If you’ve found yourself turning into a mega fan of artists like Clairo, Lennon Stella, and Billie Eilish, we’re here to show you how to make an indie pop beat just like them in only four, simple steps. Getting into music production can, most certainly, be a daunting task if you don’t know where to start, but taking advantage of a loop synthesizer like ARCADE by Output will help you make a dent in your progress.
Drum Breaks – New Line
The warm and comforting sound of live drums is a staple marker of this peaceful sub-genre, and ARCADE doubles down on these sounds. With a loop synthesizer, you can create a perfect 16-bar phrase with just the touch of a button — literally. In this video we used the Drum Break Line, which has hours of looping content ready for you to use as the backbone of your indie pop beat.
Hooked Refresh – Kit Addition for Hooked
Hooked is one of ARCADE’s most popular lines because it is overflowing with studio quality vocal samples that will always make a track stand out from the crowd. Using small chops of these vocals samples scattered through an indie pop beat creates a futuristic feeling and rides the line between lofi and radio-ready.
Rock On – Kit Addition for Nashville
A guitar accompaniment will never lead a track astray. Use the Nashville Line of loops to grab mellowed out melody to lay down the groundwork for a future vocal melody.
Dark Pop – Kit Addition for Raw Takes
Raw Takes is perfect for jumpstarting something on the moody side, use these ambient sounds, turn up the panning as far as it will go, and you’ll love the indie vibe you’ve just created. Now, you’re ready to make music in your bedroom just like all of your favorite artists.
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