Professional Audio & Sound Design
for Game Development

Ameo Prod

Game development outsourcing studio

## About AMEO Prod AMEO Prod is a video game music studio with locations in San Francisco and Paris. Founded by BAFTA-nominated composer Olivier Deriviere, the studio delivers award-winning music composition, production, and implementation services for AAA game development. ## Services ### Composition - Original music creation - Memorable musical themes - Emotional storytelling through music ### Music Direction - Vision definition - Audio quality consistency - Creative leadership ### Music Design - Interactive music systems - Adaptive audio implementation - Music QA and testing ### Music Production - Orchestra recording - World-class musician sessions - Mixing and mastering ### Project Management - Coordination and scheduling - Timely delivery oversight - Multi-team collaboration ## Notable Projects Led by Olivier Deriviere's acclaimed work: - **A Plague Tale** series - Haunting orchestral scores - **Dying Light 2** - Dynamic action music - **Streets of Rage 4** - Electronic/retro fusion - **Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry** - Historical themes - **Remember Me** - Adaptive orchestral score - **Alone in the Dark** - Atmospheric horror music ## Team - **Marion Deriviere** - CEO - **Olivier Deriviere** - Artistic Director (BAFTA-nominated composer) - **Jan Fité Piguillem** - Composer & Music Designer - **Matteo Siscaro** - Music Designer - **Yaël Romano** - Music Production Manager - **Jérôme Devoise** - Sound Engineer - **Abel Diarra** - Music QA ## Locations - **San Francisco, USA** - Headquarters - **Paris, France** - European studio ## Why Choose AMEO Prod - **BAFTA-nominated** leadership - **AAA portfolio** with major franchises - **Full-service music** from composition to implementation - **Interactive expertise** in adaptive audio systems - **Global presence** in US and Europe

Altagram Group

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Altagram Group Altagram is a multilingual game localization and audio production specialist headquartered in Germany. Founded in 2013, they position themselves as "The One-Stop Solution for Video Game Localization," opening the world for games through comprehensive localization services. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2013 - **1,200+ native speaker specialists** - **13,000+ voice actors** globally - **500M+ words** localized - **6,000+ games** localized - **60+ languages** supported - **Location:** Berlin, Germany ## Services ### Game Localization - Text translation and culturalization - 60+ language support - Quality assurance ### Audio & Voiceover - Professional voice acting - 13,000+ characters voiced - Native speaker recording ### Quality Assurance - Localization QA - Functionality testing - Certification support ### AI-Powered Localization - **Alocai** - AI-powered localization technology platform ### Multimedia Localization - In-house setup services - Full multimedia support ## Notable Clients - CCP Games - Square Enix - SEGA - Supercell - Blizzard - King - Quantic Dream ## Recent Projects - **Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut** - **Life is Strange: Double Exposure** ## Why Choose Altagram Group - **6,000+ games** localized since 2013 - **60+ languages** with native speakers - **Major publisher clients** including Blizzard, Square Enix - **AI-powered** localization technology - **Comprehensive audio** with 13,000+ voice actors

48 Windows Santa Monica

Game development outsourcing studio

## About 48 Windows 48 Windows is an audio post-production facility located in Santa Monica, California, operating since 1997. While primarily focused on advertising and broadcast audio, they provide audio services that can support game development projects. ## Location - **Primary:** 1661 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 220, Santa Monica, CA 90404 - **West Valley Annex Studio** - Recently opened expansion ## Services ### Audio Production - Sound design - Voice recording - Mixing - ISDN capabilities - Surround sound mixing - ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) ### Broadcast - TV commercials - Radio production - Promos ## Leadership **Eric Garcia** - President ## Status - Minority-owned business - SAG-AFTRA COVID-19 certified - Remote session capabilities ## Notable Clients Southwest Airlines, NHL, Pepsi, McDonald's, CBS, Disneyland, Cartoon Network, Showtime, BMW, Ford ## Why Choose 48 Windows - **Since 1997** established reputation - **Santa Monica location** in entertainment hub - **Voice recording** and sound design - **Remote sessions** available - **Surround sound** capabilities

Aimsound Studio

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Aimsound Studio Aimsound Studio is a professional audio production firm for interactive games based in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2009 by Wu Kaihong after leaving Konami Shanghai, the studio provides comprehensive game audio services. ## Founding - **Founded:** July 2009 - **Founder:** Wu Kaihong (former Konami Shanghai) - **Location:** Shanghai, China ## Services ### Music Composition - Original game scores - Adaptive music systems - Interactive audio ### Sound Production - Sound design - Sound effects - Audio implementation ## Leadership - **Wu Kaihong** - Founder, with solid music composition experience and excellent project management skills - **Xiang Xiaofeng** - Leading the audio team ## Notable Work - Multiple successful XBLA (Xbox Live Arcade) titles - Various interactive game projects ## Client Testimonials "Mr. Xiang is leading a great audio team in Shanghai. We have worked together on several successful XBLA titles. Their music expertise really helped a lot to the products." "Wu is a nature leader, he always works overtime and give us full support... He has solid experience of music composing and excellent project management skills." ## Why Choose Aimsound Studio - **Konami alumni** founding team - **Shanghai-based** with Asia market understanding - **XBLA experience** with successful titles - **Professional** and hard-working reputation - **Comprehensive** game audio services

Brightskull

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Brightskull Entertainment Group The Brightskull Entertainment Group is a full-service voiceover production studio based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2013 by CEO Michael Csurics, they provide narrative and audio content for AAA teams and indie studios alike. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2013 - **Location:** Los Angeles, California - **CEO:** Michael Csurics (founder, voice director) ## Services ### Voiceover Production - Pre-production planning - Actor scheduling - Recording sessions (ensemble or solo) - Actor payroll - Post-production - Delivery ### Casting - Voice talent identification - Character matching - Session coordination ### Writing Services - Narrative development - Dialogue writing - Script polish and enhancement ### Localization - Western market localization - Translation and adaptation - Ensuring games sound native to English ## Notable Projects - **Harry Potter: Magic Awakened** - Cast, directed, and produced all voiceover - **BioShock 2** - Founder involvement ## Approach They dedicate the same resources and expertise to indie developers as they do to AAA teams, regardless of project size. ## Why Choose Brightskull - **Full-service** voiceover production - **Harry Potter** and BioShock credits - **AAA and indie** equally supported - **LA-based** with Hollywood talent access - **Localization** expertise for Western markets

Bay Area Sound, Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Bay Area Sound Bay Area Sound is a full-service audio production studio founded in 2000, providing comprehensive audio services for games, film, advertising, and podcasts. With experience spanning AAA and indie projects, they offer complete audio solutions with global remote collaboration capabilities. ## Services ### Music & Composition - Original scoring and music direction - Production management - Live recording sessions - Orchestral arrangements ### Voice Production - Dialog direction and recording - Voice casting and script development - Motion capture direction - Mastering and post-processing ### Sound Design - Custom sound creation - Foley stage work - Field recording - Immersive/interactive audio design - Sonic branding ### Post-Production & Implementation - Mixing and mastering - Dolby ATMOS suite capabilities - Forensic audio cleaning - Quality assurance - Game audio implementation ### Podcast Production - Podcast scoring - Audio drama production ## Industry Experience - AAA game development - Indie game projects - Feature films - National advertising campaigns - Dramatic audio podcasts ## Capabilities - **Dolby ATMOS** suite for immersive audio - Remote collaboration with global teams - Full production pipeline - Quality assurance processes ## Founded Spring 2000 - 25+ years of audio production experience ## Why Choose Bay Area Sound - **25+ years** of audio production experience - **Full-service studio** from composition to implementation - **Dolby ATMOS** capabilities for next-gen audio - **Diverse portfolio** spanning games, film, and advertising - **Remote collaboration** for global projects

Choir Recorded at Smecky Music Studio, Prague, Czech Republic

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Smecky Music Studios Smecky Music Studios is one of Europe's longest-established and most popular scoring stages, located in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. Home to The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, they have recorded hundreds of feature film soundtracks, TV scores, and video game music. ## Studio History - **Established:** 1943 - **Location:** Just off Wenceslas Square, Prague - **Specialty:** Orchestral recording for film, TV, games ## Facilities - Large scoring stage for full symphony orchestra - Capacity for large choirs - Refurbished control room - Experienced sound engineering team ## The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra - One of the world's foremost recording orchestras - Origins trace to Film Symphony Orchestra (FISYO), founded 1947 - Originally in-house orchestra for Barrandov Film Studios - Recorded hundreds of film, TV, and game soundtracks ## Services ### Orchestral Recording - Full-scale symphony orchestra - Choir recording - Film scores - TV series soundtracks - Video game music - Production music - Stage show scores - CD recordings ## Major Clients - Paramount - Sony - Lucasfilm - International film production companies - Game studios worldwide ## Video Game Soundtracks The orchestra plays and records music for video games for domestic and international clients, making Smecky a premier destination for game composers seeking world-class orchestral recording. ## Location Benefits Central Prague location near: - Excellent hotels - Restaurants and cafés - Shops of central Prague - Easy accessibility for international clients ## Why Choose Smecky - **80+ years** of recording history - **Prague Philharmonic** in-house orchestra - **Hundreds** of film/game soundtracks recorded - **Paramount, Sony, Lucasfilm** client roster - **Central Prague** location

Comy Music

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Chrome Music Lab Chrome Music Lab is a free web-based music creation platform by Google, featuring experiments like Song Maker for creating and sharing music. It is an educational tool, not a commercial game audio service. ## Note This entry appears to be incorrectly categorized. Chrome Music Lab (musiclab.chromeexperiments.com) is a Google educational project for learning about music, not a game audio outsourcing company. ## Platform Details - **Creator:** Google - **Type:** Free educational web experiments - **Features:** Song Maker, music visualization tools ## Not Applicable This is not a game audio service provider and should be recategorized or removed from the outsourcing directory.

Creative | Design

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Creative Technology (Creative Labs) Creative Technology Ltd is a Singapore-based consumer electronics company known for Sound Blaster audio products. This entry references their consumer products division, not game development services. ## Note This entry appears to be incorrectly categorized. Creative Technology (us.creative.com) makes consumer audio products like Sound Blaster cards and headphones, not game development services. ## Company Overview - **Type:** Consumer electronics manufacturer - **Focus:** PC audio, speakers, headphones - **Known For:** Sound Blaster sound cards ## Not Applicable This is not a game development outsourcing provider and should be recategorized or removed from the outsourcing directory.

Creative | Technical

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Creative Technology (Creative Labs) Creative Technology Ltd is a Singapore-based consumer electronics company known for Sound Blaster audio products. This entry references their technical products, not game development services. ## Note This entry appears to be incorrectly categorized. Creative Technology (us.creative.com) makes consumer audio products, not game development outsourcing services. ## Company Overview - **Type:** Consumer electronics manufacturer - **Focus:** PC audio hardware, speakers, headphones - **Known For:** Sound Blaster sound cards ## Not Applicable This is not a game development outsourcing provider and should be recategorized or removed from the outsourcing directory.

Big Idea Music Productions Inc. - Additional Performers

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Big Idea Music Productions Big Idea Music Productions Inc. is a full-service music production company founded by Chuck E. Myers, based in Utah, United States. They specialize in video game music composition with innovative non-linear techniques for interactive multimedia. ## Services ### Video Game Music - Orchestral scoring for games - Non-linear music composition for interactive media - Adaptive music systems - PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo platforms ### Film & TV - Feature film scores - Film trailers - Television themes and underscore ## Notable Video Game Work Music composed for major consoles: - Sony PlayStation I, II, PSP - Nintendo Wii, GameCube, GameBoy Advance - Microsoft Xbox 360 ### Dance Game Contributions - DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX2 - DanceDanceRevolution series (with Tino Saiki and Walt Gaisford) ## Film & TV Credits - Romeo Must Die - Darkman III - Army of Darkness - Evil Dead Part III - Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde - Good Morning America (theme) - The Oprah Winfrey Show - Children's Miracle Network ## Specializations - Non-linear music composition - Film-style orchestral scoring for games - Interactive multimedia applications ## Why Choose Big Idea Music Productions - **Video game expertise** across all major platforms - **Non-linear music** pioneer for interactive media - **Film & TV credits** with major productions - **Utah-based** composer

Big Idea Music Productions Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Big Idea Music Big Idea Music is a production music company providing licensing services for broadcasters, advertisers, and content producers. Distributed worldwide by BMG Production Music, their catalog includes original compositions, sound design, and visual effects audio. ## Services ### Production Music Licensing - Stemmed mixes and full compositions - Broadcast formats (60s & 30s cuts) - Television and film underscores - Sound design and visual effects ## Music Labels ### BIM General production music library with diverse genres and styles. ### TVU Television underscore specialization for dramatic and documentary content. ### Engenero Unique, unexpected music offerings for distinctive projects. ### CTT Modern sound effects for trailers and video games. ## Team A team of composers, musicians, singers, and songwriters including: - Touring musicians - DJs and remixers - Award-winning producers - Creative director who performs keyboards for CBS's The Late Late Show with James Corden ## Major Clients - Warner Bros. - Netflix - HBO - Disney - CBS - CNN - NBC/Universal - Major international broadcasters ## Distribution Represented and distributed worldwide by BMG Production Music with full catalog access at bmgproductionmusic.com. ## Why Choose Big Idea Music - **BMG distribution** for worldwide licensing - **Major client roster** including Netflix, HBO, Disney - **Multiple labels** for specialized content needs - **Award-winning** composers and producers - **Broadcast-ready** formats for immediate use