Juan Cruz
@jdcviolin.bsky.social
🎻 Violinist based in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
🎮 I make sounds for video games
❄️ Sound designer on The Coldest Winter
🎮 I make sounds for video games
❄️ Sound designer on The Coldest Winter
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Mark your calendars!!!
Latinx in Gaming is hosting Conexión: Level Up Your Career June 23 - 26, a week long program designed to support our community and those in need with their career journeys.
Latinx in Gaming is hosting Conexión: Level Up Your Career June 23 - 26, a week long program designed to support our community and those in need with their career journeys.
June 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Mark your calendars!!!
Latinx in Gaming is hosting Conexión: Level Up Your Career June 23 - 26, a week long program designed to support our community and those in need with their career journeys.
Latinx in Gaming is hosting Conexión: Level Up Your Career June 23 - 26, a week long program designed to support our community and those in need with their career journeys.
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You've asked for it, and we are bringing it back! What the Jam!? 2025 is taking place this July 16th to the 20th! 🤯
Whether you participate with a team or go at it solo, we welcome anyone. Join us and let's make a game in 5 days! ✨
More Info + Registration: prgda.net/event-list/what-the-jam-2025
Whether you participate with a team or go at it solo, we welcome anyone. Join us and let's make a game in 5 days! ✨
More Info + Registration: prgda.net/event-list/what-the-jam-2025
July 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
You've asked for it, and we are bringing it back! What the Jam!? 2025 is taking place this July 16th to the 20th! 🤯
Whether you participate with a team or go at it solo, we welcome anyone. Join us and let's make a game in 5 days! ✨
More Info + Registration: prgda.net/event-list/what-the-jam-2025
Whether you participate with a team or go at it solo, we welcome anyone. Join us and let's make a game in 5 days! ✨
More Info + Registration: prgda.net/event-list/what-the-jam-2025
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"Whatever music can do in a film is something mystical. The camera can only do so much; the actors can only do so much; the director can only do so much. But the music can tell you what people are thinking and feeling..."
–Maestro Bernard Herrmann, born on this day in 1911
–Maestro Bernard Herrmann, born on this day in 1911
June 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"Whatever music can do in a film is something mystical. The camera can only do so much; the actors can only do so much; the director can only do so much. But the music can tell you what people are thinking and feeling..."
–Maestro Bernard Herrmann, born on this day in 1911
–Maestro Bernard Herrmann, born on this day in 1911
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Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Alejandro Pérez Heinze!
We talk about Alejandro’s broad career path, his unique skillset and how it landed him work in the game audio industry, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about Alejandro’s broad career path, his unique skillset and how it landed him work in the game audio industry, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
July 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Our guest today on the Sound Business Podcast is Alejandro Pérez Heinze!
We talk about Alejandro’s broad career path, his unique skillset and how it landed him work in the game audio industry, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
We talk about Alejandro’s broad career path, his unique skillset and how it landed him work in the game audio industry, and so much more.
Link in bio for the full episode!
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"DK Island Swing"
Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Donkey Kong Country (1994)
June 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
"DK Island Swing"
Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Donkey Kong Country (1994)
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Sound Designer on Star Citizen and Squadron 42 at cloudimperiumgames.com (Manchester, 🇬🇧) "well-rounded skill set in both creative sound design and technical implementation, with an emphasis on creativity" cloudimperiumgames.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CIG_Gl... #gamejobs
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Sound Designer on Star Citizen and Squadron 42 at cloudimperiumgames.com (Manchester, 🇬🇧) "well-rounded skill set in both creative sound design and technical implementation, with an emphasis on creativity" cloudimperiumgames.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CIG_Gl... #gamejobs
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It used to be doomscrolling just on Facebook and Twitter.. now it’s also doomscrolling on LinkedIn.. 😩😫😵💫😵
July 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
It used to be doomscrolling just on Facebook and Twitter.. now it’s also doomscrolling on LinkedIn.. 😩😫😵💫😵
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Hello fellow composer/sound enthusiasts!
After six months of work, I'm SO EXCITED to start sharing my own VST instruments.
For free.
And this is only the beginning!!!
www.sulcatasound.com
youtu.be/LgUQfFuHP3U
After six months of work, I'm SO EXCITED to start sharing my own VST instruments.
For free.
And this is only the beginning!!!
www.sulcatasound.com
youtu.be/LgUQfFuHP3U
sulcata sound
www.sulcatasound.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Hello fellow composer/sound enthusiasts!
After six months of work, I'm SO EXCITED to start sharing my own VST instruments.
For free.
And this is only the beginning!!!
www.sulcatasound.com
youtu.be/LgUQfFuHP3U
After six months of work, I'm SO EXCITED to start sharing my own VST instruments.
For free.
And this is only the beginning!!!
www.sulcatasound.com
youtu.be/LgUQfFuHP3U
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Hello, friends. Please take a moment to read and amplify.
March 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Hello, friends. Please take a moment to read and amplify.
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Amazing GDC25! Got to reconnect with friends and make new ones, met with my students there, and our team at VibeXP won GDC Pitch! Excited for what’s next!
See you all at @gamesoundsummit.bsky.social this May 24-25!
See you all at @gamesoundsummit.bsky.social this May 24-25!
March 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Amazing GDC25! Got to reconnect with friends and make new ones, met with my students there, and our team at VibeXP won GDC Pitch! Excited for what’s next!
See you all at @gamesoundsummit.bsky.social this May 24-25!
See you all at @gamesoundsummit.bsky.social this May 24-25!
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I don't write a lot of classical music... but here's what it sounds like when I do 👀
Many thanks to Dr. Marco Schirripa (www.instagram.com/marcojschirr...) for the clip and inviting me to be a part of his PIXEL MASTERWORKS project - I'm pumped to give you this lil peek at what we've got in store!
Many thanks to Dr. Marco Schirripa (www.instagram.com/marcojschirr...) for the clip and inviting me to be a part of his PIXEL MASTERWORKS project - I'm pumped to give you this lil peek at what we've got in store!
March 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I don't write a lot of classical music... but here's what it sounds like when I do 👀
Many thanks to Dr. Marco Schirripa (www.instagram.com/marcojschirr...) for the clip and inviting me to be a part of his PIXEL MASTERWORKS project - I'm pumped to give you this lil peek at what we've got in store!
Many thanks to Dr. Marco Schirripa (www.instagram.com/marcojschirr...) for the clip and inviting me to be a part of his PIXEL MASTERWORKS project - I'm pumped to give you this lil peek at what we've got in store!
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💡Sound Guidance: The Art of Creative Feedback: 9 must-read insights on how to turn feedback into creative fuel by Stephen Schappler:
#sounddesign #soundeffects #gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #filmsound #filmmaking #audiopost #postproduction
#sounddesign #soundeffects #gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #filmsound #filmmaking #audiopost #postproduction
Sound Guidance: The Art of Creative Feedback | A Sound Effect
How do you turn sound design feedback into creative fuel? Sound Design Supervisor Stephen Schappler gives you 9 valuable insights here:
www.asoundeffect.com
March 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💡Sound Guidance: The Art of Creative Feedback: 9 must-read insights on how to turn feedback into creative fuel by Stephen Schappler:
#sounddesign #soundeffects #gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #filmsound #filmmaking #audiopost #postproduction
#sounddesign #soundeffects #gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #filmsound #filmmaking #audiopost #postproduction
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We're so excited to have @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social supporting us this year! What are you waiting for?? Get your ticket now!
shorturl.at/1rV7P
shorturl.at/1rV7P
March 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We're so excited to have @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social supporting us this year! What are you waiting for?? Get your ticket now!
shorturl.at/1rV7P
shorturl.at/1rV7P
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🎧 This next speaker is for anyone interested in audio post-production!
Laura Taylor has designed SFX and music for over 100 slot machine games, and thousands of commercials.
Tickets are on sale now!
🗓️ May 24-25, 2025
📍 PR Music Conservatory
🎫 shorturl.at/j0dVy
#GameAudio #GameSoundSummit2025
Laura Taylor has designed SFX and music for over 100 slot machine games, and thousands of commercials.
Tickets are on sale now!
🗓️ May 24-25, 2025
📍 PR Music Conservatory
🎫 shorturl.at/j0dVy
#GameAudio #GameSoundSummit2025
March 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🎧 This next speaker is for anyone interested in audio post-production!
Laura Taylor has designed SFX and music for over 100 slot machine games, and thousands of commercials.
Tickets are on sale now!
🗓️ May 24-25, 2025
📍 PR Music Conservatory
🎫 shorturl.at/j0dVy
#GameAudio #GameSoundSummit2025
Laura Taylor has designed SFX and music for over 100 slot machine games, and thousands of commercials.
Tickets are on sale now!
🗓️ May 24-25, 2025
📍 PR Music Conservatory
🎫 shorturl.at/j0dVy
#GameAudio #GameSoundSummit2025
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GDC25: Had CA fun time! Met my teammates at Vibe XP in-person; we won the GDC pitch and had a demo on Expo! 🫶🏻❄️
As @jakeymumfie said
“Every tangible thing that has happened to me in these past three years has been because of the people in this room.”
Next @gamesoundsummitpr 🇵🇷
#gamedev #gameaudio
As @jakeymumfie said
“Every tangible thing that has happened to me in these past three years has been because of the people in this room.”
Next @gamesoundsummitpr 🇵🇷
#gamedev #gameaudio
March 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
GDC25: Had CA fun time! Met my teammates at Vibe XP in-person; we won the GDC pitch and had a demo on Expo! 🫶🏻❄️
As @jakeymumfie said
“Every tangible thing that has happened to me in these past three years has been because of the people in this room.”
Next @gamesoundsummitpr 🇵🇷
#gamedev #gameaudio
As @jakeymumfie said
“Every tangible thing that has happened to me in these past three years has been because of the people in this room.”
Next @gamesoundsummitpr 🇵🇷
#gamedev #gameaudio
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GADA had an amazing #GDC 2025! 🔊
We sponsored 5 scholars, hosted a fundraiser at CPK, showcased scholars new and old at the IGDA booth, and reconnected with the growing GADA family!
Thank you Informa and the #GameAudio community for your support! Please follow us for the latest updates! ❤️
We sponsored 5 scholars, hosted a fundraiser at CPK, showcased scholars new and old at the IGDA booth, and reconnected with the growing GADA family!
Thank you Informa and the #GameAudio community for your support! Please follow us for the latest updates! ❤️
March 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
GADA had an amazing #GDC 2025! 🔊
We sponsored 5 scholars, hosted a fundraiser at CPK, showcased scholars new and old at the IGDA booth, and reconnected with the growing GADA family!
Thank you Informa and the #GameAudio community for your support! Please follow us for the latest updates! ❤️
We sponsored 5 scholars, hosted a fundraiser at CPK, showcased scholars new and old at the IGDA booth, and reconnected with the growing GADA family!
Thank you Informa and the #GameAudio community for your support! Please follow us for the latest updates! ❤️
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This GDC was truly one for the ages.
Our 3-Day Diversity in Game Audio Roundtable was amazing - I am once again floored by the quality of the discussions brought up and again pleased to see just how thoughtful we’re being as we continue to build the game industry of the future.
Our 3-Day Diversity in Game Audio Roundtable was amazing - I am once again floored by the quality of the discussions brought up and again pleased to see just how thoughtful we’re being as we continue to build the game industry of the future.
March 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
This GDC was truly one for the ages.
Our 3-Day Diversity in Game Audio Roundtable was amazing - I am once again floored by the quality of the discussions brought up and again pleased to see just how thoughtful we’re being as we continue to build the game industry of the future.
Our 3-Day Diversity in Game Audio Roundtable was amazing - I am once again floored by the quality of the discussions brought up and again pleased to see just how thoughtful we’re being as we continue to build the game industry of the future.
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Missing #GDC already? GADA is looking forward to the next conference: Game Sound Summit, a #GameAudio conference on May 24-25 in Puerto Rico! Stay tuned for more info on speaker stipends 👀
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-sound...
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-sound...
March 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Missing #GDC already? GADA is looking forward to the next conference: Game Sound Summit, a #GameAudio conference on May 24-25 in Puerto Rico! Stay tuned for more info on speaker stipends 👀
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-sound...
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-sound...
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come play the demo for The Coldest Winter at the New York Pavilion (it’s really cool I promise won GDC pitch and all)
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#gameaudio #gamedev #vibexp #gdc
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#gameaudio #gamedev #vibexp #gdc
March 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM
come play the demo for The Coldest Winter at the New York Pavilion (it’s really cool I promise won GDC pitch and all)
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#gameaudio #gamedev #vibexp #gdc
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#gameaudio #gamedev #vibexp #gdc
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The first day of our Diversity in Game Audio roundtable at GDC is today from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in Room 312 in South Hall - if you’re here this Wednesday, come join us!
featuring:
@chasebethea.bsky.social
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@noabeazley.bsky.social
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@musikatelyn.bsky.social
featuring:
@chasebethea.bsky.social
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@noabeazley.bsky.social
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@musikatelyn.bsky.social
On Wednesday, March 19th from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in Room 312, South Hall, we'll focus on building empathy and understanding in the game audio community
featuring: @chasebethea.bsky.social + @noabeazley.bsky.social + @musikatelyn.bsky.social
featuring: @chasebethea.bsky.social + @noabeazley.bsky.social + @musikatelyn.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The first day of our Diversity in Game Audio roundtable at GDC is today from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in Room 312 in South Hall - if you’re here this Wednesday, come join us!
featuring:
@chasebethea.bsky.social
+
@noabeazley.bsky.social
+
@musikatelyn.bsky.social
featuring:
@chasebethea.bsky.social
+
@noabeazley.bsky.social
+
@musikatelyn.bsky.social
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Pac-Man is a survival horror game.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
March 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Pac-Man is a survival horror game.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
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Thank you to everyone at #gdc2025 who made it out for our annual informal mentorship roundtable! We always look forward to meeting newcomers, seeing familiar faces, and fielding all your great questions. (But if the group keeps growing year after year like this, we may have to find a bigger space!)
March 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thank you to everyone at #gdc2025 who made it out for our annual informal mentorship roundtable! We always look forward to meeting newcomers, seeing familiar faces, and fielding all your great questions. (But if the group keeps growing year after year like this, we may have to find a bigger space!)
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Audio Summit: Bringing the Party Home: Designing Audio for Mixed Reality w/ Crystal Lee #GameAudioGDC
March 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Audio Summit: Bringing the Party Home: Designing Audio for Mixed Reality w/ Crystal Lee #GameAudioGDC
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🌉 The GSS team is officially in San Francisco ready to work at #gdc2025 🎮
We'll be hanging out all week! @jdcviolin.bsky.social @dannycomposes.bsky.social @josueveramusic.bsky.social if you see us, feel free to say hi and take a card 🎶
We'll be hanging out all week! @jdcviolin.bsky.social @dannycomposes.bsky.social @josueveramusic.bsky.social if you see us, feel free to say hi and take a card 🎶
March 17, 2025 at 5:29 AM
🌉 The GSS team is officially in San Francisco ready to work at #gdc2025 🎮
We'll be hanging out all week! @jdcviolin.bsky.social @dannycomposes.bsky.social @josueveramusic.bsky.social if you see us, feel free to say hi and take a card 🎶
We'll be hanging out all week! @jdcviolin.bsky.social @dannycomposes.bsky.social @josueveramusic.bsky.social if you see us, feel free to say hi and take a card 🎶