Vienna Synchron Stage

02/09/2025

❓Question Tuesday

🌌🎧 What role does ambient noise play in creating a believable cinematic space — and how do you capture or control it?

From subtle room tone to purposeful atmosphere, ambient sound can make a mix feel alive.
What’s your approach to using (or taming) it in your productions?👇

28/08/2025

Legendary composer John Paesano (Daredevil, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Invincible) joins Herb to talk about how VSTs transformed film scoring — from rough sketches to being part of the final mix. 🎶✨
💬 What’s your go-to hybrid setup? Tell us in the comments!
👉 Full episode now on YouTube!

27/08/2025

✨ FYC: Emmy-nominated composer Hauschka (Volker Bertelmann) spoke with Bleeding Cool about his score for HBO Max’s Dune: Prophecy

The score was recorded right here at Vienna Synchron Stage. We’re proud to have contributed to this remarkable project. 🎶

Composer Volker Bertelmann spoke with Bleeding Cool about scoring Dune: Prophecy and utilizing his intuitive skills with the prequel series.

26/08/2025

❓Question Tuesday

🎻⚡️ What challenges come up most when blending orchestral recordings with electronic elements — and how do you overcome them?

Balancing warmth and clarity? Keeping the mix cohesive?
Let’s talk hybrid scores — share your go-to strategies below! 👇🎚️

25/08/2025

🔥 Afterburn — released August 21, starring Dave Bautista!

We’re proud that the soundtrack for this thrilling new film was recorded by the Vienna Synchron Orchestra at Synchron Stage Vienna. 🎻✨

From high-octane action to emotional intensity, the score adds powerful depth to the story — and we’re honored our musicians helped bring it to life on screen.

Have you seen Afterburn yet? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

23/08/2025

🎬 Ever wondered how a piano is recorded just for sound design?
In Episode 8 of our 25|10 Anniversary series, recording engineer Max Kubicek takes us inside Stage B of Vienna Synchron Stage to show how the Studio FX Piano was captured. 🎹✨
From mic setups to creative tricks — precision meets imagination.
👉 Watch the full story on our YouTube channel!

21/08/2025

Meet David, one of our brilliant editors, who reveals the wildest recording experience of his career: two full working days spent inside an organ to sample it. 🎹😅
Just one of the many behind-the-scenes stories that shaped VSL’s unique sound.
🔔 Watch the full episode on VSL's YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/ZbpRQEaBFo8

21/08/2025

🥁✨ Drummer, DJ, producer, Oscar-winning documentary director, composer AND musical director — Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson — joins Score: The Podcast straight from John Mayer’s private writing room at Henson Recording Studios!

From the wild 50-year music mashup for Saturday Night Live, to his Emmy-nominated projects (Sly Lives! and the SNL Homecoming concert), to his journey with The Roots and a long-awaited album finally coming in 2026 — Questlove dives deep into an incredible career.

He also shares stories about:
🎬 Winning an Oscar for Summer of Soul
🥁 His start drumming on buckets in Philly
🎶 Dreaming of performing with The Roots on SNL
🎥 And even his experiments with directing Disney’s The Aristocats!

This is an episode packed with music history, candid stories, and a glimpse into what’s next for Questlove.
Presented by Vienna Symphonic Library, recorded at Vienna Synchron Stage — home of scores for HBO, Disney, Marvel, Star Wars & more.

Drummer, DJ, producer, Oscar-winning documentary director, composer and musical director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson joins SCORE from John Mayer’s private wri...

19/08/2025

❓Question Wednesday

🎻✨ What makes live orchestral recordings so special compared to other forms of music production?

Is it the energy in the room? The human nuance? The magic of real-time collaboration?
We’d love to hear your take — drop your thoughts below! 👇