One Synth Challenge #193 - Thorn by DS Audio

For this track I used 11 instances of a wonderful synth named Thorn by Dmitry Sches (DS Audio). All modulations of the parameters have been done live by making use of aftertouch and/or the modulation wheel. So no automations other than some volume changes here and there. In a studio setting, I think this makes the music nice and organic. Of course, a DJ on stage always does this. 

The title “Anemoia” is referring to the phenomenon of feeling nostalgic to a time or place that one has not experienced before...

DAW: Reaper 7.34

Mixing: Plexi Tape, Space Station, Echoes T7E and Grain Space by Audiority. Sonsig Rev-A by Relab. Body & Soul by TSOM, Graphic EQ by Viator and UADx 1176 FET Compressor by Universal Audio.

March 11th: New mix and added WideFire by United Plugins to several tracks.

Mastering: Smart EQ4 and Smart Limit by Sonible

Anemoia (OSC #193)

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

Space dog is hangry. 

Entry for the 193rd edition of KVR's One Synth Challenge. Long gap due to stuff happening (no I haven't been in jail). All sounds made with Dimtry Sches's Thorn synthesiser. Lotsafun to play with - try it out.

Every Thorn Has Its Rawrs - OSC 193 - Double Tap

Used Thorns: Thorn CM, Thorn Beats

Used Plugins

Maximus, TDR NOVA, Lim No6, Lumo, Loudmax, Ozone 11 EQ, SpecTrend, TDR Prism, Microfuse Reverb, Panagement, Widefire, kHs Transient Shaper, Transpire, TAL Dub III, ZL EQ, Beatslammer, Fruity Parametric EQ, OTT, MCompressor

N O S T A L G I A

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DAW: Studio One 6.6
23 track - Thorn instances

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FX:
- built-in plugins from Srudio One 6.6
"mixtool, compressor,Pro EQ, Binaural Pan, mixverb, Fat Channel"
- IK Channel strip X
- Darkfire
- Verbum reverb
- Royal compressor
- classic clipper


Mastering:
Mastermind

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It used to be nicer  (OSC #193 - All instruments in the song are from VST DS Audio Thorn)

All sounds made using DS Thorn in Bitwig for KVR Audio's One Synth Challenge #193

Britney Bitch

Made for One Synth Challenge #193

22 instances of Thorn synth
Plugins used:
Equal (TR6)
One (TR6)
Stereo Savage
kHs Haas
Opto Comp (TR6)

for all other effects, internal Thorn FXs were used.

Effect at the end (pitch shift like effect) was made using Thorn automation and internal Thorn effects.

PeterBPL - Thorny Issues

Asian style downtempo track made 100% only with DS Thorn synthesizer for KVR OSC 193 contest.
I hope you like it. Free download.

Track i made for KVR OSC contest.
100% Synthesizer (DS Thorn by Dmitri Sches)
Made in 10 hours with one synth and free/FL effects.

Picture edited by Irion Da Ronin.
All music rights reserved to Irion Da Ronin.

✪ Sakura No Shojo

Created with DS Thorn for KVR's OSC 193

1. Exploring the Galaxy
2. It's Starting to Get Bumpy
3. Darkness Inside the Nebula
4. We Might Just Get Out of This
5. Emerge and Breathe
6. A Little Peace

Through the Nebula

Pariah
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By Seap for One Synth Challenge 193, March 2025

All synth sounds from DS Thorn (Plugin Alliance)

Commercial effects used:
PSP VintageWarmer v.1.1 (20 years old or so)
A1PrimeDelay (free with coupon)

Instruments:
23x  VST3i: DS Thorn (Plugin Alliance)

Effects:
1x   VST3: A1PrimeDelay (A1AUDIO.de)
1x   VST3: LoudMax (Thomas Mundt)
1x   VST3: MAutopan (MeldaProduction)
1x   VST3: TAL-Filter-2 (TAL-Togu Audio Line)
2x   VST3: ValhallaSupermassive (Valhalla DSP, LLC)
1x   VST: MAnalyzer (MeldaProduction)
1x   VST: MAutopan (MeldaProduction)
1x   VST: PSP VintageWarmer (x86) (PSPaudioware.com)
1x   VST: ReaComp (Cockos)
15x  VST: ReaEQ (Cockos)
1x   VST: ReaLimit (Cockos)
1x   VST: ReaXcomp (Cockos)


Seap - Pariah [OSC193]

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

It's my submission to KVR's One Synth Challenge #193, featuring the Thorn synth by DS Audio

Placed 6th.

Thorn

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

Reflected Futures

Buy the Album

The World Tree [OSC193]

Made for the One Synth Challenge #193 with 37 instances of DS Audio Thorn in FL Studio 2024. Every sound is created from scratch in Thorn, no samples allowed and external effects shouldn't affect the sound too much. That's the One Synth Challenge. This time let's go to a space exploration or something like that i don't know, i'm absolutely aweful at writing texts like that. Anyway, i hope you enjoy this track :D
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One important note regarding my cover-artwork: While the cover artwork is completely done by myself it is HEAVILY INSPIRED by the official Artwork for the eurofurence 29!https://www.eurofurence.org/EF29/img/pages/home/EF29c_200.png
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LINK ONE SYNTH CHALLENGE: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/2025/osc-193-thorn
LINK DS AUDIO THORN: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ds_thorn.html
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Technical Details:
DAW FX:
Channel EQ [4]			
Fruity Parametric EQ 2 [	10]	
Fruity Delay 2 [3]			
Fruity Stereo Enhancer [5]		
Fruity Reeverb 2 [2]
Fruity Limiter [1]
Maximus [1]

Free FX:
TAL-Reverb-2 [3]
Youlean Loudness Meter 2 [1]

Paid FX:
Arturia Comp Diode-609 [4]
Arturia Rev LX-24 [3]
Bettermaker BM60 [Reverb] [2]
Softube Tape Echoes [1]


Space Disco (OSC#193 - DS Audio Thorn)

Inspired by First Knight, this track tells the story of Camelot’s rise and fall. At first, the kingdom thrives in peace and prosperity. Then, the arrival of Lancelot brings both hope and glory to Camelot, but also ignites a spark in Guinevere’s heart. Torn between duty and desire, she is consumed by guilt and despair, knowing she has given herself to Lancelot despite her promise to Arthur. As their forbidden love unfolds, tensions grow, and when Arthur discovers the truth, emotions and loyalties are tested. The music reflects both the fierce battles on the battlefield and the silent struggles within the hearts of its greatest heroes, culminating in the inevitable fall of the legendary kingdom.
(The harp was kindly made by Taron)

Synth Thorn
DAW Studio One 7
Tracks 56
Plugins:
Neutron 3 (only Compressor and Equalizer)
Raum
Ozone 9 Imager
Replika
Ozone 9
Youlean Loudness Meter 2
4u+ProjectTime V3 (Checking my total work hours on this project)

The Torment of Camelot

All ready, set to go...
Going Up There, to a better place.
A place at the window, comfortably looking down.
But instead you got a cold damp dump with bugs.
And just when you start to rest in peace,
it's time to dance to the tune of Dr.Voodoo
Who can't even play properly.

Next time, better go with ASHES2ASHES Funeral Services !

Stay Safe, Save Space !
And Rest Assured At Bargain Prices ! 
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A minor silliness for One Synth Challenge 193, perpetrated in Reaper using:

DS Thorn - 28 instances for 13 instruments, 6 of those percussion. 
All single layer, the difference due to voice spitting. 
light clean-up duties performed by TDR Nova.
Widening of pads by A1 Stereo Control
A minor amount of delay applied to said pads with HY-Delay 4.
A smidge of reverb on the bass by Supermassive.
Snipping of drums done by CHOP & Flux Bittersweet.
Reverberated by several Protoverb and Supermassive, 
with the assistance of HOFA Pan & Delay, TDR Nova, A1 Stereo Control & JS MIxer.
At the master level, general polishing was done by TDR Nova, A1 Stereo Control & Bittersweet.
All louderizing by Limiter No6.