Electric guitar, soft synth pads, analog-style drums, and deep basslines [5.3]. 2. Chord Progressions & Guitar (The Soul Factor)
Keep the drums punchy but filtered, perhaps with a low-pass filter to remove harsh high-end frequencies. 4. Basslines & Melodies
Soft synth plucks or a second electric guitar playing a counter-melody in the high register. 5. Essential Tools free_steve_lacy_type_beat_window_indie_rock_typ...
Utilize lo-fi or vintage drum kits, such as those from the Roland TR-808 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. or Go to product viewer dialog for this item. style samples [5.3].
Focus on lush jazzy chords, specifically major 7ths , minor 9ths , and dominant 13ths . Electric guitar, soft synth pads, analog-style drums, and
Many producers focus on creating a Steve Lacy Type Beat (TUTORIAL) by focusing on bright, jazzy guitar chord melodies that feel "summery" [5.3]. 3. Drum Patterns & Production (The "iPhone" Sound)
Simple, laid-back, and pocket-focused grooves. Avoid overly complex hi-hat patterns. Essential Tools Utilize lo-fi or vintage drum kits,
Any modern DAW, though FL Studio and Logic are commonly used for these tutorials (e.g., How to Make Alternative R&B Beats for Steve Lacy 🎸 | Fl Studio) [5.5, 5.8].
