Synth City Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank preset pack artwork for Chromaphone 3

Synth City Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank: 100 Retro Synthwave Presets

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Synth City Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank is a collection of 100 presets for the Chromaphone 3 synthesizer, designed for synthwave, retrowave, outrun and darksynth production.

REQUIRESChromaphoneHost synth sold separately

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01Overview

Synth City is a preset collection for Applied Acoustics Systems' Chromaphone 3 that draws on 1980s aesthetics. Sound designer Adam Pietruszko built the bank around retro-futurist sounds, covering styles such as synthwave, retrowave, futuresynth, darksynth, outrun, retro-electro, nu disco and synth-pop. The developer describes the sounds as suited to science fiction, cyberpunk, horror and action soundtrack-style synth melodies.

Best for

Synthwave production
Outrun soundtracks
Darksynth leads
Retro film scores
Nu disco synth lines
Cyberpunk atmospheres

Developer: Applied Acoustics Systems
Category: Synth Presets
Requires: Chromaphone
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

100 presets for Chromaphone 3
Synthwave, retrowave and outrun sounds
Darksynth and futuresynth textures
Melodies inspired by 1980s film soundtracks
Retro-electro and nu disco influences
Works with the free AAS Player plug-in
Includes AAS Player in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS
Serial number included with purchase

03In depth

Sound Character and Genre Range

The bank is built around synth melodies and hooks that move between light, playful tones and darker, more menacing textures. Applied Acoustics Systems describes the sound as capturing the feel of music from VHS-era B movies, which makes it a fit for retro film-score styles.

Because the presets span futuresynth, darksynth and outrun, they can serve as starting points for either bright, nostalgic leads or heavier, atmospheric parts. The developer presents the bank as a way to create a personal alternative timeline built on 1980s influences.

Requirements and Playback Options

Synth City is a preset bank for Chromaphone 3. Once the sound bank is installed, Octagon is added to Chromaphone 3 automatically if the synthesizer is on your computer.

If you do not own Chromaphone 3, the bank can be played through the free AAS Player plug-in, which runs as a plug-in or standalone application. The package includes the AAS Player plug-in in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS formats and a serial number.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Applied Acoustics Systems
Type	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Synth Presets
Requires	Chromaphone

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Synth City?

Synth City is a preset bank for Chromaphone 3. You can also play it with the free AAS Player plug-in if you do not own Chromaphone 3.

What formats does the AAS Player plug-in support?

The AAS Player plug-in is included in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS formats. It can run as a plug-in or as a standalone application.

How many presets are in the bank?

The collection contains 100 presets. They cover styles including synthwave, retrowave, darksynth, outrun and synth-pop.

What happens after I install the sound bank?

If Chromaphone 3 is installed, Octagon is added to it automatically. Without Chromaphone 3, you can play Octagon from the AAS Player plug-in or standalone application.