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Synthwave
Strings

Synthwave Strings Samples

Preview synthwave strings samples below and download your favorite finds. All sounds are royalty-free—including for commercial use.

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synth 187

harp 10

cello 8

mellotron 6

vocals 2

percussion 2

bells 2

keys 2

piano 1

live sounds 1

koto 1

mandolin 1

violin 1

choir 1

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synth-pop 70

pop 20

cinematic 18

indie electronic 17

techno 16

downtempo 14

vaporwave 13

idm 10

hip hop 9

nu disco 9

trap 8

ambient 4

rnb 4

chiptune 4

funk 3

chillwave 3

future bass 2

indie dance 2

dream pop 2

experimental 1

electronica 1

electro 1

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synth synth-pop leads pads wet high retro 80s pop arp chords cinematic indie electronic melody techno downtempo vaporwave plucks harp idm fx hip hop nu disco cello trap mellotron lo-fi analog low ambient rnb chiptune swells funk layered chillwave grooves orchestral future bass indie dance reverse science fiction bass vocals percussion vintage bells keys horror atmospheres dream pop piano live sounds koto 8-bit notes reverb mandolin music metallic lasers soundscapes saw experimental violin choir tape electronica trident korg dark electro phrases 90s processed dissonance dry noise

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AHA_ER_98_synth_strings_loop_sandhagen_Em.wav

synth pop synth-pop 80s

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98

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AHA_AP_118_string_section_marigold_Bb.wav

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PM_RW3_100Bpm_Atmosphere_Loop_StringDrop_Cmin.wav

fx atmospheres synth-pop

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PL_SR_93_Synth_Loop_HyperDrive_01_C.wav

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AHA_AP_119_string_section_and_new_Bm.wav

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ida2_kit02_analog_strings_116_d#.wav

synth analog indie dance

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116

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ULY_KIT8_96_oneshot_fx_reverse_strings.wav

reverse chords funk

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96

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PMRW_Synth_One-Shot_C_Background_String.wav

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ULY_KIT8_96_oneshot_strings_violin_A.wav

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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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