by Marika Schanz – composer, sound explorer, accidental goblin impersonator When people ask me how I create my music packs, they sometimes imagine something mystical. Maybe I sit in a candlelit room, summon ancient spirits, and wait for the cosmic melody to descend upon me like a pigeon with excellent taste. I wish. The truth is: My process is a mix of research, organization, musical archaeology, a little chaos, and a lot of passion for helping indie devs bring their worlds to life. Here’s...

The Clock This project began with a feeling rather than a plan. I’ve always been drawn to the dark, surreal atmosphere of Alice: Madness Returns , especially the opening scenes in the old asylum. There’s something fascinating about places that feel both alive and forgotten at the same time. That was the mood I wanted to capture – a space that feels abandoned, quiet, and just a little unsettling. Building the Scene I started by browsing through assets on the Unreal Marketplace and Fab until I...

A medieval fair, a grumpy daughter, and a melody stuck in my head: how I turned one day into music full of bagpipes, lutes, and drums.