Sonic Days Podcast

Sonic Days

Welcome to the Sonic Days Podcast, your gateway to the inspiring and innovative world of audio from Sonic Days! This podcast features a diverse array of presentations and discussions from our annual conference, capturing the essence of the event and bringing it directly to your ears.

Each episode offers a unique glimpse into the latest advancements and creative explorations in the field of sound. From in-depth technical workshops and expert panels to thought-provoking keynotes and case studies, our podcast covers a wide spectrum of topics that cater to audio professionals, enthusiasts, and students alike.

What to Expect:

Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and pioneers who share their experiences, challenges, and successes in the world of audio. Learn about the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of sound.
Diverse Topics: Our episodes span various aspects of audio, including game audio, immersive music, sound for film and TV, podcasting, new concert formats, and audio technology. There's something for everyone, whether you're interested in the creative or technical side of sound.
Engaging Discussions: Join lively discussions and debates on current topics and emerging trends in the audio industry. Get inspired by the ideas and perspectives of fellow sound enthusiasts and professionals.
Practical Knowledge: Gain valuable insights and practical tips from hands-on workshops and presentations. Enhance your skills and knowledge with expert advice and real-world applications.

Tune in to the Sonic Days Podcast and stay connected with the vibrant community of audio professionals and enthusiasts. Whether you missed the event or want to revisit your favorite sessions, our podcast is the perfect way to experience Sonic Days anytime, anywhere.

Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Join us as we explore the soundscapes of tomorrow!

Visit our website - www.sonicdays.com - to learn more about Sonic Days and stay updated on upcoming events and releases.

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S3 · E23
August 10 · 24 min
3D Clubbing: Real-Time Spatial Sound in DJ Performances
Show notes: In this episode of the Sonic Days Podcast, immersive DJ and researcher Ana Rita Costa explores the world of 3D Clubbing and real-time spatial sound. We discuss how she got started with immersive DJing, the technology and equipment behind her performances, the creative challenges of working with spatial audio, and how 3D sound is transforming the dancefloor experience. If you want to see and listen to what a 3D clubbing experience looks and sounds like be sure to watch a snippet of this live set with Ana: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=le+sucre+binaural Questions: anaritacosta@gmail.com Hosted by: Ana Rita Cost Speak by: Marie Stephensen Edited by: David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E22
July 20 · 34 min
Composing Off-Grid: Ecological Sound Design for Site-Specific Performance
In this episode of the Sonic Days Podcast, sound artist Devin Arne shares the artistic and technical process behind Terra: Bodies and Territories, a site-specific dance performance that reimagined a nature reserve as an immersive performance space. Through extensive field recording , Devin captured the sonic life of the forest—from birds and wind to water, footsteps, and underground vibrations—and transformed these recordings into musical material that blended with the live acoustic environment. Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E21
July 13 · 21 min
Composition, Creativity and Technology with Lydmor 2/2
Welcome back to the Sonic Days Podcast. This is Part Two of Jenny Rossander, also known as Lydmor’s, Talk about Composition, creativity, and Technology. If you haven't listened to the first part on Lydmor's work on the score for the Danish Movie “Second Victim”, then be sure to check it out. In this episode, Jenny will present her work on a dance piece made by the choreographer Gunilla Lind called “It’s so cute I’m gonna die”. Lydmor will be showing how she explored the topic of cuteness and how she transferred the topics into sound. Hosted by Lydmor Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E20
July 6 · 33 min
Composition, Creativity and Technology with Lydmor 1/2
Welcome back to the Sonic Days Podcast. This is Part One of Jenny Rossander, also known as Lydmor’s, Talk about Composition, creativity, and Technology. In this episode, Jenny will present her work on the soundtrack for the Danish Movie “Second Victim” and share her creative process. We will be looking at her Ableton session and hearing examples of different iterations and parts of her process. Lydmor shows us what she did when her first draft for the score just didn’t work and how she solved her issues creatively. Hosted by Lydmor Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E19
June 29 · 38 min
From Idea to Podcast - On Your Own - Case Study: Sorte tal/DR
What does it take to turn a podcast idea into a finished show? In this episode, Ulrik shares his experience of creating a podcast. We explore the creative process, the technical challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're considering launching your own podcast or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this episode will spark your interest. Hosted by Ulrik Rosenkvist Schultz Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E18
June 8 · 27 min
Synths And Creativity With Rumpistol
Musician Jens B. Christiansen—AKA Rumpistol—joins the podcast to discuss creativity, burnout, meditation, altered states, and the experiences that have shaped his music over the past 25 years. From early field recordings to cinematic synths, we explore sound design, composition, technology, and the creative balance between tradition and innovation in contemporary music-making. Drawing on decades of experience as a producer, composer, and performer, Jens shares insights into his artistic process and the evolving relationship between electronic and acoustic sound worlds. If you'd like to experience his music live, you can catch Jens B. Christiansen performing with Nebula at this year's Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Enjoy the conversation! Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E17
May 25 · 29 min
Case Study: Snedronningen (The Snow Queen)
In this Sonic Days Podcast episode, composer and sound researcher Marie Koldkjær Højlund shares the creative process behind the sound and music for Snedronningen (The Snow Queen), the Royal Danish Theatre’s large-scale outdoor production. Through a series of sonic examples from the production, Marie explores how sound design, composition, and artistic collaboration helped shape the theatrical experience across two unique outdoor settings: Dyrehaven in Copenhagen and Moesgaard in Aarhus. This episode offers insight into the concepts, decisions, and practical approaches involved in creating sound for performance beyond the traditional theatre space. Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E17
May 18 · 26 min
Step Into the Sound: A Beginner’s Guide to Dolby Atmos
In this episode of the Sonic Days Podcast, John Scanlon introduces the fundamentals of Dolby Atmos and immersive audio production. The conversation covers the core principles behind immersive sound, Atmos workflows for music and post-production, and how to get started building an Atmos-compatible setup in Pro Tools or Logic Pro. Whether you are completely new to Dolby Atmos or looking to expand your production skills, this episode offers a practical introduction to immersive audio and spatial sound. If you are more of a visual learner, Dolby has great articles and courses on their website, so be sure to check it out: https://professionalsupport.dolby.com/s/dolby-creator-lab?language=en_US hosted by John Scanlon Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E16
May 11 · 22 min
Exploring Immersive Recording Techniques: The ECHO Project
In this episode, we explore immersive audio and orchestral recording through the ECHO Project—a collaborative research initiative focused on immersive microphone array techniques, and immersive composition. Our guests, Katia Sochaczewska and Morten Lindberg, share insights into how the project was developed, the challenges of capturing orchestras in immersive, and how open-access recordings can help shape the future of immersive sound. If you want to listen to the full audio examples, then visit the ECHO Database. ECHO Database: https://apl-hud.com/echo-database/ Hosted by Katia Sochaczewska and Morten Lindberg Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E15
April 20 · 27 min
The Voice Design In DRG: Rouge Core
In this episode of the Sonic Days Podcast, sound designer Daniel Nielsen takes us behind the scenes of his voice design work on Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core, the upcoming title from Ghost Ship Games. With thousands of lines of dialogue to produce, Daniel walks us through his full workflow—from recording voice lines to shaping distinct character performances. He shares practical insights into organizing dialogue sessions in Reaper, processing vocals to fit the game’s unique cast, and implementing everything directly in Unreal Engine Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E14
April 13 · 31 min
FM Synthsis with Tobias Leo
This week’s episode is all about FM syntheses. Music producer and DJ, Tobias Leo, takes us through some key principles of FM synthesis while producing sounds from scratch. We'll get to hear examples as he's creating them live. Hosted by Tobias Leo Speak by Marie Stephensen Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E13
March 30 · 24 min
Synthesis in Space: Rethinking the Synth for Immersive Audio
Welcome back to the Sonic Days Podcast. Today's episode is all about spatial Synths. Why should synthesizer plugins be limited to stereo? Well, they don’t have to be. Nuno Fonseca from Sound Particles will give us a rundown of their spatial synth plugin, Sky Dust. You’ll get to know the plugin's capabilities and what makes it unique through thorough explanations and sonic examples. Hosted by Nuno Fonseca Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E12
March 23 · 30 min
The Sound For Split Fiction
Welcome back. If you play games, you may have heard of Hazelight, known for games such as It Takes Two and their latest installment, Split Fiction. Today Philip Erikson does a presentation on the game Split Fiction and the development of it’s sound. The topics range from early concepts to creative sound design, mixing, and player engagement. Philip Erikson shares his battles and victories that come with the task of creating a split-screen audio experience. The episode also contains tons of examples from the design of a Light Bird, big explosive scenes, and sounddesign that gets the player moving. Enjoy. Hosted by Phillip Erikson Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E12
March 16 · 22 min
The Sound for Carl Nielsen Museum
Welcome to the Sonic Days Podcast. In this episode, we explore a new way of exhibiting music. When the Carl Nielsen Museum in Odense reopened in 2023, sound became the core of the exhibition. Visitors encounter sound before information, without headphones, and within a single shared space. The talk looks at how the exhibition was designed to keep the audience engaged, and how multiple sound sources can coexist in one room. You’ll hear about the artistic and technical decisions behind the project, developed by researchers from the University of Copenhagen in collaboration with Event Communications and Coda-to-Coda in London, and realised by Kasper Stouenborg and Museum Odense. Hosted by: Michael Fjeldsøe Speak by: Marie Stephensen Edited by: Julius Spenner Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E11
March 9 · 36 min
A portal to new worlds of sound: Artistic research into 3D audio at the Norwegian Film School
Welcome to the Sonic Days Podcast. In this episode, we dive into how new 3D audio formats can open creative possibilities and spark innovation. The project comes from the Norwegian Film School and explores artistic methods and aesthetics in immersive sound, and how the evolving language of spatial audio can be shaped across both art and technology. The talk looks at how different sonic practices meet in 3D sound worlds — from cinematic sound design moving into VR art, live performance, and theatre, to new forms of spatial storytelling. It also asks how artistic research in sound can reach beyond the arts, contributing to technology development, product design, and innovation in the private sector. Hosted by: Trond Lossius Speak by: Marie Stephensen Edited by: Julius Spenner Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E10
March 2 · 6 min
Sound For Film And TV - Impressions Of Sonic Days
Welcome back to this short but sweet episode of the Sonic Days Podcast. In this episode, prominent Sound Designers from the TV and Film world share their first impressions of the Sonic Days Podcast. Hosted by Timothy Muirhead Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E9
February 23 · 10 min
Sound Art - Concepts And Creation
In this episode, Sound Art will be the topic at hand—Devin Arne Talks about Art projects, his background, and the future of sound art. Hosted By Birgitte Folmann Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E8
February 16 · 17 min
New Concert Formats - Rethinking The Audience Experience
This episode of Sonic Days explores new concert formats and how live music experiences are evolving. Birgitte Folmann speaks with sound artist and composer Marie Højlund about the current state of concert formats, examining how technology, artistic practice, and audience engagement are reshaping the way concerts are conceived and experienced. Together, they reflect on where concert formats stand today and what the future of live sound and performance may hold. Hosted by Birgitte Folmann Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E7
February 9 · 13 min
Audio Technology – Inside Two Emerging Audio Projects
In this episode of Sonic Days, host Rikke Rømer sits down with Ana Betancourt (Black Goblin), Leo Fogadić (Componental), and Rie Kold Pripsø from Soundhub DK. The conversation centers around two audio projects currently in development: Thol, created by Ana Betancourt, and Dubby, developed by Leo Fogadić. Both projects explore sound in innovative ways, blending creativity with technology and experimentation. We also talk about the role of Soundhub DK, an organisation dedicated to supporting audio startups, and how their guidance and resources helped Ana and Leo shape their projects and navigate the development process. Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast
S3 · E6
February 2 · 9 min
Podcast – Sound as Story: Audiobooks and Dolby Atmos
In this episode of Sonic Days, Lawrence Kendrick and Stuart McCowan talk about their work creating sound for audiobooks and their role in developing Dolby Atmos as a format for narrative audio. The conversation looks at how spatial sound can guide attention, shape emotion, and place the listener inside a story, and how Dolby Atmos opens up new creative possibilities for audio storytelling. Hosted by Rikke Rømer Speak by Marie Stephensen Edited by David Søttrup Sonic Days Sonic College Instagram Podcast

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