One Synth Challenge #203: Synthmaster (ZioMau Wins!)

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Preliminary playlist is here, I'll keep this updated as entries come in:
https://soundcloud.com/violator-alba-99 ... al_sharing

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How does on do MPE pitch bend? I can't seem to figure it out on Ableton Live. I've done the MPE bends in Ableton but Synthmaster 3 is not responding even if I enable MPE for the plugin.

Other than that, I saw that there's a Discord for OSC, can anyone send the link again? I'm interested in joining.

Thank you

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YYeet wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:57 pmI saw that there's a Discord for OSC, can anyone send the link again? I'm interested in joining.
I think this link works.

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YYeet wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:57 pm How does on do MPE pitch bend? I can't seem to figure it out on Ableton Live. I've done the MPE bends in Ableton but Synthmaster 3 is not responding even if I enable MPE for the plugin.
You also have to enable it per layer in your preset. Go to Track View->Voice, and change MIDI I/O from Omni to MPE.

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Okay, thank you very much for the link Z.Prime.

For the MPE I managed to find the Omni to MPE setting. However, it seems to be pitch bending the whole layer instead of polyphonically.

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My submission for OSC#203 - Synthmaster
https://soundcloud.com/original_sebaer/ ... competence

15 instances of Synthmaster 3

DAW: Reaper v7.59

Inserts:
Tukan Studios (JS) - EQT-2Kan S2
Cockos - ReaComp, ReaLimit, ReaEQ
unplugred - Scope

Sends:
Dragonfly - Room Reverb, Hall Reverb
Tilr - QDelay

Drum Bus:
SenderSpike SN01-G Compressor

Master Bus:
Tokyo Dawn - TDR Nova
ToneBooster - Barricade v3
Thomas Mundt - LoudMax 64bit
Youlean - Loudness Meter

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Daer reader, not sure if I am posting my entry in the main thread, or possibly replying to an earlier post.
Here is my entry called Hold the blink

https://soundcloud.com/oorlab/osc203-i-1


: 14 instances of Synthmaster 2.9; Cubase Elements 11
Last edited by Oorlab on Sun Jan 25, 2026 7:12 am, edited 1 time in total.

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My Entry

https://soundcloud.com/chavapoulos/calm-breath

I hope you get in to the vibe of the track and can take time for your own "calm breath".

The sounds are all presets with a few minor tweaks in places.

DAW: Ableton 10
Synthmaster One x 14
Ableton effects: EQ8 x 6; Utility x 2; Compressor x3; Convolution Reverb x 1
Third party plugins: Youlean Loudness Meter2 Free & Loudmax Free
Last edited by MalToné on Sat Jan 24, 2026 5:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"I can't listen to the Ninth anymore at all."

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https://soundcloud.com/negoba/the-eye-o ... al_sharing

Synthmaster One x 34
DAW: Reaper

ReaLimit
ReaGate
Tukan Compressor 3
Tukan Delay Machine
JL Equalizer
OTT
BusterSE
kHs Transient Shaper
Raum
Supermassive

Open to any and all feedback - this one was mainly working on the technicals.
Last edited by Negoba on Sat Jan 24, 2026 7:24 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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One Synth Challenge #203: SynthMaster3 by KV331

https://www.kv331audio.com/synthmaster3.aspx
https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/20 ... ynthmaster

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SiL3NC3_SWX - arp√(f)em
https://soundcloud.com/soulwerx/sil3nc3 ... fem-osc203

77.7 BPM | E minor | 2:22 | Single Instance
16 Layers mapped across keyboard (E0-E9) using keyboard zones

Given SynthMaster's endless capabilities, many entries this month will likely be single-instance tracks. I followed suit, layering 16 zones across the keyboard with extensive automation. The challenge was to craft a good Synthmaster piece from one synth alone — mission accomplished, I hope.

NJ0Y.

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DAW: Bitwig 6 Beta 12
One instance of SynthMaster3

No external FX (except EQ+ on the mastertrack)

MIDI-Devices:
- Bitwig: Note-Receiver, Arpeggiator, Humanize

Mastering:
- EQ+ (Bitwig)
- TDR Kotelnikov
- Free Clip 2
- LoudMax

Analysis:
- MAnalyzer
- YouLean Loudness Meter2

Keep on Looping... ;)

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I have updated my track (and details) with a little scary noise to start ...

viewtopic.php?p=9186569#p9186569

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:: submission ::

https://soundcloud.com/neverbeeninariot/after-the-rain

bitwig

synthmaster3 (26)

bitwig plugins:
compressor (1)
delay+ (3)
dynamics (9)
eq5 (11)
peak limiter (1)
timeshift (1)
tool (3)

additional plugins:
cockos loudness meter (via ysfx) (1)
klanghelm tensjr (1)
t-audio peak eater (2)
tdr kotelnikov (1)
tdr nova (2)
tilr qdelay (4)
valhalla supermassive (2)

peace x
Last edited by neverbeeninariot on Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:54 am, edited 1 time in total.

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Track updated with mid/side fix (phasing issues I noted later) and more dynamics in sounds. Also FLAC file download is now enabled.
https://soundcloud.com/liqih/flying-above-clouds
6 x SynthMaster One VST in Ableton Live 9, Ableton FX: Reverb, EQ, Delay, Compressor
+ Voxengo MSED free

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https://soundcloud.com/digital-van-dwel ... prix-cciii

DAW: Cakewalk Sonar
Synthmaster 3 Player
Presets Used: Synthmaster 3 (22)

Here is my submission to OSC-203. I enjoyed this one. I didn't really do much editing cause the presets were so good.

Presets:
1) FX Formula KS
2) ARP Rushroom UK
3) ARP 303
4) SQ Noise Res Hit MK
5) PRC Simmons Toms
6) PRC Simmons snare
7) KEY Vintage Rhodes KS
8. AR MelodicWaveArp RL
9) BA Neon Bass
10) AR Runner
11) SEQ City Life DP
12) FX Insanimod
13) SEQ 303 Drive
14) SEQ Cyborg Bassline KS
15) SEQ Psy Bass 01
16) SEQ 8 bit UK
17) SEQ Asari HSS
18) ARP Afterglow HSS
19) SEQ Stratis AD
20) ARP Twinkle ARK
21) VOC Vocal On Vinyl NL
22) SYN Silent Machinery AD

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https://soundcloud.com/violator-alba-99 ... al_sharing

So, this month's effort uses SynthMaster One and Three in Tracktion Waveform Pro 13. The following plugins were used:

- 12 instances of SynthMaster One
- 3 instances of SynthMaster 3
- The usual clip to zero combo of dpMeter5, Blue Cat Gain 3 and KClip Zero
- Tracktion's built in TReverber8, TGate/Expander and TEqualiser
- The omnipresent Valhalla Supermassive
- Dawsome/Signs of Life Sol

The percussion is a mix of modified and unmodified presets. The other sounds are a 50/50 mix of modified presets and presets from init. This track makes extensive use of the chord track in Waveform and its various built in rhythmic patterns.

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