IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 Hitmaker: Synthwave | Retro synthesizer sound expansion for crafting an ’80s synthwave vibe
SampleTank 4 Hitmaker: Synthwave is a sound expansion pack designed specifically for synthwave and retro electronic styles. It includes drum machines, basses, leads, pads and arpeggios, ready to use in the SampleTank engine to quickly craft a neon-retro atmosphere—suitable for film scoring, electronic pop and synth-focused productions.
Key Product Features
- A curated selection of synths and drum kits focused on Synthwave/Retrowave/Outrun aesthetics, creating a vintage neon texture.
- Includes drums, basses, leads, pads, keys, atmospheres and FX categories, covering both main melodies and underlying layers.
- Supports host-synced rhythmic patterns and continuous playback, ideal for creating steady grooves and forward motion.
- Based on multi-sampling and classic waveform sources, combined with SampleTank's effects chain for shaping sounds.
- Provides common macro controls (such as filter, envelope, saturation, space) for quick sound tweaking and dynamic variation.
- Integrated with SampleTank's built-in arpeggiator and sequencing tools, making it easy to create retro arpeggios and rhythmic pulses.
- Supports MIDI Learn and DAW automation, allowing real-time performance with hardware controllers.
- After installation, sounds are automatically added to the sound browser and tag categories to improve searching and workflow efficiency.
- Suitable for trailers, commercials, game scores and electronic pop, among other diverse scenarios.
System Requirements
- Requires SampleTank 4 or later (sound expansion pack).
- Platform: macOS and Windows, 64-bit environments.
- An internet connection is required for download, authorization and updates.
- Storage: depends on the size of the sound library; it's recommended to reserve ample disk space for installation and operation.
Plugin Formats
- Use via the SampleTank 4 plugin in compatible DAWs: AAX, AU, VST3.
- Also runs in the standalone SampleTank 4 application.
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Can be loaded in mainstream DAWs (such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, etc.) via SampleTank 4; sounds and rhythms can sync to the host BPM. Supports parameter automation and MIDI Learn for easy controller integration. Projects can use freeze/offline bounce to reduce CPU load, and sound tags, favorites and search help quickly fit into existing production and collaboration workflows.
