These 808s are heavily saturated, hard-clipped, and compressed. They possess a prominent mid-range grit that ensures they are audible on phone speakers, while retaining enough sub-bass to shake a club sound system.
The melodies paired with these drums are usually fast and aggressive. Try slowing your melodies down using half-time effects while keeping the Starboy Outtatown drums at a high BPM (usually between 140 and 160 BPM) for a unique contrast.
Do not be afraid to let your master channel clip safely. Put a soft clipper (like FL Studio's Fruity Soft Clipper or IK Multimedia’s Classic Clipper) on your Master track or Drum bus. Push your 808s and Kicks hard into the clipper to achieve that warm, aggressive, modern commercial crunch without causing unpleasant digital distortion. Conclusion
She replied with a single line: This is a mood. Where’d you get the kit? Starboy Outtatown Drum Kit
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Put a soft clipper on your master channel to let the drums "knock" without clipping the audio.
A distinct "click" or "thud" at the start of the sample to ensure it cuts through heavy synth layers. 2. Claps and Snares: The Mid-Range Piercers Try slowing your melodies down using half-time effects
Many versions of these kits have been circulated within the producer community, sometimes as charitable giveaways or through leaked collections. Impact on the Music Scene
Distorted 808s (like the "Fat Rio" bass) and metallic percussion sounds are staples.
What you are focusing on (Rage, Hyperpop, Ambient Trap?) Push your 808s and Kicks hard into the
The duo is known for the sound, a high-octane subgenre of trap. This style often features "high energy electronic production with synthesizers, 808 drums, and Auto-Tuned vocals".
Most tutorials recommend using FPC or simply dragging samples directly into the Channel Rack.