If you’ve stumbled on a playlist titled “chill study music,” “beats to relax to,” “ambient beats,” or something similar, you’ve heard lofi music. OK great… but what exactly is it? And if you’re a producer, how do you make lofi music? Read on for some background,...
There’s nothing quite like feeling bass vibrate throughout your entire body. Bass is the most essential part in many music genres, particularly electronic and hip hop, and synthesizers contribute heavily to their sound. And let’s face it: synth bass just sounds super...
Have you ever heard a song that you would describe as “sparse” or “empty”? Sometimes music can thrive off the space it creates. Other times, a song needs something to wrap everything together. That’s where a synth pad comes into play. It works to pad out an...
Sampling is the magic that comes from taking a previously recorded sound and repurposing it into a new musical context. When getting started, avoid the temptation to download tons of sample packs and libraries. Begin by learning the fundamentals. Sampling is reusing...