I am Ren Yi / Chris Gu, a composer and sound designer with a curious mind and a passion for experimenting with interactive music across media. I'm always curious about new sounds and love exploring different implementations of interactive audio. I’ve led adaptive audio initiatives, mentored junior designers, and collaborated across disciplines to design soundscapes that enhance storytelling and player immersion.

Ren Yi / Chris Gu

I am Ren Yi / Chris Gu, a composer and sound designer with a curious mind and a passion for experimenting with interactive music across media. I'm always curious about new sounds and love exploring different implementations of interactive audio. I’ve led adaptive audio initiatives, mentored junior designers, and collaborated across disciplines to design soundscapes that enhance storytelling and player immersion.

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I am Ren Yi / Chris Gu, a composer and sound designer with a curious mind and a passion for experimenting with interactive music across media. I’m always curious about new sounds and love exploring different implementations of interactive audio.

I’ve led adaptive audio initiatives, mentored junior designers, and collaborated across disciplines to design soundscapes that enhance storytelling and player immersion.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Director / Composer / Sound Designer
January 1, 2025 - Present
Implemented adaptive audio systems using middleware tools to enhance in-game sound responsiveness and player immersion. Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to design and integrate unique soundscapes that reinforced game narrative themes. Mentored junior sound designers in advanced audio editing techniques, improving overall team skill level and output quality.
Mixing Engineer / Sound Designer at Summing Bus Studio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Mixing engineer and sound designer; helped build first Dolby Atmos 5.1 Home Studio in Boston.
Composer / Sound Designer at Excelland Robotics
January 1, 2025 - Present
Dynamic mixing for robots; WWISE implementation into sensors; Inspirational games; Collaboration with USC developers.
Composer at Inspiration Games
January 1, 2026 - Present
Dynamic music scores utilizing middleware tools such as FMOD and Wwise to enhance player immersion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Berklee College of Music
January 31, 2022 - May 9, 2026
Piano Grade 5 at Shanghai Conservatory of Music
January 1, 2010 - May 22, 2026
ABRSM Piano Grade 8 at ABRSM
January 1, 2017 - May 22, 2026
ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5 at ABRSM
January 1, 2017 - May 22, 2026
WWISE-301 at WWISE
January 1, 2026 - May 22, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet