Where Technology Meets Sonic Artistry
Technical Sound Designer, Audio Programmer, Audio Designer, Gamer
A little about myself; I am a Technical Sound Designer, Music Producer and Audio Implementer for Augmented, Virtual and Conventional video games. I am living currently in the southwest of the UK.
Having fostered a passion for technology in the Royal Air Force, I changed my career path. I have a first-class honours degree in Sound for Games & Apps, and I currently implement and design audio features for some of the biggest games.
I have played video games from a very young age, with Crash Bandicoot and Wipeout being my earliest gaming memories. Now I enjoy a vast array of games from RTS, sandbox, FPS, VR experiences and tabletop games. I also co-run a gaming society called Raven Gaming and participate in many different discord servers. My time away from the PC has me enjoying playing airsoft, board games and general life.
I live and breathe games both in their inception and their ending from the individual to the community. Each game I work on is a new adventure and I love being able to tell stories through sonic narrative.
Skills
Extensive Blueprints Experience
Actor Hierachy, Parent and Child Classes, Event + Functions, Profiling, Animation + Sequencer
Deep Fmod Experience
Dynamic Music + Interactive SFX Systems
Years of DAW Work
FL Studio, Ableton, Reaper, Logic Pro
Wwise 101 Certified User
Major Middleware Software Certified
Deep Unreal Engine Use
Unreal Engine 5 + Unreal Engine 5 Experience
Testimonials
Clover Ross: Creative Director & Founder at Dream Universe Games (Now Development Manager at Creative Assembly)
“I have worked with Matthew for two projects, and for both, he has demonstrated a level of professionalism and dedication to the craft that stands far above the rest. He is not afraid to ask the right questions to the right people in order to produce the highest quality product, and is highly adaptable to any creative environment that may present itself. Matthew would make an excellent addition to any sound design or sound production team.”
Benjamin Bartlett: Filmmaker
“Matt is an absolute professional. I have worked with him for many years, and he never fails to impress. The quality, efficiency and energy put into his work is exceptional. It has always been a pleasure to collaborate with him.”
Jay Auborn: Creative Director at dBs Pro
“Matt works fast, and gets it right first time. He’s inventive, but also knows what audiences want and need from sound design. His sounds have made our productions better and we’ll keep asking him for more.”
Features
Audio Dev Blog: Music Radio system + Working Jukebox
The future of game sound: The path to greater player immersion?
CAREER SPOTLIGHT : GAME AUDIO IMPLEMENTER
How to rescore video game trailers with Matthew Owen
Game Heroes 24 Hour Gaming Marathon