Make Lofi beats
Lo-fi is warm, mellow, jazz-tinged hip hop built for relaxing and studying: dusty drums, soft jazzy chords and a gentle swing, usually around 100 to 120 BPM but felt easy. Imperfection and atmosphere are the point.
Tempo: 100–120 BPM · Jazzy 7th chords, mellow
What defines lo-fi?
Lo-fi is mellow, jazzy hip hop made to fade into the background. The drums are dusty and lightly swung, the chords are soft and jazzy, and a layer of vinyl crackle or tape warmth gives it that cozy, imperfect character. The melodies stay simple and loop gently.
The imperfection is intentional. Lo-fi isn’t about polish, it’s about mood: warm, hazy, and easy to live inside while you study or relax.
Signature elements of Lofi
- ·Dusty, mellow drums with a gentle swing
- ·Soft, jazzy chords and keys
- ·Warm vinyl crackle and tape character
- ·A relaxed, hazy mood
- ·Simple, looping melodies
How Songen makes Lofi
Songen generates a lo-fi loop with the lead, jazzy chords, bass and dusty drums as editable MIDI. Start there, then soften the keys, swing the drums, or simplify the loop.
Lofi FAQ
- What BPM is lo-fi?
- Lo-fi usually sits around 100 to 120 BPM but feels slow and easy, thanks to its gentle swing and relaxed drums.
- What makes a beat lo-fi?
- Dusty, mellow drums, soft jazzy chords and a warm, hazy character, often with vinyl crackle. The relaxed, imperfect feel is the whole appeal.
- What key is lo-fi in?
- Lo-fi leans on jazzy seventh chords for warmth, usually in one mellow key with simple, looping melodies.