Stepan Sobanov is a Vienna-based composer and music designer specializing in interactive and adaptive scores for video games. His work spans titles like "Tilt Pack" (Deutscher Computerspielpreis) and current projects including the Austrian crow city builder "Crowded" and the Czech PS2-styled Souls-like "Convergence". With a Mag. art. degree in Media Composition & Applied Music from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Stepan’s expertise blends classical composition skills with game implementation techniques. His diploma work on interactive music systems - well received by peers and featured on radio - explores innovative methods for creating endlessly adaptive, player-responsive soundtracks. As founder of Inquill Audio, he collaborates closely with developers to design immersive audio experiences that serve both gameplay and narrative. Stepan has shared his insights at various events, including Game Dev Days Graz 2024, A Maze 2025 and Devcom 2025, inspiring developers to harness music as a dynamic storytelling tool.
Stepan Sobanov
Stepan Sobanov is a Vienna-based composer and music designer specializing in interactive and adaptive scores for video games. His work spans titles like “Tilt Pack” (Deutscher Computerspielpreis) and current projects including the Austrian crow city builder “Crowded” and the Czech PS2-styled Souls-like “Convergence”. With a Mag. art. degree in Media Composition & Applied Music from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Stepan’s expertise blends classical composition skills with game implementation techniques. His diploma work on interactive music systems – well received by peers and featured on radio – explores innovative methods for creating endlessly adaptive, player-responsive soundtracks. As founder of Inquill Audio, he collaborates closely with developers to design immersive audio experiences that serve both gameplay and narrative. Stepan has shared his insights at various events, including Game Dev Days Graz 2024, A Maze 2025 and Devcom 2025, inspiring developers to harness music as a dynamic storytelling tool.
