Synthwave

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IVXYGPJGeBE

Submitted for Songwriting Competition 045 - "Plug in, connect, make music" in May 2021.

It's nearly summer, but the whether seems to be not so pleasant, even in the warmest places of Earth.

So let's stay home and make music!

This entry made with Full Bucket synthesizers:
 - Mono/Fury for sweeping bass and stacked saw lead;
 - Fury-800 for organ-like synth and bells;
 - Tricent for 8th bass riff and strings;
 - ModulAir for making a soundscape.

Samples from LinnDrum were used for percussion.

Thread, related to this contest: https://mix-challenge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=438

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Storm Warning

YouTube: https://youtu.be/mghFNqKKr1E

Originally submitted for "Samples From Mars - Kawaii Dreams" contest in June 2021.

Samples From Mars: https://samplesfrommars.com/
Kawaii Dreams From Mars: https://samplesfrommars.com/products/kawaii-dreams-from-mars?utm_source=Active%20after%20Nov%202018&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Kawaii%20Dreams%20From%20Mars%20%28U9HJ7u%29&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogImNWSkZuNSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJtYW1raW44OWtvbXBveml0b3JAZ21haWwuY29tIn0%3D#

All sounds created with "Kawaii Dreams from Mars" using TAL Sampler and it's internal features like layering, pitch shifting, filtering and modulation.

1. "Randroid" for the bass;
2. "Return Home" for wobbling drone;
3. "Warm Strings" for sweeping pad;
4. "Analog Strings" for sample & hold pad;
5. "Bell Air" for the bells;
6. "Air Bass" for the woodwind-like solo;
7. "Indie Organ" for synthesizer keyboard.

"Drumtracks from Mars" pack was used for percussion.

Composed, arranged and produced in FL Studio 20.7

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Martian Station Bar

YouTube: https://youtu.be/bAxfpAGchLU

Submitted for One Synth Challenge #151 in September 2021 featuring "GR-8" by Phuturetone.

I decided to create a track in my usual style (a kinda synthwave with 70's flavour) as this instrument is very useful for it.

GR-8 is an all around VA synth with classic features and effects section. It is inspired by 80's Roland's synths for sure, particularly it looks like an improved version of PG-8X (a freeware emulation of JX-8P). The oscillator section is pretty standard, it would be great to see a waveforms from Alpha Juno like it was on a previous Phuturetone synths. The filter is very analog'ish, it loses bass when resonance turned up. The modulation section is kinda limited but has some useful tweaks. The voice mode section is very useful too (finally, an option to tune individual notes in a chord). The effects section is always a good bonus in freeware synth. It extends the potential number of timbres and sometimes can lead to unexpected results (I still remember effects on Synth1 that can make unexpectedly crazy sounds). A possibility to rearrange the order of effects in a chain would be a great feature. And it also would be great to have a more extreme distortion algorithm.

25 instances of GR-8 were used to create a track. All sounds from init patch. Mostly internal effects were used, except a few delay/reverb plugins. Every instrument contains one instance of GR-8, including drums.

Produced in FL Studio 20.8.

Thread, related to this round: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=569994&__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_kYVu0vtWUJZukhrJt3bTn8xe8oGDuIxfur7xPgADHZk-1632931662-0-gqNtZGzNAjujcnBszQr9

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Phuturistic

Phuturistic (OSC#151)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/uTjH8dmIBrM

Submitted for One Synth Challenge #153 in December 2021 featuring "K1v" by Nils Schneider.

As usual, a track made in the last weekend.

The original Kawai K1 synth may sound cheesy by today's standard, but this is the real sound of an era. People usually associate 80's synth music with instruments like Roland Jupiter-8 or Oberheim OB-X, but lo-fi samplers and early digital workstations are equally important part of the sound. I guess that this emulation sounds as realistic as possible because the original hardware is 100% digital. Sometimes, instruments like this can spark inspiration just like an expensive high quality emulation from a "respected" brand. The only thing that slightly bothers me is the interface. I would prefer more modern and clear interface, with all the parts and their parameters visible on one screen for example. As for the sound and usability, it will definitely find it's place in my future projects.

22 instances of K1v were used to create a track. All sounds from init patch. Most of the sounds are created with PCM waves. Some of them stacked with synthesized waves and omnibus loops. As it was allowed to use some extreme effects, I made some cheesy guitar-like sounds. Every instrument contains one instance of K1v, including drums.

Produced in FL Studio 20.8.

Thread, related to this round: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=572669&sid=eb05ca57ee65ce7960d0411cf938828d

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December 2051

December 2051 (OSC#153)

This track made specifically for One Synth Challenge #159 featuring "Surge XT" open source synthesizer.

KVR forum: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1&sid=8a6945574871baa71b8a28dd42a9ae6c
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2022/osc-159-surge-xt?authuser=0
Thread, related to this round: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=581363

YouTube: https://youtu.be/JlIoncO_V2o

Here is the result of my experiments of creting distorted guitar tones.

For sure, Surge is one of the most powerful free synths in terms of sound creation possibilities. But the thing that really bothers me is the interface. I think it's kinda outdated compared to other freeware flagships like Vital. There is a real lack of visual feedback. Sometimes it's really hard to understand what's gouing on when browsing presets or recalling old ones, especially for a complex patches with many modulation routings and effects. 

However, this synth brings something new every time. It may never get out of favour, even if there would be two OSCs each year with it.

32 instances of Surge XT used in this production. Some of the sounds are created from scratch, some of them selected from various preset banks. Most of the drums/percussion are created from init. There is only one instance for each instrument/drum/SFX.

Technical details:

Produced in FL Studio 20.9.2

Native Effects:

x19 Parametric EQ 2
x3 Delay
x4 Reeverb 2
x2 Love Philter
x1 PanOMatic
x1 Wave Candy
x1 dB Meter

VST Effects:

x13 AdHd "Leveling Tool"

Master Chain:

TDR "Nova"
Limiter №6

Total:

x32 Generators
x46 Effects
x28 MIDI Patterns
x29 Mixer Tracks
No Audio Clips
x15 Automation Clips

The Storm Is Coming

The Storm Is Coming (OSC#159)

NEW REMASTERED VERSION ON YT: https://youtu.be/EYnCzPoYtKo

Submission for One Synth Challenge #161 featuring "Synth1" by Ichiro Toda.

KVR forum: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1&sid=8a6945574871baa71b8a28dd42a9ae6c
One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2022/osc-161-synth1?authuser=0
Thread, related to this round: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=583839&sid=44a7bb877b5ac263c864b33ec3661db1

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/QuDxKEwqG1Q

Working with Synth1 is like meeting an old friend. You know exactly what to expect from it, yet still it can surprise you with something new. I stated my whole music making hobby five years ago with this instrument. I even found my old presets, created in 2017, which I used in this track. Some of those sounds still couldn't be matched by commercial instruments. There is some magic behind the code of Synth1, especially in the effects section. I definitely could make a whole album with it.

And it also can make one of the most realistic electric guitar sounds (among free software).

39 instances of Synth1 used. Some instruments were created by layering two or more instances. All sounds from "initial sound".

Some commercial FX were used.

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Technical details:

Produced in FL Studio 20.9.2

Native Effects:

x10 Parametric EQ 2
x11 Delay 3
x1 Love Philter
x1 Stereo Enhacer
x3 PanOMatic
x1 Wave Candy
x1 dB Meter
x2 Layer

VST Effects:

x11 AdHd "Leveling Tool"
x11 Thomas Mundt "LoudMax"
x1 D16 "Frontier"
x1 TDR "Kotelnikov"
x2 TDR "Nova"
x19 TDR & VoS "Slick EQ GE"
x1 VoS "epicVerb"
x2 VoS "epicPLATE"
x1 Eventide "Blackhole"
x2 U-He "ColourCopy"

Master Chain:

TDR "Nova"
TDR "Limiter №6 GE"

Total:

x39 Generators
x82 Effects
x28 MIDI Patterns
x28 Mixer Tracks
No Audio Clips
x24 Automation Clips

Dystopia Today

Dystopia Today (OSC#161)

Submission for Songwriting Competition 060 - ""Water" (Picture Theme)".

Mix Challenge forum: https://mix-challenge.com/
Songwriting Competition: https://mix-challenge.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=11
Thread, related to this contest: https://mix-challenge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=577&sid=86fd7fe1a25152c7b6578b62721cf404

YouTube: https://youtu.be/vlG9Jy2yN1Y

The goal was to create a track in any music genre, inspired by the picture and "water" topic.

The summer is ending and I'm returned back to my day job (sadly). I'm not quite happy with this project, but at least I can bring something to the table this time. Trying to incorporate my old drafts with my new skills and tools.

Exploring an underwater is almost like visiting another planet. It is very dangerous, yet very engaging journey, full of beautiful and thrilling moments. The whole new world to explore, that requires special skills and abilities to survive, completely out of your comfort zone.

Instruments and techniques:

1. For drums I used LinnDrum samples.
2. The electric bass is "Ample Bass P Lite"
3. The electric guitars (clean and crunchy lead) is MusicLab "RealLPC"
4. SampleScience's "Cinematic Piano" stands for itself.
5. SampleScience's "Deamwaves" is a synth pad in the intro.
6. Audiolatry's "MEL-lofi" used for background choir and strings.
7. TAL Bassline 101 is used for synth lead and bell sequence.
8. Several free sample packs were used to create special effects.
9. VSCO2 Rompler used for some percussion and impact sounds.

Produced in FL Studio 20.9.2.

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

Aquamarine

Use YouTube version for better listening experience: https://youtu.be/hDqgPPzqh_Y

"Life in a futuristic mega-city turned out to be not so pleasant. Living in an over populated human hive, spending all of your spare time getting to your stupid day job, having to deal with bureaucracy and corrupt administration, being constantly stressed out. Not to mention a hot conflict zone nearby. Seeing military ships flying above your head became normal at some point. All of this, just like it was hundreds years ago. Nothing has changed. At least you can enjoy unearthly colors outside the window while having a mug of synthetic beer in the nearest barroom".

Submission for One Synth Challenge 171 featuring "Apricot" from Nakst.

Another synthwave track with my usual style. The synth itself is nice and seamlessly integrates with my FL Studio. The additions of internal samples and effects were handy for creating sounds. However there are some aspects that could be improved. The biggest disappointment to me was audio rate LFO modulation, especially with sample & hold mode. I cannot explain it correctly but it simply doesn't sound right. Other than that, this instrument would be useful for learning the basics of synthesis.

36 instances of Apricot used to create a track.

One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2023/osc-171-apricot?authuser=0
Contest Thread: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=596466

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District 171

District 171 (OSC#171)

"The anti-gravity conversion kit has arrived just in time. I have twenty four days to make my granddaddy's old beauty fly and I think it's time for another series on my VR channel. Maybe I should also make a time-lapse video."

Submission for Songwriting Competition 070 - "Arts and Crafts".

The goal was to create a background music for a "crafting" video (cooking, repairing, woodworking etc.).

I decided to choose the most unfamiliar type of craft to me - car repairs. It literally feels to me like someone disassembling a UFO. As the music genre is "free to select'' I decided to make retro-inspired beats (but not strictly a synthwave) with the shift towards lo-fi hiphop and downtempo.

Instruments & techniques:

1. The main drum beat is a FL Studio stock loop loaded into "Slicex" and played wia MIDI. Processed with bitcrusher, limiter and cassette tape effect. The aux track is filled with bandpass filters and delays that create rhythmic patterns. This effect appears from time to time.
2. The toms and percussion are samples from TR-707.
3. The bass is Ample Sound's "BASS P Lite". An old free plugin that I remember using in my early days of music making several years ago. It may not sound the most realistic but it still sounds good to me.
4. The guitars are MusicLab's "RealLPC". The rhythm on the left playing 5ths, the lead is a clean sound that plays melodic lines. Processed with lots of modulation and delay/reverb effects.
5. Full Bucket's "Fury-800" is used for synth chords and melody.
6. Audiolatry's "MEL-Lofi" is used for strings.
7. The background sounds are from free "99Sounds - Atmospherik Mekanisms" pack, featuring lots of processed mechanical and household sounds that helped to create a "garage" feeling.
8. Speaking of "garage" feeling, the special effect used for this production is U-He's "Twangstrom" spring reverb. All sounds are sent to this effect and it creates an ambience of a small garage. A pretty unusable effect otherwise.

Contest Thread: https://mix-challenge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=668&sid=1d580bf707dfbd84edba800d4b481eea

YouTube: https://youtu.be/OVtGV7UKQRk

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My Garage

YouTube version has better streaming quality: https://youtu.be/Ym29_9b6RyU

"This summer! Things are going to get pretty hot in this new sci-fi thriller, a sequel to the award winning "Replicant City". The breathtaking story and special effects never seen before are awaiting! Coming soon to all cinemas across the country. Don't miss out an opportunity to see a "new kind of movie"! Make sure to bring all of your family members with you, with the bucket of caramel popcorn and ice cold drinks of course!"

Submission for One Synth Challenge #172 featuring "Lith" by Soda Devices.

I couldn't resist to join this round with another synthwave "banger" and use my own presets for this synth. I remember it was on OSC several years ago and I found it very good for drums and FM style sounds. It also has a really nice wave-shaping functions, like on the expensive commercial synths. It's kinda CPU hungry, but thanks to quality selection I can use it even on my old laptop (why the heck big companies cannot implement such a simple and genius feature?). 

31 instances of "Lith" used to create a track.

Prequel: https://youtu.be/h-OUJfDq0MA

One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2023/osc-172-lith?authuser=0
Thread, related to this round: https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=597641&sid=3700976063c998be19f175e1fb118b94

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Return To The Replicant City

Return To The Replicant City (OSC#172)

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/tMdmyoMvECA

"The dark clouds above us. The storm is about to begin. What did we do to deserve Heaven's wrath? Is there a light on the horizon, or is it just a small break in the clouds? Is there any salvation, or is it the only beginning or our trials?"

Submission for Songwriting Competition 072 - "Upheaval (picture theme).

The goal was to create a track inspired by the image (can be seen in the topic).

Another spontaneous experiment. I don't know what it actually is. It has elements of 80's rock but there are a lot of synthesizers in the arrangement. It has a "semi-serious" vibe, a little bit "cheesy" I should say. Not like glam rock but very close to it I guess...

Write in the comments what genre/style you think it is...

Instruments & techniques:

1. The drums are samples from LinnDrum and TR-707 drum machines;
2. The bass guitar is Ample Sound "ABP Lite II";
3. The guitars are MusicLab "RealLPC" (the distorted rhythm guitar, the clean guitar with flanger and the lead guitar);
4. The synths are Full Bucket "Tricent" (bass sequence, chord stabs and flanged strings) and Martin Lauder's "PG-8X" (cheesy 80's keys);
5. The pads are Audiolatry "MEL-Lofi" (mellotron style choirs and strings);
6. The tubular bells are from SampleScience Player library;
7. The white noise risers are from free sample library. Processed with frequency shifter, lots of delays and reverb;
8. The soundscape in the outro is also made with free samples. I've also added a heavily processed version of the song to the background.

Contest Thread: https://mix-challenge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=682

***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.***

Dark Omen

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

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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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

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New Atlantis

New Atlantis (OSC#182)

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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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Infravolt
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/all-gunz-blazing-107141518

All Gunz Blazing

All Gunz Blazing (OSC#184)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/wgN3i_vGJc4

Originally posted as a submission for One Synth Challenge #128 in October 2019.

The goal was to create a track using discoDSP's "Ob-Xd" virtual synthesizer as a source for all sounds.

43 instances of "OB-Xd" used to create a track. All sounds from "init" patch.

This is mostly a mix and master revision. The original arrangement is preserved.

I heard about OB-Xd many times and listened for some demos in the past. I also had an experience of using this instrument in one of my productions. It sounds good and there is a great potential for analog style sounds, and with the individual voice panning and unison things can get even more drastic. Any kind of lush pads, strings and choir-like sounds are just a few clicks away. I used some instance layering techniques to achieve some special sounds but for an authentic analog sounds one instance is more than enogh. 

I want to point out that synth's architecture is pretty limited in some ways. The lack of more developed modulation section can be a problem when creating some unusual and experimental sounds. I may be a part of hardware authenticity, but it could be more useful to have at least LFO tempo sync on the front panel, as we can stack more than 16 voices in unison which was't possible on hardware.

Composed, arranged, mixed and mastered in FL Studio 20

One synth challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2019/osc-128-ob-xd?authuser=0

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Highway Rush

Highway Rush (OSC#128)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/h-OUJfDq0MA

Originally posted as a submission for One Synth Challenge #129 in November 2019.

The goal was to create a track using Soda Audio's "Lith" virtual synthesizer as a source for all sounds.

27 instances of "Lith" used to create a track. All sounds from "init" patch.

This is mostly a mix and master revision. The original arrangement is preserved.

My little experiment with an oddball free synth. It has a retro-futuristic design with some pretty cool visualizations of modulation signals and a very extensive sound design options, especially with waveform manipulations. It was pretty useful for creating synthetic drums. 

Sadly, I didn't spend much time with this instrument that month. Literally, this composition was made within two days, or may be even less. Inspired by an old movie we all know (probably) which actions starting in November 2019.

Composed, arranged, mixed and mastered in FL Studio 20

One synth challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2019/osc-129-lith?authuser=0

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Replicant City

Replicant City (OSC#129)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0fX0jg7LO0

Originally posted as a submission for One Synth Challenge 136 in June 2020.

The goal was to create a track using Wave Warden's "ODIN 2" virtual synthesizer as a source for all sounds.

This track represents a naive joy of summer, interrupted by pandemic, disasters and mass riots in 2020.

This is mostly a mix and master revision. The original arrangement is preserved.

I'd like to say that ODIN 2 is a great synth. The possibilities are huge and I particulary liked the "analog gain staging" feature that makes everything passed through filters and amp section more fatter and characterful. I also liked the potential variety of digital sounds with different modules and I found wave/spec drawing oscs to be useful for some sounds I made. However, I was always comparing this synth to "Surge", which has a similar set of features but it's wavetable engine are much more flexible and it has slightly better LFOs. Still, ODIN 2 is outstandingly good at analog sounds.

One Synth Challenge archive: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2020/osc-136-odin-2?authuser=0

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Lost Vacation

Lost Vacation (OSC#136)

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