Synthwave 3 £30

The third in SM’s Synthwave series (the last scored 9/10 in 225) continues down the same 80s road as its predecessors. 40 driving, stemmed drum loops get things underway, then it’s on to a smorgasbord of evocative melodic construction kits, synth loops and FX. There are no bass loops (we’re starting to wonder if Sample Magic have implemented a policy on that) but you do get 99 bass one-shots rolled into a Live Instrument Rack – and 58 one-shot chords are given the same treatment. Scintillating and neon-tinged, Synthwave 3 is a fantastic addition to the range. www.samplemagic.com

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