VSM IV – The sounds from 46 Classic and Rare String Machines
The organic-sounding Virtual String Machine (VSM) is an intuitive yet highly powerful string machine synthesiser that’s the perfect solution for creating the sound bed of your next track. 

It contains a wealth of sounds from 46 classic and rare machines. Those sounds can be combined using two layers, allowing for a unique fusion of instruments made exclusively possible by VSM.

VSM comes with 1900+ presets, including 200+ new patches and over 11.5 GB of data, enabling you to craft your own unique synthetic strings.

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In this article, I’ll walk you through how I created the intro demo for GForce Bass Station, which I created using a very special pack of presets included with it. The inspiration, as some of you will already hear, is none other than the mighty Tim Harbour of video production company Timmy Shot Me.

The video blew me away when it was released. It’s genius, yet so whimsical and uplifting, and it kept the synth in my head ever since it was released. Considering the limitations of a one-man show, to me it’s probably the most iconic demo video of all time. So it only made sense to take that idea to the next level. A few of the presets were meant to emulate and improve upon Timmy’s idea with a bit of a modern twist

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More info at https://www.gforcesoftware.com/blog/creative-lfo-techniques-in-ob-x/


By sound designer Reverb Machine.

The LFO is one of the most powerful and unique tools in a synthesiser. It stands for Low Frequency Oscillator, and it’s a slow waveform that automatically moves a parameter like pitch or filter cutoff up and down. Most synths have at least one LFO, and learning how to use them creatively can help you create more interesting patches with motion and movement.

In this article, we’ll look at some LFO patching ideas using OB-X, a synth with loads of modulation options, including both a front-panel LFO and deeper per-parameter control via X-LFOs. You can apply these ideas to other synths too, which is a great way to learn a new instrument or plugin.

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More info: www.gforcesoftware.com/products/bass…-by-zardonic/

Dominion is an intense and unapologetic preset pack for the GForce Bass Station, created by internationally acclaimed producer and sound designer Zardonic. Designed for those who want to lead and destroy in equal measure, this collection blends cinematic tension with raw electronic firepower, delivering aggressive basses and commanding leads with signature precision.

Whether you're building relentless drops, scoring dark futuristic worlds, or adding edge to live performances, Dominion gives you the sonic arsenal to dominate the mix.

Inside, you’ll find:

Growling basses, punishing subs, and distorted low-end weapons
Razor-sharp leads and searing synth hooks that cut through dense mixes
Hybrid textures and brutal sequences built for intensity and impact

Each preset pushes GForce Bass Station beyond the expected, unlocking the full potential of its analogue-style engine. With Dominion, Zardonic infuses his signature blend of electronic aggression and cinematic scale into every sound—perfect for trailer composers, producers, and performers who require maximum power with no compromise.

This is not background sound. This is the main event.

Dominion demos - Grindstep

More info https://www.gforcesoftware.com/blog/gforce-halogen-3-presets/

By sound designer Reverb Machine.

In this article, I’m going to look at Halogen FM and how to create three versatile sounds. Halogen FM makes FM synth patching nice and easy, so I’ll skip the deep theory and focus on making good sounds. Try following along, and download the presets at the end to compare your results.

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Some audio demos from instruments we make

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