The Exponent

The Exponent

Music EN ↓ 42 episodes

Crafting sonic stories.

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The Exponent

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Music

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Latest episode

May 24, 2025

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Episodes

Obscura (SWC093) 24.05.2025

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: M...

Call the Monolith (OSC 194 Monolit) 19.04.2025

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 M...

The Awakening (OSC 193 Thorn) 30.03.2025

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: ----------------------------------...

Belief (OSC 192 Six Sines) 01.03.2025

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, Deel...

Superheroes (OSC 191 Zebralette 2) 25.01.2025

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: K...

Auralis (OSC 190 Vital) 29.12.2024

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/

Drops (OSC 178 Vaporizer 2) 31.12.2023

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

Stairway To Hell (OSC 174 Infernal) 31.08.2023

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

Fragments of Hope (SWC072) 23.08.2023

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

Celestial Echoes (OSC 173 Two Buckets) 27.07.2023

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, YLM...

Humility (OSC 172 Lith) 30.06.2023

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

NOTD - AM:PM (The Exponent Remix) 15.05.2023

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

Farce 09.05.2023

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

Reverie (OSC 170 OctaSine) 24.04.2023

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

Haters (SWC 066) 24.02.2023

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 do...

LifeLoop (SWC 065) 26.01.2023

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

Perseverance (OSC 167 Waveform 4OSC) 22.01.2023

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

Spark (OSC 154 Triple Cheese) 30.12.2021

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/brig...

Light & Shadow (OSC 147 ModulAir) 31.05.2021

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 Mete...

Nostalgia (OSC 144 Rand) 01.03.2021

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:...

Colors (OSC 141 Monique) 30.11.2020

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, Youlea...

Tempest (OSC 140 Pendulate) 28.10.2020

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 Limit...

Echoes of Society 08.10.2020

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

Damage Will Only Make Me Stronger 01.10.2020

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.

Psywave Fury (OSC 139 Fury-800) 29.09.2020

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

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