Behind the WaveForm™ Ep. 01: Crafting the Sound of Castlevania Nocturne w/ Trey Toy

Behind The WaveForm™ - Ep1: Trey Toy Crafting the Sound of Castlevania Nocturne with Emergence Audio

Welcome to the premiere of Behind The WaveForm™, where we dive deep into the minds of visionary composers shaping the future of cinematic sound.

In this debut episode, we sit down with acclaimed composer Trey Toy—the creative force behind the hauntingly beautiful score of Castlevania: Nocturne on Netflix. Trey walks us through his journey from falling in love with the Braveheart soundtrack as a kid to scoring major projects alongside Trevor Morris and Bear McCreary.

Trey unpacks the unique challenges of translating iconic video game music into emotionally rich television scores and shares how Emergence Audio’s evolving textures became an essential part of his sonic storytelling. From the emotional duality of vampire-mother Tara to ethereal transformations and reimagined fan-favorite themes, Trey offers an intimate look at how music shapes narrative.

🎧 Featuring Emergence Audio libraries like:

Clarinet Textures

Infinite Bird Whistle

Soprano, Viola & Violin Textures

🔍 Key Topics:

The evolution from gamer to composer

Scoring for IP with a passionate fanbase

Organic vs. synthetic textures in film music

How virtual instruments shape modern workflows

🖥️ Explore the gear, the mindset, and the artistry behind the score.

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🎵 Listen to more of Trey’s work: https://www.treytoy.com
🎹 Discover the sounds used in this episode: https://www.emergenceaudio.com

Time Stamps:

00:21 Can you tell us about your journey as a composer and what led you to work on Castlevaina Nocturne?

03:27 How did you approach the challenge of scoring a series with such a rich legacy and passionate fanbase?

12:06 What were the biggest challenges you faced in scoring Castlevania: Nocturne, and how did you overcome them?

17:02 How do you see virtual instruments shaping the future of film scoring?

19:40 What advice would you give to aspiring composer who want to create cinematic scores?

22:01 Scoring Session Breakdown

A Special Thanks To: Trey Toy, The Castlevania Nocturne Team, Netflix, and Hellmuth Media Group LLC

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