What is italo disco music? Everything you need to know to make it

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Posted January 27Jan 27

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The original form of lo-fi electronica, Italo disco helped shape the future sound of dance music with its driving beats, energetic bass lines and catchy melodies. So, what is Italo disco music, and how does it differ from its progenitor disco?

In this guide to making an Italo disco track in your DAW, we’ll explore different examples of Italo disco music before learning how to create your own. We’ll use Native Instruments Discoteca Drums, Discoteca Keys, and the Italo Disco Leap Expansion, all of which are compatible with Kontakt 8 and the free Kontakt 8 Player. We’ll also use iZotope Ozone 11 for mastering...

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