FREQUENCIES
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.
// COMPOSER_INTERVIEWS
Extended conversations with film, television, and game composers. Focus on scoring workflow, synthesis in cinematic contexts, and the evolving tools of the trade.
// SOUND_DESIGN DISPATCHES
Deep dives into synthesis technique, hardware signal paths, and the craft of building sonic identities from the ground up. Hardware, software, and everything between.
// STUDIO_PROCESS NOTES
A look inside working studios — how professional producers structure sessions, approach sound libraries, and navigate the space between creative instinct and technical precision.
// ARTIST_SPOTLIGHTS
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.
The Physics of Weight: Why Loudness Isn't Power
Stop hitting the limiter. Discover how soft-clipping and parallel "New York" compression create professional weight and transient punch in your drum mixes.
Dimensional Mixing: Creating 3D Depth Beyond the Pan Pot
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.
The Saturation Spectrum: Tube vs. Tape vs. Transistor
Why does digital audio sound thin? Learn the physics of even vs. odd harmonics and how to add professional analog soul to your mix using tube and tape saturation.
Obsidian Textures and Granular Energy: A Deep Dive into Baby Audio’s Grainferno
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.
The Soul of the Machine: Mastering Micro-Timing & Groove
Learn how subtle timing variations and humanization techniques transform rigid sequences into grooving, musical performances.
Mastering Modular Logic Gates for Evolving Percussion
Harness Boolean logic and generative techniques to create dynamic, ever-changing rhythmic patterns in your Eurorack system.
