Creepy; Epic & Magical; Futuristic & Cool; Loud & Intense; and Augment and Amplify.
Whether your project needs dark, ambient chills for a horror game, bright bubbly sounds
for a family game, a high intensity soundtrack for an action game, or audio for just about any other genre, Unlock Audio has a team of skilled audio pros who are experienced and passionate about the specific type of sound your game needs.
A sixth studio of experts, Augment & Amplify, is comprised of specialists and technicians who can problem solve and devise bespoke audio solutions for your special requirements.
“In an era of layoffs and consolidation, I wanted to find a way to preserve the way audio in games used to be made – teams of professionals working together on projects they care about, “ said Elliot Callighan, founder of Unlock Audio. “Instead of hiring generalist audio freelancers, Unlock Audio can offer full teams of curated artists that are the preeminent experts in their role within specific styles. These teams are also experienced in collaborating together and passionate about the theme of game you’re building. That
built-in chemistry and experience benefits our efficiency of work and the quality of audio
you deliver to your players.”
Callighan and other members of Unlock Audio are available for interviews to discuss this venture and the craft of game audio. For studio heads and developers, Unlock Audio can take meetings to discuss your audio needs, at the upcoming DICE and GDC shows. Click here to schedule a consultation and learn more.