Hello!

I'm Rachel Gates, a current undergraduate student studying at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute who dual majors in Music and Game Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS). I specialize in audio engineering, sound design, and music composition and production. Currently, I am employed at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) as an audio engineer.

Projects

Overview

This game was created in Unreal Engine as a two-week project for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's experimental game design course. I created and implemented all music and sound for this project using Wwise, FL Studio, and Avid ProTools.Backseat Driver takes a creative spin on two-player gameplay, where players aim to deliver as many pizzas as possible within the time limit. However, the player who controls the car as the "driver" cannot see the screen. To find each address, Player two must guide them on the road while analyzing the map given to them on hand.

Overview

Da(ta) Bus was created in Unity as a submission for Wolfjam's 2024 Hackathon. I composed the music and edited the sound effects for this project using FL Studio and Avid ProTools.In this casual puzzle game, Connect the circuits to route Buster to his destination elsewhere on the motherboard. Be careful where you place your tiles; you may end up blocking Buster's path!

Overview

This game was created in Unity as a project for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Game Development 2 course. I created and implemented all music and sound for this project using FMod, FL Studio, and Avid ProTools.Umbral Pursuit is a stealth based roguelike game where you play as Osk, the master of shadows. Reclaim what was once yours by sneaking around the Light Mage's mansion, morphing into shadows, and assassinating guards.

Experience

EMPAC - Assistant Audio Engineer (2023-Present)

At EMPAC, I assist with residential artists, exhibits, and performances through setting up audio equipment, recording events, and assisting front of house. I've also participated in past acoustic research, collecting various ambisonic recordings of our concert hall.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Union Show Tech (2024-Present)

As a part of the Student Union Showtech Audio Team, I help set up and run live sound systems at various events across campus. These events range from live music groups to student showcases, to guest performers visiting campus.

Rensselaer Music Association - Chief Studio Manager (2024-Present)

As the Chief Studio Manager, I am in charge of maintaining, coordinating, and organizing sessions within the Rensselaer Music Association's (RMA)