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Synthwave for Instachord: 50 Chord Presets by W. A. Production

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Synthwave for Instachord is a preset expansion pack by W. A. Production containing 50 chord presets for use in Instachord. It targets Synthwave, Outrun, Vaporwave, Darksynth and Retrowave production.

REQUIRESInstachordHost synth sold separately

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01Overview

Synthwave for Instachord is a preset pack for Instachord, the chord-generation tool. The 50 presets are built around chord combinations aimed at Synthwave, Outrun, Vaporwave, Darksynth and Retrowave styles. Each preset contains several chords that move smoothly from one to the next, so you can build progressions without programming each note by hand.

Best for

Synthwave chord progressions
Outrun driving soundtracks
Retrowave pads and leads
Chillwave sunset chords
Darksynth chord beds
Instachord preset expansion

Developer: W. A. Production
Category: Expansion Packs
Requires: Instachord
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

50 chord presets for Instachord
Presets built for Synthwave, Outrun and Retrowave styles
Multiple chords per preset that move between one another
Strumming direction, speed and note selection variations
Routes chords through any synth plugin you choose
Chord generation triggered by a single note

03In depth

Chord Presets for Retro and Synthwave Styles

The pack covers a range of moods, from 80s driving-game soundtracks and 8-bit-style sounds to slower, Chillwave-inspired beds and dreamy retro progressions. W. A. Production describes the chords as capturing a sense of nostalgia and a digital future, which suits the neon-and-chrome aesthetic these genres are known for.

Each preset holds multiple chords arranged to move between one another. The developer notes the presets use Instachord's strumming direction, strum speed and note selection, so the same chord can be varied in rhythm and voicing.

Workflow with Instachord and Your Synths

Instachord generates a full chord from a single triggered note, so you play progressions with one key at a time. You can route the chords through the synth plugin you already use, which lets the presets adapt to different sounds.

The pack requires a copy of Instachord to run. It is a good fit for producers who already use Instachord and want ready-made progressions in Synthwave, Outrun or Retrowave styles rather than building them from scratch.

04Specs