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ixotli - Into the Crypt

By ixotli on January 4, 2026 11:16 pm

The party find themselves entering the crypt of the necromancer
Darkness waits below as the light behind them shrinks to a memory
A sickly glow of green flame urges the party onward
You finally have him cornered in his lair, roll for initiative
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Produced on Dirtywave M8 and finished in Reaper

Length: 3m16s
BPM: 90
Genre: Dungeonsynth(?)

Samples: All sounds/samples were taken from Erang's tomes of free samples

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My thoughts
It's not what I expected it to be, but am happy with the result heart
A bit monotonous due to me not quite knowing how to expand on the initial melody
The intro above was supposed to be recorded and added as a DM narrating over the song, but ran out of time (and too chicken to record my voice)

This is my first "finished" track and first submittal to wb big_smile

All comments and suggestions are very welcome, I'm still a giant noob looking to do more than just noodle

Totally get that, recording one's own voice is nerve wracking.  I do think it would a have been a cool addition though if you'd had time. One trick for getting over recording yourself is to bury in it effects, and like some tape warble and pitching it way down would have fit the dungeon synth of it all. I really love that opening sample, very much felt like opening the door to an ancient crypt.  Also solid groove for the whole track.

At any rate welcome to WB, it's a hell of a ride but totally worth in (in my experience).  I look forward to hearing what else you submit. 

This is a promising start, I like the stripped back repetition and hope you come back with more.

crypt vibes for sure. especially the knocking beat that comes in around 1:40. nice job building lots of tension

record your voice this week!!!!!

WB is all about exploration, welcome aboard the train!

A good start, if a bit quiet.
- Devieus

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