399: From Commodore 64 to BAFTA Nominee: The Sonic Boom of Ross Tregenza - The Retro Hour EP399

399: From Commodore 64 to BAFTA Nominee: The Sonic Boom of Ross Tregenza - The Retro Hour EP399

We're joined by BAFTA-nominated composer and sound designer Ross Tregenza. From his early days of falling in love with the Commodore 64's SID chip to lending his audio magic to legendary games like TimeSplitters, Crysis, and Team Sonic Racing, Ross has crafted audio experiences that resonate with gamers worldwide. In this episode, we unravel Ross's journey, explore his inspirations, and get a glimpse into the magic that brings video games to life.

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Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
37:17 - Ross Tregenza Interview

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Show notes:

Lost 2600 Game Re-release: https://tinyurl.com/2s3fu93s
Saturn Pro Controller: https://tinyurl.com/2fdnjh6s
The Last Exterminator: https://tinyurl.com/33ndudas
PS1s Turned into CD Players: https://tinyurl.com/5yd8t3tw

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