Understanding genre through instruments: a producer’s guide

Why do synthesizers feel so inextricably linked to electronic music? And could you even imagine a lo-fi hip hop without those hazy, low-passed drums? Genres are often shaped, and sometimes even defined outright, by the instruments they feature. The instruments and textures you choose for your music production are an essential component of genre exploration. They’re really what make a track recognizable in a certain style.

That means that trying out new sounds can be one of the fastest ways to step into a new genre. With the NI 360 subscription, you get access to a range of creative tools that make it easy to write across countless styles. In this article, we’ll explore exactly how to do that through three genres: lo-fi hip hop, dance music, and cinematic soundscaping. Just keep in mind that what you learn here can be applied to any genre...

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