XLN Audio XO Expansion: Synth-Pop

80s Punch. Modern Precision.

Punchy drum machines, gated reverbs, and tightly quantized claps. The defining sound of 80s synth-pop is everywhere again, shaping modern pop, game, and film music. This XO expansion draws from classic 80s synth-pop sound design and reshapes it for modern productions.

With 75 fully editable presets, Synth-Pop gives you instant access to warm, tight, programmed grooves that work straight out of XO. Use them as starting points, tweak every step, or explore new ideas with XO’s beat variations. Built for fast writing and modern workflows, the expansion delivers classic 80s electronic rhythms with contemporary punch.

This XO Expansion includes:

• 75 presets, fully editable in the XO sequencer
• 150+ handcrafted, genre-specific samples
• Infinite variations via the XO engine

Much more than a sample pack

XO Expansions are fully editable sequences, revealing the anatomy of each beat, unlocking the secrets that make them groove. These insights and XO’s uncompromising creative control allow you to craft unique beats that sound like no one but you.

Curated 1-shot samples

Every XO Expansion contains hand-picked samples perfect for the genre, 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.