Portatron Preset Pack Dark Matter Tales from the Synth Side Vol.2 preset pack artwork for Portatron

Portatron Preset Pack: Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.2 by Robotic Bean

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Portatron Preset Pack: Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.2 is a preset loop pack by Robotic Bean for Portatron. It contains 32 loops of bass, arps, leads, pads, drones and SFX arranged onto 8 Cassettes.

REQUIRESPortatronHost synth sold separately
All presets for Portatron
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
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01Overview

Portatron Preset Pack: Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.2 is the second volume in Robotic Bean's Dark Matter series, built for Portatron. The pack leans away from virtual instruments and four-on-the-floor patterns. Instead, it focuses on loops with an analog and modular synthesizer character, with sonic beds of evolving drones and an atmosphere the developer describes as brooding. The loops are designed to sit together in one project, so producers can layer them or use them as standalone elements in cinematic and sci-fi material.

Best for

  • Cinematic synth beds
  • Dark sci-fi textures
  • Layered drone pads
  • Left-of-center electronic music
  • Atmospheric film scoring
Developer
Robotic Bean
Requires
Portatron
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • 4-track format designed for Portatron
  • 32 loops organized across 8 Cassettes
  • Bass, arp, lead, pad, drone and SFX loops
  • Analog and modular synthesizer character
  • Loops designed to coexist in one arrangement
  • Dark, atmospheric textures for cinematic use
03In depth

Sound and Character of the Dark Matter Loops

Robotic Bean describes the Dark Matter series as built around left-of-center electronic sounds and textures. This volume centers on analog and modular synthesizer loops rather than conventional drum-driven grooves.

The loops cover several roles: bass, arpeggios, leads, pads, drones and sound effects. The developer says each loop and part was made to coexist with the others, which makes it easier to build a layered arrangement from one pack.

Organization and Workflow in Portatron

The pack is delivered in a 4-track format for Portatron. Its 32 loops are arranged onto 8 Cassettes, so related material is grouped together for browsing.

Because the loops span several categories, you can pick a bass, a pad, an arpeggio and an effect from different Cassettes to build a complete texture. The developer notes that the set is intentionally compact, with quality prioritized over quantity.

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.2?

The pack requires Portatron, the developer's own product. The loops are delivered as presets for that environment.

What is included in this pack?

The pack contains 32 loops across bass, arpeggio, lead, pad, drone and SFX categories. These are arranged onto 8 Cassettes in a 4-track format.

What kind of music is this pack suited to?

Robotic Bean positions the pack for cinematic styles and for adding evocative modular and synthesizer elements to compositions. It is built around left-of-center electronic sounds.

07Developer

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