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Synthwave is a musical representation of retro nostalgia. It combines contemporary dance music trends of the mid-2000s like French house and nu-disco ...

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NW_TM_synth_pad_forgiveness.SerumPreset

synth pads airy synth-pop

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NW_TM_synth_chords_sarah_connor.SerumPreset

synth chords bright synth-pop

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SO_DP_synth_keys_droplet.SerumPreset

synth keys indie electronic dream pop

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NW_TM_synth_celestial.SerumPreset

synth bright synth-pop

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SO_LS_synth_brass_lacuna.SerumPreset

synth brass & woodwinds lo-fi

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NW_TM_synth_pad_syndicate.SerumPreset

synth pads airy synth-pop

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NW_TM_synth_chords_dreaming_awake.SerumPreset

synth chords airy synth-pop

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SO_LS_pad_endo.SerumPreset

synth pads lo-fi

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SO_LS_guitar_acoustic_shinobi.SerumPreset

synth acoustic guitar lo-fi

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NW_TM_synth_pad_liminal_spaces.SerumPreset

synth pads airy synth-pop

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About Synthwave

Influenced by

Pop Nu-Disco Cinematic House

Origin: London
Date: 2005
BPM Range: 80 - 140

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