How to Create a Lofi Channel on Youtube Step by Step Guide

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Hey everyone! Here is my in-depth tutorial of how to create a lofi video for your lofi channel and lofi stream on KZbin. The links to the websites I referenced are below. If this video was helpful, please leave a like! If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer (or maybe someone else can answer too!)
My lofi channel: www.youtube.com/@lofieiko
Music: share.epidemicsound.com/gb0j7w
Overlays: pixabay.com/
Hire a pro: www.fiverr.com/
As always, thanks for watching and supporting the channel. 😊
00:00 Intro
00:30 Get Access to Stream
01:15 Create Your Playlist with Resources
02:30 Exact Process I Used
06:49 Install OBS
07:23 How to Setup OBS
08:32 DOUBLE CHECK THIS SETTING
09:00 Go Live in KZbin Studio and Connect to OBS
#howto #streaming
*AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER: The description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the links, I may receive a small commission (at no added cost to you). This helps me create new videos to support your journey.

[@Kendless_]

Wow! Thank you all so much for the support on this video! Let me know if there is anything else you'd like a video on. 👍

[@LoveVibesLofi]

I am starting this journey of Lofi. Thanks for the info.

[@SkeeterMelody]

Thank you for this video very helpful🎶👍

[@UrbanEchoes_]

Thank you for this detailed and informative tutorial. Much appreciated! 💯

[@amarilisgonzalez9950]

Thank you so much for putting this video together. 🙏

[@geraldwmson]

Great info! Thank you bro!

[@thesaturnsound]

THANK YOU! It worked brilliantly well

[@Kora-ASMR]

Thank you for this video tutorial! I did everything as you showed, everything works 🔥🔥

[@TheLaughingMan2458]

You are way too helpful to only have 519 Subs x.x Underrated. Thank you for being thorough!

[@sanaz4915]

Cool video! So nice of u to create this

[@Lofi_Dusk]

Great tutorial, I've started my KZbin channel wiht your help! Thanks a lot!

[@CarlosPeGu]

Thank you so much! this helped me a lot!

[@relaxingsoundsandmeditatio559]

This is great! Thanks 🎉🎉🎉.

[@parveendodani945]

Thank you!

[@HazelsHearth]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! But I wanted to post to some of the people asking you questions from the perspective of a Lo-fi artist. I keep seeing this question everywhere but if you are someone looking to set up a LO-FI Channel but you are neither an drawing artist or a music artist then expect to PAY for the art that someone else created. You won't find good FREE art because that was someones TIME and EFFORT. Sure, you can grab AI art.. but the Lo-fi channels that really make money are ones that have a respectful relationship between the artists and the creator. I personally make my own Lo-fi art and then pay for music libraries. The creator of this channel.. he pays for both and puts them together. People who use free Ai music and art won't be able to compete as well in this area. - as he said a good place to look for Lo-fi music is Epidemic sound, it's like 20-30$ a month for one channel use.. and Fiver is a good source for animated art. DO NOT STEAL ART, trust me the artist will find out and you will get a lawsuit on your hands.

[@user-ho4tb5qe7v]

Can I ask how a channel like this is monetized? I know the paying for the music library but does that give you a licence to gain money from it on youthbe?

[@HeathersTarotVisions]

Ty . Another KZbinr sent me the link to this video. 👏🏻

[@vahnkoka8163]

Thank you ❤

[@LofiRainz]

i am your 400th sub ♡

[@jessicacrusco]

excellent video! great tutorial. i'm going to try to do a lofi live soon on my channel. thanks! 🤠

[@VortexProjectStudios]

Great video!

[@ChillLofiRadio]

Who ever after watching this video decided this is great idea and want to start they own lofi channel, be sure it isn't so simple as they're describing. Hard work, investing your time, mony keeping consistent posting months afters months without big results after almost 1 year of my life. This is full time job. If you have any questions you want to ask I'm happy to help and advice. Happy Christmas all 🎄

[@TheTapeAeon]

I bro, could you show me the way? My main doubt is the reproduction of the artists' music, how can I credit them so as not to receive a copyright warning?

[@chill_lofi_club]

you are totally right

[@victorvasquez527]

I'm interested. Trying to send you message

[@Kora-ASMR]

You've put a lot of work into this, you have a lot of content on your channel, that's really cool! But unfortunately so few views 🙈 Is it because of the high competition in the niche or because YT is not promoting your content, it would be very interesting to hear your observations.

[@vanessam9784]

You are right, it is not as easy as it sounds. I myself spending many hours of still figuring it out , but is worth it . One question, I had struggled finding chill-hop, or chill lofi, besides Episound , what other sources do you recommend?

[@AINashville]

I am just starting to learn this, and I want to say think you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@radlayne3494]

very informative thank you 🙏🏻

[@Kendless_]

Happy it helped! 😁

[@MysticMoodLofiBeats]

Thank you

[@e-Course]

Nice video

[@sahiphopmusicblog]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@MiguelHernandez-zd9mp]

Great video! Very thorough. What plan are you using under epidemic sound? I'm trying to figure out if to use the personal or the commercial plan for making curated lofi videos.

[@Kendless_]

thanks! i started with personal for now

[@shelteredhorizon]

How would you recommend adding in different songs to the video? would you just reupload a different video with different songs?

[@youraifriend]

Hey thanks! Can you give an estimation on how much money this can make usually please?

[@jessicamoxley6227]

Do I have to leave up the program to keep it going or no

[@coentertainer]

Am I right in saying that this video covers how to stream a single video once, rather than running one of those "endless" lofi streams that's always on. How do ads work in those channels?

[@Urielwlf]

First wanna say your video was really helpful. I’m not sure on Using royalty free music and epidemic sound tho, I feel that remove all the magic about making the music yourself

[@Kendless_]

totally understand! i think making the music yourself would be even better, but just wanted to provide an option to consider for people who could not. 😀

[@Urielwlf]

@@Kendless_ Thanks a lot for the help! I´m Sure this is super useful for artists and anyone starting their own channel. By the way, I make music under the artist name 'Wolflane.' I create music for soundtracks and I'm planning to kick off a lo-fi music channel as well Using your tips :) If you ever need a soundtrack or original music, I'd be glad to help.

[@fritzmarsden5707]

What mixing software are you using to make the video and mix the music?

[@Kendless_]

I use Adobe Premiere for video editing and the music comes from epidemic sound. If I need to adjust audio volumes or anything like that, I use Premier Pro too.

[@fritzmarsden5707]

@@Kendless_ nice one, thank you for that. Good luck with your channel

[@ChillwaveDen]

What workspace are you using in Adobe Premiere? Learning the controls have become tedious.

[@Kendless_]

I'm just using the regular "editing" workspace. That's the one I usually stay in. You can probably find some quick tutorial videos out there.

[@x59700]

What if the playlist is not local but it’s on my channel?

[@DailyDoseOfFortnitee]

Make more of these videos very helpful could you tell me the best way to get uncopyrighted fantasy type art or even better fantasy animations same with music I have some people that make music but it does cost a lot so it would be helpful if you could tell me where to get uncopyrighted chill music

[@Kendless_]

I really like using epidemic sound for all my types of videos! (link in the description). As far as art goes, I'm not 100% sure. I know there are a lot of artists on fiverr that offer good pricing and offer revisions and work with you to get what you're looking for.

[@Cbeauty]

I can make you custom art for your videos, if you're interested

[@TulipValleyMusic222]

I've never live streamed but wanted to start doing this. Do you have to keep your computer on the whole time for the video to stay live on youtube?

[@Kendless_]

Yes you will need to keep your pc on to let the livestream run

[@TulipValleyMusic222]

@@Kendless_ ok awesome thanks for the reply, I do have one more question. Can you run the livestream in the background while you do other things on your laptop?

[@Kendless_]

@@TulipValleyMusic222 If your PC can handle the workload then yes. You would need to adjust the setup so that if you only have one screen/monitor - it is only capturing the specific window you'd like to stream. If you have multiple monitors it makes this a bit easier to multitask and only capture one screen. I am editing a video about OBS setup right now actually and hopefully will have that uploaded this week.

[@sisterkamilah4373]

How many songs should be added to one video and how long should the video be?

[@Kendless_]

It’s really up to your preference. Some people do an hour. I’ve seen some 30 min.

[@rapgoddesskrizztyle5400]

What video software is that you’re using?

[@Kendless_]

Adobe Premiere

[@ldbartsch]

What is the editing software you are using?

[@Kendless_]

Adobe Premiere Pro!

[@ldbartsch]

@@Kendless_ Thank you! Also one more question please. Do you leave one laptop running 24/7 with the live stream? Or do you set up some virtual desktop somewhere?

[@Kendless_]

@@ldbartsch I was using one laptop that ran it, but I have seen some other content about setting up a virtual desktop/server. I haven't tried it myself but maybe that's something I can mess around with and see how it works.

[@user-ev7gf2vx3w]

do i need to have my computer on 24/7 or i can rent a hosting server?

[@Kendless_]

Either would work from what I recall!

[@mikwns3722]

how much is the OBS System can you close the computer

[@Kendless_]

OBS is free software and no you need to keep your pc on to keep streaming.

[@Zol-]

what editing software

[@Kendless_]

I use adobe premiere pro, but davinci resolve is a free alternative

[@dannyventura9909]

What video editing software can I use to do this that's free

[@Kendless_]

I have used Davinci Resolve in the past and had a good experience.

[@theitineranttraveler]

Your lofi channel link in the description is broken.

[@Kendless_]

Thank you for telling me!! It should be fixed now 🙂

[@Globalfolkcaravan]

Will stream stop if i switch off my computer?

[@Kendless_]

Yes it will

[@HealingWithJas]

What about storage?? I can’t save it to my computer not enough storage ever 😢

[@Kendless_]

Not sure about that one. Maybe an external hard drive could work? 🧐

[@Zzephyr7]

what video editor was that

[@Kendless_]

Adobe Premiere Pro

[@Zzephyr7]

@@Kendless_ thx

[@miszczuxygt6652]

Can i some how turn my pc off and still stream?

[@Globalfolkcaravan]

Hey I need answer to that too !

[@Parkkh2239]

is using Epidemic Sound or Artlist for my lofi youtube channel monetized? I am a little confused about their license policy. I am currently creating my own artworks to prepare it (I am a graphic designer and illustrator) they are basically going to be simple looping animation artworks.

[@Kendless_]

From what I understand, epidemic sound is royalty free and on the lofi channel I've created I haven't received any strikes for using the music from their site.

[@domingorodriguez3450]

@@Kendless_ Epidemic Sound and almost all the AI music generators don't allow to use the generated music for a chanel like this "LOFI girl" type of channel. so, I don't know how he is doing it, or he will get the problem later. this is from Epidemic Sound Website: "You may not use or in other way exploit the Licensed Works: for the purpose of creating a music listening experience, including, but not limited to, uses where complete or almost complete Licensed Works, on its own or as part of a compilation, are combined with accompanying visual/narrative elements that are of subordinate importance (such as, but not limited to, still image(s), panning motions, loops or other limited animation/video/audio)"

[@scottb2698]

@@domingorodriguez3450 This.

[@meditatemotivatemanifest]

Be careful on who you license the music through. I know epidemic DOES NOT allow their music to be used in a lofi type channel or any type of channel where the music is the only focus of the channel.

[@Scoopthereporter]

Is there a platform that does allow it!

[@Sloppyskillets]

Oh forget it. All these instructions are confusing, and the stream key wont connect! What now?

[@adamfulton4476]

So you don’t actually make the music yourself?

[@scottb2698]

Your video is good, but this is not the intended use of music from Epidemic sounds. In fact, it goes against their Terms of Service. It screws over the artists because they are not getting the streaming royalties they would be owed unless they are using Content ID, which defeats the purpose.

[@BlossomingArt]

Yeah I’m making this type of vid except I’m using royalty free music

[@AndrewDavidBaron]

This is so far the best tutorial on how to make a lofi YT channel. Can't wait to make hundreds of videos for hundreds channels! @kendless Quick question for you. Can you stream more than one video at a time?

[@synergeticwaves4182]

Thank you!