All entries that I made for "One Synth Challenge" from first to last.

One Synth Challenge Entries

YouTube versio has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/Adfmvx2jIsg

"Memories blurred in time. Like it all was yesterday. Popping in my head like a rain drops. Walking down those cold empty streets in the rain, a perfect place to hide your tears. The store is still open. I gotta go there and get my favorite drinks, the only thing that can cure my pain...
Sometimes I wanna catch a ride and go away, where nothing will remind me of you and your betrayal."

Submission for One Synth Challenge #173 featuring "Bucket ONE" and "Bucket Pops" by Full Bucket.

For this track I mostly used slightly edited stock sounds of "ONE" and "Pops". The twist with a drum machine is nice, but I still used layering to create some drum sounds. The "Pops" doesn't have velocity sensitivity which is a bit of a shame (it could have a switch in the "settings" menu). There also seems to be voice limit, so it forced me to split "Pops" to several instances. The "ONE" synthesizer has a nice sound that feels vintage. Even stock sounds are very usable and have some character. But I found its interface a bit unintuitive. I still couldn't find a way to edit the second part when using double mode (I tried to load it from the preset, but it didn't work). It also doesn't have a mono/legato mode switch (or I just couldn't find it).

The FB's synths are usually very light on CPU, which pleases me a lot. I can safely run 30+ instances with mostly native effects. Good for those who have "old bucket PCs" like me...

8 instances of "Bucket Pops" and 22 instances of "Bucket ONE" used to create a track.

One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2023/osc-173-two-buckets?authuser=0
Thread, related to this round: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=598764&sid=1c7a300b6be559d3ffc22dfc4c40f522

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Violet Rain

Violet Rain (OSC#173)

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/bLeZQ7Nh1Qg

"Since Humanity has gone into space we have discovered hundreds of new worlds. Most of them are lifeless wastelands of dust, ice, volcanic lava and all sorts of things. There were no signs of life in the universe, even the simplest one, not to mention any kind of "organized civilizations"...
And now we stumble upon this strange desolated world full of ancient ruins. God only knows what we would find here..."

Submission for One Synth Challenge #174 featuring "Infernal Synth" by sjoerdvankreel.

This synth reminds me a bit of 90's rackmount synths with a small display and several buttons to edit the sound. Those instruments were pretty feature packed, but their interfaces were usually described as "operating system from hell". I think I could guess why this synth is called "Infernal".

Unfortunately, my CPU isn't capable enough to handle at least two or three instances of this synth, so I decided to make a one instance entry this time. 

I made different sounds for all four oscillators with filters and shapers. Than I used audio routing mixer to bring sounds in and out through-out the track. This synth has a potential to become fully multitimbral (but sending audio to individual output is not possible with VST3 I guess).

1 instance of "Infernal synth" used to create a track.

Contest thread: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=599859

***Additionally, you can find download links on my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/infravolt. The links for this track will be available for public till the end of September. After that, they will be available only for patrons.***

What Lurks On Planet X?

What Lurks On Planet X? (OSC#174)

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/_RndMOSLUzo

"An anomalous behavior of unknown origin..."

Created entirely with "Wavetable" synthesizer from SocaLabs

A nice free synth for those who starting experimenting with wavetables and modulation. However, some of the modulation sources seems to be not synching with the DAW correctly (particularly the trance gate).

16 instance of "Wavetable" used to create a track.

Submission for One Synth Challenge #176 featuring "Wavetable" by SocaLabs.

One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2023/osc-176-wavetable?authuser=0

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***Additionally, you can find download links on my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/infravolt. The links for this track will be available for public till the end of November. After that, they will be available to purchase in the shop.***

Circus 76

Circus 76 (OSC#176)

YouTube version has better streaming quality:https://youtu.be/iO9GPBCZuGE

"There are so many wonders in the great wasteland. Treasures, mysterious artifacts and ancient ruins with valuable technology. But you should forget about that. Most of the time you'll meet some really nasty things like bandits who want your food and coins, a snake that suddenly kills your horse, or a corporate scum with their blaster robots shooting you from afar. There is no room for weakness in this world, but if you are capable enough, you will be rewarded. Keep on roaming and you'll find what you want!"

Submission for One Synth Challenge #177 featuring "Synful Orchestra" modeling synthesizer.

This song is an addon to my "space cowboy" theme composed for an "imaginary" videogame during Songwriting Competition in July.
(This one: https://youtu.be/3Zg78Ert_Bc)

7 instance of "Synful Orchestra" and 9 instances of "VSCO2 Rompler" used to create a track.

One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2023/osc-177-synful-vsco2?authuser=0

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Roaming

Roaming (OSC#177)

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/KzAqz-HcnBg

"Another year has passed on this damned planet. Another year of sleepless nights, constant stress, panic attacks, headaches and tired eyes. Standing by the window, watching jets fly by, like my lifetime years slipping away before me. Please, don't ask me when it's going to end. It all takes the whole eternity already, no signs of peace and no chance of resolution. We cannot bring back our past, but do we have a future? It seems like we are stuck here forever...
My life would've been a bit easier if you would be on my side, but I know that I'm asking too much. If you are curious where I am now, go to the district 171. Get to the top of the tallest skyscraper. Far in the south-east you will see a military outpost. Look to the highest floor of the large HQ tower and our views may cross for a moment..."

Submission for One Synth Challenge #178 featuring "Vaporizer 2" by Vast Dynamics.
14 instances used to create a track.

I used a few of my spare hours before the new year to create this soundscape. While not being a fan of instruments like that, I've enjoyed some of the factory sounds.

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***Additionally, you can find download links on my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/infravolt. The links for this track will be available for public till the end of January 2024. After that, they will be available to purchase in the shop.***

Outpost

Outpost (OSC#178)

NEW REMASTERED VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UjlYWB_t98

Submission for One Synth Challenge #179 (Any Synth)
Contest thread: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8820437#p8820437

Created with "CA2600" virtual synthesizer from Cherry Audio. 31 instances used to create a track.

This instrument is an emulation of a very famous and rare ARP2600 semi-modular synthesizer from the 70's. It allows the creation of some very interesting and complex sounds, mostly inspired by retro sci-fi movies and electronic music of the era.

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Above The Dunes

Above The Dunes (OSC#179)

NEW REMASTERED VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8ruTGBLD3Q

"The new generation of soldiers. Man and machine combined..."

Created with "Regency" virtual synthesizer from Nakst. 30 instances used to create a track.

This time I had a throwback to my earlier darksynth ideas. This synth is capable of some abrasive FM style sounds as well as classic subtractive ones. There are a lot of modulation possibilities and some effect to mangle the sound. It's also very light on the CPU. I had a lot of fun tweaking the presets and creating my own sounds.

Submission for One Synth Challenge #180 featuring "Regency" by Nakst.
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2024/osc-180-regency?authuser=0
Contest thread: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8840745#p8840745

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Hybrid Ops

Hybrid Ops (OSC#180)

NEW REMASTERED VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb0av_71N38

"I remember those days in the service of the special task group operating in an affected district full of criminals, renegades, mutants, unlicensed cyborgs and God only knows what else..."

Submission for One Synth Challenge #181 15th anniversary featuring "Surge XT" open source synthesizer.

OSC Archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2024/osc-181-surge?authuser=0

25 instances used to create a track.

I used some of my old presets (mainly the drums) and a few factory ones.

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***Additionally, you can find download links on my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/infravolt. The links for this track will be available for public till the end of April. After that, they will be available to purchase in the shop.***

Danger Zone

Danger Zone (OSC#181)

NEW REMASTERED VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjP2yidzLbY

Check out other music:

Above The Dunes: https://youtu.be/eg5BJeniN9w
Horizon Drive: https://youtu.be/Us2tciU2ToM
Uptown Nights: https://youtu.be/_eCI6gifU8Y
MEDS: https://youtu.be/mtAKyJQqXZQ

"On this planet we discovered an abandoned underwater settlement, probably built by an advanced alien race. We established a research facility called "New Atlantis" where we will continue our further exploration. We don't know exactly why those species left the planet or what made them disappear, but their technology could be valuable for Humanity. And there is more. Some of our crew members frequently report strange activity. People are talking about the feeling of being observed or followed by an entity that suddenly disappears. This could be due to stress, but... We don't know for sure what to expect in this world..."

Created with "Charlatan 3" virtual synthesizer. 31 instances used to create a track.

I used some of the factory presets and a few sounds designed from scratch.

Submission for One Synth Challenge #182.
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2024/osc-182-charlatan-3?authuser=0

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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Infravolt

***Additionally, you can find download links on my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/infravolt. The links for this track will be available for public till the end of May. After that, they will be available to purchase in the shop.***

New Atlantis

New Atlantis (OSC#182)

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/A_6SRYrZU0Y

Check out other music:

Sirius Rising: https://youtu.be/XV9ed30TZOg
The Wild Wasteland World: https://youtu.be/3Zg78Ert_Bc
Escape Planet X!: https://youtu.be/zkPR4KkZVko
Sector 4.04: https://youtu.be/IizeJ5JcXVc
Maneuvers In The Dark: https://youtu.be/qz5D6Xkt6vs

"Welcome humans! You have arrived just in time. This season on our planet could be described as the "spring" similar to your homeworld. You may enjoy the views and colors of our world, as well as the diversity of its biosphere. We hope that pollen from our plants wouldn't be too toxic to your bodies and the pheromone clouds of our fauna wouldn't hurt your mental stability..."

Submission for One Synth Challenge #183 featuring "Audible Planets" synthesizer.
11 instances used to create a track.

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***Additionally, you can find download links on my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/infravolt. The links for this track will be available for public till the end of June. After that, they will be available to purchase in the shop.***

Spring Unearth

Spring Unearth (OSC#183)

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/ojxE-rMtfOI

Check out other music:

Danger Zone: https://youtu.be/cHsQFK1FK7E
Dystopia Today: https://youtu.be/EYnCzPoYtKo
Inevitable Progress: https://youtu.be/-Ty6KR55HXg
Mainframe: https://youtu.be/SUqTBtzuf2s
Horizon Drive: https://youtu.be/Us2tciU2ToM

Submission for One Synth Challenge #184 featuring "ToneZ" synthesizer: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2024/osc-184-tonez-v2?authuser=0

24 instances used to create a track.

This is mostly an experimental project to test my new audio interface. I wanted to make a really loud mix and master for a long time and it seems to be the right opportunity. The synth itself has a good sound with interesting possibilities, but it's very off putting in technical terms (very high CPU load, very long project loading time, frequent crashes etc.).

This instrument is really capable of abrasive overdriven tones, so I decided to make a darksynth track with a bit of acid techno influence.

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/all-gunz-blazing-107141518

All Gunz Blazing

All Gunz Blazing (OSC#184)

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/tc6QpwOlc0c

Check out other music:

Exile: https://youtu.be/cMqN75ADoeU
All Gunz Blazing: https://youtu.be/ojxE-rMtfOI
Dystopia Today: https://youtu.be/EYnCzPoYtKo
Inevitable Progress: https://youtu.be/-Ty6KR55HXg
Horizon Drive: https://youtu.be/Us2tciU2ToM

Submission for One Synth Challenge #185 featuring "SEM" synthesizer by Cherry Audio.
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2024/osc-185-cherry-audio-sem?authuser=0

38 instances used to create a track.

This instrument is fairly limited to basic subtractive synthesizer functions. It lacks modulation capabilities that even for such simple instrument are crucial (velocity for example). But it does the thing it was intended for pretty well. You can make great sounding analog basses, leads, arps with it. With the modern layering techniques it is quite easy to create complex patches. The VST itself is very stable and easy to use, and the CPU consumption is pretty moderate. I appreciate what the developers are doing to bring such quality instruments for a low price or even for free.

A typical synthwave track with my usual intent to create the "punchiest" synth drums. It has a lot of 90's (early 2000's) videogame music influences that I've grown on.

***The download links can be found on my Patreon page in the corresponding post.***
https://www.patreon.com/posts/mercenaries-108994663

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Mercenaries

Mercenaries (OSC#185)

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/nwx-5tgWTpo

More music:

Exile: https://youtu.be/cMqN75ADoeU
Mercenaries: https://youtu.be/tc6QpwOlc0c
Danger Zone: https://youtu.be/cHsQFK1FK7E
Dark Omen: https://youtu.be/tMdmyoMvECA
I Walk Alone: https://youtu.be/xxNVCcoP0Co

Created with "Synth1" virtual synthesizer. 38 instances used to create a track.

My setup: 38 instances of Synth1 and Synth1 (and Tritik "Krush" as my "full 11" effect).

The VST legend. Still in beta (more than 20 years already). Lightweight, sleek and versatile. And I found it best for making extremely distorted sounds.

You need to crank up the volume for this.

The download links can be found on my Patreon page in the corresponding post. https://www.patreon.com/posts/armada-111158901

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ArmadA

ArmadA (OSC#186)

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/jQkFWyW0UdA

More music:

Exile: https://youtu.be/cMqN75ADoeU
Mercenaries: https://youtu.be/tc6QpwOlc0c
Danger Zone: https://youtu.be/cHsQFK1FK7E
Dark Omen: https://youtu.be/TOi7jcZLsc4
I Walk Alone: https://youtu.be/xxNVCcoP0Co

"The dark haunted alleyways of an old town, what a beautiful place to die..."  

Created with "ExtraBold" virtual synthesizer. 41 instances used to create a track.

Good free "all around" instrument. A lot of cool features, but not overly complicated. Nice sounding filters. The effects section may seem a bit rudimentary, but still has some useful options. Great presets that show the character and possibilities of this synth.

-0.8 dB-TP, -10.5 LUFS-I

The download links can be found on my Patreon page in the corresponding post. https://www.patreon.com/posts/alley-of-murder-112943152

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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Infravolt

Alley Of Murder

Alley Of Murder (OSC#187)

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/ep1cr8-6ZaU

More music:

Exile: https://youtu.be/cMqN75ADoeU
Alley Of Murder: https://youtu.be/jQkFWyW0UdA
Danger Zone: https://youtu.be/xb0av_71N38
Dark Omen: https://youtu.be/TOi7jcZLsc4
I Walk Alone: https://youtu.be/xxNVCcoP0Co

Submission for One Synth Challenge #188 - "SixTraq".
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2024/osc-188-six-traq?authuser=0

"The full moon rises tonight. This place gives me chills and my hands are shaking, but I feel bold. Everything is prepared for our ritual... But it will be incomplete without you."  

Created with "SixTraq" virtual synthesizer. 43 instances used to create a track.

As an emulation it does have the character of a budget analog synth. It is capable of producing some thick unison basses and leads. It is also capable of creating complex percussion sounds from a single patch (the envelopes are not very flexible though). The polyphonic patches are not convincing enough, like a very primitive string machine or a "preset synthesizer" keyboard. It forced me to do a lot of double (quad) tracking, plus a weird "envelope stealing" thing, even if you have spare voices. The good thing is that CPU consumption is very low, as always with Full Bucket synths.

***The download links can be found on my Patreon page in the corresponding post.***
https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-moon-rises-115089142

Full Moon Rises

Full Moon Rises (OSC#188)

Submission for One Synth Challenge 192 - "Thorn".
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2025/osc-193-thorn?authuser=0

More music:

Ashes Of Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CSN9S2Vq7U
Spicestorm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMZWzKNYczA 
Hope Remains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90XBo9-Mqyg
Dystopia Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrO-ymAqCAc
Danger Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb0av_71N38

As always, a track that I made in the last days. The drums, choirs, distorted rhythm tracks and some of the SFX are made from scratch, the rest is a slightly modified stock presets. This synth reminds me a bit of old Massive (but with much better looking graphics) in terms of functionality and signal path. The glitch sequencer and arpeggiator are really handy to create interesting patterns. The effects section is pretty cool, especially the distortion module, an ultimate spice of the synth that I used (if not to say "abused") all the time. It can range from subtle saturation to a face melting tones. Also, this synth is great for making electronic drums and cymbals (though I would prefer to select the noise in the oscillator to be able to stack three noise sources in the single patch). This synth would definitely fit my setup.

31 instances used to create a track.

Vasabi

VVasabi (OSC#193)

Check out YouTube version: https://youtu.be/CiEgYpJuoZQ

Submission for One Synth Challenge #194 - "Monolit".
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2025/osc-194-monolit

More music:

VVasabi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WHc3NVnn4s
Spicestorm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMZWzKNYczA 
Hope Remains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90XBo9-Mqyg
Dystopia Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrO-ymAqCAc
Danger Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb0av_71N38

This time I focused on rough analog tones and glitchy sound effects this synth is really capable of. Sometimes limited instruments like this can bring new ideas more effectively than a feature packed commercial product. It makes you want to tweak it rather than constantly switching through hundreds of presets. Though, I had to multitrack it sometimes to get thicker sounds and polyphonic patches, but since OSC188 I'm not afraid of that.

The idea of the song came after watching a new T*** movie trailer.

48 instances used to create a track.

Trailblazer

Trailblazer (OSC#194)

Submission for One Synth Challenge #195 - "Ragnarok 2".
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2025/osc-195-ragnarok-2

A new enhanced edition of this song is out on my YouTube channel. A slightly revisited mix and a few sounds added. Plus I recorded my bass guitar for it: https://youtu.be/141BdyqeZP0

More music:

Mercenaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc6QpwOlc0c&pp=0gcJCbAJAYcqIYzv
All Gunz Blazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojxE-rMtfOI
VVasabi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WHc3NVnn4s
Trailblazer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiEgYpJuoZQ
Ashes Of Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CSN9S2Vq7U&pp=0gcJCbAJAYcqIYzv

I've been brought back to my video game soundtrack drafts lately. This song focuses on an atmosphere of a lush alien world that was turned into a battlefield. Although I'm happy with the usual Simmons style drums I made with this synth, there is a strange behaviour that occurs when two that uses noise instances playing simultaneously, some kind of weird phasing/flanging effect. I tried to minimize it as much as possible, but I can still hear it. The synth itself has good tone shaping capabilities and it's CPU efficient just like all Full Bucket instruments. I really like the sound of an overdrive and chorus effects, the much needed sauce for a virtual analog.

34 instances used to create a track.

Jungle Assault (OSC#195)

Submission for One Synth Challenge #196 - "Primer 2".
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2025/osc-196-primer-2?authuser=0

More music:

Jungle Assault: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=141BdyqeZP0
VVasabi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WHc3NVnn4s
Hope Remains: https://youtu.be/90XBo9-Mqyg
Sabotage Mission: https://youtu.be/laUdrWRmTzA
The Dungeon: https://youtu.be/LkhNily5ZTg

I created this song in the last few days, it was a busy month. The synth itself is a decent one, could be someone's first synth as it's designed to learn. The controls are pretty basic and the FX section lacks some crucial parameters (like low/high filtering for reverb/delay). The synth has its own character though. It's reminiscent of 90's virtual analog synths with that characterful phase restart effect when unison mode is turned on. I could even make some cool rave sounds with it.

Run & Gun

Run & Gun (OSC#196)

Submission for One Synth Challenge #197 - "ODIN 2".
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2025/osc-197-odin-2?authuser=0

My first mixtape of original darksynth music is out! Check that out if you like music that brings a dystopian atmosphere.
https://youtu.be/YwRD0TQrQrs

My submission:

27 instances used to create a track.

This is my new slow rolling darksynth song with doom/power metal influences as I think this sound fits the synth really well. I've been working with ODIN 2 few years ago. The synth has really good layout and selection of modules and I especially like it's feature of multi stage saturation/distortion that you get from filters and amp section. You can create a really thick analog style sounds with it. I also like the new UI and new features. 

Here Comes The Atlas

VCA-089 - Here Comes The Atlas (OSC#197)

IMPORTANT: My premium account has expired. I cannot upload more tracks and some of my earlier works are not available. However, my YT account are working and my latest music will be released there! (See in the links below)

I create music as a hobby, mostly ambient and electronic (retro inspired), but I'm open to (almost) every genre and style of music. I make music that is interesting to me and I like to experiment. It's usually hard to me to stay in the boundaries of a certain genre.

My music is royalty free, meaning you can possibly use it in your own productions such as YouTube videos, videogames, movies etc. I sell music in my shop (downloadable in lossless format), but you can get it for free when it's released. You can also subscribe to my page to receive all single tracks for free, it's way cheaper than buying them separately. The money I earn will be spent on music gear (software/hardware instruments, audio equipment, PC upgrades etc.). If you want you can even get all my music for free (using subscription trial).