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[cynicus]

The Synths Are Among Us

Synths are a cool, I'm sure you all agree, right? And do you know what else is fun sometimes? Limiting the amount of tools you have, so this TIGSource musical challenge will involve both of those things:
I want you guys to show me what you can do with one synth. You can have as many instances of said synth, but if you decide on the Analog synth in Ableton, a Moog Minitaur or [insert favorite synth here], that's got to be on every track, and any element of the song (Drums, pads etc.) has to be done with your chosen synth.

Rules!

• Track should be ≥ 1 minute
• As many tracks as you want, but you have to commit to using one synth!
• Effects like delay, reverb, compression etc. are fine!
• No recycling! _{(Original content)}
• I will pick 3 finalists, then you guys decide who wins!
• Submit the track by the end of the 27th March 2016
  

I'm sure you guys won't fail to impress! Have at it gentlemen! 

[Aamp]

I'm intrigued.  Been thinking about how I would go about doing this.  I like creativity directed through limitations

[Dustin van Wyk]

Already have a couple of ideas for this challenge.
Always been a spectator so this should be a good first challenge to participant in.

[Jasmine]

So, to clarify (a bit confused):

If I choose to use Synth Maker A, I have to create EVERY aspect of the piece using Synth Maker A.

[cynicus]

So, to clarify (a bit confused):

If I choose to use Synth Maker A, I have to create EVERY aspect of the piece using Synth Maker A.

You are correct sir!

[Zencha]

I sort of do this anyway haha. I use Reason's Thor for way too many things and the same drum sample pack for years now. I'll give a go and report back! Host on Soundcloud cool?

[cynicus]

I sort of do this anyway haha. I use Reason's Thor for way too many things and the same drum sample pack for years now. I'll give a go and report back! Host on Soundcloud cool?

Thor is a fantastic synth! Very versatile

But to answer your question, Soundcloud is fine!

[Pete301]

This looks like a cool challenge. Also something that might coincide with it very well is this offer by UVI...

https://www.facebook.com/filkertom/posts/10153336174676976?fref=nf

TBH I've never heard of UVI and not used their products. But this seems like a good deal.

[cynicus]

This looks like a cool challenge. Also something that might coincide with it very well is this offer by UVI...

https://www.facebook.com/filkertom/posts/10153336174676976?fref=nf

TBH I've never heard of UVI and not used their products. But this seems like a good deal.

Ooo, UVI, I've never heard of them either, they look really nice too! I'll have to have a look into them!

[Geoff Moore]

I got Komplete recently so this is a perfect opportunity to get to grips with one of its synths. I'm in!

[cynicus]

I got Komplete recently so this is a perfect opportunity to get to grips with one of its synths. I'm in!

Komplete is so powerful, good luck getting to grips with it I look forward to hearing the results!

Also, final week guys, 7 days till the deadline!! 

[Zencha]

Guess I'll drop the first one: https://soundcloud.com/zenchamusic/an-ancient-cavern

All sounds created using Reason's Thor synth. Perc sounds using the noise oscillator. Song is built to loop (Soundcloud upload is one loop).

Looking forward to hearing others!

EDIT: Added a pixel art cover for *MORE EMOTIONAL IMPACT*

[ArnoldSavary]

Is it okay if I modify some audio after recording it from the synth or do all tracks need to be MIDI?
I mean pitch shifting, time stretching, that kind of thing

[cynicus]

Is it okay if I modify some audio after recording it from the synth or do all tracks need to be MIDI?
I mean pitch shifting, time stretching, that kind of thing

I would consider that an audio effect, so I think thats completely fine

[Gabriel Naro]

This track was inspired by Stardew Valley musics, I've been playing the game a lot and the country/cute/chiptune vibe stuck on me! Synth of choice was Minibit by Audiothing (http://www.audiothing.net/instruments/minibit/) whick I recommend if you're into chiptune!

Music link: https://soundcloud.com/rednoisevgm/stardroplets


Cheers!  

[Zencha]

This track was inspired by Stardew Valley musics, I've been playing the game a lot and the country/cute/chiptune vibe stuck on me! Synth of choice was Minibit by Audiothing (http://www.audiothing.net/instruments/minibit/) whick I recommend if you're into chiptune!

Music link: https://soundcloud.com/rednoisevgm/stardroplets


Cheers!  

Definitely got that cozy country vibe with the chord arpeggiation you chose! Nice stuff.

[Gabriel Naro]

Definitely got that cozy country vibe with the chord arpeggiation you chose! Nice stuff.

Thanks! Nice arps and bassline in your tune as well, congrats.

[Dustin van Wyk]

Hi all  ,

Really enjoyed Zencha & Narolol's submissions (You guys are ridiculous  )

Here's my submission.
Hope you'll enjoy it 

I went full reggae chip-funk on this one

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3o554t7rj22j8qh/T.I.G.%20-%20Challenge%20I%20-%20Synth.mp3?dl=0

Hope its cool that I'm using dropbox 

Thanks Cynicus for hosting this cool challenge


Cheers

[Geoff Moore]

Everyone's submissions sound great! Zencha, I love how you switch up the timing throughout the piece, it's really nice. Narolol, you nailed the country-chip vibe. Dustin, I've got Steven Universe chills listening to your piece, it's awesome! If I may ask, which synth did you use?

I went with NI's Absynth in the end, it was fun to get to grips with. It's a weird ambient synth that inspired me to make some ambient weirdness:

Listen to Arrivals on SoundCloud.

Thanks for listening!

[cynicus]

Final day people!!

I've had a listen to all the submissions and they're all so awesome so far!

Keep it up guys!!