Arturia Synthx V Presets – Chrome Horizon

Key Features

• 25 retrofuturistic pad presets for Arturia Synthx V and Analog Lab V
• Atmospheric sound design inspired by vintage sci-fi aesthetics and retro electronic textures
• Suitable for cinematic scoring, ambient music, sci-fi soundtracks, retro electronic genres, and game audio
• Pads designed for lead atmospheric roles or subtle harmonic layers in evolving arrangements

A Retrofuturistic Pad Collection Inspired by Classic Sci-Fi

Chrome Horizon is a collection of 25 retrofuturistic pad presets for Arturia Synthx V and Analog Lab V, shaped around the sonic imagination of classic science-fiction aesthetics and vintage electronic sound design.

The presets explore the atmosphere of early futuristic cinema, space exploration themes, and the analog-inspired textures often associated with retro electronic music. Many sounds emphasize wide stereo movement, evolving tonal layers, and airy harmonic space that naturally complements cinematic compositions and ambient soundscapes.

While the collection leans strongly toward science-fiction and retrofuturistic sound design, the pads also adapt easily to game audio scoring, ambient productions, electronic music, and soundtrack-influenced compositions. Some patches provide a slow evolving background atmosphere, while others introduce brighter harmonic motion or gentle rhythmic character.

The sonic palette draws inspiration from classic science-fiction films and the imaginative feeling of traveling through deep space. Subtle modulation, spacious delays, and analog-influenced timbral movement give many presets a sense of depth and nostalgic tone.

Many sounds can function either as central atmospheric instruments or as supporting layers that add dimensional texture behind melodies, pianos, or orchestral elements. This flexibility allows them to blend naturally with a wide range of instruments and production styles.

Included Presets

• Artificial Suns – A nostalgic pad where warm harmonic layers meet airy high-frequency tails, creating a gentle multidimensional atmosphere.
• Asteroid Belt – Short atmospheric echoes and spreading stereo delays form a charming texture that feels distant and timeless.
• Neon Dawn – A calm atmospheric pad suited for quieter passages, offering meditative colors that layer beautifully with other instruments.
• Lost Observatory – A slow drifting texture inspired by observing the endless horizon of space, combining ambient depth with new-age tonal character.
• Cosmic Highway – An evolving atmosphere with a bright retro sci-fi tone and chorus movement reminiscent of classic 1980s synthesizer textures.
• Echoing Vacuum – Expanding atmospheric energy designed for slow cinematic intros and wide sonic environments.
• Dust Drifters – Experimental modulation creates a hollow atmospheric nostalgia with drifting motion.
• Dream Machine – A gentle rhythmic pulse reminiscent of distant movement, suitable as either a main atmospheric element or a supporting layer.
• Ion Empire – A deep retrofuturistic pad featuring pitch-octave motion that introduces subtle dimensional shifts.

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Requirements

• Synthx V 1.0.7.6366 (x64) or newer
• Analog Lab Edition: Analog Lab 5.12.2.6463 (x64) or newer

Credits

Synthx V and Analog Lab V are developed by Arturia.