Maclaine Diemer
@maclaine.bsky.social
Composer for video games like Guild Wars 2, Firmament, Salt and Sacrifice, Rock Band, and a Dr. Pepper commercial.
Late to parties. Full of surprises.
He/Him
https://linktr.ee/maclainediemermusic
Late to parties. Full of surprises.
He/Him
https://linktr.ee/maclainediemermusic
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Maclaine Diemer
@maclaine.bsky.social
· Jul 4
OK, time for my intro post, I guess.
Hi. My name is Maclaine Diemer and I write music for games like these. I also like dressing as Kylo Ren from time to time. I love my job and I love the game dev community. I'm glad to see so many people here and hope the community continues to thrive!
#GameDev
Hi. My name is Maclaine Diemer and I write music for games like these. I also like dressing as Kylo Ren from time to time. I love my job and I love the game dev community. I'm glad to see so many people here and hope the community continues to thrive!
#GameDev
Hey #gameaudio people. I am giving away an extra pass to GameSoundCon in LA next month! See the video for some more details and DM me if you think you’re a good fit.
Please share if you can!
Please share if you can!
September 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Hey #gameaudio people. I am giving away an extra pass to GameSoundCon in LA next month! See the video for some more details and DM me if you think you’re a good fit.
Please share if you can!
Please share if you can!
Endlessly looping this cool groove I’m working on and maybe going a little nuts in the studio on a Saturday night.
August 30, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Endlessly looping this cool groove I’m working on and maybe going a little nuts in the studio on a Saturday night.
I’m doing stupid amounts of research on such an ultra niche topic, I occasionally have to stop and laugh at myself. I now know way too much about the production of Star Wars circa 1975-1978 and I may be the only one who cares about the purpose of my research.
August 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
I’m doing stupid amounts of research on such an ultra niche topic, I occasionally have to stop and laugh at myself. I now know way too much about the production of Star Wars circa 1975-1978 and I may be the only one who cares about the purpose of my research.
Game audio seems to be a mystery to most devs in other disciplines, which is not a dig, just my experience. Here’s a great blog from Dave Shumway, audio director for Wildgate, where he goes into depth on the interactive audio system of the game, including music.
www.audiokinetic.com/en/community...
www.audiokinetic.com/en/community...
www.audiokinetic.com
August 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Game audio seems to be a mystery to most devs in other disciplines, which is not a dig, just my experience. Here’s a great blog from Dave Shumway, audio director for Wildgate, where he goes into depth on the interactive audio system of the game, including music.
www.audiokinetic.com/en/community...
www.audiokinetic.com/en/community...
I’m trying to consolidate all the videos I have of my music onto my neglected YouTube channel in the hopes of resuscitating the channel a bit. I’ll never be a real content creator, but I have some ideas for future videos that I hope people will enjoy.
youtu.be/9ZTLSDGTivY?...
youtu.be/9ZTLSDGTivY?...
Guild Wars 2 - The Arid Sands
YouTube video by Maclaine Diemer
youtu.be
August 26, 2026 at 2:15 AM
I’m trying to consolidate all the videos I have of my music onto my neglected YouTube channel in the hopes of resuscitating the channel a bit. I’ll never be a real content creator, but I have some ideas for future videos that I hope people will enjoy.
youtu.be/9ZTLSDGTivY?...
youtu.be/9ZTLSDGTivY?...
Anyone want to hire me to write the score for a Star Trek show?
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@paramountpictures.bsky.social
@paramountplus.com
@paramountpictures.bsky.social
August 25, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Anyone want to hire me to write the score for a Star Trek show?
@paramountplus.com
@paramountpictures.bsky.social
@paramountplus.com
@paramountpictures.bsky.social
Is there any better way to spend a Sunday than hearing brilliant musicians bring your music to life? What a joy to be working with this fantastic group and the team at Louisiana Scoring.
August 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Is there any better way to spend a Sunday than hearing brilliant musicians bring your music to life? What a joy to be working with this fantastic group and the team at Louisiana Scoring.
This. This is the thing that will finally make me happy. I just need *this* thing and I’ll be all set.
August 17, 2026 at 3:33 AM
This. This is the thing that will finally make me happy. I just need *this* thing and I’ll be all set.
I had such a great time talking to @monolithfiji.bsky.social about some of my past in games but mostly about one particular game, The Beatles: Rock Band, one of the coolest projects I’ve ever worked on. Set aside a couple of hours and listen to us blab!
IT’S BEEN A HARD DAY’S NIGHT but we got @maclaine.bsky.social to help us feel alright. This week we discuss the legacy of Beatles Rock Band and what it takes to be a composer in the video game industry. Tune in wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/u41nMG9XhtM
There'll Never Be Another Game Like Beatles Rock Band - #364
YouTube video by Super Switch Headz
youtu.be
August 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I had such a great time talking to @monolithfiji.bsky.social about some of my past in games but mostly about one particular game, The Beatles: Rock Band, one of the coolest projects I’ve ever worked on. Set aside a couple of hours and listen to us blab!
I cannot tell a lie: I have been listening to the most recent piece of music I wrote on repeat all day and bopping my head to it. Sorry. It's good.
August 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I cannot tell a lie: I have been listening to the most recent piece of music I wrote on repeat all day and bopping my head to it. Sorry. It's good.
Flangin’ with the dusty old box from Eventide. It’s somewhere close to fifty years old, but it still sounds fantastic!
August 9, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Flangin’ with the dusty old box from Eventide. It’s somewhere close to fifty years old, but it still sounds fantastic!
Reposted by Maclaine Diemer
If you're hungry for more information about our recently revealed Anglerfish prototype, @adamm0rgan.bsky.social has you covered:
https://www.thefrontlist.org/p/anglerfish-myst-game-demo-cyan-worlds
https://www.thefrontlist.org/p/anglerfish-myst-game-demo-cyan-worlds
August 6, 2026 at 8:56 PM
If you're hungry for more information about our recently revealed Anglerfish prototype, @adamm0rgan.bsky.social has you covered:
https://www.thefrontlist.org/p/anglerfish-myst-game-demo-cyan-worlds
https://www.thefrontlist.org/p/anglerfish-myst-game-demo-cyan-worlds
Reposted by Maclaine Diemer
Last weekend, Cyan studio co-heads Hannah & Eric attended the annual Mysterium fan gathering to give this year's “State of Cyan” address. Lots of information was revealed. Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLrBSgqf1XM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLrBSgqf1XM
July 31, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Last weekend, Cyan studio co-heads Hannah & Eric attended the annual Mysterium fan gathering to give this year's “State of Cyan” address. Lots of information was revealed. Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLrBSgqf1XM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLrBSgqf1XM
I’m excited to announce my involvement with the score for Guild Wars 3! I’m grateful to be a part of it along with the wonderful Kazuma Jinnouchi and Asuka Ito. Music has always been an important pillar of the GW franchise, and I’m thrilled to help shape the sound of Tyria in this new chapter.
July 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I’m excited to announce my involvement with the score for Guild Wars 3! I’m grateful to be a part of it along with the wonderful Kazuma Jinnouchi and Asuka Ito. Music has always been an important pillar of the GW franchise, and I’m thrilled to help shape the sound of Tyria in this new chapter.
The first video game I shipped in my career. Still a huge milestone for me.
Some great pics from our extensive new E3 2009 photo collection: the Harmonix crew, plus Paul & Ringo (who they?) unveil The Beatles Rock Band: https://archive.gamehistory.org/item/bcd920e1-b73d-4f57-b358-727a70684fc5
July 29, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The first video game I shipped in my career. Still a huge milestone for me.
Lately I’ve been experimenting with meticulously recreating famous drum breaks and trying to get a truly vintage vinyl sound. There are no record samples here, just me playing a funky bass line over programmed and HEAVILY processed drums and percussion. My sound design background really helps.
July 28, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Lately I’ve been experimenting with meticulously recreating famous drum breaks and trying to get a truly vintage vinyl sound. There are no record samples here, just me playing a funky bass line over programmed and HEAVILY processed drums and percussion. My sound design background really helps.
Gamers, help me out. Is it dumb to get a Steam Deck now? I missed the boat several times over and am afraid that between the rising cost and the age of it, I’m wasting money when a better alternative exists or will exist very soon.
July 26, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Gamers, help me out. Is it dumb to get a Steam Deck now? I missed the boat several times over and am afraid that between the rising cost and the age of it, I’m wasting money when a better alternative exists or will exist very soon.
Folks, sometimes things don't work out. At least this one won't be buried forever. Getting to write music for a bona fide Myst game was a dream come true for Yours Truly, even if this is all it ended up being. The team at Cyan are incredible, passionate people, and I'm grateful to work with them.
Over a year ago, we built a prototype for a new Myst Universe game meant for publisher eyes only. This project is NOT in active development, but we're proud of the work the team did, and wanted to share it with you all.
Presenting: Project Anglerfish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvNGt02yZNc
Presenting: Project Anglerfish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvNGt02yZNc
July 26, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Folks, sometimes things don't work out. At least this one won't be buried forever. Getting to write music for a bona fide Myst game was a dream come true for Yours Truly, even if this is all it ended up being. The team at Cyan are incredible, passionate people, and I'm grateful to work with them.
Hi, I’m back because I just remembered to log in on my new phone after several months. Somehow I’ve acquired several hundred new followers despite contributing nothing to this platform. Thank you all for your faith in me. Your optimism is inspiring.
July 23, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Hi, I’m back because I just remembered to log in on my new phone after several months. Somehow I’ve acquired several hundred new followers despite contributing nothing to this platform. Thank you all for your faith in me. Your optimism is inspiring.
Cool, let's check in on those Beatles movies they're making. You know I'm a big fan!
Oh...uh oh...
Oh...uh oh...
February 4, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Cool, let's check in on those Beatles movies they're making. You know I'm a big fan!
Oh...uh oh...
Oh...uh oh...
Oh, hi. I keep forgetting to open this app. How are you?
November 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Oh, hi. I keep forgetting to open this app. How are you?
October 28, 2025 at 7:22 AM
😍 Thank you, Cyan! You all are the best.
🎉 Congrats to our friend (and composer of the Firmament soundtrack) @maclaine.bsky.social on his latest work!
The Wildgate soundtrack is soaring and epic ⤵️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc8S992-XDw&list=OLAK5uy_k9RvbMSni3YggVzr6EkiSarJbQ3vlpiU0
#MusicMonday
The Wildgate soundtrack is soaring and epic ⤵️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc8S992-XDw&list=OLAK5uy_k9RvbMSni3YggVzr6EkiSarJbQ3vlpiU0
#MusicMonday
August 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
😍 Thank you, Cyan! You all are the best.
My soundtrack for @playwildgate.com is streaming NOW on all major platforms! I'm so happy with how this score came out, and I'd love to hear what you think of, but only if it's positive.
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#gameudio #gamemusic
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#gameudio #gamemusic
August 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
My soundtrack for @playwildgate.com is streaming NOW on all major platforms! I'm so happy with how this score came out, and I'd love to hear what you think of, but only if it's positive.
tr.ee/DmNnj3b0PB
#gameudio #gamemusic
tr.ee/DmNnj3b0PB
#gameudio #gamemusic