SND

SND

Also known as: SND Handpan, Sound & Design

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SND (short for Sound & Design) is a handpan maker based in South Korea, founded by Hwang Hyoung Chul. The company began building handpans in 2014, becoming the first dedicated handpan maker in Korea. SND operates a workshop in Geumsan-gun, Chungnam Province, with a presence in Seoul's Hongdae district.

The brand specializes in steel handpans tuned to a range of scales, with models offered in c...

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SND (short for Sound & Design) is a handpan maker based in South Korea, founded by Hwang Hyoung Chul. The company began building handpans in 2014, becoming the first dedicated handpan maker in Korea. SND operates a workshop in Geumsan-gun, Chungnam Province, with a presence in Seoul's Hongdae district.

The brand specializes in steel handpans tuned to a range of scales, with models offered in configurations from 9 to 18 notes. Their catalog includes scales such as D Minor, C# Amara, and E Equinox, sold direct through their website. SND has developed its own approach to harmonics tuning, which it cites as a defining element of its instrument-making process.

Outside of instrument production, SND runs a handpan academy offering lessons and workshops. The brand is one of the few handpan makers operating out of East Asia and has built a following in the international handpan community through its YouTube channel and direct sales.

SND has 3 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Effects Processors, Audio Sequencers, and DAW Controllers. Their gear is featured by 3 artists, with the strongest followings in Electronic. Notable users include Deadmau5, Ian Pooley, and Dapayk.

Artists Who Use SND

Deadmau5 uses 2 SND products

Deadmau5

Music Producer · BSOD

Ian Pooley uses 1 SND product

Ian Pooley

Composer, Music Producer

Dapayk uses 1 SND product

Dapayk

Music Producer

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