This synthwave arpeggio features a classic analog texture built from a blend of sawtooth and detuned square waves (25% duty cycle), playing an eight-note E minor 7 pattern over two octaves at 110 BPM. Each note is shaped with an amplitude envelope and a 4-pole low-pass filter that quickly sweeps from 4000 Hz down to 400 Hz, producing a plucky, percussive attack. The stereo image is enhanced by a subtle pan movement, stereo chorus modulation, and a ping-pong delay timed to a dotted eighth note, adding width and rhythmic bounce. Gentle tanh saturation warms the sound, while a high-pass filter cleans up the low end.
This arpeggio suits synthwave, retro pop, and electronic genres around 110 BPM, providing rhythmic melodic interest. It layers well with pads or basslines but may need careful balancing to avoid masking vocals or lead synths due to its midrange richness and pronounced delay tails. Additional EQ or sidechain compression can help it fit smoothly into a full mix.