Author Archives: dcnichol

The Dyno Sessions Kickstarter Project: Complete!

Posted on August 5, 2012 by dcnichol

I just want to share the good news with everyone that the Kickstarter-backed Dyno Sessions recording project has now come to completion. The process has been a very enlightening one and also a very enjoyable one. I’m honored to have … Continue reading →

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The Wankel “Rotary” Motor

Posted on July 30, 2012 by dcnichol

I think Wankel engines are really fascinating, first off. The whole concept of how they work is perhaps a bit baffling, because they are completely different than a normal piston-based engine. Instead of reciprocating pistons, Wankels use a triangular rotor … Continue reading →

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Featured in Forza Community

Posted on July 19, 2012 by dcnichol

I’ve been honored a coveted spot in the Forza Community team’s community rides section Heavy Metal Affliction, at the request of community leader John Shommer! John did an interview with me on my life, on Track Time Audio, and on … Continue reading →

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My Racecar-Inspired Speakers

Posted on July 16, 2012 by dcnichol

As some of you may know, I graduated from Michigan Technological University with a B.A. in Sound Design. One of the most satisfying courses there is called “transducer theory,” wherein we learn about how speakers work. The coursework then has … Continue reading →

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Stuff Around the Net

Posted on July 13, 2012 by dcnichol

It’s time again for things on the ‘net! First and foremost, Azimuth Audio appears to be doing research for an upcoming vehicle session, and has been posting said research here on his blog. Great resource, some stuff on bikes and … Continue reading →

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Richard Simpson, London Hopeful

Posted on June 28, 2012 by dcnichol

I’ve been in contact with Richard Simpson for almost a month now. We are in similar boats, both fascinated with car sounds and both trying to learn more about producing sounds for games. Richard has been doing his own recording … Continue reading →

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An interview with Mark Knight

Posted on June 21, 2012 by dcnichol

It’s my honor to bring you the thoughts of Chiptunes extrordinaire and maddest of the mad fiddlers, Mark Knight. He’s been the champion of audio direction in racing games at Codemasters of late. But I’ll let him tell you more … Continue reading →

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Must-See Car Shows in Minnesota

Posted on June 14, 2012 by dcnichol

It’s summer! That means it’s car show season! These are all on my calendar on the far-right, but I wanted to compile them into a post as well. Here’s a list of absolutely must-see car shows in the MN area … Continue reading →

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Dyno Session: Complete!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by dcnichol

I couldn’t sleep last night from all the nervous excitement of doing my first dyno session. I even skipped breakfast. As I drove out the ~30 minutes to Devoted Auto Works my stomach was in knots: would it sound good, … Continue reading →

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Kickstarter and its ability to do awesome.

Posted on May 26, 2012 by dcnichol

Now that the kickstarter has come to a close, I would like to take a moment and reflect on the process. First, the inception. I have always wanted to do my own dyno recording session, partly for the fun of … Continue reading →

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