When I heard “Passing Me By” in 1992, I understood the lo-fi aesthetic in the crackling needle and distorted, ghostly organ sample from Quincy Jones’ “Summer in the City”. The saxophone precursor to the chorus also introduced me to a more sophisticated rap-jazz fusion.

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If you’re looking to add a soundtrack to your bedtime routine, then playing lo-fi music is trending as a way to actually help lull you into sleep.

Start by laying down the foundation of your beat with a drum pattern. You will need a digital audio workstation (DAW) and a virtual drum machine to do this. Luckily, Soundtrap has an easy-to-use drum programmer called Patterns Beatmaker where you can choose from hundreds of presets and drum kits.

Think of Lo-fi as music that's intentionally a bit "rough around the edges" to give you those warm, fuzzy feelings when you listen to it.

Lastly, insert ambient sound effects like rain or street noise to create depth and immerse your listeners in the captivating world of lo-fi music. Throughout this process, don't hesitate to experiment and infuse your unique style into every step.

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.

We hope that this guide will help you get started on your Lo-fi production journey. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Soundtrap if you have any questions. And once you have that first beat bounced, send it our way! We’d love to check it out!

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Other commonalities in Lo-fi music are the use of sound FX and samples throughout the songs. It’s not rare to hear a voice recording from an old movie, cartoon, or historical speech over a Lo-fi beat.

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Soundtrap comes with midi instrument presets that you can play over your drum beat. The Bst Lo-Fi So pick out some cool-sounding jazz horns, dusty guitar strings, or some slick Rhodes keys and have at it.