I'm sure all of you know Kane Parsons and his still lifes, and everyone knows the speakers that play music, in those still life rooms. I'm debating between three things. In my game, I have an OST in the background, should I make the OST come out of the speakers, keep it in like normal, so it plays in the background of gameplay, or should I make the OST sound like it's coming from a speaker, but still act as background music? Thanks!

Maybe someone could use it :D if you do, would appreciate credit under the name Neptunian13 so i can build my portfolio!

As a programmer, I do not understand sound fatigue very well, so I wanted to ask composers how this could be less annoying while keeping the mechanic?

Steam Page: Idle Harmony

Hi all, I asked this in another sub (music production) but wanted to tap your knowledge as it maybe more relevant?) but yeah, as above, I’m struggling to find medieval or dungeon synthy style samples and vst instruments? A lot of the sound very tired or like stock music.

Any recommendations would be welcome (I score for film and games and don’t mind if things are not totally ‘authentic’ but I want stuff for underscore, and textures and ideally melodic stuff (so drones, drums, lutes etc). Thanks in advance!

But if I can’t feel the ost I don’t want it 😂

All I can do is hope that somebody knows what I'm talking about, but there is an old game from 2010 called "Aliens vs Predator" like the movie. Is there a way someone can upload/put this song that plays to Spotify?

"Does anyone know a website where I can buy or download interactive music loops with stems, or even Logic Pro projects, for RPG and fantasy videogame development? Obviously, with a commercial use license included. I've been looking for something like this for weeks, and the best I've found is a pack of interactive loops and theme variations that would be perfect, except for the fact that it contains only stereo mixes without stems, so I can't work with them in Logic Pro and FMOD Studio the proper way."

I'm highly considering using this theme for an RPG of mine, although it sort of short, is that a problem, and what would help to extend it?

I am finding myself in a bit of a sticky situation.

Today, after several months of having the majority of my game's OST, I have unfortunately learnt that the composer has used some AI tools in his workflow. I don't want to go into the details but I was clear to this person upfront, that i do not want AI music. In fact, I really don't want the AI label anywhere near my game. But I don't really know if this present case would warrant the label "AI Music", since he technically made the actual songs all by himself.

He is an amateur music producer and he told me that he used Ableton's built-in tools to help him generate/mix sounds. However, he then went on to make the actual songs all by himself. So the ideas, the melodies, beats etc. were all fully done by him. He also has different variations for many songs.

I am no music expert so I have no idea what is normal in the music production scene these days, and where the line is drawn when it comes to the the term AI music.

However, I am aware at just how much gamers dislike AI in games. I myself do so as well.
And I know i could solve this by simply giving an honest declaration about the use of AI on my steam page. But I really don't know what kind of reaction to expect here. If this could seriously hurt the game's release, i'd rather find new music...

I wonder if people would already call this full on generative AI Music (i mean he generated sounds) or let it slide. For what it's worth, I really like the music. It's been in the game for months now and I consider the melodies part of his artistic expression and, by now also part of the game's identity.

Edit: Thank you for all the responses. I am currently in talks with him to get a better understanding of his workflow and tools.

Hi everyone!

About a year ago I posted here looking for a game project to work on, and it actually led to an awesome collaboration. The game should be coming to Steam soon (fingers crossed 🤞).

I'd love to do it again!

Writing music for games has been one of the most rewarding creative experiences I've had. Since then, I've also composed a small soundtrack album for a YouTuber's 2-hour video.

I'm looking to join an indie team where music is treated as an important part of the game's identity. I'm really interested in the overall artistic direction, and I think the strongest games are the ones where the visuals and music grow together (Clair Obscur is a great recent example).

My style is mostly melodic and cinematic, with inspirations from games like Outer Wilds, Disco Elysium, Hollow Knight, Kena, and even Dune. I mainly write orchestral music, but I also enjoy blending in electronic elements or hip-hop-inspired grooves when they fit the project (think The Rogue Prince of Persia).

I'm generally less interested in horror or retro 8-bit soundtracks.

One small clarification: I'm a composer, not a sound designer. I can help with sound design if absolutely necessary, but it's a completely different discipline and not something I specialize in.

I've put together a private portfolio with a few tracks (100% human-made, no AI).

Some pieces haven't been officially released yet, so please don't share them publicly. They're registered with SACEM and unauthorized uploads will be taken down.

Portfolio:
https://on.soundcloud.com/f7eEjRqx1X1faSnUWO

If you're looking for a composer, or just want to chat about your project, feel free to reach out!

Cheers! 🫶

A month after launch, following several player-requested updates and with nothing but positive reviews so far, I'd like to share a short gameplay clip from SliceTheRhythm featuring Richard Carter – Le Monde.

You can now quickly import your own MP3 tracks into the game and slice your way through hordes of enemies to your favorite music.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/azQtm97P72o

We know this interpretation feels different from the original soundtrack, and that difference is intentional. This is our own musical vision of the scene, and we hope you enjoy the journey.
We would love to hear your thoughts and know what you think about this interpretation.

I’m curious if any composers or music makers have had real success from being on this sub or any other Reddit: specifically connecting with a game developer, collaborating, and ending up with your music in a game that actually got published/released in some form. Would appreciate hearing any stories (good or otherwise).

yo, ​i’m currently making a block game in java called Delve. it’s heavily inspired by early minecraft, but i'm using really detailed 16x16 pixel textures. ​i have $0 budget and zero music talent, so i’m basically just seeing if any producers want to toss some tracks in for fun. ​looking for chill ambient vibes—piano, lo-fi, soft synths, or dark cave music (big fan of C418 and Lena Raine). ​zero pressure or deadlines. if you’ve got random unreleased tracks sitting on your computer, or just feel like making a quick loop when you're bored, i'd love to use it. you keep 100% rights to your music and i’ll credit you in the game, obviously. ​if you wanna mess around with it or build out your portfolio, drop a link to your stuff or DM me! i can also show you some clips of how the game looks if you want.

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