Learn with me: Synthwave 2

Back in 2023, I tried writing Synthwave for the first time. Today, I wanted to take another crack at it! I enjoyed it so much last time and felt like I’ve learned a few new bits since then. In this video, I set up a project in Ableton at 100 BPM and dive into the signature Synthwave elements. We end up with a driving, cinematic track with a full journey, complete with a late-stage guitar solo! Let me know what you think of the final result in the comments below. Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/soundsfromth... 🍵 00:00 - Intro & Synthwave Characteristics 00:45 - 707 Four-on-the-Floor Drums 01:15 - Moog Minotaur Pulsing Bassline 05:20 - Arpeggios & Baby Audio Spaced Out 08:35 - Korg Monologue Lead & Super VHS 18:50 - Ableton Audio to MIDI Tricks 25:35 - Sidechain Compression with Glue Compressor 27:15 - Creating 80s Gated Snares 30:50 - Synth Pads with Baby Audio Atoms 34:00 - Teenage Engineering OP-1 Synth Layers 47:00 - Tracking the Guitar Solo 01:00:30 - Mix Cleanup & Ozone 11 Mastering 01:01:17 - Full Track Playthrough 01:05:00 - Final Thoughts & Outro If you enjoyed the video, please give it a like, leave a comment, and hit that subscribe button, it really helps the channel grow! #Synthwave #MusicProduction #AbletonLive #LearnWithMe #MoogMinotaur #OP1 #SynthwaveProduction #MusicProducer #HomeStudio #BabyAudio