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Todd Baker

@toddbakersounds.bsky.social

Music & Audio Artist | Monument Valley 3 & 2 | Tren | Nightingale | Dreams | Altos Odyssey | Google Doodles | Tearaway & many more. Guitarist @ Lydian Collective #gameaudio

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Monument Valley 3 - Tonality, Playfulness and Meaningful Sonic Interaction. Speaker: Todd Baker.

Monument Valley 3 - Tonality, Playfulness and Meaningful Sonic Interaction. Speaker: Todd Baker.

#WwiseTour Montreal is next week!

Join us Nov 11th as @toddbakersounds.bsky.social dives into the #Wwise & #Unity projects of Monument Valley 3 & gives insights into his creative approach for this iconic puzzle game!

🎟️ FREE to attend
πŸ‘‰ RSVP: hubs.ly/Q03QWMGd0

#GameAudio @ustwogames.co.uk

03.11.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for such kind words :) Glad you are enjoying it!

29.10.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For you Grammy consideration πŸ™‚ The Monument Valley 3 soundtrack from myself and Lucie Treacher needs some votes (its the last day!). Would be lovely to see it shortlisted! @ustwogames.co.uk

14.10.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice :) Thanks for checking it out, Matt!

04.10.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solar Sleep System is out now - available on all digital platforms to stream or buy!

Sleep / Stargaze / Meditate / Focus / Daydream / Walk / Write / Paint / Pray / Play to 1h 18m of very #ambient spacey dreaminess πŸ–€ 🌘

open.spotify.com/album/5Mpgxn...

01.10.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Earlier this year I made a (very) ambient album - a collection of dreamy meditations on the planets (and some moons). It's called Solar Sleep System and releases on 1/10/25 - pre save on Spotify now! open.spotify.com/prerelease/2...

23.09.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to Jerry @TheOngaku and @lacedrecords.com for taking the time to do this nice interview and writeup about the evolving sound of @ustwogames.co.uk Monument Valley.

22.08.2025 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ZERO!!!!1101010111000

Monument Valley 3 Official Sound track - Now available to buy and stream on all digital platforms πŸ’™πŸ©·πŸ©ΆπŸ’šπŸ€Ž

open.spotify.com/album/1O8s3B...

01.07.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Counting down...

28.06.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Game Audio & Music : Deep Dives - Alto's Odyssey - Holistic Audio & Music Design
YouTube video by Todd Baker Game Audio & Music : Deep Dives - Alto's Odyssey - Holistic Audio & Music Design

Another game audio deep dive! This time looking at the holistic approach to music & audio in Alto's Odyssey by
@landandseagames.bsky.social Probably the most in-depth so far, mainly focussing on music (system design and composition) and it's relevance to the game loop πŸ”ŠπŸ’œ youtu.be/gzhp8Okctlk?...

06.06.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely to see more recognition for our work on Monument Valley 3 with a "Best Audio" nomination at the
@developconference.com ⭐ awards!

19.05.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Develop:Star Awards 2025 Best Audio finalists are...

⭐ Astro Bot
⭐ Atomfall
⭐ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
⭐ Monument Valley 3
⭐ Tales of Kenzera: Zau
⭐ Thank Goodness You're Here!

#DevelopStars #DevelopConf

15.05.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Game Audio & Music : Deep Dives - Monument Valley 3 - Interactive Music
YouTube video by Todd Baker Game Audio & Music : Deep Dives - Monument Valley 3 - Interactive Music

Back with another game audio insight video - again on
@ustwogames.co.uk Monument Valley 3 - this time joined by Lucie Treacher. We chat through the interactive music approach in one of her levels and dive in to the wwise implementation πŸ”Šβ€οΈ www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5wk...

02.05.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Game Audio & Music : Deep Dives - Monument Valley 3 - Mandalas
YouTube video by Todd Baker Game Audio & Music : Deep Dives - Monument Valley 3 - Mandalas

Back with another one! Again looking at @ustwogames.co.uk Monument Valley 3. This time the 'Mandala' interactions that conclude each chapter. Includes a peak at the @audiokinetic.bsky.social wwise & Reaper projects + thoughts behind the creative and technical approach.

22.04.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Game Audio :  Deep Dives - Monument Valley 3 - Navigation Pings
YouTube video by Todd Baker Game Audio : Deep Dives - Monument Valley 3 - Navigation Pings

A peek under the hood of Monument Valley 3's audio & music. The idea is to dive into a specific aspect of the audio, aimed at aspiring game audio / music makers, professionals / curious fans of the game. Let me know if you like the content - I'll try to make more! ☺️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNVa...

18.04.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We heard you.
Monument Valley 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch, Playstation, Xbox and Steam.
Puzzle Everywhere.
Wishlist now.

27.03.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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Making 'Monument Valley 3's Magnificent, Meditative Game Audio – with Todd Baker and Lucie Treacher | A Sound Effect 'Monument Valley 3' Audio Director Todd Baker collaborated with Composer Lucie Treacher to craft a zen-like score and sound for Ustwo's puzzler. Here, Baker and Treacher talk about recording strings and diverse instruments to give the score a unique palette, designing cool puzzle block movements by combining physical and tonal elements, building dynamic boat and water sounds, and so much more!

Monument Valley 3 features stunning sound design and music - and in this in-depth interview, Todd Baker and Lucie Treacher take you behind its mesmerizing game audio: https://www.asoundeffect.com/monument-valley-3-game-audio/ #sounddesign #soundeffects #gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #monumentvalley3

24.03.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Making 'Monument Valley 3's Magnificent, Meditative Game Audio – with Todd Baker and Lucie Treacher | A Sound Effect 'Monument Valley 3' Audio Director Todd Baker collaborated with Composer Lucie Treacher to craft a zen-like score and sound for Ustwo's puzzler. Here, Baker and Treacher talk about recording strings a...

Here's an interview for @asoundeffect.bsky.social with myself and Lucie on the music & audio for @ustwogames.co.uk Monument Valley 3. Hopefully some interesting creative / technical insights for game audio folk! πŸ”ˆ πŸ’› Hoping to make some videos diving into the Wwise / Unity / Reaper projects soon.

21.03.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely to see our work on Monument Valley 3 nominated for the @official-aias.bsky.social DICE Awards for outstanding achievement in BOTH the Audio Design & Music Composition categories! A big thank you for the recognition and congrats to the other nominees ❀️

16.01.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re SO proud to see Monument Valley 3 nominated at this year’s D.I.C.E. Awards for Original Music, Audio Design, and Best Mobile Game!πŸ’–πŸ₯³ @official-aias.bsky.social

Check out the full list of nominees: www.interactive.org/awards/84Kd_...

13.01.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks Peter - that means a lot!

19.12.2024 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The release of Monument Valley 2 (7 years ago!) very much changed the course of my career and life. So proud to say that Monument Valley 3 is finally out! Big love to everyone at @ustwogames.bsky.social for having me along for the ride again. Hope players enjoy the little pocket oasisπŸ’šπŸοΈπŸŽ§

10.12.2024 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Play Monument Valley 3 NOW!πŸ₯³

Join Noor as she explores mind-bending landscapes that unfold like origami, blending nature’s beauty with the impossible. βœ¨β›΅οΈ

On App Store and Google Play with your Netflix Membership
➑️https://go.ustwo.games/mv3

10.12.2024 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 169    πŸ” 51    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 31

You are doing this right

10.12.2024 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ahead of the release of Monument Valley 3 tomorrow, here's a clip from the animated short set in the world of MV! A lovely thing to work on, and helped inspire the music & sound of the game as we worked on them in parallel 🎧

Full version up on Youtube now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR6P...

09.12.2024 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

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