COMPOSER_INTERVIEWS // SOUND_DESIGN_DISPATCHES // STUDIO_PROCESS
Frequencies is the SonalSystem editorial channel — a series of in-depth conversations with the composers, sound designers, and producers who operate at the intersection of technology and craft.
These are not press releases. Each dispatch goes deep into Process, Tools, and Aesthetic Philosophy — the decisions behind the work, not just the work itself.
Extended conversations with film, television, and game composers. Focus on scoring workflow, synthesis in cinematic contexts, and the evolving tools of the trade.
Deep dives into synthesis technique, hardware signal paths, and the craft of building sonic identities from the ground up. Hardware, software, and everything between.
A look inside working studios — how professional producers structure sessions, approach sound libraries, and navigate the space between creative instinct and technical precision.
Features on the artists who contribute to the SonalSystem catalog — understanding who made the sounds, why, and the philosophy that shapes what ends up in your session.
Discover how to use sub-harmonics and tonal gravity to create physical anxiety in your scores without relying on traditional melody.
Move beyond mono-compatibility. Discover how boutique phase-smearing creates immersive 3D depth in modern cinematic film scores.
Move from 2D to 3D audio. Explore the secrets of early reflections, Mid-Side (M/S) engineering, and how to create a cinematic soundstage without muddy reverb.
Deep dive into the Baby Audio Grainferno granular synthesizer. Learn about its engine, per-grain effects, and 12 dark, cinematic presets designed for professional scoring.
Transform everyday sounds into cinematic storytelling tools through creative resampling and granular manipulation techniques.
Master the techniques for creating ominous, tension-filled soundscapes using granular synthesis and harmonic manipulation.
