Better Adaptive Music for Starship Troopers - ADC22

Explore innovative techniques for creating adaptive music in video games through this 55-minute conference talk from the Audio Developer Conference. Delve into Kejero's approach to designing a system without traditional transitions, as implemented in the orchestral score for Starship Troopers: Terran Command. Learn how to craft music that seamlessly shifts between calm and chaotic moods while maintaining cohesion. Discover existing techniques, a new foundation for adaptive music, the concept of an intelligent conductor, extended techniques, and two-way communication between music and gameplay. Gain practical insights with 10 actionable tips and tricks for improving adaptive music in game development.