One Synth Challenge #158: Surrealistic MG-1 Plus by Cherry Audio (MilksterX Wins!)

[eyedproject]

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Rules page: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/rules (https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/rules)
Works just fine in my browser (Firefox)

Thanks!! I'll give it a try then!!!

[RichardSemper]

Rules page: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/rules
Works just fine in my browser (Firefox)

Thanks!! I'll give it a try then!!!

Unfortunately there is a problem with links to the osc website posted on this forum. It seems Google is intercepting them and sending to a 'safe browsing' check page to inform that it is safe. The stupid google page does not offer a quick way to access the url requested though.
If you copy the url into your browser it will work as normal.

[ELEX]

I tested the link and found it to work, from the editor as well as the actual post.

[L-EctroBit]

Guys, where can i upload/submit the final track?

Also, remember to read the rules carefully. ALL sounds from the synth including percussion! No or very limited use of modulation FX (e.g. chorus, distortion)
Good luck
db

Yeah, as doctor bob said, use of modulation effects is an absolute NO .

OSC Rules

Effects - what is NOT allowed:

- Chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary, or related modular effects.

- Any type of modulation effect (e.g. chorus, phaser, flanger, rotary etc.). (Please note that effects like reverb or delays that perform modulation to achieve their sound are ALLOWED, but the modulation usage must be minimal.)

- Tapestops, Granular delays, pitching, or related sampling effects.

- Effects that pitch the sound (e.g. pitched / granular delays, tapestops etc.

- Turning up the effect too much where it transforms the nature of the synth (Heavy overdrive / distortion, etc)

- Any effect that transforms the sound to make them unrecognizable as being from the synth (Overdrive, heavy distortion, bit crushing, or related). Never go full 11 .

[FrogsInPants]

Rules page: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/rules
Works just fine in my browser (Firefox)

I tried FF and with the default settings it behaved the same as Chrome did. It's probably whatever ad/tracker blocking you have set up rather than the browser as such. There is a script from skimresources.com that I think is responsible for replacing the sites.google.com link with a tracking link that ends up at the google safe browsing page. I adjusted my browser and adblock settings to be more strict about third party cookies and tracking, and now that script is suppressed and the the link works as expected.

[doctorbob]

Also remember that if you need to freeze a track (to save cpu), then it has to be the whole track.

You also cannot cut and paste sections of audio to e.g. create a consistent kick etc. Easy to think "I will create a 1 bar of kick, render that to audio, and then cut and paste that sample to create the kick track".

Important to note that you can only use FX bundled with the DAW of choice and FREE 3rd party FX (time limited free offers not allowed either).

Just so newcomers are aware.

dB

[ELEX]

Rules page: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/rules
Works just fine in my browser (Firefox)

I tried FF and with the default settings it behaved the same as Chrome did. It's probably whatever ad/tracker blocking you have set up rather than the browser as such. There is a script from skimresources.com that I think is responsible for replacing the sites.google.com link with a tracking link that ends up at the google safe browsing page. I adjusted my browser and adblock settings to be more strict about third party cookies and tracking, and now that script is suppressed and the the link works as expected.

FWIW, I'm running Firefox with tracker protection set to 'strict.' Which may cause some sites to break, but links to function ??? That's just weird. Anyway, sorry if any posted links don't work.

[Steve W]

I already converted some of last months work in progress from FB-7999 to the MG1. At the moment this feels like a big step down.

I have never participated in an OSC. There are a lot of rules. I am trying to understand them. One is "Your entry must be composed specifically for this contest." Does KVR really enforce rules? If so, wouldn't converting material from last month for a totally different synth violate the rule?

[RuediRena]

wouldn't converting material from last month for a totally different synth violate the rule?

You're right. I'm out. Good luck too you and all you guys.

[Steve W]

"Commercial synth patches/soundbanks are not permitted"

Most synths come with patches including the MG-1. In fact, I do not see an initialized parameter patch in the MG-1 to use as a starting point. Does KVR really check to make sure that all patches are not in some way derived from the patches that come from the synth?

Or do they mean "Third-party commercial synth patches/soundbanks are not permitted? Factory patches, tweaks, and original patches are allowed?"

If all patches are required to be original, can Cherry Audio supply an "Init" patch that everyone has to use as the starting point for all patches used for the content?

[majedsalih]

Hello all !
It took a lot of hours to make this track in one day. Thank you Team KVR for the opportunity (Never tried to make a whole track using only one synth lol) !
I have never won in any competitions in my life, so I decided to participate as an inspiration for subsequent participants (not as a contender).
You can use any sound from my presets in your future tracks.
All sounds were created using ONLY the CherryAudio's Surrealistic MG1 Plus Vst synth & Renoise DAW. No samples are used.
All the DSPs / effects are Absolutely Native (no 3d party vsts or effects)
You have the right to use any sound/preset in your future submissions, tracks or anything else. They are FREE.
*Team Cherryaudio and KVR can include my presets pack in their download packs without my permission.
*keeping the full name of the pack*
*This track will be released on my label (MEDIEVIL-MUSIC)
Majed Salih 2022© KL
https://biglink.to/ms
License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0

https://soundcloud.com/medievilmusic/ma ... ih-cherric

Download the project file & presets here :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17MH54D ... 3K7le/view


This track was made in Renoise DAW
For non Renoise users: please download the Renoise DAW from the official site : https://www.renoise.com
Run the DAW in demo mode (or just purchase this Masterpiece!), and open my project file Majed Salih - Cherric (Renoise Project).xrns

Explication:
Drum sounds : 14 Instances
FX : 3 instances
Synth : 9 instances
Total : 26

Master channel line : EQ > Exciter > HPF > Gainer > EQ > EQ > Gainer > Maximizer.
Effects used on send channels : Reverb / ping-pong Delay / Long Reverbs

*Sidechaine effects are made using algorithmic-triggered built-in Lfo's as shown in my Soundwave Sculpting Tutorials on my youtube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTkhO7P ... MajedSalih


Thread64bit: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\Cherry Audio\Surrealistic MG-1 Plus.vst3"

Happy Easter to you and your families ^_^

[empphryio]

You just can't buy 3rd party presets. Otherwise use whatever presets you like. Someone would have to complain if they thought a track broke rules. I don't think people are really doing that much. Not publicly anyway.

I rarely start anything with init and don't keep track how much I change a preset. I can't imagine keeping track of that.

[RichardSemper]

I already converted some of last months work in progress from FB-7999 to the MG1. At the moment this feels like a big step down.

I have never participated in an OSC. There are a lot of rules. I am trying to understand them. One is "Your entry must be composed specifically for this contest." Does KVR really enforce rules? If so, wouldn't converting material from last month for a totally different synth violate the rule?

This rule is intended to prevent covers. I think adapting previously unreleased compositions and sketches for the current month should be okay. The point is it should be new and original.
As for patches - all factory patches supplied with the synth are allowed, as are patches shared with others and any which are freely available.
Welcome to the OSC!

[alexmusic1789]

reuploaded

[eyedproject]

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Rules page: https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/rules (https://sites.google.com/site/kvrosc/rules)
Works just fine in my browser (Firefox)

Thanks!! I'll give it a try then!!!

Unfortunately there is a problem with links to the osc website posted on this forum. It seems Google is intercepting them and sending to a 'safe browsing' check page to inform that it is safe. The stupid google page does not offer a quick way to access the url requested though.
If you copy the url into your browser it will work as normal.

Well, it didn't work on safari but, worked in chrome!!! Thanks for all your help!!!