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.
Buchla Product Director Peter Nyboer breaks down the evolution of electronic music interfaces, shifting the focus from overwhelming digital possibility to deliberate, physical intent. By treating hearing as a specialized form of touch, Nyboer defends the raw, visceral connection between human operators and purpose-built musical machines.
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.
Explore how Detroit's industrial landscape and underground culture birthed techno and forever changed electronic music.
Experience the warm, unpredictable charm of cassette-based production with evocative tape loops inspired by Alessandro Cortini.
LA composer René G. Boscio reveals the creative process behind his cinematic sound library inspired by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
