Our own Phonk drum kit is filled with 350 drum hots and should therefore be more than enough to get you started. So in contrast to typical Trap drums, Phonk usually hits way harder. I made a list of the best lo-fi plugins a while ago and since Phonk also has some lo-fi elements, feel free to check it out here. Once you got the notes right you can fine-tune your melody by adding effects, like reverb, compression, or because it’s Phonk: distortion. This interval is called a minor second and always works if you’re going for a “dangerous” vibe. In order to make the melody sound dark, you can add a few C#s (as long as your root note is C).
Next up, try to transpose some of the notes up or down. Now set the tempo of your DAW to 140 BPM, add a new MIDI clip and try to come up with a nice rhythm. Since Phonk melodies often rely on 808 cowbells, we’ll pick a tuned one shot taken from our new Phonk drum kit “Reticence”. So instead of searching for a fitting sample, we’ll make our own one. Unfortunately, most of those records are copyrighted and it’s quite hard to legally use them for your own productions unless you’re incredibly successful or have really good connections. Step 1: Find or Make a Phonk MelodyĪs previously described, Phonk is often based on samples from old Funk or Jazz records. Some known Phonk producers include Inteus, JASON RICH, or DJ YUNG VAMP. A lot of times it’s accompanied by vocal samples from Memphis rap records and compared to common Trap beats all elements are usually distorted quite hard. Phonk is a style of Hip Hop or Trap, often based on 808 cowbell melodies or lo-fi samples from old Funk or Jazz productions.
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