XO Expansion
Neon Dreams
Nostalgia-inducing, 1980s-infused beats & samples.
- Mix-ready, fully editable beats
- 96 inspiring presets & 221 curated one-shot samples
- Your cheat code to 80s soundtrack nostalgia & the modern-day Synthwave sound
Preset demos
Songs made with Neon Dreams
Beats made in XO using the Neon Dreams expansion, with some added instruments and samples.
Starcadian often described his songs as "ear movies." Honestly, nothing could be more fitting. Hearing his music is like finding long-lost soundtracks to cult 1980s fantasy/science fiction films spawned from our collective memory bank's imagination: lucid dreams of neon and silhouettes against a setting California sun, coated in 16mm film grain.
With this expertly curated XO Expasion you’ll transport your tracks and mixes to a neon-drenched 1980s in seconds with song-inspiring, fully editable presets fueled by nostalgia-inducing synth arpeggios and hard-hitting kick drums, punchy gated snares, and driving beats in the vein of Kavinsky, Georgio Moroder, John Carpenter, Justice, The Midnight, Com Truise, and SebastiAn.
So pop on your Wayfarers, and teleport yourself to a sonic world of top-down Ferarri Testarossas driving into a neon-soaked sunset dowsed in VHS warmth.
Buy the Neon Dreams expansion with XO
XO is the simplest, most inspiring way to find the right samples, turn them in to beats, and explore combinations to craft your perfect drum track.
Much more than a sample pack
XO Expansions include fully editable sequences and curated one-shot samples that allow you to craft unique beats effortlessly.
Curated one-shot samples
Every XO expansion contains signature samples hand-picked by the artist, giving you everything you need and more.
Mix-ready presets
Use the mix-ready presets as is, or customize & tweak every aspect of the beat with ease in XO’s sequencer.
Infinite variations with one click
Explore infinite beat variations by letting XO switch to similar neighboring sounds from your favorite sample packs.
Starcadian
Ever since his debut “Sunset Blood” in 2013, Starcadian’s patented genre-bending mix of electro, pop, and 80s movie soundtracks cemented his position as a trailblazer and pioneer in the modern Synthwave movement.
Like fellow artists Kavinsky, The Midnight, Com Truise, SebastiAn, Electric Youth, and College, Starcadian’s musical DNA drew inspiration from and paid homage to seminal giants like Georgio Moroder and John Carpenter - yet he managed to create his unique musical amalgamation that somehow feels both familiarly nostalgic, yet fresh and invigorated.
Over the years, Starcadian’s releases received rave reviews, soared to the top of Bandcamp’s Electronic Music charts, and have been widely featured in TV shows, campaigns, and commercials.
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