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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · 4d

Nice :) Thanks for checking it out, Matt!

Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · 7d

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 🖤 🌘

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

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · 16d

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...

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Aug 22

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.

Laced @lacedrecords.com · Aug 18

NEW BLOG: Composer Todd Baker‬ on Building Upon a Meditative Vibe in Monument Valley 3: www.lacedrecords.co/blogs/blog/c...

By Jerry Jeriaska of The Ongaku

@toddbakersounds.bsky.social‬ #monumentvalley

Composer Todd Baker on Building Upon a Meditative Vibe in Monument Val

For over fifteen years, composer Todd Baker has contributed music and audio design to innovative videogames for mobile, console, and VR platforms. By Jerry Jeriaska of The Ongaku

www.lacedrecords.co

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Jul 1

ZERO!!!!1101010111000

Monument Valley 3 Official Sound track - Now available to buy and stream on all digital platforms 💙🩷🩶💚🤎

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

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Jun 30

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Jun 28

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Jun 6

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 🔊💜 youtu.be/gzhp8Okctlk?...

Game Audio & Music : Deep Dives - Alto's Odyssey - Holistic Audio & Music Design

YouTube video by Todd Baker

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · May 19

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

Develop:Brighton 2025 @developconference.com · May 15

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

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Develop:Brighton 2025 @developconference.com · May 15

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

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · May 2

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 🔊❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5wk...

Game Audio & Music : Deep Dives - Monument Valley 3 - Interactive Music

YouTube video by Todd Baker

www.youtube.com

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Apr 22

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.

Game Audio & Music : Deep Dives - Monument Valley 3 - Mandalas

YouTube video by Todd Baker

www.youtube.com

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Apr 18

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...

Game Audio : Deep Dives - Monument Valley 3 - Navigation Pings

YouTube video by Todd Baker

www.youtube.com

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ustwo games - MV3 OUT NOW ON PC AND CONSOLE! ✨ @ustwogames.co.uk · Mar 27

We heard you.
Monument Valley 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch, Playstation, Xbox and Steam.
Puzzle Everywhere.
Wishlist now.

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A Sound Effect @asoundeffect.bsky.social · Mar 24

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

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!

www.asoundeffect.com

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Mar 21

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! 🔈 💛 Hoping to make some videos diving into the Wwise / Unity / Reaper projects soon.

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...

www.asoundeffect.com

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Jan 16

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 ❤️

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ustwo games - MV3 OUT NOW ON PC AND CONSOLE! ✨ @ustwogames.co.uk · Jan 13

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!💖🥳 @official-aias.bsky.social

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

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Dec 19

Thanks Peter - that means a lot!

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Dec 10

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 oasis💚🏝️🎧

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ustwo games - MV3 OUT NOW ON PC AND CONSOLE! ✨ @ustwogames.co.uk · Dec 10

Play Monument Valley 3 NOW!🥳

Join Noor as she explores mind-bending landscapes that unfold like origami, blending nature’s beauty with the impossible. ✨⛵️

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

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Dec 10

You are doing this right

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Todd Baker @toddbakersounds.bsky.social · Dec 9

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...

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