Alden Beckett

BA(Hons) Audio Designer

About

Hi there, my name is Alden! I'm an audio designer with a passion for sound and interactive media. I have a fascination with how audio brings environments to life, and the technical solutions that allow us to create hyper-immersive experiences. I have over 10 years of experience in professional audio recording/production, and have brought that expertise with me into the realms of video games and sound installations.

Qualifictions:
BTEC Music Technology
BA (First Class Honours) Sound for Games and Apps

Experience:
10 years audio engineering
3 years game audio
3 years teaching

MEDIA

Here you can find some examples of my skillset. Follow the links to their respective media platforms to find more.

3D AUDIO

Nature Based Sound Therapy - Ambient Suite
Unity 3D, Wwise, Resonance

In this project, the goal was the study the effects of natural sound on levels of stress & anxiety. Using modern 3D audio techniques, a relaxation suite was created consisting of three scenes populated by soothing sounds, tied to visual elements in the environment. The research showed a significant reduction of stress & anxiety levels in participants, even after a single 10 minute listening session.

PROCEDURAL AUDIO

Tanks! Implementation Walkthough
Unity 3D, PureData

This walkthrough showcases the power of procedurally synthesized sound, as well as the methods used to create and implement it in a game. With an exceptionally small storage footprint, and the ability to easily link game parameters to sound generators for ultimate flexibility, it is an eloquent solution to age-old problems.

DYNAMIC AUDIO

Viking Village
Unity 3D, Wwise

In this video, we walk through a simple Unity3D level, showcasing the ability to create dynamic sound using Wwise middleware. With enhanced projection control, reverb zones, playback/pattern randomization, and state changes, we can create much more compelling auditory experiences.

Contact

If you wish to contact me regarding a project, you can do so directly via the following methods:

Email: [email protected]

Discord: Heccett#3912