Top 9 Stranger Things Inspired Sample Packs for Music Producers

Discover the best sample packs inspired by the most loved series “Stranger Things”. Ideal for genres such as retro/synth wave, cinematic, and pop. We’ve also included a free option for you. So, let’s dive into it.

After nearly a decade, the final season of Stranger Things has arrived. Since its 2016 debut on Netflix, Stranger Things has captivated audiences worldwide. Along with the compelling narrative and nostalgic atmosphere, the series’ music has also made a significant mark in the industry. Composed by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. The duo is famous for their 80s-inspired synth scores. While not only original music, they also used some songs from iconic 80s artists, including Kate Bush, The Police, The Clash and more.

This kind of curation inspires countless music producers and composers to new creative territories. Rooted in 80s American culture, Stranger Things draws from genres such as synthwave, retrowave and cinematic scoring. This curated guide features the best sample pack inspired by the style of Stranger Things compositions. So, if you’re a synth/retro waves, pop or even a cinematic producer or composer and want to build a vast sample library, this guide is for you. The article will help you to choose the right sample pack instead of collecting thousands of mediocre samples.

Stay till the end because we’ve also shared a FREE pack for download that you’ll definitely deserve a place in your production library.

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Here’s the list of sample packs inspired by the sound of Stranger Things:

1. Singomakers – Stranger Retrowave:

Stranger Retrowave is a synthwave sample pack inspired by the sound of Stranger Things. It features a huge library of more than 1000 crafted Loops, one-shots, MIDI files and patches. Additionally, the BPM will go from 100 BPM up to 150, making it perfect for synthwave, retrowave, as well as cinematic soundscape. The warm bass loops, lush synth and groovy drum loops all feel like you’re in that retro futuristic vibe of Stranger Things. This one is a highly recommended sound pack for producers and composers looking for a vast library to explore.

Content:

Drums: 640 file
Bass: 80 files
Instruments: 110 files
MIDI: 110 files
Sampler Patches: 51 files
SFX: 40 files

BPM: 100-150

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2. Cymatics – Strangers Vintage Samples & Presets:

Strangers Vintage Samples & Presets by Cymatics is designed around the classic vintage analog synth sound that helped define the show’s atmosphere. Comes with 30 full and top drum loops crafted from the classic 707, 35 melodic synth loops, 35 MIDI files, as well as its distinctive feature, the 30 Serum presets. It helps producers to create everything from haunting melodies to punchy beats. You can consider Strangers Vintage, a beginner-friendly sound pack, not only because of its price but also because of the synth presets it comes with.

Content :

85 Samples
30 Presets
30 MIDI

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3. Tonepusher – Stranger Sounds 2 (Serum):

Stranger Sounds 2 is a dedicated Serum preset pack engineered for producers looking to add the mysterious and nostalgic sound of Stranger Things. This collection features a total of 50 serum presets ranging from rich basses and brasses to lush pads and atmospheric FX. Because of its quality and mix-ready analog tones, this is one of the best Stranger Things inspired sound packs on our list. Ideal for synth/vaporwave or ambient retro sci-fi soundtracks.

Content:

13 Basses
1 Bell
7 Brasses
5 Drums
5 FXs
14 Leads
5 Pads

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4. Engineering Samples Red – Stranger Sounds 2:

Created by the German-based company Engineering Samples RED, Stranger Sounds 2 is a synthwave sample pack inspired by that Stranger Things 80s atmosphere. You can explore extensive content from drum loops and arps to basslines and synth loops, all coming from analog Synthezisers like our Moog Sub 37, Moog Mother 32, Roland Juno-6, Roland System 100, and recorded with a Technics RS1506 Tape Machine. This pack provide you with the best material which you can use to create release-ready tracks and film scores. For more details, you can check out the content list below.

Content:

40 Drum Loops
20 Synth Loops
20 Arpeggio Loops
20 Basslines
20 FX
100 One-Shot Drums
280 Wav Loops
60 MIDI Files

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5. Loopmasters – Stranger Synths:

Engineered by a Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer, Dom Morley. Stranger Synths captures the perfect tension, nostalgia and analog darkness of Stranger Things. The sample pack focuses on atmospheric synths and bass loops, all created with a huge variety of Eurorack and recorded through vintage Telefunken mic-pres. You can feel the warmth of the real analog distortion and rawness. The only downside of this sample pack is that it does not include any drum loops or one-shots, but if you’re looking for a high-quality sound pack to create a moody cinematic soundtrack, this is a must-have for you.

Content:

35 Synth Arrangements
78 Synth Loops
27 Bass Loops
24 Pad Loops
20 Arp Loops
13 Fx Loops
12 Sequence Loops
181 Rex2 Files

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6. IQ Samples – Stranger Themes 2:

Stranger Themes 2 is the successor of the bestselling sample pack Stranger Themes by IQ Samples. This is one of the most unique sound packs you can find in this list; it sounds more hip hop than synthwave. The sounds are powerful and analog style, but comparatively less dark and haunting than other packs we’ve covered. The pack runs at 160 BPM, making it a great choice for hip hop, drum n bass and of course synthwave producers.

Content:

30 Bass Loops
10 Drum Fills
80 Drum Loops
110 One Shots
9 Sampler Patches
60 Sound Fx
60 Synth Loops

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7. OST Audio – Stranger Bundle:

One of the elements behind Stranger Things’ success is its impactful cinematic score, and this bundle by OST Audio captures the true sounds of synthwave and retro-inspired samples. It features 5 sample packs, including all the essentials you need to create a release-ready track. Additionally, the pack comes with 80 Serum and Sylenth 1 presets and a ton of ready-made templates for DAWs such as FL Studio, Ableton, Cubase and more. I consider this the best value for money sound pack on this list. For a more precise review, I would say that if you love tracks by Todd Terje or Justice, you’ll definitely love this pack as well.

Content:

690 WAV Samples in Total
80 Serum Presets
80 Sylenth1 Presets
16 FL Studio Templates
16 Ableton Templates
16 Cubase Templates
8 Studio One Templates
8 Logic Pro Templates

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8. W. A. Production – Synthwave Arcade:

W. A. Production’s Synthwave Arcade is a super fun sample pack that covers the blends of nu disco fuck, retro wave synths, and past future sci-fi atmosphere, just like the scores of Stranger Things, into a clean & powerful toolkit. This huge pack includes 5 construction kits with WAV stems, MIDI files and Serum presets. Not only this, but you can also explore Ableton Live templates to build tracks fast or steal the best elements for your own sound. This is one of the most recommended sample packs, especially if your goal is nostalgic melodies, punchy retro drums and that neon vibe that feels like an 80s thriller soundtrack.

Content:

5 Construction Kits
5 Templates for Ableton Live
40 Xfer Serum Presets
40 Melody & Synth Shots
20 Drum Loops
80 Drum One shots
15 FX

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9. Reverb – Sounds of Stranger Things (Free Project):

Sounds of Stranger Things is a goldmine if you want the Stranger Things vibe in the most practical way possible. You can explore a real Ableton Live project created by the Reverb team. The file includes a full MIDI arrangement of the main theme, along with custom-made synth sounds, macros, and instrument racks that recreate the show’s iconic retro atmosphere. It only features Ableton’s stock synths and effects, so beginners could learn and use the same techniques. Available for Free, this is a must-have for synthwave as well as cinematic producers/composers.