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Certified Wwise 101 User
I recently passed the Wwise Fundamentals 101 test to better my understanding of game audio implementation.
Benjamin Zweerink
May 41 min read


Cubase User Certification
I recently completed a Cubase course and have been working diligently to develop a deep understanding of the software. In addition, I took another course through ThinkSpace, led by certified Steinberg trainers, where I learned the full Cubase workflow—from track creation to mixing, mastering, and exporting. I’m currently building instrument archives and genre-specific templates to improve my workflow and efficiency. More music coming soon!
Benjamin Zweerink
Dec 25, 20251 min read


FMOD for Game Audio Certification
I recently completed a course on FMOD with Unity Integration to deepen my understanding of interactive audio implementation and enhance my sound design skills for video games. Through this course, I learned how to work with sound emitters, create and organize audio assets, and implement adaptive music using FMOD’s powerful live updatefeature for real-time mixing. I also gained hands-on experience with FMOD listeners, 2D soundscapes, fade-ins and fade-outs, trigger events, par
Benjamin Zweerink
Nov 1, 20251 min read
5 Books That Have Boosted My Creativity and Work Flow
Recently, I’ve been reading and listening to resources that, while not directly about music or sound design, have had a huge impact on my...
Benjamin Zweerink
Sep 19, 20252 min read


日本語能力試験N2に合格しました!
数年間、日本語を勉強し続けてきて、ついにその努力が実を結びました。まだまだ道のりは長いですが、将来のために日本語力をさらに伸ばしていけるよう、これからも全力で取り組んでいきたいと思っています。 日本語学習を通して、練習の目標を立てる方法や、集中して学習に取り組む姿勢、そして...
Benjamin Zweerink
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Come Here Go There by Harakami Rei
I created a Form Diagram for the song come here go there by Harakami Rei. This music is best classified in the genres of techno,...
Benjamin Zweerink
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Stop and Listen
As sound designers, we have a pretty unique hobby! One form of practice that seems super simple but is incredibly powerful is to Stop and...
Benjamin Zweerink
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Missouri State Drumline
I am honored to have been chosen as the Drumline Captain for this incredible group of musicians.
Benjamin Zweerink
Aug 4, 20251 min read


MSU Senior Percussion Recital
Concert Order: She Who Sleeps With a Small Blanket-Kevin Volans (b.1949) Tiger Tala-James Larter (b.1994) Mvt. I Mvt. II...
Benjamin Zweerink
Aug 4, 20251 min read


The Flow of Sound Design
As sound designers, getting into a true flow state is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling parts of the craft. There’s something...
Benjamin Zweerink
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Beethoven Op. 130 Cavatina Analysis
Op. 130: 5. Cavatina. Adagio molto espressivo is one of Beethoven’s most expressive and dulcet slow movements he wrote throughout his...
Benjamin Zweerink
Aug 4, 20256 min read
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