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To add a bit of depth and atmosphere, you can incorporate sound effects like rain, birdsong, or street noise. Adding some vinyl crackle to the track can also contribute greatly to the beat.

As we mentioned earlier, a beat, just like a song, shouldn’t just be a loop on repeat for 3 minutes. You need variations and structure here. Start with producing your core section, that’s where every instrument and element play together.

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“People can utilize lo-fi music at home to increase better sleep by creating a calming environment, looking for curated playlists specifically for sleep improvement, developing a bedtime routine that includes your playlist, and Music Lo-Fi using lo-fi music in combination without bedtime routines to create more of an experience,” says Rinaldi.

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It's all about embracing imperfections, using vintage equipment and effects that sound analog and purposely dated.

Once you find your loop, drag it into Study Lo-Fi the studio over the drum beat and it will automatically match the BPM and song key. This should give you a perfect canvas to build out Music Lo-Fi your beat further on.

Don’t feel like playing your own instruments. Then you may wanna Study Lo-Fi choose a sample that fits the mood of your beat. It could be a snippet from an old record, a Music Lo-Fi vocal line, or any sound you find interesting.

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Don’t worry if it doesn’t sound Lo–fi enough yet, we can dirty down the instruments later on when we add effects.