This arpeggio features a blend of sawtooth and 25% duty cycle square waves, creating a classic late 70s/early 80s analog synth tone. The notes follow a syncopated 16th-note pattern playing an Am9 chord at 115 BPM over 4 bars, with each note shaped by a percussive low-pass filter sweeping from 4000Hz down to 400Hz for a plucky disco feel. Stereo chorus and ping-pong delay add width and spatial movement, while sidechain pumping ducks the volume every quarter note to emulate kick drum interaction. Warmth comes from subtle saturation and a high-pass filter cleans up low-end mud before final normalization at -3dB.
This arp suits nu-disco, funk, and house productions around 115 BPM, providing rhythmic and harmonic interest with a danceable groove. It can be layered with punchier bass or drums for fuller mixes, but watch for frequency masking in the midrange due to the rich chord tones and effects. Adjust sidechain or delay settings to fit your track’s pocket without overwhelming other elements.