Akash Thakkar

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Hello there! I'm a composer and sound designer who's worked on games like Hyper Light Drifter, Destiny, Freedom Planet, and many others. This is the place where I help people get an awesome and enviable job in the game industry.

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3 Mistakes Every Sound Designer Makes

3 Mistakes Every Sound Designer Makes Akash Thakkar

894 views - 22 hours ago

5 Lessons Every Sound Designer Should Learn

5 Lessons Every Sound Designer Should Learn Akash Thakkar

2.7K views - 1 month ago

Is this $100 Ultrasonic Mic BETTER than the $2500 Sanken CO-100K? | Ultrasonic Mics Part 2

Is this $100 Ultrasonic Mic BETTER than the $2500 Sanken CO-100K? | Ultrasonic Mics Part 2 Akash Thakkar

1.5K views - 2 months ago

Making Video Game Sounds from Scratch - Featuring Pro Sound Effects

Making Video Game Sounds from Scratch - Featuring Pro Sound Effects Akash Thakkar

4.3K views - 7 months ago

You Have a Massive SFX Library… But Are You Using It Right? Featuring Pro Sound Effects

You Have a Massive SFX Library… But Are You Using It Right? Featuring Pro Sound Effects Akash Thakkar

2.9K views - 10 months ago

This $2500 Ultrasonic Microphone Will Turn You Into A Monster

This $2500 Ultrasonic Microphone Will Turn You Into A Monster Akash Thakkar

5.3K views - 1 year ago

Beating Game Development Slumps with Smart Audio Tools

Beating Game Development Slumps with Smart Audio Tools Akash Thakkar

2.1K views - 1 year ago

How to Use Reaper 7 (In 25 Minutes)

How to Use Reaper 7 (In 25 Minutes) Akash Thakkar

7.3K views - 2 years ago

This Sound Effects Library Teaches You Sound Design

This Sound Effects Library Teaches You Sound Design Akash Thakkar

7.1K views - 2 years ago

How to Get Better at Sound Design (By Doing A Lot Less)

How to Get Better at Sound Design (By Doing A Lot Less) Akash Thakkar

5K views - 2 years ago

How to Find Your Niche In Game Audio

How to Find Your Niche In Game Audio Akash Thakkar

4.1K views - 2 years ago

How to Practice Sound Design (Even When You Don't Have Time)

How to Practice Sound Design (Even When You Don't Have Time) Akash Thakkar

7.9K views - 2 years ago

How I Cope with ADHD

How I Cope with ADHD Akash Thakkar

3.1K views - 2 years ago

Make your Sound Design BETTER with Active Listening

Make your Sound Design BETTER with Active Listening Akash Thakkar

2.7K views - 2 years ago

One of my Favorite Reaper Features (for Sound Design)

One of my Favorite Reaper Features (for Sound Design) Akash Thakkar

11.9K views - 2 years ago

The Skill that Most Sound Designers Are Missing

The Skill that Most Sound Designers Are Missing Akash Thakkar

6.5K views - 2 years ago

The Mistake Most People in Game Audio Make

The Mistake Most People in Game Audio Make Akash Thakkar

4.5K views - 2 years ago

Why Field Recording Will Make You a Better Sound Designer

Why Field Recording Will Make You a Better Sound Designer Akash Thakkar

23K views - 2 years ago

How to Get a Job in Game Audio

How to Get a Job in Game Audio Akash Thakkar

17.7K views - 2 years ago

How to Survive the AI Apocalypse

How to Survive the AI Apocalypse Akash Thakkar

5K views - 2 years ago

How to Succeed in Game Audio (The 3 Skills You Need)

How to Succeed in Game Audio (The 3 Skills You Need) Akash Thakkar

4K views - 2 years ago

What Almost Dying Taught me About My Sound Design Career

What Almost Dying Taught me About My Sound Design Career Akash Thakkar

4.5K views - 2 years ago

Why I Turned Down a $200,000 Sound Design Job

Why I Turned Down a $200,000 Sound Design Job Akash Thakkar

6.9K views - 3 years ago

These Reaper Plugins Completely Changed My Sound Design Workflow

These Reaper Plugins Completely Changed My Sound Design Workflow Akash Thakkar

41K views - 3 years ago

Build a Sound Design Career With One Habit

Build a Sound Design Career With One Habit Akash Thakkar

15.1K views - 3 years ago

5 Cheap Plugins Most Sound Designers Need

5 Cheap Plugins Most Sound Designers Need Akash Thakkar

11.5K views - 3 years ago

I Lived Like Jocko Willink for 7 Days

I Lived Like Jocko Willink for 7 Days Akash Thakkar

1.9K views - 3 years ago

10 Free Sound Design Plugins I Use Everyday

10 Free Sound Design Plugins I Use Everyday Akash Thakkar

14.8K views - 3 years ago

How I'm Making Killer Sound Design for Hyper Light Breaker with a Red Solo Cup

How I'm Making Killer Sound Design for Hyper Light Breaker with a Red Solo Cup Akash Thakkar

6.2K views - 3 years ago

Create Unlimited Sound Effects | Variety in Sound Design

Create Unlimited Sound Effects | Variety in Sound Design Akash Thakkar

6K views - 3 years ago

The Trap That Most Sound Designers Fall Into

The Trap That Most Sound Designers Fall Into Akash Thakkar

13.8K views - 3 years ago

The Four Skills You Need to Work In Game Audio | Channel Trailer

The Four Skills You Need to Work In Game Audio | Channel Trailer Akash Thakkar

10.4K views - 4 years ago

How to Get a Game Audio Job (with @MarshallMcGee)

How to Get a Game Audio Job (with @MarshallMcGee) Akash Thakkar

17.1K views - 4 years ago

Why Does Horror Sound So Scary?

Why Does Horror Sound So Scary? Akash Thakkar

29K views - 4 years ago

The Mistake All Beginner Sound Designers Make | The Apex Method

The Mistake All Beginner Sound Designers Make | The Apex Method Akash Thakkar

53.3K views - 4 years ago

Make This Change to Get Better at Sound Design | The Oppositional Tone Technique

Make This Change to Get Better at Sound Design | The Oppositional Tone Technique Akash Thakkar

21K views - 4 years ago

Make Better Sound Design, Faster | The HMLS Technique

Make Better Sound Design, Faster | The HMLS Technique Akash Thakkar

36.3K views - 4 years ago

Mixing Scores for Fortnite, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more | Interview with Jason LaRocca

Mixing Scores for Fortnite, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more | Interview with Jason LaRocca Akash Thakkar

3K views - 5 years ago

The Rise of the Musician Entrepreneur | Interview with Doug Rogers, President of EastWest

The Rise of the Musician Entrepreneur | Interview with Doug Rogers, President of EastWest Akash Thakkar

1.4K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 12 - Reaper & FMOD

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 12 - Reaper & FMOD Akash Thakkar

8.2K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 11 - Sub-Projects

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 11 - Sub-Projects Akash Thakkar

11.2K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 10 - Exporting

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 10 - Exporting Akash Thakkar

9.4K views - 5 years ago

How to Succeed as a Game, Film, and Concert Composer | Interview with Austin Wintory

How to Succeed as a Game, Film, and Concert Composer | Interview with Austin Wintory Akash Thakkar

4.4K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 9 - Bounce In Place, Fades, Strip Silence & More!

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 9 - Bounce In Place, Fades, Strip Silence & More! Akash Thakkar

10K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 8 - MIDI Basics

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 8 - MIDI Basics Akash Thakkar

7.4K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 7 - Virtual Instruments

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 7 - Virtual Instruments Akash Thakkar

10K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 6 - Plugins

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 6 - Plugins Akash Thakkar

9.1K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 5 - Aux Tracks

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 5 - Aux Tracks Akash Thakkar

10.7K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 4 - Working With Tracks

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 4 - Working With Tracks Akash Thakkar

15.3K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 3 - Media Explorer & Sound Effect Library Setup

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 3 - Media Explorer & Sound Effect Library Setup Akash Thakkar

19.9K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 2 - Bonus Setup

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 2 - Bonus Setup Akash Thakkar

18.1K views - 5 years ago

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 1 - Intro and Setup

Reaper for Game Audio | Part 1 - Intro and Setup Akash Thakkar

53.2K views - 5 years ago

How to Reinvent Yourself (And "Make It" as a Composer) - Interview with Tom Salta

How to Reinvent Yourself (And "Make It" as a Composer) - Interview with Tom Salta Akash Thakkar

4.2K views - 6 years ago

4 Things You Must Do to Work in Indie Games

4 Things You Must Do to Work in Indie Games Akash Thakkar

5.5K views - 6 years ago

5 Things You Need to Know to get a AAA Game Industry Job

5 Things You Need to Know to get a AAA Game Industry Job Akash Thakkar

13.3K views - 6 years ago

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 7 [Final Part]

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 7 [Final Part] Akash Thakkar

3.8K views - 6 years ago

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 6

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 6 Akash Thakkar

2.4K views - 6 years ago

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 5

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 5 Akash Thakkar

2.3K views - 6 years ago

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 4

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 4 Akash Thakkar

3.2K views - 6 years ago

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 3

Making Sounds from Scratch w/ Pro Sound Effects | Part 3 Akash Thakkar

4.9K views - 6 years ago