Use 1/8 or 1/16 note arpeggios on a sawtooth wave for the driving bassline.
A central, melodic synth melody that serves as the "voice" of the track in the absence of lyrics. Dan Astro - Lost Years
Apply this to the snare to get that "big" 80s drum sound. Use 1/8 or 1/16 note arpeggios on a
Pay attention to the analog-style drift in the synthesizers—the slight pitch instability that mimics vintage hardware from the 80s. as if recorded in a large
Best heard during a night drive or in a dimly lit room with headphones to catch the stereo panning of the synths.
Use of "washy" textures that make the track feel expansive, as if recorded in a large, empty hall. 3. Listening Guide
Apply heavy chorus to your lead synths to give them a wider, "shimmering" texture.