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OWEN KAPLAN

Sound Designer  |  Mixer  |  Audio Engineer  |  Composer

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I'm a Brooklyn-based audio specialist bringing stories to life with complementary sound. Currently, I record, score, and mix feature stories and podcasts for WNYC, drawing on my experience in sound design and composition. 

 

I've had the privilege of working alongside composer and professor Christopher North and have studied under Adam Ayan of the renowned Gateway Mastering Studios, among other industry professionals. 

 

My expertise includes studio and field recording using industry-standard software for dialogue, SFX/foley, and music. I compose orchestral, textural, and non-linear music, which has been featured in games, podcasts, and various other media. I do more than create good sound—I seamlessly integrate it into media using game engines, video editing software, sample library design, digital audio workstations, and audio scripting tools.

 

On the side, I’m also a chocolatier and single-origin, direct-trade chocolate enthusiast! When I’m not in the studio, I advocate for cacao farmers and a more sustainable and equitable chocolate supply chain. 

BIO

PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO
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BROADCAST AUDIO ENGINEERING

wnyc Feature stories
  • ​Studio & Remote Vocal Tracking

  • News & Podcast Sound Design & Mixing â€‹â€‹â€‹

  • Vocal Delivery Directing

SELECT STORIES

Fire Tenants
00:00 / 05:17
Broken Trains
00:00 / 04:31
The Luxury Effect
00:00 / 03:18
New York Dippers
00:00 / 03:46
Cannoli Chef Matthew Cutolo
00:00 / 05:56
Wicked Good Teaching
00:00 / 04:05
Subway Station Community Spaces
00:00 / 06:53
Outdoor Restaurants
00:00 / 04:17

Warning: This episode contains profane language and detailed descriptions of sexual assault allegations.

MUSICAL SCORE

Special investigation:
He went by ‘Champagne’ on Rikers Island 

Music composition for a 50-minute feature story produced by WNYC, in collaboration with fellow New York Public Radio composer Jared Paul.​​

Listen to our most recent episodes here.

PODCAST MIXING

NYC NOW

"NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. Three updates a day, every weekday." NYC NOW

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I assemble and mix recordings and other audio assets according to script. â€‹

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AUDIO PLUGIN DESIGN

ULULATION CLARINET

This was part of a comprehensive sound library I helped to create in collaboration with composer, Christopher North. I contributed all sound editing, implementation, and UI design.

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"This incredible library is truly one of a kind. It's just an incredible library with unique performances that you can't really find anywhere else."
— Alex Raptakis

 

"Tons of character. This is one of the sample packs that does one thing, and it does it soooooo well. Well recorded enough and just loads of character allow it to be a top line. And it can really punch you in the gut."
— Ryan Weeks 

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There is so much to play with in this instrument. Great recordings and lots of character in each note (lots of notes).
— Christopher Scullion 

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VIDEO GAME SOUND DESIGN & COMPOSITION

EVEREST

Everest is a 2D Platformer survival game with the first level currently available. The game was made in 31 days during the Game Off 2023 game jam, from 1 Nov 2023 to 1 Dec 2023, based on the theme “Scale.”

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This game's audio was created with FMOD in combination with Unity Engine.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK:

 

"Audio design is great. Background music fits the game perfectly."

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"Good message, nice visuals and really calming music."

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"Great graphics and music."

Everest OST - Level 1 Explore
00:00 / 02:14
Red Panda Speech Sample
00:00 / 00:08
Ambition NPC Speech Sample
00:00 / 00:08
Ice Break SFX
00:00 / 00:07

SOUND DESIGN & MIXING

VEINS

This short film was a collaborative project created during my time with the New York Arts Program. I designed and mixed all audio for the film. 

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Veins won the award for Best Student Short at the Phoenix Shorts Film Festival, February 2022

ORIGINAL COMPOSITION

PAPERMAN RESCORING PROJECT

An original score to accompany a pre-existing animated short. 

ORIGINAL SCORE

THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI
ORIGINAL SHORT COMPOSITION
Swingset CanonOwen Kaplan
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Short Score Sample 1
00:00 / 01:43
Short Score Sample 2
00:00 / 01:08
Short Score Sample 3
00:00 / 01:40

ASK ME ABOUT MY MAX / MSP PATCHES

SERVICES

SKILLS

Film

Games

Broadcast

Podcasts

Sample Libraries

Immersive & Adaptive Audio

Field & Studio Recording

Composition

Mixing & Mastering

Video Editing

SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE
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