Horizons is a collection of 80 synthwave presets for Ableton Live, designed to bring the nostalgic warmth of retro analogue sounds into your projects. Each preset has been carefully created using samples from classic synths like the Roland JX-3P and Korg MonoPoly. These iconic 1980s synths are known for their rich, chorused tones, and fat analogue oscillators, all of which are captured in the presets. With sounds ranging from pulsing basses and shimmering arpeggios to dreamy pads and atmospheric keys, Horizons offers everything you need to create that perfect, vintage synthwave track.
The sound sources in Horizons maintain their classic analogue character while offering the flexibility of modern production tools. Each preset is highly customisable, allowing you to tweak filter settings, adjust envelope timings, and shape the sounds to fit your project. The samples and patches bring out the best of both worlds—the warmth of analogue synthesis and the precision of Ableton’s sampler and effects.
Directly referenced and recreated from the work of synthwave pioneers featured in NewRetroWave and Electronic Gems, these presets not only pay tribute to the genre’s roots but also provide endless possibilities for your own music. Whether you’re crafting retro soundscapes or looking to inject analogue textures into modern productions, Horizons gives you the tools to do both.
All sounds (apart from drums) made with Horizons presets.
To use the Horizons presets, you will need a copy of Ableton Live 10.1 or later. The pack works with all editions of Live, including Live Intro and Live Lite.
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