Kind of fascinated by this free library (VCSO2). Like...does this sound good? I kinda like it a lot for some reason. Super light on the CPU, going with Sforzando.
Most inspiring and brilliant is that they are bone-dry, making pitch-bending almost acceptable, I find! ☺

Really

Made entirely with Versilian's free VCSL library using Sforzando(VST) in MuLab(DAW) on a $100 beelink miniPC. Not even a hick-up. Sometimes this world holds beautiful surprises!

Baroque Forest

Alright, I'm being a traitor to my beloved MuLab and gave Cubase a first go for a small exploration of: Spitfire Audio's LABS- Glass Piano and a bunch of other LABS. It's LABS Only, actually. Good fun! ☺

LABS - Glass

Submission for SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC066 February 2023

Vocals by yours truly 😆

Cover Art Courtesy Kat Smith: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-placing-her-finger-between-her-lips-568025/

Lyrics:

Haters always on my back, can't seem to shake them off
Talking all that smack, acting like they're so tough
But they don't know me, don't know where I've been
They don't know the struggle, they don't know the win

I rise above the hate, don't let it get me down
I use it as my fuel, I wear it like my crown
I'm focused on my mission, I'm chasing all my dreams
They can talk all they want, but I know what it means

I know I'm not perfect, but I'm doin' my best
I won't let their hate put my mind to the test
I'll keep on moving forward, with my head held high
I'll leave them in the dust, as I reach for the sky

Haters...
Haters can't stop me, I'll run this town

Haters gonna hate, that's just a fact
I'll keep grinding, I won't ever slack
They talk behind my back, but never to my face
I know they're just jealous, they can't keep up the pace

I still have hope, even when it's hard to see
I still have faith, that there's a better destiny
I won't give up, I'll keep on believing
I still have hope, and that's what keeps me breathing

Haters...
Haters can't stop me, I'll run this town

Haters (SWC 066)

This track made for the One Synth Challenge #172 using only sounds from the VSTi Lith.

DAW: Reaper
Track Details:
14 * Lith
ReaEQ
Oril River
OTT

Master:
SlickEQ
Ferric
MSED
Limiter No.6

Meter
Span
Youlean

Stats:
LUFS: -14.3
DR: 8

Enjoy

Cool Cats - OSC 172 - LITH

A complex textural tapestry evolves out of a single tone.

22 instances of Soda Devices Lith.

I hope you take a second to listen to the details.

I found a flaw but I'm sure it will be fine(OSC 172 Lith)

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)

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)

OSC#177: Synful Orchestra

DAW: Cubase
Instances: 3 + VCSO2 Percussion
FX: Cubase EQ, Frequency 
3rd Party FX: Panagement 2, Berlin Studio, LALA, Oril River, Deelay, The God Particle

Taron - Synfully Romantic [Synful Orchestra]

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)

Made for KVR OSC 96
FL Studio 12.3
16 instances of Full Bucket Nabla
DAW FX's:
1x Soundgoodizer
5x Fruity Reeverb
1x Fruity Delay 2
1x Fruity Limiter
1x Fruity Parametric EQ 2
3x Maximus
3x Fruity Stereo Shaper
Other FX's:
3x Amplio 2

Deep Blue (Full Bucket Nabla)

TrojakEW