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Nostalgia-Inducing, 1980s-Infused Beats & Samples
Starcadian often describes 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 Expansion 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.
Starcadian
Ever since his debut "Sunset Blood" in 2013, Starcadian’s patented genre-bending mix of electro, pop, and 80s movie soundtracks has 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 draws inspiration from and pays homage to seminal giants like Georgio Moroder and John Carpenter - yet he has managed to create his unique musical amalgamation that somehow feels both familiarly nostalgic, yet fresh and invigorated.
Over the years, Starcadian's releases have received rave reviews, soared to the top of Bandcamp's Electronic Music charts, and have been widely featured in TV shows, campaigns, and commercials. The Neon Dreams XO Expansion is his first collaboration with XLN Audio after using XLN plugins throughout his entire discography.
Features
- Mix-ready, fully editable loops
- 96 inspiring presets & 221 curated one-shot samples
- Your cheat code to 80s soundtrack nostalgia & the modern-day Synthwave sound
System Requirements
- XLN Audio's XO is required in order to use this expansion pack.
Please Note: XOpak: Preheated is used as an example.
Account Registration
(If you have already created an XLN Audio account previously, please skip this part).
1. Go to the XLN Audio registration page (where you can now register for an account, and register your product key at the same time).
2. Enter your details, click 'I have a product key to register' and enter the code found in your Plugin Boutique account (displayed as Serial Number).
3. Click 'I agree to the Terms & Conditions' and then click REGISTER.
You have now created an XLN Audio account and registered your product key.
Product Registration
(If you registered your product earlier when creating an account, skip this part).
1. Log in to your XLN Audio account.
2. Hover over My Account and select Register Product Key.
3. Enter the product key found in your Plugin Boutique account and click REGISTER PRODUCT KEY.
Your product has now been added to your XLN Audio account.
Mac
XLN Online Installer Installation
1. Download the Mac XLN Online Installer from your Plugin Boutique account and open it.
2. Double-click to install the XLN Online Installer.
3. Click Open (depending on your version of macOS, you may not encounter this security message).
4. Enter your password and click OK.
5. Click Open to finalise the security prompt.
6. Log in to your XLN Audio account.
7. Enter a name for your Mac and click Register Computer.
The XLN Online Installer is now installed.
Product Installation
1. Make sure your new product is selected and click 'Click to start - Install: 1'.
2. Your software will now install.
3. Open your DAW and launch XO > click 'Show Presets'.
Your XOpak is now ready for use!
Windows
Online Installer Installation
1. Download the Windows XLN Audio Online Installer from your Plugin Boutique account and open it.
2. Click Yes to allow the application to run.
3. Log into your XLN Audio account.
4. Enter a name for your computer and click Register Computer.
The XLN Online Installer is now installed.
Product Installation
1. Make sure your new product is selected and click 'Click to start - Install: 1'.
2. Your software will now install.
3. Open your DAW and launch XO > click 'Show Presets'.
Your XOpak is now ready for use!
