How To Make LoFi Hip Hop - FL Studio Akai Fire

[@inthemix]

Join My Discord :) discord.gg/sBbsE6e In this video I show you how to create Lofi Hip Hop including the drum beat, chords, melodies and bass. I don't cover sampling in this tutorial although sampling is a big part of Hip Hop, I will make a future video about this topic because it's such a detailed thing. Sampling can be used to form the chord progression, melodies, atmospheres and more but in this video I cover the basics including Drums - 1:10 LoFi - 4:20 Chords - 4:55 Melody - 7:15 Bass - 10:50 Lofi Hip Hop is really becoming popular these days because it's usually very easy to listen to, it should be able to loop for a minute or two without being boring. I forgot to mention that you don't need to use a piano. Try using pads and guitars too. Anything goes as long as it has feeling and groove! As for which chords to use?Try basic Major and Minor chords and modify them with inversion, augmentations and suspensions such as Maj 7 chords....results may vary but when it's good you will know :) ▶Get the Samples and Presets Here - goo.gl/N6szNb ▶ Support the channel for exclusive live streams and early access www.patreon.com/inthemix

[@razv9209]

Mic! Which midi keyboard should I buy! I have less budged!

[@inthemix]

Rajiv Kumar Try getting one second hand maybe? They don't really wear out :)

[@razv9209]

@@inthemix thx

[@talibali5621]

Suggest me a good vocal mic under 30$.....I am really low on budget...lol😅😅

[@inthemix]

@@talibali5621 at that price I probably would look for something second hand

[@OrganicReasoning]

you're gonna be a g.o.a.t. to alot of up and coming producers. You're channel is by far one of the best for giving examples and tutorials. really appreciate everything youre doing man!

[@inthemix]

That's actually amazing to hear, I really hope to help and demystify a lot of production for these up and coming new producers :)

[@micelioe]

That's so true

[@dielawn2723]

CatchAFire Productions true! Best channel on KZbin 🙌🙌

[@karimaladdinmansour9636]

please mention other channels for giving examples and tutorials

[@andyt6824]

You are the first youtube channel i've come across that treats music production like an actual classroom. You are so easy to follow and understand and the way you explain things is top notch. Thank you, take my like and my subscription.

[@inthemix]

Thanks Andy

[@AlexAdekola]

@@inthemix Totally agree!!

[@MIO9_sh]

For those who don't have an Akai Fire, you can just do it directly on the channel rack, it's just a phat version of the channel rack ngl

[@anaemya]

this is funny

[@cycledelic7066]

Lol that's not actually at all true. It takes humanizing out of the computer and gives it back to the person. It allows more natural sounding beats, as does any midi controller. That's like giving up a a midi piano because there's already a piano roll. Plus for 119$ it's a no Brainerd

[@elvinlewis4233]

You are an extremely mature and gifted young man. A natural at teaching, and musically have an authentic, artist's ear.

[@adham-omran]

I was telling my friends yesterday how I wanted to learn how to make lofi beats but never found a good video, and then you uploaded Love 💕💕

[@Deco_2k]

its easy bro way easy than trap, its old school beat just and kick, snare bass and melody u you tell me u cant put something with k s b m that it, if have probably go listen to old school him hip hop.

[@mgxmusic99]

I learnt allot of things from this channel Thank you so much for doing these tutorials 👍👍

[@inthemix]

You're more than welcome :)

[@BeatsSoondooboo]

With this, I was able to produce my first video of Japanese Lofi/Trap. Can' express enough how much I appreciate these quality tutorials

[@M-SES]

Nowadays you are my favourite english music tutorial channel. Thank you.

[@sierradelta21]

Hell of a tutorial. Simple yet getting to the details

[@israel6319]

Oh man thank you! I used to do everything manually while recording midi. Now I'll be able to save way more time

[@matthewgurski9232]

You’re a really good teacher! Combining direction and focus with creativity isn’t easy. Thanks!!

[@BadmonKen]

Been wanting a midi for FL for years but never thought it would see the light of day, you officially got me hyped!

[@v5q211]

I can't describe properly how much your tutorials help me, keep up the work man. I'm working on a lofi song rn.

[@lunaruchu5108]

I've been using your channel to learn how to use FL and all of your videos have been so well structured and educating, yet amazingly entertaining and chill. I've just gotten into music production and beat making and you are a big motivation man! Keep going at it!

[@justinbellopede9302]

I love how you explain everything you do. It fr made me learn abt things in fl that I didn't even know that you can do.

[@lachlantaylor1225]

YES thank you, I make lofi myself in my free time and have real trouble with mixing and mastering because you want to keep that un-mixed and gritty tone so it becomes a challenge, so glad you decided to dip into this!

[@inthemix]

Yeah there are so many ways to go with it and listening to the best tracks they are all mixed in a very unique and different way. I might make a mixing tutorial for LoFi with extra ways to process the track but it's going to be a mix of really focussed advice and broad advice too :)

[@DJdecoder]

100% my favourite youtuber! Love the videos keep it up!!

[@jnhp221]

Hello, i discovered your channel a few weeks ago, it really helped me to understand how important mix/monitoring/mastering can be, and how it can actually enhance music (and how much i'm ignorant about this field!). You really make it clear and because of your channel I'm able to understand things about this new world i'm discovering. Thx a lot! PS : these samples you give for free are really amazing, i love this kick so much i used it in the music i make, thx again!

[@zianwang2897]

Pretty crystal illustration, the fire keyboard really amaze me

[@IvyWillowMusic]

This was an excellent approach at teaching how to get around on the Fire. It sounded really good and was quite informative, as well as not feeling droll and "turn to page 23 and read how to do this" if that makes sense. Thank you! I absolutely love your tutorials

[@inthemix]

Thanks Ivy,I really appreciate that :)

[@razv9209]

70th view! In the mix is the best channel!! Love from india Michael!

[@aaronlambert1158]

was walking around a pawn shop the other day found the akai fire and mpk mini 1 for 120 figured worth it to have a little fun. your videos are fantastic and helps digest all the info on the screen

[@tonyc1476]

Just getting back into FL Studio after year's away from it. Your tutorials are super helpful and have made it easy to get back and beat making asap. Thank you!!!!

[@AnotherMonster]

Got the sample pack and actually used some of the samples in my latest video where I make my 3rd ever lofi hip hop beat from scratch and record the whole thing. I'm actually really happy with how it turned out! Thanks for the samples and thanks for all the great content you put out for us!!

[@LoopcrateAudio]

Another Monster aye bro I also have some lofi tutorials and free loop packs on my channel I think you’d like! 😄

[@street33records56]

i have been watching your channel for months now and by consistently applying this skills i can see my sound improving and the feedback is crazy too,i highly recomend this channel for up and coming producers who are starting out,just months ago i was a bedroom producer who couldnt do much with fl but not anymore,you just trust the process thats all ,ill be uploading new beats every week on my channel starting this coming week,if you are an artist stay tuned

[@inthemix]

That's amazing to hear! best of luck in your journey :) I listened to your first beat and it's really chill and easy going. Keep it up. Join my discord too if you want to get more feedback and grow with the community too discord.gg/sBbsE6e

[@street33records56]

In The Mix ,i have ,thanks alot mahn!

[@sg4music728]

Thanks that motivatet me to ceep going and maybe some day its not the matter of luck and much Experiment with Notes to find a Good melody!! 😃

[@street33records56]

SG4Music ,its really amazing what happens when we believe in ourselves,keep doing that!

[@hanomedia]

I am impressed,Michael you are beyond a genius

[@JayMellz]

Lofi = Boombap very 90’s! love the beat

[@codyplayzgamez3874]

I've watched a ton of FL Studio tutorials, and this one has shown me more than any others in a shorter time. Great vid 👌

[@judeparica4237]

I love lofi hiphop so much. I tried making some (using bandlab app) during this quarantine but I always fail. As a beginner I appreciate your efforts trying to share what u know. Watching your videos inspires me to do better. I learned a lot from this. Thank you so much dude. Keep inspiring and positive

[@daniellawson199]

Bro, your channel is inspiring me so much, plus this is actually something I’d genuinely listen too, thanks for posting great vids!

[@izzyramOFFICIAL]

Dude that's why I subbed man, like I really appreciate you! I'm always learning from you, and now I can make some of my favorite type beats🙏 thank you!!!

[@inthemix]

Shall I make more Chill Hip Hop tutorials?

[@izzyramOFFICIAL]

Yes most definitely! 🙏 you are such great help man, spread that knowledge!!

[@inthemix]

Izzy Ramirez Sweet. I'll make a trap tutorial first and then get on to more Hip Hop :)

[@uditvats9632]

Thx for hiphop boi😀

[@izzyramOFFICIAL]

@@inthemix good luck! Coming from you, i know it'll be dope!! Thank you Michael!!!

[@iam_rockcity]

This video just helped me make my first full beat with FL and my Fire. I changed the drums a bit and did old school hard core sweet melody. Thx!

[@inthemix]

That's awesome!

[@xanfow5706]

That beat is chill!

[@anmolsharma4049]

CANT find better lofi tutorial on internet❤❤

[@HappySoundBoi]

this is the best tutorial found in my life for music beats love bro only love

[@projectnguyen]

just came across this channel a few weeks ago but god damn your videos are SO helpful, i was able to start making my own beats from this video, thank you so much dude you explain everything so well

[@ErykNowakMusic]

Great video. I used the drums you shared and some of your tips and it improved the quality of my new recording a lot. Thank you very much!

[@PhilUpProductions]

That is a tasty smooth beat. You play the note roll like a master btw.

[@thebookwaswaybetter2827]

I am excited to see what the next version will look like. Hopefully they follow in machines footsteps and add a nice little screen and what not, but so far for 200$ this thing is well... fire 🔥

[@grepcactus]

Dope tutorial Lofi is life Brazil

[@agnibhchakraborty1116]

This genre is beautiful and I really like this beat. I've never done lo-fi stuff before but I'll definitely give it a try the next time I open my DAW

[@dogsCANwearhats]

damn, that is the main genre i produce and lemme tell yea, for about a year i never thought u would touch that genre!!! i am very grateful :)

[@inthemix]

It's a wonderful genre. I didn't think I'd ever touch it either but a few months ago I was listening to a lofi playlist and was hooked!

[@dogsCANwearhats]

yea its super laidback, i never thought id make it too

[@TheRealMacAndCheese]

Can't believe I just found this now. This is incredible man! Thank you for posting this! I usually compose metal but have been experimenting with Chill Step and Lofi Hip per my wife's request. Guess she doesn't like hearing me scream?? lol But this made it so much clearer so thank you so much for this!

[@TrNdke]

The Fire controller is definitely cool. I don't use FL but I'm sure people who do will love it. I'm glad more hardware control surfaces are coming out.

[@chileanexperiment]

I just subscribed! Please continue to make akai fire pro videos. I bought one and I just learned a whole lot! Thank you!

[@milleniumtv908]

Thanks so much for your dedication! all your video is so helpful and thanks is not enough. Keep it up!

[@inthemix]

You're welcome :)

[@michaelheinsen5292]

Michael, thank you so much for the exceptionally high quality videos you put out. You are blessing us with such valuable information and it is much appreciated. I was made familiar of your channel by Warren Huart! Thanks again for all the hard work you put in to this, I love seeing you create and it's great to have access to such valuable and well-presented information

[@DrWatts14]

beautiful thanks man i needed this. learning to produce and these tutorials are keeping me from pullin my hair out. keep it up u got a sub and a follower

[@LoopcrateAudio]

T Watts aye bro I also have some lofi tutorials and free loop packs on my channel I think you’d like! 😄

[@TheRealAudiobookLounge]

make more videos using the Akai Fire please. i love your content bro keep it up.

[@inthemix]

Trap Tutorial in a few days :) I don't want to spam too much with FIRE but yeah I have loads of videos planned for it

[@DJZ1O]

Very useful video! I produce hip-hop instrumentals but I never made LoFi beats, so this is really interesting to me.

[@spicetbedhead]

This is perfect for us Lofi Boom Bap Hip Hop lovers out there

[@Bamf]

I'll save my money to buy this, looks great. Thank you for the video!

[@DukeSaragono]

Very dope!!!!

[@NeverduskX]

Somehow even the master soundwaves look beautiful. Like wow.

[@dax1776]

Sir I always watch ur videos regularly coz they are simple and easy to understand .... Great work sir ! 🇮🇳

[@inthemix]

Thank you, That's what I hope each video is :)

[@dax1776]

@@inthemix 😀😀😀

[@gugster3080]

Let me guess you are from India😊

[@dax1776]

@@gugster3080 yes , i am an Indian citizen 🇮🇳

[@martenmanna]

I love this channel so much!!!

[@rapidfiremuzik_official]

Cool to see you doing the genre of hiphop in ur Vids. 👍👍👍💯🎹

[@AkatsukiBK]

Sounds like an intro for Streets of Rage 2, good demo.

[@wickedprinc3624]

Bro you did it the very next day! Hell yea homie.

[@nitronixus9402]

Great Video! Please make more vids about the Akai Fire and make more beats with it. Im actually debating whether to get this or the MPC

[@Dellyboy666]

Wow I learnt so much about my akai fire from this

[@RippedPantsss]

Such a fire beat

[@m8days30]

That beat just 🙂👌🏽🔥

[@avaMonkeyGaming]

this is actually a really solid tutorial

[@Sprinkle_Donuts]

Hey there always love watching your videos and congrats on breaking 350k subs! Quick question tho, what Laptop would you consider the best/cheapest for LoFi music production? Thanks in advance!

[@azadbeats3128]

Good information really I love that

[@bristpab1234]

I really like your tutorials man. As I see, many others like me, learn alot from them. So please, continue making them! :) AND the songs you guys made, very good!

[@issaissa7549]

U are awesome plain and simple

[@petehodnefield2957]

Thanks Michael, learned a lot from this one!

[@daqwan]

wow this was a great video just got a fire and im excited to start making music again

[@tareshhh]

this dude knows what he is doing...

[@KoolteethDeBlog]

Not sad but chill-outy. Makes me want to make some music!

[@StudioWasted]

nice bro.!! this is really awesome thanks for sharing

[@krishna.bhowmik]

Awesome sir....I'm your big fan from India

[@makifuego9168]

I think I'm going to add the Akai Fire to my set up!

[@brul234]

This is just incredible, new sub

[@LoopcrateAudio]

Bru L aye bro I also have some lofi tutorials and free loop packs on my channel I think you’d like! 😄

[@tan5khai2ui1]

5:23 I really wish they can fix this issue soon, it’s a really big deal to me😭😭😭 This is an amazing and helpful video by the way, really appreciate!

[@francotosi7078]

the best tutorials

[@artifexmusic]

me: cant get my hands-on monitors. Michael: has 4 Akai fires

[@VicTheMonster]

Dope Tutorials Bro 100%

[@isaactaylorproductions]

Awesome channel! I don't see the link about sidechaining bass?

[@blaqsmokebeats6865]

Great stuff bro.

[@justiceswift9757]

It aint LOFI Hip Hop brotha, called BOOM BAP and its the roots of the hip hop in the sreets of NYC along woth the pioneers of the 80s, so it aint no LOW FIDELITY, more FIDELITY the garbage they making these days, you say its getting more popular, its been around before you were born lil man, and itll continue forever till the end of time, the beauty of music! Take care young buck, much love!

[@krukerproductions]

Really like your tutorials because your not screaming at the camera

[@inthemix]

Thank you, yeah I've really tried to make these more relaxed :)

[@salemhamouda2456]

Isotope Vinyl is a free plugin for those lofi pianos to add some detune or pops on only one instrument

[@ayabonganompetsheni9383]

Thank you so much for this

[@Silk_Note]

bro thanks for making this so easy :D

[@intagiblemist9676]

Your channel is so good

[@surampyashukurani8271]

I don't know how should i say but one thing....THANK YOU.

[@skwill8412]

When using it as a keyboard, can you control the scale and root notes that it uses, so it goes with the key of the song? If so, is there a video or tut showing how to do this? Thanks for the videos!

[@Jokiechips]

Hey micheal how did u make the velocity notes for me when I click on the velocity the whole chord velocity comes down... how do u do that 6:47

[@aless_s__S_S]

Finally!!! Fl studio gets his own stuff and instruments after 100000years do

[@MusicByCrash]

is there a prior video about how to load up the samples in fl?

[@fratertater6130]

Alright I’ve ordered a fire because of you. Honestly how long was the learning curve?

[@inthemix]

About 10 minutes to get used to the channel rack and about a day or two to get fully up and running with all the key commands etc. To put it into perspective, I had 2 days with the device before we filmed the official tutorials and that was with no user guide and on beta software ;) you'll be okay but be sure to ask me anything you want and stay tuned for more videos

[@fratertater6130]

In The Mix You’re the best! Thanks so much!

[@fratertater6130]

You made a patron out of me.

[@inthemix]

@@fratertater6130 thank you! Look forward to early access to videos and Patron Live streams :)

[@inthemix]

@@fratertater6130 definitely contact the customer service/help and support. They will be more than happy to help you out and I'm sure it will be sorted soon :)

[@shadowwalker9763]

Nice Work!

[@Bongonzo]

So nice

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Dope stuff dude

[@joshcharles7845]

you left out the pre kick in the sample pack, is there a chance i could get hold of it?

[@Snow_warrior69]

Nice, Mike please , can you explain what "swing" slide fader do exactly? Pleasssssssse😭

[@inthemix]

Yeah sure, swing in FL Studio moves each off beat off the grid, so in my case I think it's moving every second hi hat late or after the beat to make it seem more real, laid back and humanised. It's a really classic function on MPC hardware and I'd recommend looking it up :)