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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.

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Record sampling is also a cornerstone in Lo-fi music, especially Jazz samples. Be prepared to hear a lot of horns and piano samples from early Jazz records used in Lo-fi beats.

Carefully choose lo-fi instruments, such as Rhodes keyboards or analog synths, to set the tone. Next, infuse your beat with character by flipping a sample and seamlessly integrating it into your composition.

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As in everything in music production, you gotta learn how to crawl before you walk. Therefore, it’s a good idea to start by just creating a few beats of any genre to get familiar with the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) you’re using and all the beat-making tools at your disposal.

“Lo-fi music has moderate tempo and a mellowness,” explains Rinaldi. “Slow music with a steady beat can help slow down the heart rate and induce a state of relaxation. Lo-fi music’s repetitiveness can help mask intrusive thoughts which can create a sense of calm.”

The term “lo-fi music” gained popularity in the 1950s, when recording technology began to be available to mass markets. The low-quality of the equipment stuck in the recordings, and a conterraneo distorted type of sound was present in the tracks.

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It's a perfect soundtrack for winding down, studying, or just kicking back and letting your mind wander. So, if you're into mellow tunes with a touch of retro charm, Lo-fi music is the way to go.