Sound for Computer Games

Sound for Computer Games

1. A range of music/FX sources.
Asset store
Flash kit
Free sound.org
Royalty free
Produce your own
Buy rights for a song
Ask permission

2. Video game music purposes
a. Last of us ost
The "Last of us" soundtrack is very effective when showing the emotion within the game. With the use of classical music and instruments that works well with the storyline, the player will connect better when shown a dramatic event in gameplay.  The tone of the game was intended to make it emotional for the player as opposed to being scary.The soundtrack is similar throughout the gameplay as its trying to make a sad and more emotional atmosphere. The purpose of this soundtrack is that it makes the player connect with the story and to make the player feel like they are watching a movie.

b. Mario
The "Mario" soundtrack is a classic as most people would recognize the soundtrack and know its a Mario game. The track is repetitive throughout the gameplay which makes it easy to recognize as it was an addicting game. The mood of the soundtrack makes the player seem to be more determined to finish the level, while also getting annoyed with the constant soundtrack. The track usually speeds up when your needed to be quicker, this can make the player mess up when being detracted by the sounds.

c Life is Strange.
The "Life is Strange" soundtrack has a peaceful and quite atmosphere about it, which is unique due to the opposite feeling of gameplay. This can throw off the player by tricking them with sudden change in dramatic music, this is effective as the player doesn't see it coming. At the main menu the games track sounds very peaceful and changes completely when the game starts in a storm, this makes the game seem more dramatic than it actually is.      

3. Legal considerations
The music must not be copyrighted, (unless given permission to use it/ buy rights). Can use "Royalty free" Regulations Of Com can remove ads and other media if at least one complaint were made. ASA- Code of conduct CAP-BCAP


Garage Band- Mac
Logic Pro-Mac

Audacity- Consumer
Q Base-Pro
Abelton-Pay

Audition-Pro
Sound forge consume
Soundation