Use large room or hall reverbs on plucks and leads to create a dark, cavernous space. 4. Arrangement & "The Drop"
Use a hard-clipping or distorted 808 (like the "Zay" or "Spinz" 808 with added saturation). Vary the pattern for different sections to keep it dynamic. free_ken_carson_x_xtended_x_playboi_carti_type_...
Apply effects like Coal Fire or heavy saturation to your melodies and 808s to give them a "blown-out" aesthetic. Use large room or hall reverbs on plucks
Incorporate (portamento) to give the melody a modern, aggressive feel. Vary the pattern for different sections to keep it dynamic
For a "live" feel, add a sub-bass or "bass sound" during the intro or breakdown to build tension before the 808 hits.
For more in-depth visual walkthroughs, you can watch The Ultimate Ken Carson Tutorial or look for specific Pluck Sound Tutorials on TikTok. THE ULTIMATE KEN CARSON TUTORIAL (IN-DEPTH)
Start the beat abruptly with a heavy lead or high-energy sound to immediately grab the listener's attention.