Author
Dan Lopes
Founder & Editor — Sound Tech Insider
I'm Dan, a sound designer, audio engineer and composer. I started Sound Tech Insider to answer one question for musicians: is this tool actually worth it?
My work spans music, television, game development and digital media, from national TV productions to independent projects. I bring that experience to every review: careful listening, real production workflows and a focus on how a tool works in practice.
When a tool genuinely helps your music, I'll say so. When it falls short, I'll say that too, and explain why.
Selected work
- RageByte — a precision platformer released on Steam in March 2026, built solo. All of its music and sound design is Dan's
- Unskippable Cutscene — Dan's game studio and its other releases
- Dev's Plan — built solo in 9 days for the GDevelop BIG Game Jam #8: 2nd with GDevelop's judges, 3rd with CrazyGames'. A game-development result; its atmospheric soundtrack and sound design are Dan's too
- Television — commercials and dubbing for a national public broadcaster, first as an intern and later freelance
- Avid Certified User, Pro Tools — Avid's own certification
By Dan Lopes
Can You Use AI Music Commercially? Every Generator's License, Plan by Plan
Soundraw Review - Easy AI Music Generation 
Mubert Review: Everything You Need to Know 
AIVA Review: AI Music Composition, MIDI Export and Who Owns the Music A Reverb Built Around Mic Technique: André de Brito on ADB Room Mics 
DistroKid Pricing Guide - Everything You Need To Know Making Music With Tetraplegia: How JOHKES Records and Mixes at Home What Does a De-esser Do? (And When You Don't Need One) The Ethical Concerns Around AI-Generated Music, and Where the Credit Actually Goes 
Diffio Review: Can AI Rescue a Bad Recording? Accessible Music Software: The Mistake Most Developers Make 70 ChatGPT Prompts for Musicians 
LALAL.AI Review: Vocal Remover and Stem Splitter DistroKid Review: Is It Worth It? DistroKid Discount: How to Get 7% Off How to Build a Vocal Chain That Fits Your Recording 
Songen Review: An AI Co-Producer at Your Fingertips How To Craft Your Home Recording Studio - Beginner's Guide TuneCore Review: Music Distribution Made Easy 
ChatGPT For Musicians: A Beginner's Guide 10 Reasons Why AI Can Never Replace the Magic of Human Musicians Funniest Music and Sound Jokes - Comedian: AI Deepfakes and Text-To-Speech Software Music Promotion in the Digital Age: 10 Proven Strategies for Independent Musicians Output Arcade: A Must-Have Tool for Music Producers - Review