Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.1 preset pack artwork for Portatron

Portatron Preset Pack: Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.1

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Portatron Preset Pack: Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.1 is a loop and preset pack for the Portatron, made by Robotic Bean, containing 31 analog and modular synthesizer loops arranged onto 8 Cassettes.

REQUIRESPortatronHost synth sold separately
All presets for Portatron
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01Overview

Portatron Preset Pack: Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.1 is the first volume in the Dark Matter loop series from Robotic Bean. It is built for producers who want eerie, atmospheric textures in place of standard virtual instruments and four-on-the-floor patterns. The pack requires Robotic Bean's Portatron, and its loops cover bass, arpeggios, leads, pads, drones and sound effects.

Best for

  • Cinematic soundtrack beds
  • Dark sci-fi synthwave
  • Atmospheric drone layers
  • Eerie arpeggio textures
  • Sci-fi sound design
Developer
Robotic Bean
Requires
Portatron
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • 4-track format built for Portatron
  • 31 loops arranged onto 8 Cassettes
  • Bass, arpeggio, lead, pad, drone and SFX loops
  • Analog and modular synthesizer sources
  • Mix of keys and tempos across 8 to 16 bar loops
  • Designed so loops and parts sit together
03In depth

Sound and Character of the Dark Matter Loops

Robotic Bean says the loops focus on electronic, left-of-center sounds and textures. The pack leans on analog and modular synthesizer sources, with evolving drones and beds meant to add depth and a brooding mood to a track.

The developer notes that each loop and part was designed to work alongside the others, so layers tend to sit together without heavy clean-up. The loops are presented as sci-fi and synthwave-flavored material with a spooky tone.

Loop Layout and Cassette Organization

The pack contains 31 loops arranged onto 8 Cassettes in the 4-track format used by Portatron. The mix covers bass, arpeggios, leads, pads, drones and SFX, and includes a variety of keys and tempos across 8 to 16 bar loops.

The developer describes the set as curated, favoring fewer, higher-quality loops over a larger pool of material.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperRobotic Bean
TypePreset pack / expansion
CategorySynth Presets
RequiresPortatron
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Dark Matter Vol.1?

The pack requires Robotic Bean's Portatron. It is a preset and loop pack built for that instrument.

What is in the Dark Matter Vol.1 pack?

The pack includes 31 loops across bass, arpeggios, leads, pads, drones and SFX, arranged onto 8 Cassettes in a 4-track format.

What kind of music is Dark Matter Vol.1 suited for?

Robotic Bean positions the pack for cinematic-style sounds and sequences and for adding evocative synth elements to compositions, with a spooky sci-fi synthwave character.

07Developer

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