so basically, ive been using bandlab for all my shit for a while but they’re scummy so I wanna change DAW

Cool to see!

Hello friends, I’m here to share some updates regarding 'Kind melodies and tiny creatures', a comfy synth compilation to be released by VSO.

To start off, I’d like to thank Gustavo Fabian, the illustrator who is creating a really cool cover for our project; you’ll get to see it soon!

I also want to mention that there’s a possibility we might be able to release some cassette tapes for this project (I’m still working out the details).

As of today, October 22nd, I am closing submissions. We have received a large number of emails, and I am trying to set aside some time each day to listen to everything and respond. It is quite possible that I won’t be able to include everyone, but please don’t worry, I will reply and provide an update to everyone who took the time to send us an email.

I don’t have a final list of everyone who will be participating yet, but I’m close to finishing it. (The next update will be completely finalized.)

Furthermore, due to the hectic pace of daily life, I’ve had to postpone the release, but this is actually good news, as it will give us time to handle everything with even greater care. The official date has now been set for November 20th.

Regarding the proceeds from the sale of the digital album, and given that everyone is aware of VSO’s political stance, we are considering donating them to Palestine. I would welcome recommendations for organizations to which we could send these funds.

That’s it for now. I hope to be back soon with the full list of participating artists and some other cool information, thanks, everyone!

Join us for two days of revelrous fun and 13 incredible acts of dark + fantasy synth music in the non-frostbitten Central Florida Dungeon of Sun, featuring US DS artists traveling from near and far, far:

SOMBRE ARCANE [MA]
FEN WALKER [OR]
JENN TAIGA [PA]
FAYDARK [OH]
PSYCHIC HOOD [PA]
FENMOSS [VA]
SENSORY OVERLORD [MD]
THRONOS [TX]
SKULLBASHER [LA]
CLEARHEART [CA]
DISCALCED CARMELITE [FL]
CLAVIS ARTIS [FL]
VERITAS PRISM [FL]

Follow https://www.instagram.com/floridadungeonfest/ for artist highlights, pre-fest shows, and many other announcements!

This year's fest is All Ages! Come one and all warriors young n old

2-Day Passes: $60
Friday Only: $30
Saturday Only: $40

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Artwork by DIABLO MACABRE
Flyer by APOXUPON
Presented by TEXAS DUNGEON SIEGE x SPARK BOOKING x MONTGOMERY DRIVE

Today marks the full one year after I released my debut album Return To Black Moon Mountain, after being massively inspired by r/DungeonSynth and all the great musicians here. Like I told back then, the DIY, anti-AI, encouragement, warmth and friendly community interaction was what really struck me as something I didn't see a whole lot happening in the internet. At the same time I was getting back to making music after a long period of not being able to produce anything with artistic substance, and this album is pretty much what came out with all those thoughts and feelings.

So what has happened after one year as FØG? Well, I didn't definitely stop making music! I put out couple of EP's as I attended the Dungeon Shambles organized right here on the channel. I really loved both of those and found a lot of great new artists (for me) after listening to other musicians' entries. I also put out another album, Dire Sorcerer, last summer in which I tried some different sonic ideas and sounds. I also started making small animations to YouTube which I accompanied with music, because I myself like to put something like that on the background as I work, so I thought it would be fun to make those myself too.

I also started expanding my equipment from software VST synths to hardware synths. Now I use both and have learnt a ton about sound design, synthesis etc. I found that hardware synthesizer is definitely easier way for me to dive into stuff like that. I've bought Novation Bass Station II, Korg Minilogue XD and couple of Behringer TD-3's. I also make other genres of music so I try to get gear I can use along all the stuff I make. Minilogue XD is the one which is getting used on my FØG project though, as it has great sound and capabilities for that.

So everything is going swimmingly! Right now I'm focusing on some other projects than FØG, but I have the next album already shaping up for FØG too and I've started to lay out some ideas for a smaller EP in addition to that. Unfortunately this month I didn't have time to attend to the Dungeon Shamble, but I'm eager to listen everyone's entries!

For the one year anniversary of my debut, I thought to hand out for some more Bandcamp codes for it, so if you didn't get chance to grab it earlier, be sure to get it now :) I'll add the codes into a separate comment. I made a new cassette cover inspired art for the anniversary, I hope you like it :D

It's been a great year and I'm glad this channel has stayed as great as it was when I first landed here. These synth genres are awesome and I hope we get to enjoy this music for many many years from now!

All the best,

-FØG-

Links: Bandcamp , YouTube