{
  "id": 18538167,
  "title": "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer reveals the secret tech behind his work — 'I have an aluminum garbage can lid that I save for special occasions'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-composer-reveals-the-secret-tech-behind",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-06T17:03:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-composer-reveals-the-secret-tech-behind-his-work-i-have-an-aluminum-garbage-can-lid-that-i-save-for-special-occasions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's composer, Jason Graves, has revealed the unconventional gadget he uses while creating the game's soundtrack. In an interview with TechRadar Gaming, Graves explained that the tool, an aluminum garbage can lid, is saved for special occasions. He first used it during the production of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Graves described the multiplatform music as different from the campaign, emphasizing the need for an adrenaline-fueled, unpredictable vibe. He further elaborated on his creative process, incorporating real-world sounds with electronic processing to generate a sense of energy and unpredictability.",
  "summary": "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has revealed the unusual, secret tool he used for creating the game's soundtrack.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Input Lag Is So Bad in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 That Players Suffer From a 'Competitive Disadvantage'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/input-lag-is-so-bad-in-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-on-nintendo",
        "published": "2026-10-31T23:32:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Modern Warfare 4 is the shooter you've been waiting for if you skipped the last few Call of Duty games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/modern-warfare-4-is-the-shooter-youve-been-waiting-for-if-you-skipped",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:55:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Modern Warfare 4 Has Made Call of Duty’s Biggest Problem Even Worse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/modern-warfare-4-has-made-call-of-dutys-biggest-problem-even-worse",
        "published": "2026-11-05T16:30:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}