Exciting news for modular synth enthusiasts, sound designers, and music producers — Combinations III has arrived. This expertly crafted soundbank, designed exclusively for Cherry Audio’s Voltage Modular, delivers 40 groundbreaking patches that blend cinematic tension, gritty power, and experimental vibes. These are not your typical modular patches. Combinations III sets out to inspire, challenge, and elevate your sound design and production process.
If you’re ready to push creative boundaries, here’s everything you need to know.
The Essence of Combinations III
What makes Combinations III stand out is its dedication to sonic exploration. This collection isn’t about cookie-cutter patches but about enabling creative experimentation for producing cinematic, synthetic soundscapes that give power to a story.
Key Features at a Glance:
40 Modular Synth Patches built for Cherry Audio’s Voltage Modular.
Distortion-centric tones for dramatic, edgy sounds.
Perfect for cinematic tension, atmospheric soundscapes, and creative synthesis.
Featuring modules like the Poly Synthesizer Expander Module, VM900 905 Reverberation Unit, and Poly Filtomika, among others.
Whether you’re designing sound effects for games, scoring films, or adding synthetic tension to your music, Combinations III delivers a number of tools you need to leave a lasting impression.
Cutting-edge Sound Design
At the heart of Combinations III is the Poly Synthesizer Expander Module, a powerhouse for achieving lush, analog-inspired soundscapes. These patches have been meticulously crafted to leverage this module’s dimensions, producing rich, dynamic textures suitable for various applications. Imagine weaving dark one-shots, industrial soundscapes, or layers of cinematic drama into your projects with ease.
Distortion plays a central role throughout the collection. It’s mainly sharp, intentional, and delivers an aggressive tone that heightens impact and tension. These patches thrive in creating evocative moments — think one-shots, powerful dark layers, and larger-than-life sound effects.
Modules Behind the Magic
The backbone of the pack, offering rich analog-style dimensions ideal for cinematic use.
Adds this nice analog sounding tone
Used mainly as a modulation source
Connecting the SynthVoice outputs to polyphonic devices
Adds grit and dramatic edge, making your sound stand out.
Brings depth and width to patches, creating immersive, layered dimensions.
Delivers expansive retro reverb for crafting cinematic vintage ambiances.
A Closer Look at the Patches
To give you a sense of what’s inside, here’s a small glimpse of what Combinations III offers:
Combination III 03 – This sharp, dynamic synth has a blade-like quality that creates a cutting-edge sonic texture, perfect for adding an analog feel. The higher the key, the faster the movement of its sound, delivering an evolving, energetic character.
Combination III 04 – A powerful, multidimensional synth ideal for impactful one-shots. Use it to punctuate key moments with an epic burst of energy.
Combination III 07 – Dark and resonant, this patch exudes a brooding power. As you move to higher keys, it evolves into rich, saturated synthetic tones with a saxophone-like edge.
Combination III 08 – Even darker in tone, this patch features a distinct moving element shaped by its filter, creating a haunting, atmospheric layer perfect for moody compositions.
Combination III 15 – A braam-like synth with raw, edgy character. It’s bold, epic, and delivers a powerful sonic presence that commands attention.
Combination III 30 – An industrial soundscape that carries nostalgic echoes of an iconic 90s song – one of my favorite tracks ever. Its evocative tones are perfect for creating atmospheric intros or building immersive textures.
What You’ll Need
To start exploring this soundbank, ensure you have the following system requirements covered:
Voltage Modular 2.9.5 or newer
All the used modules