All the tracks were made using just one synth(chosen for that OSC round) for all the sounds, including percussion and drums.

One Synth Challenge

For those who are not familiar with this challenge/concept - It's all MIDI and all the sounds are synthesized from this one synth, no samples used.

DAW: Reaper 6
ModulAir : 16 instances, ModulairFX: 3 instances
Native FX: ReEQ
3rd Party Free FX: Wags Audio STFU-1, OrilRiver, Cocoa Delay, GClip, LoudMax, OTT, RandArp, QuickHaas
Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Light & Shadow (OSC 147 ModulAir)

As always, only MIDI, no samples/bouncing, all sounds from Triple Cheese only.

DAW: Reaper 6
Triple Cheese : 45 instances
Native FX: ReEQ, ReaComp, ReaEQ
3rd Party Free FX: OrilRiver, Supermassive, Cocoa Delay, GClip, LoudMax, RandArp, QuickHaas, OTT, DD Tremolo, MSED, Wider
Mastering: JS: ReEQ, GClip, LoudMax 
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Image courtesy: https://pixabay.com/photos/bright-celebration-dark-fire-1853624/

Spark (OSC 154 Triple Cheese)

My submission for KVR OSC 167 using 4OSC in Waveform 12 Pro

DAW: Waveform 12 Pro
Synth: 4OSC (33 Instances)
Native FX: TEqualizer, 8-band Equalizer, Compressor, Limiter,
3rd Party Free FX: OrilRiver, SuperMassive, Cocoa Delay, GClip, LoudMax, OTT, QuickHaas
Mastering: GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Perseverance

Perseverance (OSC 167 Waveform 4OSC)

Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1VSZuzDVbeb3Tj4tcqHPAf

A traveler's reverie, while wandering through a mystical forest.

Reverie

Reverie (OSC 170 OctaSine)

Here's my submission for this round done in a little over 4 hours. I hope you enjoy it.

DAW: Tracktion Waveform 12 Pro
Synth: Lith (20 Instances)
FX: CocoaDelay, OrilRiver, Supermassive, Compressor, GClip, Loudmax, 8-band EQ, OTT, MUtility, QuickHaas
Mastering Chain: TDR Nova, Kotelnikov, GClip, Loudmax
Metering: SPAN, YLM2

Humility (OSC 172 Lith)

A journey into the abyss and beyond...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5pN8LOloM7q8TxHtnVnik1

DAW: Tracktion Waveform 12.5 Pro
Synth: Bucket Pops (10), Bucket One (19)
FX: RandArp, CocoaDelay, OrilRiver, Supermassive, TAL Reverb-4, Compressor, kHs Transient Shaper, GClip, Loudmax, Gatelab, 8-band EQ, OTT, MUtility
Mastering Chain: TDR Nova, Kotelnikov, ChowTape, Loudmax
Metering: SPAN, YLM2

Celestial Echoes (OSC 173 Two Buckets)

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0yCjpQ8UzVwVPymeStR9hR

My One Synth tribute to @mickgordon for the awesome music he created for the DOOM franchise.

Stairway To Hell (OSC 174 Infernal)

DAW: Reaper
Synth: Vaporizer 2 (34 Instances)
FX: OrilRiver, Cocoa Delay, GClip, OTT, ReaEQ, ReaComp, ReaGate, LoudMax, DD Tremolo, TDR Nova, MUtility
Mastering Chain: GClip, TDR Nova, Kotelnikov, Loudmax
Metering: SPAN, YLM2

Drops

Drops (OSC 178 Vaporizer 2)

My Submission for the @kvrosc 190. Have a great new year 2025!

DAW: Waveform 13 Pro
Synth: Vital (34 Instances)
FX: T-Compressor, 8-band EQ, Deelay, Orilriver, Supermassive, Gatelab, MIDI Arpeggiator, GClip, OTT
Mastering: Kotelnikov, GClip, Nova, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, YLM2

Covert Art: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-night-sky-1819650/

Auralis

Auralis (OSC 190 Vital)

Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6WDTQeHuXAJvvt0Uf8m6Fs

Submission for the @kvrosc #191. All the sounds using One Synth without much external processing. Just MIDI and no samples.

DAW: Waveform
Synth: Zebralette 2 (38 Instances)
FX (Free/built-in): Compressor, Gate, 8-band EQ, Khs Transient Shaper, Deelay, Orilriver, Supermassive, MIDI Arpeggiator, GClip, OTT, LoudMax
Mastering: Kotelnikov, CHOWTape, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, YLM2

Image credits: cottonbro studio https://www.pexels.com/photo/shadow-of-a-person-on-gray-wall-6203497/

Superheroes

Superheroes (OSC 191 Zebralette 2)

Belief is about the contrast between going through the motions and truly feeling something. The first part is a bit groovy — like doing what we do, following the rhythm of life. The second part slows down, opens up—letting go, expressing, believing in something deeper. 

No overthinking, just letting it be.

DAW: Waveform
Synth: Six Sines (20 Instances)
FX (Free/built-in): Compressor, 8-band EQ, Deelay, Orilriver, Supermassive,  GClip, Gatelab, Loudmax
Mastering: Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, YLM2

Image Credits:https://www.pexels.com/photo/one-black-chess-piece-separated-from-red-pawn-chess-pieces-1679618/

Belief (OSC 192 Six Sines)

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)

Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6mSKcze7qnV0bQKOpDLn42

DAW: Reaper

Synth: Monolit (35 Instances)

Mixing FX (Free): ReaComp (Only Sidechain), ReaGate(Gating Snare Reverb), ReEQ (HP/LP), Flux Mini 2(Sidechain),  Orilriver, Supermassive, Deelay, DD AutoPan, Panagement 2, Wider, Lil Tube (Subtle Bus Saturation), GClip, Loudmax, ReaLimit

Mastering: Nova, Lil Tube, Kotelnikov, LoudMax

Metering: Prism

Calling the Monolith

Call the Monolith (OSC 194 Monolit)

My submission for @KVROSC 135 using Tricent.

DAW: Reaper 6
Tricent: 25 instances
Native FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ
3rd Party Free FX: midiChords, RandArp, Oril River, TAL Reverb 4, HY-Delay4 Free, GClip, OTT, Wider, LoudMax, Saturation Knob, Transpire, MSED
Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR SlickEQ, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Hope

Hope (OSC 135 Tricent)

Here's my submission for @KVROSC 137 using only HY-Poly Free for synthesizing each and every sound in the track. I hope you enjoy it.

DAW: Reaper 6
HY-Poly Free: 33 instances
Native FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ, ReEQ
3rd Party Free FX: Oril River, TAL Reverb 4, Dragonfly Hall Reverb, GClip, Wider, A1StereoControl, LoudMax, Saturation Knob, Transpire, MEqualizer, OTT
Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR SlickEQ, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Seasons

Seasons (OSC 137 HY-Poly Free)

My submission to @KVROSC 138 using Surge VST for every sound in the song.

DAW: Reaper 6
Surge: 41 instances
Native FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ
3rd Party Free FX: Oril River, TAL Reverb 4, GClip, LoudMax, Quick Haas, OTT, Cocoa Delay, A1 StereoControl, Tal Filter 2,
Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR SlickEQ, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Resurgence

Resurgence (OSC 138 Surge)

DAW: Reaper 6
Fury-800: 42 instances
Native FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ, ReEQ
3rd Party Free FX: Oril River, GClip, LoudMax, W1 Limiter, Quick Haas, Wider, OTT, Cocoa Delay, A1 StereoControl, A1 TriggerGate, PanCake2, Tal Filter 2, Transpire, MJUCjr
Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR SlickEQ, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Psywave Fury

Psywave Fury (OSC 139 Fury-800)

Tried to make a cinematic soundtrack that is unsettling, yet emotional and hopefully provides some closure.

As always, everything is synthesized and MIDI; no samples were used.

DAW: Reaper 6
Pendulate : 23 instances
Native FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ, ReEQ, ReaGate, ReaControlMIDI
3rd Party Free FX: RandArp, Leveling Tool, SN03-G Tape Recorder, OrilRiver, SuperMassive, Cocoa Delay, GClip, LoudMax, W1 Limiter,  OTT, MAutopan, A1StereoControl
Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR SlickEQ, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Tempest

Tempest (OSC 140 Pendulate)

As always, only MIDI, no samples/bouncing, all sounds from Monique only.

DAW: Reaper 6
Monique : 49 instances
Native FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ, ReEQ, ReaGate
3rd Party Free FX: Leveling Tool, OrilRiver, SuperMassive, Cocoa Delay, GClip, LoudMax, W1 Limiter, OTT, MAutopan, MSED, midiPolyphony, DD Autopan, Quick Haas,
Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Colors

Colors (OSC 141 Monique)

A simple and quickly produced song in a genre that makes me nostalgic. I hope you enjoy it!

DAW: Reaper 6
Rand: 33 instances
Native FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ, ReEQ
3rd Party Free FX: OrilRiver, SuperMassive, Cocoa Delay, GClip, LoudMax, W1 Limiter, OTT, MAutopan, RandArp, A1StereoControl
Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax
Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Cover art: https://pixabay.com/photos/stained-glass-spiral-circle-pattern-1181864/

Nostalgia

Nostalgia (OSC 144 Rand)

Yet another hobbyist bedroom composer, producer and sound designer.

One Synth Challenge

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