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Why do all 60s songs sound the same?
Research shows that modern recordings are louder than those of those of the 1950s and 60s. The researchers say this is because sound engineers and producers are cranking up the volume at the recording stage. As a result, if two tracks are turned up to the same volume at home, the more recent will sound noisier.
Why is 80s music so distinct?
With dance music that can make the beat a bit messy and crisp hard snare drums are back in. Talking of drums the drum machines used at the time were often analogue, especially in the early part of the decades, which gives 80s electronic drum sounds a very distinctive sound. The same goes for the piano sounds.
How do you do 80s sounding music?
Let’s explore some old ways that you can spice up your new music!
- Gated Reverb. It just wouldn’t be an 80s sound-related article if we didn’t talk about gated reverbs.
- Making Huge Lead Lines.
- The Rise of the Synthesizer.
- Drum Machines with 80s Sound.
- Vocal Reverb, Delay and Harmonisation.
- Master Bus Mix Downs & Tape.
What BPM is LoFi?
Pick a slow tempo, around 60-90 BPM, and create a backbeat pattern. When it comes to lo-fi hip hop, it’s important to have a loose groove.
How can I make a song sound like it’s been sampled?
So that’s a good starting point. If you want something to sound like it’s been sampled off an old record of something. If you do this to a lot of tracks in the mix, you might want to do less drastic EQ. It could get a bit thin or tinny otherwise. So try this on vocals, it sounds really great on piano.
Does digital music sound like an old record?
While the crisp and clean recording that digital music allows for is great for perfect reproduction, there’s something to be said for the snaps, crackles, and pops of an old record in play. Read on as we show you how to mimic the sound of an old record with your digital music collection.
Why do old records hiss and pop so much?
Thanks so much guys! Although the hiss and pop of old records is actually the result of dirt, grime, and scratches on the record (and was historically considered problematic because it distorted the actual recording) we absolutely get where you’re coming from.
Can I layer sound effects over my music?
Layering the sound effects over your music is easy to do and doesn’t permanently change the music but what if you want to make a copy of your music with the effects permanently applied?