Diarmuid Layden

Artist, Designer & Developer

About

Hey, I'm Diarmuid! I'm a sound designer, musician and technology enthusiast working in all things digital audio.

With a background in both music technology and computer science, I bring a unique perspective to projects, combining technical expertise with creative vision.

Diarmuid Layden

Skills

Audio

  • Sound Design
  • Music Composition
  • Mixing & Mastering
  • Audio Restoration

Development

  • FFMpeg
  • OSC
  • Max/MSP
  • FMOD

Software

  • Ableton Live
  • Pro Tools
  • Reaper
  • Izotope RX

Curriculum Vitae

Professional Experience

SFX & Composition

Zenland Games | 2024

Created music & sound effects for the game Ekoh Beach, released in 2025.

Live Sound Engineer & Event Technician

Freelance | Present

I work in events of all sizes around Limerick City & surrounding areas. This includes corporate functions, weddings and concerts.

Education

1st Class Honors - (BSC) Music Production and Technology (L8)

Technological University of the Shannon | 2021-2025

Specialized in audio programming and sound design, ran multiple events and partook in the graduate portfolio available at the LSAD Graduate Website

Portfolio

Startup Window

Creative sound design and composition is used to create a surreal and intrusive impressionist piece.

Music Sound Design 2024

Stepping On My Own Foot - Aoife Rhatigan

Music and Sound design for the 2025 Lighthouse Award 2D Animation Winner, displayed as a looping installation piece.

Music Sound Design Installation 2025

Ekoh Beach

Created SFX & music for this indie game released in 2025.

Game Audio Music Sound Design 2025
View on Steam

Services

Sound Design

Custom sound effects and audio assets for media projects.

Audio Development

Custom audio tools and plugins for your workflow.

Music Production

Original music composition and production.

Contact

Interested in working together? Get in touch!