They combined WHAT in their sound design?! | Mandarins 2025

Описание: In this video, we sit down with Trent Gronewold, front ensemble arranger and co–sound designer for the Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps, to break down the key sound design moments from their 2025 production, “If I Must Fall.”

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series, focusing on how the Mandarins built their sound world from the very beginning—starting with visual inspiration, curated synth patches, and a core sonic identity that carried through the entire show.

You’ll hear how:
✅ Sound design was developed before a single note was written
✅ A single cello-trumpet patch became the foundation of the show
✅ A four-note motif unified acoustic and electronic elements
✅ Motion, automation, and live control created evolving textures
✅ A “Stranger Things”-inspired bass sound added energy without distraction
✅ The iconic “Transformers” section used sound to drive tempo, props, and impact

Whether you’re a sound designer, educator, front ensemble arranger, or marching arts fan, this breakdown offers a rare inside look at how modern sound design supports — and elevates — elite drum corps performance.

Stay tuned for Parts 2 & 3!

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:22 Show Concept + Curating Sounds
0:53 Crafting the Beginning of the Show
1:47 The "Stranger Things" Bass Inspiration
2:44 Bell Cascades + Transitional Effects
3:22 Playback: Top of Show to First Hit
4:06 The "Transformers" Section
5:47 Playback: "Transformers" Section
6:30 Outro

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