What is lo‑fi: A genre that embraces imperfections like tape hiss, vinyl crackle, and detuned samples, creating a nostalgic, cozy atmosphere. How to build it: Start with slow BPM, swung drum grooves, ...

1: Reverb - This is a vital effect for adding width and depth to your lo-fi track, and longer reverbs are particularly useful. But DON'T bathe every sound in cathedral-sized decay. To get started we ...