The Exponent

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: Volume/Pan Smoother v5 2x - VST3: Deelay 5x - VST3: Duck 2x - VST3: Infiltrator 7x - VST3: LoudMax 1x - VST3: Magma Lil Tube Stereo 3x - VST3: OTT 3x - VST3: OrilRiver 2x - VST3: Raum 1x - VST3: Supercharger GT 5x - VST3: smartEQ4 6x - VST: GClip 2x - VST: Head Crusher 1x - VST: RC 48 3x - VST: ValhallaSupermassive 1x - VST: kHs Trance Gate 1x - VST: kHs Transient Shaper

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

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 eventual realization that the only true enemy is ourselves. Narrative: --------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------- 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! --------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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/

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

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

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

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.

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

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

My submission for SWC036

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

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

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 2: 13 instances Native FX: ReaComp, ReaEQ, MDA Pseudo-Stereo 3rd Party Free FX: midiChords, RandArp, Oril River, TAL Reverb 4, HY-Delay4 Free, GClip, OTT, QuickHaas, LoudMax, Saturation Knob, Transpire Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR SlickEQ, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

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 Mastering: Utility, TDR SlickEQ, TDR Nova, bx_solo, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

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

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

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: ReaComp, JS: MDA Pseudo Stereo, ReaEQ, ReaControlMIDI, Ping Pong Pan, ReaGate 3rd Party FX: Kirnu, Cocoa Delay, Dragonfly Room/Hall Reverb, Oril River, OTT, Rescue, GClip, TDR Nova, DD Tremolo, Leveling Tool, LoudMax, W1 Limiter Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, Rescue, GClip, LoudMax Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

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, Dragonfly Room/Hall Reverb, OTT, Wider, Rescue, BootEQ, GClip, Bass Professor Mk2, DD Tremolo, Panagement 2, DD Reverb, Leveling Tool, LoudMax, W1 Limiter Mastering: JS: DC Filter, TDR Nova, Rescue, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

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: Kirnu, Cocoa Delay, Dragonfly Room/Hall Reverb, OTT, Wider, Rescue, BootEQ, ThrillSeeker XTC, GClip, Mastering: JS: DC Filter, Rescue, BootEQ, ThrillSeeker XTC, TDR Nova, TDR Kotelnikov, GClip, LoudMax Metering: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter 2

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, TAL Dub Delay, TDR Nova, MVibrato, Transient Mastering: OTT, TDR Slick EQ, TDS Kotelnikov, TDR Nova, Ozone Imager 8, JS DC Filter, Unlimited, SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter

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, OrilRiver Mastering: Ferric TDS, OTT, TDR Slick EQ, TDS Kotelnikov, TDR Nova, Ozone Imager 8, JS DC Filter, Unlimited, SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter Happy Anniversary OSC! <3

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).

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 Reverb 4, OTT, TAL Dub Delay, TDR Nova, TS-999, Ferric TDS Mastering: OTT, TDR Slick EQ, TDR Nova, Ozone Imager 8, Limiter No.6, SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter

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! :)

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 Visualizers: SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter This is my 2nd OSC entry and the 4th month into this journey. I hope you enjoy it :)