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One Synth Challenge #193 - Thorn by DS Audio

KVR One Synth Challenge  OSC

All Sounds created with AudioNebula Aurora fm Synth for kvr's OSC155 challenge.

Prelude to Aurora - OSC 155

Made with 11 x Sinmad synth  [https://nusofting.com/plugins/sinmad-synth]

DAW: Ableton Live : Ableton FXs: Delays, Reverb, Compressor, Equalizers
+ BeatSkillz Max 1

OSC 155

Sinmad The Shamest

An unmastered, slightly-mixed, last-minute track for OSC 155.
All parts played live.

—Synth—
Behringer Model D (5 instances)

—Effects—
ReaEq
TDR Molotok
Voxengo Tempo Delay
Xfer Dimension Expander

Recorded in Reaper

You and Everything (OSC 155)

DAW: Cubase 11 Pro
19 instances of Synister
19 instances of Valhalla Supermassive
Some Cubase native AutoPan, EQ and Compression

Synister - Winter In Berlin

My submission for OSC156, the One Synth Challenge for Februrary 2022.
All of the sounds were created out of the Synister synth by QUL at the University of Berlin.

This track was made with Reaper on Linux.
There are 17 instances of the Synister.

Ritual [OSC156]

Tal Bassline submission for OSC 65

DAW: Reaper (yee haw)

Once the MIDIs had been created for each track ... the workflow was thus:
Each track was built by programming the synth for the sounds I needed, then the FX were added to the track chain, and the synths tweeked. Once I was happy I froze the tracks WITHOUT the fx chain. Then I used Reapers drag to pull over each fx from the synth track to the rendered audio track (thus keeping all the settings). I did this twice for each track (hence the "28" instances of TAL). Then the pairs of tracks were panned and fx tweeked to taste.

Tal Bassline  --- 28  (all tracks doubled up and layered with different pan, verb and comp - depending on which fx are on which track!)

FX used ...


Classic Reverb  ---20
Epicverb --- 6
ReaComp --- 11
BootEQ Mk 2 - 1
Classic Limiter - 1

Ok - what is here now is a re-visited version. Now with  more layers with different EQ/verb/comp.

If the opinion is that this is not as good a mix/performance - please let me know and I can revert ...



DoctorBob - The Grass is Blue - TAL BassLine (OSC 65)

Enjoy another happy retro sound with classic smooth solo from DoctorBob

[Now at version 3, small bits of volume automation done]

[Now at version 4, extra soloing added before and after the main solo to brighten the sound and lift it a little out from the very dense soundscape]

[Aw heck. Now at Version 5. Better dynamics now I think, wall of sound still there, but overlaid solos now thinned out and EQ'd as well]

V6, rimshots down in the mix and the end fade is longer.

V7, lots more surgical EQ ... maybe this one breathes a little more.

KVR OSC 66 ODsay

DAW: Reaper

27 * ODsay
3 * MidiPolyphony
5 * MidiForceToRange
18 * ReaEQ
11 * BootEQmkII
3 * ReaComp
5 * TwinDelay
1 * epicVerb
1 * Classic Compressor
1 * Classic Limiter





DoctorBob - Service Manual - (ODsay OSC 66)

Entry for KVR OSC 67 using Digits Synth


DAW: REAPER

24 instances of Digits
16 * BootEQMk2
13 * Classic Compresser
6 * Limiter No. 6 (yeah, I joined the club!)
3 * ReaGate
12 * epicVerb
1 * Classic Reverb


Notes on the sound design:

All sounds programmed from scratch as follows.

The lead organ has 4 layers. One is a tuned percussion sound to give that classic Hammond style jazzy attack.

The Bass has 3 layers, one for the string attack, another for the body sounds and another for the low resonance. 

The piano hits at 1.03 onwards are 3 layers. 

The Percussion is quite complex - the kick is 3 layers, the hats, ride and snare 2 layers each.  The tuned toms (hear them as the panned fills) are only 2 layers!

The easy one was the organ doing the chords - simple 2 layers one a basic organ sounds and another to add body.

and, oh yes, the wahwah voice is JUST one instance Digits, with verb and EQ!! Just so we are clear about modulation eh?

PLEASE DOWNLOAD FOR MAXIMUM PPPP-PUNCH

The download here is a 320 kbps MP3 ... you can also get a FLAC lossless encoded download if you visit the same track here:

https://soundcloud.com/doctorbob/drbobblues-2

for that real as rendered sound vs any MP3 artefacts, even at 320kbps.

Please remember to leave any comments on the track here though (not the FLAC version!)

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DoctorBob - Giving the Digit - (OSC 67 Digits)

Made for OSC 68 - Synth1

The download is a FLAC. Even a 320kbs mp3 doesn't seem to have the "bite".

All patches made from a starting point from the 10,000 presets and tweaked!!! (More so now I have RTFM!)

DAW Reaper

Synth1                       32 instances
BootEQMkII               * 19
EpicVerb                    *  2
ReaEQ                        *  1 (essential to cut a hf ringing!!)
Classic Compressor   * 3
LFX-1310 (autopan only)  * 3
Twin Delay                           * 2
Limiter No6                          * 1

Most of the FX are native from Synth1, just a few EQ tweaks, a couple of verbs and delays extra.

DR 11

Enjoy!

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DoctorBob - Space Bubbles - (OSC 68 Synth1)

My entry for the OSC XJ Flexoid.

Daw: Reaper 4.75

24 instances of XJ Flexoid

Track FX Use:

24 ReaEQ
17 Classic Compressor
8 LFX-1310 (autopan only)
6 Twin Delay
5 EpicVerb

Master FX:

BootEQMKII
Limiter No 6.

DR: 7

Enjoy.

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DoctorBob - Sleep Philae - (XJ Flexoid OSC 69)

This track made for the KVR One Synth Challenge with all sounds created by the VSTi Thorn.

DAW: Reaper

Track Details:
6 * Thorn
1 * VEQ4 Mono (Waves)
5 * VEQ4 Stereo (Waves)
3 * TDR NOVA GE
1 * Oril River

Master :
Voxengo MSED
TDR VOS SlickEQ
TDR Limiter No 6 GE

Meter:
SPAN
YouLean Loudness Meter

Stats:
LUFS: -17.6
DR: 12

Enjoy

Relaxing in the Sunset - OSC #193 - Thorn

OSC#193: DS Thorn

Instances: 17
DAW: MuLab
FX: Panagement 2, Frank CS, OTT, LoudMax, Supermassive, KSHMR Essentials Kick, Protility, WideFire, smartEQ, ZL Equalizer, TDR Nova, Airwindows Tube2, bx_subfilter, Frontier.

Taron - FrontlineRobot [DS Thorn]

My contribution for the osc193 made with Thorn by DS Audio
All instruments made with Thorn no samples or other synths

Ascending from Darkness

Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1jq80Sv2MztNAhprgvTCjl

DAW: Reaper
Synth: Thorn (47 single instance patches from INIT)
Mixing FX (Free): Orilriver (for bus), GClip (for bus), Loudmax
Mastering FX (Free): Nova, Kotelnikov, LoudMax
Metering FX (Free): Prism, YLM2
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The Awakening is a playful musical journey through the battle within—an exploration of self-doubt, fear, and the struggle to break free. It captures the voice inside that holds us back, the moments of uncertainty, and the eventual realization that the only true enemy is ourselves.

Narrative:
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Krit was a small boy, often feeling like he didn’t quite fit in.
Despite his achievements, there was always a quiet voice telling him, 
"You don’t belong". 
He told himself it was normal, part of growing up. But it never went away. 
Then one night, he had a dream.

🌅 Act 1: The Dream
He ran through wide, golden fields, feeling light and free. For the first time in a long time, he didn’t have to think, everything just felt right.

🌑 Act 2: The Nightmare
Suddenly, the world grew still. The fields shrank, and a shadow appeared in front of him.
"You don’t belong."
The air thickened. He couldn’t move, and the doubt that always lingered felt overwhelming.
"You are nothing."

⚔️ Act 3: The Ascent
A shift. Krit started to move. Slowly at first, then faster. The shadow loomed, but he kept going. The doubt didn’t disappear, but it no longer held him back.

🌟 Act 4: The Awakening
He pushed forward, the weight lifting with each step. The shadow faded, and with it, the doubt.
Krit didn’t stop. He had awakened, and nothing would hold him back again.
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I would like to thank Taron and The Sound Of Merlin for their valuable feedback and guidance in refining certain aspects of this song, truly grateful!

The Awakening (OSC 193 Thorn)

I'm diving headfirst into the JRPG vibes here. I originally set out to make a more subdued track but somehow a hint of epic flavor snuck in.

Thanks for listening!

Photo: Yi-hsin Cheng