Lofi is one of my favorite genres. But one thing i find with lofi is people think “lo-fi” Is an excuse to just make trash and then be like “it’s sounds bad bc it’s lofi” even though lofi is just like any other genre. There’s rules. ps no hate to any of these beats or anyone
I don't know about anyone else but in my opinion and what I've gathered from "internet" culture, Shrek being in the Avengers would be a phenomenon like no other.
@@AmazonCrime he means the static should feel like when you fucking nail your funny bone, that pins and needles kinda static feeling idk how else to describe it
@@StewartGaming23 I thought he meant that it shouldn't be "constant". as in it should have some variation, or like how the crackle isn't very apparent usually but if u bump the table it will trigger
also many ppl are making j dilla inspired lofi beats. in those cases it's okay for your drums to sound less natural. the feel of those types of beats is a greater blend of hip hop and jazz and the hip hop elements usually come from the drums. so do it!
bruh you just roasted my beat and im so happy about that 😭😭😭 thanks Navie, ill let you roast my beats whenever you want as long as i can be there taking notes😔👊 (guy from the first beat). im joking but yeah fr that was really helpful
i consider myself a drill producer , but it’s always best to get out of your comfort zone and learn multiple genres. It’ll build your creativity as a producer! Great advice bro 🕊🙏🏽
I overlook effect inserts so often because I think there too "subtle" to matter, but every time I watch your videos I realize yet another thing I considered unimportant is actually extremely valuable
i would say (as someone who does jazz and now lofi beats (on the side)), experiment with sounds please. a lot of lofi sounds very similar because everyone is just doing jazzy version. if you want to know what lofi with electric instruments can sounds like, listen to 90's smooth jazz and fusion. even though i HATE smooth jazz, 90s smooth jazz and fusion feature a lot of melow, ballad-like songs that made great use of electric instruments.
Fair enough! My intention is to just give suggestions to people who are pursuing an aesthetic, but can't quite figure out what they're doing that leads the astray. Keeping the door open for experimentation is important, and something I value. But if someone has the explicit intention to pursue this particular aesthetic, this video is made to provide some suggestions. Making a video on genres inherently has this problem though.
This was back in 2016 so it’s been awhile I always had issues with mixing mastering though sound great in studio play it in car or elsewhere sounds terrible terrible terrible few things I need to work on but your videos are great I like how you explain in multiple ways to help me understand I still got a ways to go but I love making music 🎶 if I could make it a career nothing would be better nothing thank you again brother 💯
Yo, I - for once - don't necessarily agree with all your points, and I think that it has to do with our definition of lofi. I believe that lofi essentially means low fidelity: taking out most of the high end, adding tape emulation and vinyl noise does technically make a sound lofi. The thing is, the lofi genre is dominated by the chill hiphop beats (beats to study/relax to kind of beats), to a point where you could make a chill beat with a lot of highend, without any vinyl noise / scratchy sound and people would still call this lofi because it's nice and relax. At the end of the day, I feel like lofi should be an adjective, not a genre. If I make sense. Here are some point I'd like to discuss: 1. you could perfectly make a lofi beat using a trap hihat pattern, and I hear this a lot, provided that your sound selection is good and that you make sure to take out a lot of the high end. 2. you're not bound to use "jazz loops or instruments" to make a lofi beat, jazz lofi is a subgenre of the whole "lofi genre". Jazz itself can be so musically rich and different that it doesn't make a lot a sense to me. 3. Shrek would be an awesome avenger Good video nonetheless,got me thinking since there is a lot of confusion about this genre/aesthetic (and I'm certainly not an expert), but that's a good thing since it leaves room for experimentation and creativity.
Yeah, it's hard to make these types of videos based on genre because the genre can mean different things to different people. Like you said, leaving room for experimentation and creativity is important. But if someone is having issues with their lofi beat and wants to figure out why they can't get a particular aesthetic, this video is to help put some ideas into their head to troubleshoot more than anything. I really don't want any of my videos to come as me saying you HAVE to do x, y and z. These are just suggestions.
@@NavieD oh don't worry it didn't feel like you said "one HAS to do this / that", just wanted to discuss your points further as I found the video interesting and definitely helpful. (Still think that your opinion on Shrek in Avengers is lame though.)
I haven’t produced anything publicly but i’ve been working on music for the past few years and i’ve noticed my favorite tracks are when I disresgard those fundamentals. when just looping instead of chopping or chopping things that don’t go together instruments out of tune etc it all sounds much more to the styles of music I prefer. just wanted to comment for the ppl who are starting out but wanted to dive into experimentation I recommend trying anything that comes to mind.
Fair enough! This video is more directed towards people who want to pursue one particular aesthetic. I am always an advocate for experimentation though.
If you want to do a "lofi" thing with trap drums, perhaps something like Vaportrap or something could be a different "lofi" aesthetic to experiment with
Have always been interested in making a lofi beat. Don't know where I'm going with my current beat. Feel a little stuck. Lol. May just can it and get some inspiration from this. Great vid as always!
@@NavieD Definitely seems like it! It feels like you can get away with a little more as far as mud, mixing, and sounds so possibly could be a bit more creative.
Navie d I downloaded your drum kit but the 808s keep playing even when I press pause and cutting it doesn't work and changing the time doesn't work it just keeps playing till it stops on its own
Lmao I love you navie. Thank you for explaining why my beats suck as bad as Shrek in an avengers movie. Real talk, you have some really excellent videos and have helped me tremendously.
The phrase "Lofi has to be" this way or that way triggers me so much, have fun making it instead of over analyzing... And minimalist approach is a style of Lofi that I personally prefer, there is no right or wrong.. but it's just my opinion ( a guy with over 10mill "Lofi" Spotify streams ). Also people that make lofi cuz they think they can jump on a "trend" will not get far either way.. again just my opinion. Peace ☮️
Like I said in other comments. These are just tips for people who want to achieve this particular, common lofi aesthetic but can't figure out what they're doing wrong. By all means, explore and bend the genre, I am advocate for experimentation.
I kinda like the feel without the bassline in the last one I just think there probably needs to be more sections with the bassline added. Could be super cool having it drop off every once in a while to have more spacy "incomplete" feel as long as it comes back around 😎
@@NavieD Yea i could hear that low mid pop up beautifully! Also i recently found out , making these kind of warm lofi beats at 432hz brings in some another level to it . the remaining harshness if any, also get kicked out completely in that 432hz .
You put Shrek in the movie 🤔😂😂 perfect example. This was great. food for thought you made me realize I'm not using the proper drums when it comes down to it.
just discovered the channel, it’s awesome, thank you for your work. Can i be 100 and respectfully disagree? I was feeling the drums in the first example, i don’t think it was necessarily improved by strictly sticking to the lo-if aesthetic. For the sake of the video sticking to the traditional lofi fundamentals , I understand why you would change the drums, but I thought it sounded fresh with the drums being a little trappy lol. Just my opinion that no one asked for 😆
the lo-fi sound originates from analog gear and real drum kits where the processing emphasis is on the midrange and lower frequencies. that’s why a lot of lo-fi producers used to sample drums from the 60’s and 70’s. you can’t really get that sound from synthesized drums. there’s too much high end frequencies and not enough midrange and warmth
Anyone else find it weird that "lofi" is considered to be a specific style within the hip hop genre? Lofi is just lofi. Any genre can be lofi. While I understand the point he's making about drums, I disagree with it not sounding "lofi".
Well, lofi is a genre derived from hip hop, so I guess it's natural to think it's under the umbrella of hip hop. As for my points, like I said in other comments. This vid is for people wanting to pursue that one very common lofi aesthetic.
Yeah man I understand. I suppose the point I was making was that lofi now has the connotation of a slower tempo, melancholy vibe, opposed to the more literal meaning it used to have, of being low fidelity sounds.
Like I said in other comments. These are just tips for people who want to achieve this particular, common lofi aesthetic but can't figure out what they're doing wrong. By all means, explore and bend the genre, I am advocate for experimentation.
Tbh, all the labels of different types of beats aren’t really too important. I know what you mean, timbres of drum samples that you use are important, but you better not overthink the process. Just pick drums that feel right to you. Even some newer Griselda projects are really washing away the boundaries between modern boombap and trap. Having labels for different sounds is useful to describe things, but it should never dictate your taste, your vision.
I hear you. It's always difficult to make genre based videos for this reason. My intention with this video was to help those who just want to pursue a very particular aesthetic, and where they may be going wrong.
Things i can't stand in lofi, in no particular order. Especially if it's supposed to be a "chill vibe" - High pitched or hard tap piano - thumpy bass drum - lapsteels (fuck i hate lapsteels) - slapping bass - synth snare high hat - overbearing record hiss
I guess these tips make sense if you really want to make music in a specific genre - the way you present is makes it sound really narrow minded though. Isn't the goal of music just to make music you like or that other people like? And genres are just trying to describe what artists are doing. It's not about replicating genres - it's about creating something you like! Why would you prohibit people making weird movies with avengers and shrek? (tbh. I think this analogy doesn't really work for music - but it shows our difference in approach to art)
Like I said in the other comments, these are tips to pursue that very common style of lofi we all are used to hearing. By all means, experiment. But if someone is struggling to pursue that particular common style, this video is meant for them
I understand there is a time and place for guidance on how to better achieve our goals in music production. But if you're framing it as "you're not sounding enough like what I think the genre should sound like" then you're overstepping. Especially when it's producers blending genres that progress music in general.
That's a fair point. Maybe I should have worded it better. Certain producers aim to make a very specific genre, and when they do so, there are concepts that they must consider (as outlined in the video). I am all for experimentation and pushing a genre forward, but I would say that this video is more for people who want to achieve a very particular sound.
@@NavieD As a genre-bender, I appreciate it. And I definitely understand where you're coming from. It was the "all these trap producers coming in thinking they know what sounds good" comments that struck a nerve
These are ok guidelines for people just starting to make lofi, but it's not hard to find great lofi beats that break each of these rules. Lofi is really just a general vibe of just chill beats more than anything specific. Tons of lofi tracks have synths in them, it's just a matter of individual sound design.
The trap hats is the elephant in the room, a lot of people doing and no one has the courage to say that this shit sucks and doesn't fit the beat at all.
Cymatics need to watch this for real. I always found their lo-fi drums to be trap drums.
I've never used their drums, so I don't really have a horse in the race. But yeah, those drums in particular are very trappy
Layer them with real drum samples
I think they make good packs and they fit the genre specified but if you program in a trap fashion youll end up with trap drums *shrug*
@@jnesta5912 Well I do program my drums in lofi. But if the sounds are trappy it sounds trap. Sound selection is key
@@jdnd2023 yea that's a good solution but still. It'll sound a bit trap and modern
Honestly, that movie would be pretty cool though...
In a 5 minute fist-fight between Thanos and Shrek I'd probably bet my life savings on our swamp boy
I'm not sure, I think Shrek would be better😂
@@fernandohafez6064 same
@@fernandohafez6064 oh boy, do I have the video for you: ruclips.net/video/MLzK8R6XqUk/видео.html&ab_channel=MertaySARICA
@@KataNasMusic ngl... that video woke something up on me
Main Lesson: You don't want to do too much and you don't want to do too little. That's the challenge in beat making its finding balance.
Straight up
That's always the hard part, figuring that out
Lofi is one of my favorite genres. But one thing i find with lofi is people think “lo-fi” Is an excuse to just make trash and then be like “it’s sounds bad bc it’s lofi” even though lofi is just like any other genre. There’s rules.
ps no hate to any of these beats or anyone
Yeah, you have to be deliberate with the audio degradation when it comes to lofi
I don't know about anyone else but in my opinion and what I've gathered from "internet" culture, Shrek being in the Avengers would be a phenomenon like no other.
I've just learned recently how loved Shrek is
Thank you for this golden nugget of a comment. 🏆
If you ever listen to a Lo-fi beat and crackling vinyl effect doesn't feel like you just hit your elbow on the edge of a table, then it's wrong.
I don't even know what this means, but I agree with it
I read that thing 4x. Still don't get the metaphor.
@@AmazonCrime he means the static should feel like when you fucking nail your funny bone, that pins and needles kinda static feeling idk how else to describe it
@@StewartGaming23 I thought he meant that it shouldn't be "constant". as in it should have some variation, or like how the crackle isn't very apparent usually but if u bump the table it will trigger
@@AmazonCrime stupid.
also many ppl are making j dilla inspired lofi beats. in those cases it's okay for your drums to sound less natural. the feel of those types of beats is a greater blend of hip hop and jazz and the hip hop elements usually come from the drums. so do it!
bruh you just roasted my beat and im so happy about that 😭😭😭
thanks Navie, ill let you roast my beats whenever you want as long as i can be there taking notes😔👊 (guy from the first beat).
im joking but yeah fr that was really helpful
Hahah hopefully I didn't hurt your feelings too much my friend!
so did you prev do trap prod or was he just assuming wrong?
glad to be of help big man navie!
Big Kirby, there you are!
i consider myself a drill producer , but it’s always best to get out of your comfort zone and learn multiple genres. It’ll build your creativity as a producer! Great advice bro 🕊🙏🏽
I agree with this completely. Having many tools under your belt is always a good thing, even if you don't use them all the time
Straight to the point, giving detailed explanations. 10/10, keep the amazing work!
Thank you my friend! I try my best not to waste people's time
ironminz and hawkminz, avengers of lofi 🔥
We have a new movie franchise on our hands here
I overlook effect inserts so often because I think there too "subtle" to matter, but every time I watch your videos I realize yet another thing I considered unimportant is actually extremely valuable
Depending on the effect, it can have some REALLY huge effects on your sound
Navaniel D with another absolute slapper of an intro beat
ollol that's the worst name I've ever heard
Big Tip : *Sound selection is really important when making lo-fi beats*
if you aint flippin you aint rippin
5:46
He's trying so hard holding that laugh lmaooo
Awesome video, all these tips were super helpful! 👏👏👏
👌 Glad you enjoyed the video Johnnyboyyy
so you’re telling me the $200 Shrek drum pack I bought is useless? damn
ollol you real funny
That shrek analogy is right on. On par with the toilet water soup thing. I haven't used a synth setting as is since.
Not to toot my own horn, but my analogy game is on point
i would say (as someone who does jazz and now lofi beats (on the side)), experiment with sounds please. a lot of lofi sounds very similar because everyone is just doing jazzy version. if you want to know what lofi with electric instruments can sounds like, listen to 90's smooth jazz and fusion. even though i HATE smooth jazz, 90s smooth jazz and fusion feature a lot of melow, ballad-like songs that made great use of electric instruments.
Fair enough! My intention is to just give suggestions to people who are pursuing an aesthetic, but can't quite figure out what they're doing that leads the astray. Keeping the door open for experimentation is important, and something I value. But if someone has the explicit intention to pursue this particular aesthetic, this video is made to provide some suggestions. Making a video on genres inherently has this problem though.
Your Hulk/Shrek analogy made me think of Johnny Cage and Cole 🤣🤦🏾♂️
Thank you 🙏 I learn so much from you I’m getting back into making beats my new interface is coming today I appreciate you bro
Ooooh what was the reason for the break?
@@NavieD well I went on vacation and my studio got robbed among other things about 70 k worth equipment
This was back in 2016 so it’s been awhile I always had issues with mixing mastering though sound great in studio play it in car or elsewhere sounds terrible terrible terrible few things I need to work on but your videos are great I like how you explain in multiple ways to help me understand I still got a ways to go but I love making music 🎶 if I could make it a career nothing would be better nothing thank you again brother 💯
Music is about creativity... there’s no mistakes F__k a genre’ if it sounds & FEELS good it’s GOOD‼️
That shrek analogy is classic
It made sense in my head at the time
another great video. very thorough Navie. thanks!
Big Oskr! Thank you for leaving a comment
Another great video
Thanks for sharing my brother
Thank you for watching my friend
Thanks firvthr drum kit bout to use it now
I hope you make a heater!
@@NavieD thanks so ima start a lofi beats certain drums with piano and a jazz sample
Ill let u know how it came out
Yo, I - for once - don't necessarily agree with all your points, and I think that it has to do with our definition of lofi.
I believe that lofi essentially means low fidelity: taking out most of the high end, adding tape emulation and vinyl noise does technically make a sound lofi. The thing is, the lofi genre is dominated by the chill hiphop beats (beats to study/relax to kind of beats), to a point where you could make a chill beat with a lot of highend, without any vinyl noise / scratchy sound and people would still call this lofi because it's nice and relax.
At the end of the day, I feel like lofi should be an adjective, not a genre. If I make sense.
Here are some point I'd like to discuss:
1. you could perfectly make a lofi beat using a trap hihat pattern, and I hear this a lot, provided that your sound selection is good and that you make sure to take out a lot of the high end.
2. you're not bound to use "jazz loops or instruments" to make a lofi beat, jazz lofi is a subgenre of the whole "lofi genre". Jazz itself can be so musically rich and different that it doesn't make a lot a sense to me.
3. Shrek would be an awesome avenger
Good video nonetheless,got me thinking since there is a lot of confusion about this genre/aesthetic (and I'm certainly not an expert), but that's a good thing since it leaves room for experimentation and creativity.
Yeah, it's hard to make these types of videos based on genre because the genre can mean different things to different people. Like you said, leaving room for experimentation and creativity is important. But if someone is having issues with their lofi beat and wants to figure out why they can't get a particular aesthetic, this video is to help put some ideas into their head to troubleshoot more than anything. I really don't want any of my videos to come as me saying you HAVE to do x, y and z. These are just suggestions.
@@NavieD oh don't worry it didn't feel like you said "one HAS to do this / that", just wanted to discuss your points further as I found the video interesting and definitely helpful.
(Still think that your opinion on Shrek in Avengers is lame though.)
Faxx. I feel all the confusion goes when people know the history of lofi. And surrounding genres. (hiphop)
Thanks for the insight brother
1:30 i nodded my head and said "yeahhhhhh facts""😂😂
I like how you described elements of genres
The way you explain things makes it so easy to understand, thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you my friend! Glad I can help you
I often watch your videos you are a best good Teacher of the FL studio
Hey! Lots of gems in this video, really appreciate it! I was wondering from which drumkit those drums came from at 3:24 (BB_FTH...) ? Thanks :)
I haven’t produced anything publicly but i’ve been working on music for the past few years and i’ve noticed my favorite tracks are when I disresgard those fundamentals. when just looping instead of chopping or chopping things that don’t go together instruments out of tune etc it all sounds much more to the styles of music I prefer.
just wanted to comment for the ppl who are starting out but wanted to dive into experimentation I recommend trying anything that comes to mind.
Fair enough! This video is more directed towards people who want to pursue one particular aesthetic. I am always an advocate for experimentation though.
If you want to do a "lofi" thing with trap drums, perhaps something like Vaportrap or something could be a different "lofi" aesthetic to experiment with
Please do a boom bap version! 🙌
That would be a good idea
@@NavieD I’ll send a beat in if so
I low key wanna see an avengers movie with a creepy CGI shrek and donkey now
Yeah, This Is DOPE! I've learned so much from You, Navie! Thanx!
Stay Blessed!
Well well well. Thank you bruv, very informative.
You are welcome young Teo
Have always been interested in making a lofi beat. Don't know where I'm going with my current beat. Feel a little stuck. Lol. May just can it and get some inspiration from this. Great vid as always!
If you ever feel stuck with da beatz just add 100 different ad libs and inspiration will come
@@travisscott2275 Travis Scott dropping gems on me like that?! 💎💪 Damn son! Will do my guy! The second I get home I'll pull out the mic.
It's a pretty fun genre to make!
@@NavieD Definitely seems like it! It feels like you can get away with a little more as far as mud, mixing, and sounds so possibly could be a bit more creative.
That last beat sounded like Wiz Khalifa sample off Kush & orange juice
Navie d I downloaded your drum kit but the 808s keep playing even when I press pause and cutting it doesn't work and changing the time doesn't work it just keeps playing till it stops on its own
Lmao I love you navie. Thank you for explaining why my beats suck as bad as Shrek in an avengers movie. Real talk, you have some really excellent videos and have helped me tremendously.
My Man Teaching And Grindin All Day Long!!!!
Thanks for this 🙌
That Shrek analogy was lit, cheers from Mexico. Very nice videos!
Thank you very much man! Loveed the Avengers metaphor!
You are welcome my friend!
Wow! Really helpful, I've been doing it all wrong! 😃. Thanks for these tips and I will definitely reach out too!
The phrase "Lofi has to be" this way or that way triggers me so much, have fun making it instead of over analyzing... And minimalist approach is a style of Lofi that I personally prefer, there is no right or wrong.. but it's just my opinion ( a guy with over 10mill "Lofi" Spotify streams ).
Also people that make lofi cuz they think they can jump on a "trend" will not get far either way.. again just my opinion.
Peace ☮️
Like I said in other comments. These are just tips for people who want to achieve this particular, common lofi aesthetic but can't figure out what they're doing wrong. By all means, explore and bend the genre, I am advocate for experimentation.
thank you, I've been wrong all this time, in making lofi music.
Great vidéo as always! Love the beat you made at the begening. Where can we listen to the full version?
Unfortunately, like all of my other beats, they're just sitting on my hard drive for now 😑
@@NavieD too bad! Hope to listen to all of them soon! ;-)
I just found your channel. This is so perfect. Your simple direct precise analysis of these elements is just eloquent. ty! i subbed 💫🔥
Awesome, glad to have you on board!
@@NavieD thanks Boss! xD
I kinda like the feel without the bassline in the last one I just think there probably needs to be more sections with the bassline added.
Could be super cool having it drop off every once in a while to have more spacy "incomplete" feel as long as it comes back around 😎
i dont think people understand the term "lo-fi". people think the term means "hip hop beat with low quality sounds"
break the rules
If you do, I am calling the beat police
look man i get your point but now i wanna see an avengers movie with shrek in it and its entirely your fault
Let's make it happen, I will direct, you star in it
Your vids has helped me a lot! Currently working hard to get into Lofi Girl! I will come back here if that happens, leave here you good vibes
Your good vibes are welcomed 😘
Any VST suggestions for acoustic basses??? I struggle a lot to find bass for my 90's/ Lofi hip hop beats. Thank u in advance.
I usually reach for Kontakt when I want something more acoustic-y
Bruh! When you threw Shrek in the Avengers I fell out
It just might be a good idea tho
I hate that lo-fi has become a subgenre tag. Old Memphis rap had a lot of proto-trap drum patterns and was lo-fi as fvck.
Half time was a nice concept . imma try it out :))
Yeah it's a nice little trick I use to make the low end real juicy
@@NavieD Yea i could hear that low mid pop up beautifully! Also i recently found out , making these kind of warm lofi beats at 432hz brings in some another level to it . the remaining harshness if any, also get kicked out completely in that 432hz .
hey just wondering what the relevance of my friend Pedro is it the intro video?
I did the music for most of it
My bro looking buff tho 😎
🦾
Oh, I didnt know there were rules. Thanks for being the authority. 🙄
Not Hawkman 😭😭😭
Kidding aside great vid as always!!!
Thank you blue!
You put Shrek in the movie 🤔😂😂 perfect example. This was great.
food for thought you made me realize I'm not using the proper drums when it comes down to it.
Try to use different drums and see if it has better results
2:26
Subtle sub at cymatics lol
🤷♀️ I've got no pony in the race really
just discovered the channel, it’s awesome, thank you for your work. Can i be 100 and respectfully disagree? I was feeling the drums in the first example, i don’t think it was necessarily improved by strictly sticking to the lo-if aesthetic. For the sake of the video sticking to the traditional lofi fundamentals , I understand why you would change the drums, but I thought it sounded fresh with the drums being a little trappy lol. Just my opinion that no one asked for 😆
The dominant function at the end of the second example felt a bit out of place - i would use a different voicing
So Trap is Shrek? Lol! I love it!
the lo-fi sound originates from analog gear and real drum kits where the processing emphasis is on the midrange and lower frequencies. that’s why a lot of lo-fi producers used to sample drums from the 60’s and 70’s. you can’t really get that sound from synthesized drums. there’s too much high end frequencies and not enough midrange and warmth
how do you go from 16 to 8th step for the hats?
Anyone else find it weird that "lofi" is considered to be a specific style within the hip hop genre? Lofi is just lofi. Any genre can be lofi. While I understand the point he's making about drums, I disagree with it not sounding "lofi".
Well, lofi is a genre derived from hip hop, so I guess it's natural to think it's under the umbrella of hip hop. As for my points, like I said in other comments. This vid is for people wanting to pursue that one very common lofi aesthetic.
Yeah man I understand. I suppose the point I was making was that lofi now has the connotation of a slower tempo, melancholy vibe, opposed to the more literal meaning it used to have, of being low fidelity sounds.
Yeah most people don’t realize that it comes from Lofi and hifi stereos. And since all stereos are hifi people make music to emulate lofi sounds.
Thank you
Thank you thank you
Isn’t it like most producers trying to keep rigorously to lofi aestetique end up sounding the same?
Like I said in other comments. These are just tips for people who want to achieve this particular, common lofi aesthetic but can't figure out what they're doing wrong. By all means, explore and bend the genre, I am advocate for experimentation.
Ngl I'm just waiting for Travis Scott to pop up in this video's comment section 👀
Ayeeeee
Looks like your wish has been granted
Navie D the GOAT 👌
🐐
What type of bass is good for lofi and where can I get some good acoustic drums from?
Sidenote: I definitely needed this video lol. Thanks
Glad I can help Yosh! I find jazzier types of basses like upright bass works well
@@NavieD Ohhhhhhhhhhhh....it's been killing me 😭. I will go for that...thanks so much
Do you mix and master 🤔
It's not my recent lo -fi beat is it? Jk. Love the video as always!!
👌👌👌
I recommend anyone still confused to study the HISTORY of lofi. And the Legends...the Legends dont lie.
Lol trap producers tuned Lofi . You nailed it !
Can you please make a video on trap metal beats making 😊
Hmm interesting. That could be a cool video
wait i just realized that you’re the guy that made that dope joey badass beat! that beat got me into music prod
Hahah dag. Life has come full circle
I never knew I wanted to see Shrek in an Avengers movie til now.
I say we start a petition Chris
Navie D , please can you make a video on mixing and mastering hip hop beats with stock plugins .
Ohh man this would be soo helpful
Tbh, all the labels of different types of beats aren’t really too important. I know what you mean, timbres of drum samples that you use are important, but you better not overthink the process. Just pick drums that feel right to you. Even some newer Griselda projects are really washing away the boundaries between modern boombap and trap. Having labels for different sounds is useful to describe things, but it should never dictate your taste, your vision.
I hear you. It's always difficult to make genre based videos for this reason. My intention with this video was to help those who just want to pursue a very particular aesthetic, and where they may be going wrong.
Things i can't stand in lofi, in no particular order. Especially if it's supposed to be a "chill vibe"
- High pitched or hard tap piano
- thumpy bass drum
- lapsteels (fuck i hate lapsteels)
- slapping bass
- synth snare high hat
- overbearing record hiss
Ik would watch the avangers Shrek collab
Who would be the villain?
I guess these tips make sense if you really want to make music in a specific genre - the way you present is makes it sound really narrow minded though. Isn't the goal of music just to make music you like or that other people like? And genres are just trying to describe what artists are doing. It's not about replicating genres - it's about creating something you like! Why would you prohibit people making weird movies with avengers and shrek? (tbh. I think this analogy doesn't really work for music - but it shows our difference in approach to art)
Like I said in the other comments, these are tips to pursue that very common style of lofi we all are used to hearing. By all means, experiment. But if someone is struggling to pursue that particular common style, this video is meant for them
Shrek feat. The avengers
😂😂
It would be pretty cool, you gotta admit
I understand there is a time and place for guidance on how to better achieve our goals in music production. But if you're framing it as "you're not sounding enough like what I think the genre should sound like" then you're overstepping.
Especially when it's producers blending genres that progress music in general.
That's a fair point. Maybe I should have worded it better. Certain producers aim to make a very specific genre, and when they do so, there are concepts that they must consider (as outlined in the video). I am all for experimentation and pushing a genre forward, but I would say that this video is more for people who want to achieve a very particular sound.
@@NavieD As a genre-bender, I appreciate it. And I definitely understand where you're coming from. It was the "all these trap producers coming in thinking they know what sounds good" comments that struck a nerve
These are ok guidelines for people just starting to make lofi, but it's not hard to find great lofi beats that break each of these rules. Lofi is really just a general vibe of just chill beats more than anything specific. Tons of lofi tracks have synths in them, it's just a matter of individual sound design.
The trap hats is the elephant in the room, a lot of people doing and no one has the courage to say that this shit sucks and doesn't fit the beat at all.
for a genre that didn’t exist a few years ago, seems like there’s a lot of “rules”.
I'm late to this party, but Shrek in the Avengers could actually be pretty lit.
i would TOTALLY watch a Shrek marvel crossover.
At this point, it's the only thing that makes sense
Joke's on you, I would totally watch an Avengers movie with Shrek in it.
True. Now that I think about it, it's a great idea
How does one go about submitting beats for criticism and suicide?
Join the discord muchacho
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