Making Better Lofi Drum Patterns From Scratch
Getting your lofi drum patterns to sound right is probably the most satisfying part of making a beat. There's just something about that dusty, slightly-off-beat rhythm that makes you want to lean back and just exist for a while. If you've ever tried to program these drums and felt like they sounded too robotic or "stiff," you aren't alone. It happens to everyone when they first start out. The trick isn't necessarily about having the most expensive samples; it's more about how you place those hits and how you manipulate the timing. ...