Dbenson117
I love cars, guns, and audio. I also blog and make videos about those topics.
MY BLOGS
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The Random Automotive
http://therandomautomotive.blogspot.com/
Detailing, Parts, Cars...
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How's It Sounding?
http://www.howsitsounding.com/
A Look at the Audio of Movies, TV, Video Games, and More.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 103 )
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Four Great Audio Blogs
If you haven’t noticed, I enjoy audio: post audio, sound design, field recording, game audio, etc. If you are here, chances are you do too. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
Grand Theft Auto V Audio Review
Rockstar Games has once again released another game in the Grand Theft Auto line up. Since GTA V has been out for a little bit now, it seems appropriate to... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Top Five YouTube Video Audio Mistakes
We have been at a technological point in our history for some time now where anyone can make a video and upload it to video sharing sites like YouTube. Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
Sound Design – Unique Clap
I love post audio and sound design, but every now and then, I like making some music. When I have the opportunity to fuse the two together, then what could be... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
Saints Row IV Audio Review
Volition, Inc has released yet another installment of the Saints Row series. Now as much as I want to talk about the drastic change in the type of story from... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
Top Videogame Soundtracks
Just about everyone enjoys playing some type of video game, and just about everyone enjoys some type of music. When you put the two together, some great things... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Movie Audio: Saving Private Ryan (1998)
There are tons of war movies out there that are done very well. However, one of the best would have to be Saving Private Ryan. Read more
Posted on 07 August 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
Signed Streetlight Manifesto CD
For anyone who is into the ska band Streetlight Manifesto, you know it is pretty rare to too see something autographed/signed by them. Read more
Posted on 30 July 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
Soundtrack That Boosts Productivity
If you’re like me, you find yourself doing many tedious tasks that often take a bit of time. This could be creating some document on a computer, or soldering... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
Badpiper – The Fire Shooting Bagpiper
If you have listened to my tracks “Not Your Grandmother’s Ireland” and “Not Your Grandfather’s Ireland”, then you should know that there is a spot in my... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
The Last of Us Audio Review
It seems that anyone you ask gives a similar answer when you ask, “how is The Last of Us?” Just about everyone says something along the lines of, “this is the... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
How to Make Your Music Sound Different
Have you ever had that moment where you become frustrated with yourself when you try to compose some music because you realize it always sounds the same? Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
WasabiCars – Car Spotting in Japan
If you are reading this, then you are interested in cars in one way or another. The same goes for the man Daniel O’Grady, the Australian living in Japan. Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 MOTO -
InfoComm13 Thoughts and Recap
Ever notice in the world of entertainment, the original is best, and the sequel is subpar? Well, with this being my second visit to InfoComm (2011 being my... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
InfoComm13
Courtesy of GPO USThere are conferences and conventions for everything these days. If you are in the audio or show production industry, then InfoComm is the... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
MindDrive – A Car Driven by Social Media
There is nothing like a great American road trip. Ever since Ford made the automobile mainstream with the Model T, people have been driving to and from... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2013 MOTO -
Logic VS Pro Tools: Who Do You Give Your Money To?
In the world of audio, there are quite a few digital audio workstations (DAWs) to choose from. However, unless you are set on making phat beats with FL Studio,... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
Pro Tools Turns It up to 11 - Goodbye RTAS and TDM
If you are in the audio industry, you are one with Pro Tools. That is just how it is. If you have been keeping up with Pro Tools, then you are well aware that... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 BUSINESS, TECH -
Ford and GM Together: Best of Both Worlds, Or Sacrilege?
Courtesy of MotorTrendI remember when I first heard that the new Dodges would be getting eight speed automatic transmissions, I took a step back. Finally! Read more
Posted on 27 April 2013 MOTO -
The Brilliant Bus
Courtesy of the Palm Beach PostWell this is something different. We have a bus. What’s so special about a bus? This bus is a unique creation by retired Estella... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 MOTO