Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.3 preset pack artwork for Portatron

Portatron Preset Pack: Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.3 by Robotic Bean

Rated 4.8/5 on Plugin Boutique (5 ratings)

Portatron Preset Pack: Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.3 is a loop-based preset pack by Robotic Bean for Portatron, offering 30 analog and modular synth loops for dark, cinematic music.

REQUIRESPortatronHost synth sold separately
All presets for Portatron
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01Overview

Dark Matter - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.3 is the third volume in a loop pack series from Robotic Bean, built for Portatron. The developer describes the pack as a set of evolving drones and atmospheric beds rather than conventional virtual instruments or four-on-the-floor patterns. The loops are organized into 8 Cassettes across four tracks, covering bass, arpeggios, leads, pads, drones and sound effects. The focus is on textures that suit spooky, left-of-center sci-fi and synthwave-style productions.

Best for

  • Cinematic sci-fi scoring
  • Dark synthwave production
  • Atmospheric drone beds
  • Modular-style layering
  • Sound design textures
Developer
Robotic Bean
Requires
Portatron
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • 30 loops arranged onto 8 Cassettes
  • 4-track format for Portatron
  • Bass, arpeggio, lead, pad, drone and SFX loops
  • Analog and modular synthesizer loop material
  • Loops in a variety of keys and tempos
  • Loops in 8 to 16 bar lengths
  • Designed so parts coexist within one arrangement
03In depth

Sound and Character of the Loops

The pack is built around analog and modular synthesizer loops instead of virtual instrument patches. Robotic Bean says the parts were designed to coexist, so layering them in one arrangement should not feel cluttered.

The loops cover a range of roles. Bass and lead loops provide melodic movement, arpeggios add rhythmic motion, and pads and drones supply sustained atmosphere. The sound effect and bed textures are meant to add depth and unease to a mix.

Who It Is For and How to Use It

The developer positions the pack for composers, artists and producers working on cinematic material, as well as anyone who wants modular-style elements in their compositions.

Because the loops come in keys and tempos over 8 to 16 bars, they can be dropped into a project as background beds, rhythmic layers or featured leads. The pack requires Portatron, so it is most useful for users who already work in that instrument.

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 - Tales from the Synth Side Vol.3?

This preset pack requires Portatron, and the developer notes it is a Robotic Bean product made for that instrument.

How many loops are in the pack?

The pack contains 30 loops arranged onto 8 Cassettes across a 4-track format for Portatron.

What types of loops does it include?

The loops cover bass, arpeggios, leads, pads, drones and sound effects, all built from analog and modular synth material.

07Developer

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