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The Exponent

by The Exponent

Crafting sonic stories.

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  1. Echoes of the Abyss (OSC 211 Abyss 2)

    DAW: Reaper Synth: Dawesome Abyss 2 (30 Instances) Mixing FX (Free): RandArp, Stochas, ReaComp, FETish, ReEQ, ReaGate, TAL Filter 2 (Volume Sidechain), Orilriver, ANINA, OTT, GClip, LoudMax Mastering: SlickEQ, Nova, Kotelnikov, LoudMax Metering: YML2, SPAN

  2. Winter Blossom (OSC 210 Rippler)

    DAW: Reaper Synth: reFX Rippler (27 Instances) Mixing FX: ReEQ, OTT, GClip, LoudMax Mastering: Nova, MSED, Kotelnikov, LoudMax Metering: YML2, SPAN

  3. Return (OSC 209 JS80P)

    DAW: Reaper Synth: JS80P (29 Instances) Mixing FX (Free): RandArp, ReaComp, ReEQ, TAL Filter (Volume Sidechain), Orilriver, Deelay, DD AutoPan, kHs Trance gate, kHs Transient Shaper, OTT, GClip, LoudMax Mastering: Nova, MSED, Kotelnikov, LoudMax Metering: YML2, SPAN

  4. Obscura (SWC093)

    REAPER Version: 7.38/x64 Master FX: 1x - JS: Volume/Pan Smoother v5 1x - VST3: Magma Lil Tube Stereo 1x - VST3: Youlean Loudness Meter 2 1x - VST3: smartEQ4 1x - VST3: smartLimit Instruments: 1x - VST3i: BLEASS Megalit 11x - VST3i: Pigments FX: 3x - JS: QuickFilter 9x - JS: ReEQ 3x - JS…

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  5. Call the Monolith (OSC 194 Monolit)

    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...

  6. The Awakening (OSC 193 Thorn)

    Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1jq80Sv2MztNAhprgvTCjl 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...

  7. Belief (OSC 192 Six Sines)

    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…

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  8. Superheroes (OSC 191 Zebralette 2)

    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…

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  9. Auralis (OSC 190 Vital)

    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:...

  10. Drops (OSC 178 Vaporizer 2)

    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

  11. Stairway To Hell (OSC 174 Infernal)

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0yCjpQ8UzVwVPymeStR9hR My One Synth tribute to @mickgordon for the awesome music he created for the DOOM franchise.

  12. Fragments of Hope (SWC072)

    My submission for the Mix Challenge SWC072. https://mix-challenge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=682

  13. Celestial Echoes (OSC 173 Two Buckets)

    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…

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  14. Humility (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,...

  15. NOTD - AM:PM (The Exponent Remix)

    My entry for the SKIO Music NOTD AM:PM Remix Contest. If you enjoy it, please like and comment in the link below: https://skiomusic.com/the-exponent/notd-ampm-the-exponent-remix

  16. Farce (Music Cafe)

    Submission for a friendly KVR competition in the chilled out Music Cafe. Come join us? https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8671451#p8671451

  17. Reverie (OSC 170 OctaSine)

    Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1VSZuzDVbeb3Tj4tcqHPAf A traveler's reverie, while wandering through a mystical forest.

  18. Haters (SWC 066)

    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...

  19. LifeLoop (SWC 065)

    Not an entry, but made in about 5 hours for the SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC065 January 2023 "Community Scramble" round (Special Sound Design Challenge / limited sound set challenge)for https://mix-challenge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=625

  20. Perseverance (OSC 167 Waveform 4OSC)

    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…

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  21. Spark (OSC 154 Triple Cheese)

    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,...

  22. Light & Shadow (OSC 147 ModulAir)

    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,...

  23. Nostalgia (OSC 144 Rand)

    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…

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  24. Colors (OSC 141 Monique)

    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…

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  25. Tempest (OSC 140 Pendulate)

    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:...

  26. Echoes of Society

    A song I composed for a Metapop competition using just the NI Community Drive Samples and nothing else. I hope you enjoy it.

  27. Damage Will Only Make Me Stronger

    An action cue submission for the Metapop Produce This #74 sponsored by @HeavyocityMedia using samples from their amazing #Damage2. I didn't win any prizes haha, but it was a really cool experience making this! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making this.

  28. Psywave Fury (OSC 139 Fury-800)

    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...

  29. Resurgence (OSC 138 Surge)

    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…

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  30. Hyperdrive (SWC 036)

    My submission for SWC036

  31. Seasons (OSC 137 HY-Poly Free)

    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,...

  32. Hope (OSC 135 Tricent)

    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…

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  33. Arogya (OSC 133 Cheeze Machines 2)

    My entry for the @kvrosc 133 using only Cheeze Machines 2. Arogya means 'Healthy and freedom from diseases'. Wishing all of you and your families great health in the coming days! I made this piece in a day pretty much, so I really hope that you enjoy it. Stay safe! :) DAW: Reaper 6 Cheeze Machine...

  34. Bhavisya (OSC 131 Syncla-X)

    My uninspired and creatively lacking submission for @kvrosc 131 using Syncla-X DAW: Waveform 10 Syncla-X: 23 instances 3rd Party Free FX: Oril River, TAL Reverb 4, GClip, LoudMax, W1 Limiter, HY-Delay4 Free, MCompressor, MEqualizer, OTT, QuickHaas, ReaComp, Saturation Knob, Transpire, Wider...

  35. Yātrā (SWC 029)

    My submission for the Mix Challenge Songwriting Competition 29 "Community Scramble" https://mix-challenge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6907#p6907

  36. Vriddhi (OSC 130 Phase Plant)

    Stream on Spotify: https://sptfy.be/1dmkw Wishing you all Vriddhi (Growth in Sanskrit).

  37. Lights (OSC 129 Lith)

    My submission for @kvrosc One Synth Challenge 129 using the incredible free synth 'Lith' from Soda Devices (sodadevices.com) All the sounds you hear are from Lith and no samples were used. I hope you enjoy it as much as the fun I had making it! DAW: Reaper Lith : ~50 instances Native DAW FX:...

  38. Jinglepop (OSC 127 Zebralette)

    My submission for the @kvrosc OSC 127 using u-he Zebralette. I hope you enjoy my exploration this month ! DAW:Reaper Zebralette : ~45 instances Native DAW FX: ReaComp, JS: MDA Pseudo Stereo, ReaEQ, ReaControlMIDI, MIDI Pitch Wheel LFO, Ping Pong Pan, ReaXComp, ReaGate, 3rd Party FX: Cocoa Delay,...

  39. Do Not Bother (OSC 126 Bazz::Murda)

    My submission for @kvrosc 126 using @DistoCore #BazzMurda. It was a lot of fun making this track and I hope you enjoy it! DAW: Reaper Bazz::Murda : ~28 instances Native DAW FX: ReaComp, JS: MDA Pseudo Stereo, JS: Transient Controller, ReaEQ, ReaControlMIDI, MIDI Pitch Wheel LFO, 3rd Party FX:...

  40. Surgical Jam (OSC 122 Surge)

    My submission for the KVR OSC #122 using Surge. It was like a one day, one synth challenge for me this time :D Hope you enjoy it ! DAW: Reaper Surge : 16 instances Native DAW FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ, MDA Pseudo-Stereo, JS: DC Filter, JS: MIDI Arpeggiator, Ping Pong Pan 3rd Party FX: TAL Reverb 4, OTT,...

  41. Duality (OSC 121 Synthmaster One)

    My submission for the KVR OSC #121 using Synthmaster One. (All the sounds are from Synthmaster One and no samples/sampling was used) DAW: Reaper Synthmaster One : 23 instances Native DAW FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ, MDA Pseudo-Stereo, JS DC Filter 3rd Party FX: TAL Reverb 4, OTT, TAL Dub Delay, TDR Nova,...

  42. What Are You Afraid Of? (SWC 018)

    My submission for Feb 2019 SWC018 (https://mix-challenge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=197) Theme: Video Game Soundtrack - Fighting Game Stage Music Composed and produced in Reaper using only free instruments, plugins and samples in under 7 hours (to submit within deadline).

  43. Polymorphism (OSC 120 SE-PolyMod)

    My submission for the KVR One Synth Challenge(OSC) #120 using SE PolyMod KX Synth VST. (All the sounds were synthesized using only PolyMod and no samples were used) DAW: Reaper 5.965 SE PolyMod KX : 24 instances Native DAW FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ, Ping Pong Pan, MDA Pseudo-Stereo 3rd Party FX: TAL...

  44. Easterly Waves (OSC 119 Waverazor)

    My submission for the KVR OSC #119 Made in Reaper using Waverazor (WR) 2.0 editor. All the sounds are from WR and have been created from scratch. It turned out to be a mix of Indian, Japanese and Tropical vibes :D I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it! :)

  45. Ascent (OSC 118 Noisemaker)

    One Synth Challenge #118 sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/osc-118-tal-elek7ro DAW: Reaper 5.965 TAL Noisemaker: ~35 instances Native DAW FX: ReaComp, ReaGate, ReaEQ, Ping Pong Pan 3rd Party FX: TAL Reverb 4, Inferno CM, OTT, MTremolo, TAL Dub Delay Mastering Chain: ReaComp -> OTT -> Ozone Elements 8...

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