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A Shell in the Pit

Indie Game Audio Specialists

Vancouver, Canada
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Founded 2011
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About A Shell in the Pit

A Shell in the Pit is a specialized game audio studio creating sound design and music for video games. With a collaborative, distributed team of 17+ audio professionals, they deliver high-quality audio for both indie darlings and AAA productions.

Leadership

  • Gordon McGladdery - Studio Director & Composer
  • Em Halberstadt - Creative Director & Sound Designer

Team

The studio employs skilled professionals across multiple disciplines:

  • Sound Designers
  • Composers
  • Audio Programmers
  • Implementation Specialists

Services

  • Sound design for interactive media
  • Original music composition
  • Audio programming and implementation
  • Full-service audio production
  • Trailer and media audio

Notable Projects

Award-Winning Indies

  • Untitled Goose Game - BAFTA-winning audio
  • Night in the Woods - Atmospheric narrative audio
  • Chicory: A Colorful Tale
  • Wandersong

AAA & Major Releases

  • Pacific Drive
  • Rogue Legacy 2
  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2
  • Godfall
  • JETT: The Far Shore

Specializations

  • Atmospheric and environmental audio design
  • Interactive music systems
  • Indie game audio partnerships
  • VR audio experiences
  • Educational content sound design

Why Choose A Shell in the Pit

  • Award-winning portfolio including BAFTA-recognized work
  • Versatile team handling indie to AAA projects
  • Collaborative approach with dedicated project support
  • Technical expertise in audio programming and implementation
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