Posts tagged “sound-design”
Jun 30, 2026
How to make better hi-hat rolls and patterns
Match the hi-hat pattern to the subgenre, then keep the groove from going lifeless with layering, variation and processing. Trap, drill, boom bap, lo-fi and electronic.
Jun 14, 2026
How to make your 808 hit hard: a complete trap 808 guide
Everything that makes a trap 808 knock: tuning it to the key, carving space against the kick, placement and patterns, and the advanced moves (slides, octave jumps, switching 808s, saturation and clipping).
Jun 4, 2026
How to make trap hi-hat rolls: a simple fills guide
Build trap hi-hat rolls from a steady 8th-note baseline: where to place fills, which subdivisions buzz, and how to dress them up with pitch, pan and effects.
Mar 30, 2026
How to layer sounds for fuller, more professional tracks
Layering stacks two instruments on one part so it sounds rich, not flat. Which sounds to pair, how to glue them, and quick fixes for thin bass, leads and snares.