Tag Archives: forza

Kill Screen: Forza Horizon Audio

Posted on December 11, 2012 by dcnichol

Check out the Turn 10 audio team talking about how cars make sound, and how those sounds are made into games! Bonus points if you caught my thumbs up at 2:31!

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New job! WOOOOO!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by dcnichol

I wanted to wait a bit to announce this since I just finished my ALMS experience post, but I just can’t contain the excitement anymore. I’ve been given an amazing opportunity as a Contract Vehicle Audio Designer with Turn 10 … 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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Forza Tire Physicist Talks Shop

Posted on April 11, 2012 by dcnichol

I originally found this at Reddit’s r/forza, though it has also been posted on the forzamotorsport.net forums recently as well. In either case, Brian Beckman, the physicist behind Forza’s tire model, gives an incredible hour-long presentation on the complications of … Continue reading →

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Nick Wiswell Returns for Part 2!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by dcnichol

I want to wish Nick a warm welcome back! Since our last interview, Forza Horizon has been announced, as has the Porsche expansion DLC for Forza Motorsport 4, so he’s been understandably busy since interview part 1. Here it is, … Continue reading →

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Forza’s Tire Recording Setup

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dcnichol

This is a bit old I’m sure, but I just found the photo to go with it so hush! Before Forza 4 released a number of sources indicated that the team took a Tesla Roadster to record tire sounds. It … Continue reading →

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Recording the 787b for Forza

Posted on March 5, 2012 by dcnichol

I’m adding this to Nick’s interview part 1, but it’s worthy of its own post too. Enjoy!

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The FM4 Great, Nick Wiswell

Posted on February 24, 2012 by dcnichol

I’ve finally had the honor of chatting with racing audio hero, Nick Wiswell. For those who don’t know, Nick was the aural mastermind (masterears?) behind the Project Gotham Racing series, a sonic hit in the Xbox 360′s early years. Almost … Continue reading →

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Mike Caviezel. THE Mike Caviezel.

Posted on July 9, 2011 by dcnichol

I cannot tell a lie; the Forza Motorsport series is my favorite sounding game series. Therefore, the FM team holds a special idol-esque place in my heart. Ever since I started TTA I’ve wanted to interview the Forza audio team, … Continue reading →

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Forza Audio at GDC 2010: A review

Posted on April 19, 2011 by dcnichol

As yesterday’s post pointed out, the GDC Vault has slide shows and audio recordings from Forza Motorsports 3 designers Mike Caviezel and Greg Shaw at GDC 2010. I put in links in yesterday’s post, so be sure to check it … Continue reading →

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