Licensing Stock Audio Content Vs. Custom Sound Design: The Pros and Cons

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In this session we will discuss, compare and contrast the pros and cons of using licensed stock audio content vs. original content designed specifically for your game. We will touch on how each can impact the development, budget and overall quality of the game.

Delivered at Casual Connect Seattle, July 2008

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Barry Dowsett (email)

Barry Dowsett and Kevin Tone founded Soundrangers in 1998. As early pioneers in the online delivery of stock sound effects and music, Barry and Kevin developed a web based system that allows users the ability to search, preview and download sound effects and music created by Soundrangers. They currently actively maintain this library of audio content which is optimized and licensable for game development.

As a game audio company, Soundrangers have also provided original music and sound design services for many games over the years with recent titles completed for Eidos, Activision, Nickelodeon, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios, and Cartoon Network. Their work covers a wide array of game platforms including Wii, PSP, Flash, XBLA, Web and Xbox.

Kevin Tone (email)

Barry Dowsett and Kevin Tone founded Soundrangers in 1998. As early pioneers in the online delivery of stock sound effects and music, Barry and Kevin developed a web based system that allows users the ability to search, preview and download sound effects and music created by Soundrangers. They currently actively maintain this library of audio content which is optimized and licensable for game development.

As a game audio company, Soundrangers have also provided original music and sound design services for many games over the years with recent titles completed for Eidos, Activision, Nickelodeon, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios, and Cartoon Network. Their work covers a wide array of game platforms including Wii, PSP, Flash, XBLA, Web and Xbox.

HOME \| LECTURES & ARTICLES \| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT \| Licensing Stock Audio Content Vs. Custom Sound Design: The Pros and Cons audio (50 MB) In this session we will discuss, compare and contrast the pros and cons of using licensed stock audio content vs. original content designed specifically for your game. We will touch on how each can impact the development, budget and overall quality of the game. Delivered at Casual Connect Seattle, July 2008 DOWNLOAD Barry Dowsett (email) Barry Dowsett and Kevin Tone founded Soundrangers in 1998. As early pioneers in the online delivery of stock sound effects and music, Barry and Kevin developed a web based system that allows users the ability to search, preview and download sound effects and music created by Soundrangers. They currently actively maintain this library of audio content which is optimized and licensable for game development. As a game audio company, Soundrangers have also provided original music and sound design services for many games over the years with recent titles completed for Eidos, Activision, Nickelodeon, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios, and Cartoon Network. Their work covers a wide array of game platforms including Wii, PSP, Flash, XBLA, Web and Xbox. Kevin Tone (email) Barry Dowsett and Kevin Tone founded Soundrangers in 1998. As early pioneers in the online delivery of stock sound effects and music, Barry and Kevin developed a web based system that allows users the ability to search, preview and download sound effects and music created by Soundrangers. They currently actively maintain this library of audio content which is optimized and licensable for game development. As a game audio company, Soundrangers have also provided original music and sound design services for many games over the years with recent titles completed for Eidos, Activision, Nickelodeon, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios, and Cartoon Network. Their work covers a wide array of game platforms including Wii, PSP, Flash, XBLA, Web and Xbox.