A Shell in the Pit

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