EDM Prod Lofi Hip Hop Blueprint TUTORIAL
INTRODUCING: The Lofi Hip Hop Blueprint
Master the workflow, techniques, and creative tactics behind one of the most popular genres of electronic music by making 3 full songs.
Gain insights into workflow and production techniques of professionals: Loftii, Delayde, and Sofasound
A course that teaches you by doing rather than just watching
This course is the first in its genre that teaches you by doing instead of just watching someone else make beats.
You get all the samples, all the project files, and all the presets we use in the course.
Not only that, but we also explain every step of the process—from pulling in the first sample to the final export—so you’ll never be left in the dark.
And to top it off? We’ve brought in three lofi heavyweights to break down their music for you.
Here’s just some of what you’ll learn in The Lofi Hip Hop Blueprint
- The fundamentals of lofi hip hop production: what sets it apart from other genres, mistakes people make getting started, and other important things to keep in mind…
- How to approach mixing and mastering when making lofi hip hop
- How to produce sample-based lofi hip hop (either from a sample pack, or somewhere else)
- How to use foley like a pro to create a nostalgic, vintage atmosphere
- Avoiding the “robotic” sound that kills the relaxed and chill vibe of lofi hip hop
- The smart, effective way to arrange lofi hip hop (without getting stuck)
- How to make a catchy, iconic lofi hip hop track without using any samples (just Serum and stock Ableton plugins)
- Using automation to keep your track interesting and engaging
- Getting experimental: how to use layering, sampling, and original composition to create a unique, one of a kind lofi track.
- How to process for a gritty, dusty sounding lofi track
- How to process for a nostalgic, smooth sounding lofi track
- Drum sampling & layering tactics for world-class beats
- How professional lofi hip hop producers Loftii, Delayde, and Sofasound create their beats
The full breakdown + syllabus
Module #1: Intro + Lofi Hip Hop Basics 30 MINS – THEORY
In this introductory module, you’ll learn more about lofi hip hop and what it takes to make a decent lofi track.
We’ll focus on the characteristics of the genre, along with mixing and mastering considerations. Given that lofi hip hop is a sampling-heavy genre, we’ll also take a brief look at the legality of sampling.
How to succeed in this course:
- What is lofi hip hop?
- Fundamentals of lofi hip hop
- Mixing and mastering considerations
- The legality of sampling
Module #2: Sample-Based lofi hip hop 3 HOURS
In this module, you’ll make your first lofi beat primarily using samples.
Along the way, we’ll show you basic production techniques that are relevant to lofi, and explain every step, from the drums and bass to mixing and mastering.
14 video lectures:
- Sample pack, presets and projects included
- Bonus resources linked
- Practically learn how to flip a sample into a full track
- From an empty DAW to an exported track
Module #3: Instrumental lofi hip hop 2 HOURS
This time, we create a full track relying mostly on instruments and MIDI.
We’ll use Serum presets to craft beautiful chord progressions and melodies, as well as how to humanise your notes so they sound warm and alive.
12 video lectures:
- Sample pack, presets and projects included
- Bonus resources linked
- Practically learn how to make a lofi beat with original chords and melodies
- From an empty DAW to an exported track
Module #4: Experimental lofi hip hop 2 HOURS
In this final track build, we’ll build a more ambient and experimental lofi beat.
We’ll blend sampling and sound design techniques to create more unique sounds, which is something many lofi artists do in practice.
15 video lectures:
- Sample pack, presets and projects included
- Bonus resources linked
- Practically learn how to make a unique lofi track combining samples and synthesis
- From an empty DAW to an exported track
Module #5: Professional track breakdowns 3 HOURS
Loftii – Red Lights
Loftii is the lofi hip-hop side project of Canadian artists Hudson Lee & Matt McWaters. Similarly to Joe, Hudson’s main project focuses on an experimental blend of neurohop and future beats, with a solid injection of sound design wizardry to keep things interesting. But as loftii, he channels the calmer side of his production abilities, while still weaving magic moments throughout the arrangements.
Delayde – Quiet Humans
Joe Mawson, is a producer of many talents. As RefraQ, he blends neuro and experimental future beats seamlessly, while also sporadically jumping between tempos and genres. As Delayde, he looks at the more mellow side of things, crafting unique, beautiful lofi beats that will fit nicely into any collection or playlist while still standing out.
Sofasound – I Made It So Far
John Digiacomo-Sofia (aka Sofasound) has released too many tracks to count, and each one feels like it represents something honest. To describe his music would be a unique blend of chillhop, future beats and lofi. But that might be undercutting his production credentials, where you might find elements of pop, bounce, trap or house, infused in his music.
Module #6: Advanced Tips & Tricks
In this final module, we’ll discuss some tips & tricks in detail that you can apply to your own music.
We’ll focus on the sound design, processing and production elements of the music, as well as showing you alternate ways of working in your DAW when writing lofi hip hop.
Resampling:
- Drum Sampling & Layering
- Sound Design & FX
- Processing for Grit & Dust
- Processing for Nostalgia & Smoothness
- Alternate Workflows
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