Chrono Sandwich OST Composition
Davo Gamez
Chrono Sandwich OST — Temporal Soundtrack Design & Composition
Overview
“Between circuits and memories, time folds into music.”
Chrono Sandwich is a narrative-driven game where time, nostalgia, and quiet emotion intertwine.
I composed and produced the original soundtrack for Chrono Sandwich, designing a minimal yet emotionally cohesive OST that exists between past and future.
The music is calm, ethereal, and melancholic, created to gently accompany the player without breaking immersion — reinforcing the feeling of temporal displacement and quiet reflection.
Game Synopsis
You are a robot from the future, designed for domestic tasks.
One day, you discover a lost historical record: The Perfect Sandwich.
To recreate it for your owner, you must travel through time, subtly manipulating the past so that the necessary ingredients exist in the future.
A small mission with a quiet emotional weight, unfolding through memory, time, and stillness.
Challenge & Solution
Challenge
Compose a small but meaningful soundtrack that could:
Feel both nostalgic and futuristic
Transition naturally between timelines
Convey calm, melancholy, and emotional distance
Support the narrative without overpowering it
The music needed to feel like time flowing softly, not like a dramatic time-travel spectacle.
Solution
I created a unified temporal sound language by blending:
Warm, nostalgic synth textures reminiscent of older technology
Clean, airy pads representing the future
Slow harmonic movement with unresolved progressions
Minimal motifs that feel continuous across timelines
Each track is designed to match its moment while still feeling connected to the others.
Musical Direction
The soundtrack focuses on:
Ethereal ambiences and soft textures
Melancholic but peaceful harmonies
Very subtle rhythm, suggesting time passing
Smooth transitions between emotional states
Rather than strong themes, the OST relies on shared atmosphere, reinforcing the idea that past and future are inseparable.
Process
Production & Tools
Composed, produced, and mixed in Ableton Live
Custom sound design using synths and ambient layers
Focus on space, reverb, and emotional restraint
Mastering
Finalized in 16-bit / 44.1kHz
Optimized for seamless looping and in-game use
Soundtrack Structure & Track List
The OST consists of 4 original tracks, each written for a specific narrative moment:
1. “Boot Sequence” — Title Screen (Set A)
“The system wakes up before the memory does.”
One of four variations written for the start screen, designed to loop gently while the player remains idle.
Highlights:
Calm, ambient textures
Soft harmonic movement
Establishes the emotional tone of the game
2. “System Idle (Memory Loading)” — Title Screen (Set B)
“Waiting is also part of time.”
An alternate title screen track that subtly shifts harmony and texture while maintaining the same emotional space.
Highlights:
Minimal melodic fragments
Slight tonal variations
Reinforces calm and reflection
3. “Temporal Playback” — Cinematic Theme
“A memory unfolding between eras.”
Composed specifically for the game’s cinematic sequence, this track bridges the narrative and gameplay.
Highlights:
Slow build without dramatic climax
Ethereal pads and soft synth leads
Establishes the emotional context of the journey
4. “Parallel Kitchens” — Past & Future Theme
“Different times, same longing.”
A shared theme used for both past and future gameplay, designed to feel timeless rather than era-specific.
Highlights:
Blended nostalgic and futuristic textures
Melancholic harmony with no full resolution
Creates continuity between timelines
Results
4-track original soundtrack fully composed, produced, and mastered
A cohesive temporal identity across all game moments
Seamless emotional flow between past, present, and future
🎮 Chrono Sandwich — Playable on itch.io:
https://teamo.itch.io/chronosandwich
Call to Action
Looking for music that feels calm, emotional, and timeless?
I create soundtracks that live between memory and technology — designed to support narrative, atmosphere, and emotion.
Let’s make your game feel like time itself.
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Posted Dec 16, 2025
Composed an OST for Chrono Sandwich, blending nostalgic and futuristic sounds.
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