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
