Retro synthwave arpeggio, 115 bpm, 4 bars

About this sample

This synth arpeggio features a rich analog tone created by blending sawtooth and 40% pulse-width square waves. It plays a 16th-note sequence over four bars at 115 BPM, cycling through Am7, Fmaj7, Gmaj7, and Em7 chords with a plucky envelope characterized by a very fast attack and short decay. The sound is shaped by a 24dB/oct low-pass filter set to 1200 Hz for warmth, enhanced with a stereo chorus effect using modulated delays around 15 ms for shimmer and width, plus a dotted eighth-note stereo delay adding rhythmic depth. The final touch is subtle analog saturation and normalization to -3 dB.

This arpeggio suits retro synthwave, chillwave, and electronic tracks at mid-tempo (around 115 BPM). It works well as a melodic or rhythmic layer, especially when combined with pads and basses. In a mix, watch for clarity in the midrange to avoid masking with other synths, and use EQ to manage its warm low-pass character if needed.