How do you make a Synth-Riser sound like this?

Discussion in 'how to make "that" sound' started by ARTHEMISC, May 18, 2026 at 3:34 PM.

  1. ARTHEMISC

    ARTHEMISC Producer

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    Hello, how are you all?

    I’m currently working on a cover song and came across this synth part, which I find a bit challenging since I’m not 100% experienced with synthesizers.

    Are you familiar with this synth riser sound?
    I’ve already uploaded the audio sample.

    At first, I thought it might be made using a distorted guitar VSTi with formant and filter automation, but the result still sounds quite far from the original.

    Could anyone help explain how to recreate it using VST instruments?
    I think this synth riser is pitch-playable based on musical notes.

    Thank you in advance, and have a great day.
    Arth
     

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  3. Baxter

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    That sounds like a snippet of a Justice song.
    But whatever. There is PWM or basic WT oscillator modulation or formant filter cutoff modulation. You can achieve this multiple ways. You can even do something similar with comb filtering (very short delay) modulation.
    I did this quickly in Surge XT (very goa/trance-ish).
     

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