One Synth Challenge #193 - Thorn by DS Audio

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]



I HAD JUST TYPED OUT ALL THE DAMN INSTANCES AND CLOSED THE PROJECT **** YOU FIREFOX HAD TO CRASH THE TAB

Anyways this is my first time entering the contest!

If I remember properly there were 53 instances of Thorn, 3 instances of OTT, 41 instances of ReaEQ, 3 instances of ReEQ, 3 instances of Event Horizon Clipper, 1 ReaLimit, 2 JS Saturation, 1 ReaXComp, 2 instances of ReaGate, 1 instance of ReaComp, and I think thats everything. I used these just to make the song feel more full and to make the instruments blend together better. I also used the stereo width slider in the reaper tracks themselves a bit. Carla is just a bridge to run Windows plugins on Linux but it doesn't change the sound other than that, there are a lot of them though.

If you need project file, I can send it, created on Reaper 7.18 on Manjaro Linux


Lopyt Music - Derealization (One Synth Challenge #193)

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

Reflected Futures

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The World Tree [OSC193]

Entry for One Synth Challenge #193 with Dmitry Sches THORN

ZioMau - Fallen Cities

Good day, I am Lopyt. I typically create EDM subgenres such as dubstep, house, techno, and trance, and other similar things. I also ocassionally make death metal and goofy stuff. Feedback on my songs is greatly appreciated, I always am trying to improve!