80s synthwave bass 110bpm 4 bars

About this sample

This bass loop features a classic 80s synthwave tone built from a blend of a sawtooth oscillator and a square sub-oscillator one octave below, creating rich harmonics and solid low-end. The sound is shaped by a 24dB/oct low-pass filter with a rapidly decaying cutoff envelope, producing a plucky attack that settles into a warm, muffled body. A tight ADSR envelope with a fast attack and medium decay adds punch, while analog-style tanh saturation enhances warmth. The sequence plays an A minor progression at 110 BPM in a steady eighth-note pattern, with a subtle high-pass filter at 30Hz cleaning the sub-bass.

This bass is suited for synthwave, retro pop, and electronic productions around 110 BPM. It works well layered with pads or leads, providing a clear rhythmic foundation without overwhelming the mix. Watch for frequency masking in the low mids and consider sidechain compression to keep it tight with kick drums.