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September 2, 2025

Studio Log: Music Scoring Experiments

Notes on orchestral textures and hybrid sound design.

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Sean Kim

Music Producer

Studio Log: Music Scoring Experiments

Studio log

Experiments with orchestral textures and hybrid sound design.

Session notes

  • Layer long strings under plucked ostinatos
  • Use parallel compression on percussion bus
  • Try detuning synth pads by 7 cents for width
Ears first, meters second.

References

  • Zimmer-esque low brass swells
  • Organic pulses from found sounds

Signal chain example

Piano → RC-20 → LA-2A → Room Verb → Tape
Drums → Clip Dist → EQ → Parallel Comp
Pads  → Chorus → Reverb → Stereo Imager

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Next actions

  • [ ] Bounce stems for archive
  • [ ] Save channel strip presets
  • [ ] Export 30s cue for social