Ahhh, the 80’s – what a decade… Whether you were around for the 80’s or not, it’s hard to not recognise that distinctive sound.

The music of this period was a product of the emerging music technologies of the time, and you’ll have heard a resurgence in recent years of 80’s inspired sounds permiating popular culture, playlists and TV shows in the form of ‘Synthwave’.

So – here’s to the throwbacks! Get ready for our rundown of some of the best synthwave sample packs we currently have on RouteNote Create!

Nightlight – Synthwave

Glitchedtones coming in strong with their neon-drenched synthwave spectacular! A bunch of construction kits to keep your creative process flowing here!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/nightlight-synthwave

“Take a trip through the neon-soaked Synthwave genre with Nightlights where we explore a vision of the future from the past to bring you everything you need to create an 80s-inspired production masterpiece. Included are 5 complete Construction Kits packed with wet and dry loops and associated drum one-shots ensuring this pack contains every element required to create Synthwave tracks completely tailored to your liking and only limited by your creativity.”

Retro Wave – Synthwave And 80’s Retro

I’m flying down the sci-fi grid in my retro 80’s hovercar, into the purple and pink sunset…

Sorry. I got distracted by the pack demo. Let this pack whisk you into another synthwave dimension!!!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/retro-wave-synthwave-and-80’s-retro

“‘Retro Wave: Synthwave & 80’s Retro’ is a brand new XL pack that will take you back to the 80’s! If synthwave is the style that you are gunning for, then this pack will surely satisfy your senses. On ‘Retro Wave: Synthwave & 80’s Retro’, we focused on an authentic experience of the classic synthwave characteristics. Created with analog instruments such as the Yamaha DX7, Roland Jupiter-8 and Virus TI, and we used genuine 80’s creation and processing techniques. This pack is chockfull of vintage analog sounds, loops and one-shots just as they would sound in 1980-1989. Please Note: This RouteNote Create edition does not include any MIDI/Preset files“

DarkSynth & Electro By Subformat

Wowee – feel the pure 80’s power coming out in this one! Super sounds that wouldn’t sound out of place in an 80’s blockbuster theme tune!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/darksynth-and-electro-by-subformat

““DarkSynth & Electro by Subformat” – 1980’s stylized, hard, dark, powerful beats and vintage synths, made for Synthwave, Darksynth, and Electro producers. This Sample Pack was produced by Konrad Celiński aka Subformat and includes Loops, One Shots, Synth loops, bass loops, Pads loops and more! This Sample Pack comes at 95- 100 BPM and features a perfect assortment of playful Drums, Retro Basses, Vintage Synths, stylish Drum Fills, dreamy Arpeggios, Pads and FX’s.“

Pleasure Model

Get your Cyberpunk on! It’s got it all – the 80’s – the glitches – the powerful drums. Get on this one now!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/pleasure-model

“PLEASURE MODEL is a fresh and unique spin on Synthwave / Cyberpunk / Midtempo music. This pack contains everything you need to make your next dark and aggressive cyber-hit – one-shots and loops of aggressive and unique basses, hauntingly beautiful leads, intricate glitches and punchy electronic drums. Chop, flip, pitch, sample it however you desire, PLEASURE MODEL is here to satisfy and please.“

Retro Wave

Fully mixed and mastered construction kits to help kick-start your next wave of retro bangers!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/retro-wave

“‘Retro Wave’ delivers 10 nostalgia-driven construction kits for Synthwave and Newpop productions. Awesome beats, melancholic arpeggios, analog basses, vintage synths, keys and more! Spread across 10 fully mixed and mastered song starter kits, ‘Retro Wave’ brings you back in time and provides with instant inspiration to kick-start your next Retro project.“

Cybertron

On the darker fringes of the genre, this pack has all the feelings of a cyberpunk, transvering the future dystopia… Get the sounds now, before the dystopia is here!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/cybertron

“‘Cybertron’ by OST Audio is a Cyberpunk sample pack focused more on the dark side of the Cyber world. ‘Cybertron’ includes catchy melodies, special effects, and vocal shots. Everything is carefully designed to reflect the dark vibe of Cyberpunk. Product Details: • 27 Drum Loops • 84 Drum Shots • 16 Fx • 10 Vocal Shots • 20 Bass Loops • 23 Bass Shots • 20 Melody Loops”

Cyber Dystopia

Dark, hard, agressive… haunting sci-fi aesthetics at play here!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/cyber-dystopia

“600+ dystopian samples for Cyberpunk, Synthwave, soundtracks & techno – 92 Drum loops – 139 Drum hits – 63 modular loops – 29 atmosphere loops – 28 tuned Kick FX hits – 53 FX shots – 26 melody loops – 15 guitar shots / loops – 69 Bass shots / loops – 40 Japanese vocal shots – 33 vocal shots – 35 synth shots“

Arcade

Player 1 is in the game – Player 2, insert coin to play! Get ready to face off in this neon space battle!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/arcade

“«ARCADE» by Banger Samples is a great collection of song starters for your Synthwave hit. Inside you will find 5 Construction Kits with Drum Loops, Bass Loops, Synths, Leads, Pads , Arp and more. Product Details: • 5 Construction Kits • 50 Wav Files“

Back To The 80s

Even if you weren’t there, this one will take you there. Get back to the 80’s, and transport your listeners to that period in time too!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/back-to-the-80s

“Back to the 80s sample pack is designed for the nostalgic producer looking for synthesized keys that takes you back to fanny packs and stone washed jeans. This pack is perfect for Pop ,EDM ,Dance, Etc. The 80s are back!! Each sample is paired with variations to aid in sequencing Intro, Verse, Chorus, Etc.“

Time Machine 2

Jump in the DeLorean and let Doc take you to a place in time where there was no internet, and cell phones were the size of a breifcase. Get in the Time Machine today!

https://create.routenote.com/pack/time-machine-2

“Regal Loops hits you with the positive energy of nostalgia. ‘Time Machine 2’ is a collection of 5 extraordinary Construction Kits influenced by the 80s vibe. The pack is full of the highest quality drums and synth sounds such as pads, leads, Arps, polysynths, basses and more. All of these sounds are to inspire you to create the most exceptional synthwave tracks that will take you back to the future.“

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