SERVICES

MUSIC

No matter the project, music is the beating heart that binds every other element together. It can heighten the moment, adapt to various changing moods, contribute to worldbuilding aesthetics, and leave lasting impressions on the listener.

Along-side trained musical backgrounds, we bring an extensive knowledge of both popular and fringe styles to the table. Whether you have a specific targeted sound in mind, or only a vague thought on the matter, we strive to create music with authenticity and character.

We guide our collaborations closely and efficiently, and will make sure the final product is properly implemented and presented as intended.

SOUND DESIGN

Game audio is a craft, and putting care and effort into its design brings a project to life. There's a cohesive immersion for the listener, a satisfying experience that both informs and directs them. Whether you're going for something highly realistic, more impressionistic, or experimental, we deliver purposeful and high quality work.

The art of sound design is a detailed process that begs many questions: What kind of stylistic choices does your project call for? What role will sound play in your project, and how will it inform the listener? When should sound occur and when should it purposely not occur? In a game context how will sound be implemented, in-engine or by way of middleware such as FMOD/Wwise? Should you need voice-over, will you need assistance finding and directing talent as well as editing/processing the performances? We can help consult on all this as a project develops, and create a plan that fits your particular needs.

PROMOTIONAL

Professional marketing and polish on presentation go a long way in terms of reaching your audience, and the Bards can help you there. We create custom-fit music and sound design that heightens trailers and continuously engages the viewer, completed within the tight time frames that trailers tend to have. Even a simple final mix pass by us could make a large difference in the overall impression and feel. From serious to comedic to experimental, we can bring your project to life.

TECHNICAL AUDIO

Audio assets often require careful implementation and continuous adjustment in order to properly respond to the player's actions. And while there's no one-size-fits-all solution, we have cross-platform experience developing systems and tactics through game engines like Unity and Unreal, as well as audio middleware like FMOD and Wwise. As a technical audio lead, we manage and showcase every audio asset as intended, and bring them to life through a living, breathing, audio organism.

VOICEOVER

Quality voiceover audio can bring a character or an entire world to life. With our editing and processing skills we deliver consistent sounding dialogue regardless of the artist, and organize everything for final delivery. We have a network of VO artists from around the world and can consult with you to find the right person for the right part. As a liaison between you and the artist we can streamline the communication process whether that be through guiding a live recording session or a digital conversation.