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Jazz Record Digging Guide: Essential Lofi Sampling Technique
Ed
Ed
May 2, 2026
21 min read

Jazz Record Digging Guide: Essential Lofi Sampling Technique

Jazz record digging has become the cornerstone of authentic lofi hip hop production. As a bedroom producer who’s spent countless hours flipping through dusty crates, I can tell you that finding the perfect jazz sample is both an art and a science. Honestly, those moments when you discover a hidden gem buried between forgotten albums?… Read More »Jazz Record Digging Guide: Essential Lofi Sampling Technique
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Casio MT-30: The Tiny 1981 Keyboard Behind So Many Lofi Beats
Ed
Ed
Apr 18, 2026
13 min read

Casio MT-30: The Tiny 1981 Keyboard Behind So Many Lofi Beats

What the Casio MT-30 is, what it sounds like, and how it compares to my MT-200 — plus how to record an old Casio for lofi and the plugin alternative.
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Free Vintage Piano Plugins 2026: SampleTekk Singularis
Ed
Ed
Mar 30, 2026
11 min read

Free Vintage Piano Plugins 2026: SampleTekk Singularis

Update, 27 August 2026: the SampleTekk giveaway has ended — Singularis is back to its regular $49 price. Everything below about how it sounds and where it sits in a lofi mix still stands, and the other plugins covered here are still free. Leaving this up as a record of the offer, not as a… Read More »Free Vintage Piano Plugins 2026: SampleTekk Singularis
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12 Essential Bedroom Producer Tips for After-Work Productivity
Ed
Ed
Mar 4, 2026
23 min read

12 Essential Bedroom Producer Tips for After-Work Productivity

Coming home after eight hours at your day job, the last thing you want to do is stare at another screen. But here we are. That’s exactly what we bedroom producers need to do to chase our musical dreams. I’ve been juggling my 9-to-5 with music production for years now. Honestly, it’s exhausting sometimes. But… Read More »12 Essential Bedroom Producer Tips for After-Work Productivity
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Lofi Labels: The 12 Best Labels To Submit Your Music To in 2026
Ed
Ed
Dec 10, 2025
19 min read

Lofi Labels: The 12 Best Labels To Submit Your Music To in 2026

If you’re a lofi producer looking to share your music with the world, picking the right label can make a huge difference. But with so many options out there, it can feel overwhelming. That’s why I put together my personal list of the 12 best lofi labels to submit your music to in 2026. This… Read More »Lofi Labels: The 12 Best Labels To Submit Your Music To in 2026
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How to Make Lofi Beats: The Exact Steps I’d Give a Friend
Ed
Ed
Nov 26, 2025
12 min read

How to Make Lofi Beats: The Exact Steps I’d Give a Friend

Make your first lofi beat today: key & BPM, chords, drums, bass and texture in 6 steps — plus the free software and gear I’d actually start with.
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